Parts for your 2017 Honda Civic-Wheel hubs

2017 Honda Civic wheel hubs: what they do and when to replace them

Wheel hubs are absolutely fitted to the 2017 Honda Civic. Honda’s 2016–2017 Civic (FC/FK) Service Manual and the Honda Genuine Parts catalogue list bolt-on, sealed hub-and-bearing assemblies at all four corners, with an integrated ABS encoder. Many OE hubs are supplied by established bearing manufacturers as third-generation integrated units, meaning the bearing is not serviceable separately and the full hub assembly is replaced as needed.

On a 2017 Civic, the wheel hub sits between the driveshaft (front) or spindle (rear) and the wheel, letting the wheel rotate smoothly whilst keeping it accurately located. It also provides the mounting face for the wheel and the tone ring for the ABS/vehicle stability systems. Because it cops all the load from the car, road shocks and cornering forces, a tired hub can make the whole car feel rough and noisy.

As part of regular servicing, it’s smart to check for early hub wear. A technician will spin each wheel and listen for a low growl, feel for roughness, and check for play with the wheel lifted. They’ll also look for ABS faults that might be caused by damage to the hub’s encoder.

If replacement’s on the cards, the Civic uses a sealed, bolt-on assembly, so the fix is to swap the entire hub unit. That’s good news for owners: it’s cleaner, quicker, and brings everything back to factory spec in one go. When fitting, care with cleanliness and correct torque on the axle nut (front) and wheel nuts is essential, and it’s wise to replace single‑use staked nuts where specified by Honda. Aftermarket hubs can work fine, but OE-quality parts tend to run quieter and last longer.

There’s no periodic re-greasing on these sealed hubs, so prevention is all about keeping good tyres, correct wheel alignment, and avoiding big pothole hits when possible. Catching issues early saves money and keeps the Civic feeling tight and safe.

• Common signs of a failing hub:
  • Wah-wah or humming that rises with speed (often changes on gentle lane changes)
  • ABS light or intermittent ABS activation at low speed
  • Vibration through the seat or steering at highway speeds
  • Noticeable play when rocking the wheel at 12 and 6 o’clock

How long do wheel hubs last on a 2017 Honda Civic?

Many run well past 150,000 km, and plenty go much further. Life depends on road conditions, wheel/tyre size, and impacts. If the car does lots of rough, wet, or salty kilometres, expect earlier wear.

Regular checks during services will usually spot a noisy bearing before it becomes a safety issue.

Is it safe to drive with a noisy hub bearing?

Short term, possibly, safe, not really. Bearing noise usually means internal wear. Keep driving and it can get hot, increase stopping distances, confuse ABS, or—in extreme cases—fail. Best to book it in promptly.

Do I need an alignment after replacing a hub?

The hub swap itself doesn’t change alignment, but the knuckle may be disturbed during the job. If the steering wheel isn’t straight after, or tyres show odd wear, get an alignment check.