2017 Honda Accord Hybrid Problems & Complaints

Most common 2017 Honda Accord Hybrid problems

• Brakes~32,000 miles
  1533%
• Electrical system~55,000 miles
  920%
• Other / not specified~34,000 miles
  716%
• Engine & cooling~40,000 miles
  613%
• Driver assistance~91,000 miles
  613%
• Stability & traction control~42,000 miles
  49%
• Windows, wipers & sunroof~6,000 miles
  37%
• Steering~1,000 miles
  37%
• Speed control & acceleration~20,000 miles
  37%
• Fuel & propulsion system~89,000 miles
  37%
• Body & structure
  24%
• Wheels & tires~34,000 miles
  24%
• Suspension~9,000 miles
  12%
• Lights
  12%
• Air bags
  12%

Share of the 45 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.

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2017 Honda Accord Hybrid recalls (2)

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal safety investigators have looked into a possible defect involving the 2017 Honda Accord Hybrid:

What 2017 Honda Accord Hybrid owners say

Brakes

The contact owns a 2017 Honda Accord Hybrid. The contact stated upon starting the vehicle, several warning lights indicating brake failure was illuminated. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the brake pedal was depressed but failed to respond. The contact stated that upon pumping the brake pedal, the brake responded. The contact stated that there was a 40-50 ft. stopping distance delay while driving at slower speeds and depressing the brake pedal. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the brake pump had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact related the failure to Honda Technical Service Bulletin Number: 20-001 (2017 Accord Hybrid Brake Tandem Motor Cylinder). The manufacturer was notified of the failure but provided no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 101,000.

On Friday, April 27, 2018, while driving on a major highway and parkway on three occasions I had a system failure while driving and lost braking ability. I applied the brake pedal & the car didn't slow down. I used the handheld parking brake to stop. When the car was turned off & restarted systems all worked for a few minutes & then failed again. I drove off the highway to safety & parked. On Saturday, April 28, 2018, I drove the car to Honda service center. Service advisor fenix did not believe me but they ended up giving me a loaner car. On Monday, April 30, 2018, I received a call from service advisor fenix asking if the service manager could drive my car home because they cannot find any issues with my car or my brakes. I said yes. Service manager experienced the same system failure that I experienced while he was driving home. …

Electrical system

The contact owns a 2017 Honda Accord Hybrid. The contact stated while driving at various speeds several unknown warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that the warning lights remained illuminated constantly. The contact had taken the vehicle to an independent mechanic who diagnosed the vehicle and determined that there were no electrical failures with the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the failure reoccurred. Additionally, the contact stated that the cruise control was inoperable. The manufacturer was informed of the failure; however, after a request for additional information from the manufacturer, the contact was never called back. The failure mileage was approximately 115,000.

The car emits a very loud noise through the speakers. This is NOT a radio issue. The noise cannot be stopped by turning off the radio. The noise is extremely loud, so loud you cannot hear police or fire sirens, anyone honking or even someone trying to get your attention from outside the vehicle. This is a known problem to Honda, but the company considers it a problem with the stereo system and not a danger. Let me tell you, it IS a danger. Imagine not being able to hear Emergency Alerts while driving toward a tornado or powerful storm. Or not being able to hear a police or ambulance siren due to the noise coming through the speakers. Again, the stereo system is off, there is no phone connected to the system but the loud static persists until you turn the car off. It then comes back after a minute or two of driving. …

Engine & cooling

The contact owns a 2017 Honda Accord Hybrid. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the contact became aware of an abnormal burning odor. The contact stated that the vehicle experienced engine hesitation while driving. Additionally, the contact stated that the vehicle had failed to start and was jumpstarted. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the battery, the emission system, the throttle body needed to be replaced, and coolant needed to be added. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V858000 (Fuel System, Gasoline); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. …

The driver side air bag did not deploy, however, the passenger side air bag ceployed when we hit a deer at 70 mph! Both air bags should have deployed since we hit the deer in the center of the car! My wife an I are very lucky to be alive! The insurance company inspected the car and considered it to be totaled. The sheriffs department also made an accident report! No warning lights were on at all, I just had the car tuned up and it was in good working condition! Air bags not deploying could be a Hugh issue for Honda in the future! Send me an email and I will scan the information in and send it to you!

2017 Honda Accord Hybrid engines & fuel economy

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