2017 Honda Civic: A/C not working
Common wear/failure (not a recall)
Symptoms
Owners of the 2017 Civic report: a/c not working. CarComplaints.com lists 63 owner complaints, average mileage 44,350 miles.
NHTSA has 126 owner complaints for the 2017 Civic in this area. Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11769437 (filed 10/06/2026): “I am filing this complaint regarding repeated problems with my honda’s a/c system. the repair history includes a leaking evaporator, which i paid for out of pocket; a failed a/c compressor, replaced under warranty; an a/c compressor shaft seal, also replaced …”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11765995 (filed 09/21/2026): “Ac evaporator failed (per dealership diagnostic) causing poor performance of windshield defogger…”
Likely causes
Sources do not establish a single root cause; diagnosis is needed. Owner-reported fixes are listed below.
Fix, in plain English
Most common owner-reported solutions on CarComplaints.com: replace A/C condenser (17 reports) replace air compressor (14 reports) replace A/C evaporator (3 reports) replace compressor (3 reports) replace evaporator (3 reports) AC /. Check for open recalls and extended warranty coverage with a dealer before paying out of pocket.
DIY difficulty: Pro
Opening the A/C system requires refrigerant recovery equipment, and US EPA Section 609 certification is required to service vehicle A/C for compensation. (Our assessment.)
Cost
CarComplaints.com owners report a typical repair cost of about $1,800 (owner-reported average, not a quote).
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