2017 Honda Accord Problems & Complaints

Averageabout as many complaints as a typical year of the Accord at the same age

Owners have filed 539 complaints about the 2017 Honda Accord with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. That is about average for the Accord at the same age. The most reported problem area is the electrical system (154 complaints, typically around 28,000 miles). 3 recalls cover this model year.

539complaints
3recalls
38crashes
9fires
23injuries
2deaths

Most common 2017 Honda Accord problems

Share of the 539 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.

Honda Accord complaints by model year

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Owner complaints per model year, Honda Accord. Colour = our verdict for that year (red: avoid, orange: caution, green: better than average, blue: too new).

Best Accord years: 2023, 2011, 2012. Years to avoid: 2018, 2013, 2019, 2014, 2003. Compare all years →

2017 Honda Accord recalls (3)

Air bags › Sensor › Occupant classification › Front passenger

NHTSA recall 26V-332 · May 21, 2026 · 98,892 vehicles

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2021, 2023 Acura TLX, 2019-2024 RDX, 2017-2020, 2022-2026 MDX, 2017-2021, 2023, 2025 Honda Ridgeline, 2017-2022 Pilot, 2019-2021 Passport, 2018-2026 Odyssey, 2019-2022 Insight, 2019-2021 HR-V, 2018-2020 Fit, 2020-2022 CR-V Hybrid, 2017-2022 CR-V, 2017-2018, 2021 Civic…

Remedy: Dealers will replace the seat weight sensors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 7, 2026. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138.

Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Fuel pump

NHTSA recall 23V-858 · Dec 18, 2023 · 2,490,460 vehicles

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013-2023 Honda Accord, Civic Coupe, Civic Sedan, Civic Hatchback, Civic Type R, CR-V, HR-V, Ridgeline, Odyssey, Acura ILX, MDX, MDX Hybrid, RDX, RLX, TLX, 2019-2022 Honda Insight, Passport, 2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid, 2018-2019 Honda Clarity PHEV, Fit, and 2015-2020 Honda…

Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel pump module, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed September 6, 2024. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are KGC and KGD.

Fuel system, other › Delivery › Fuel pump

NHTSA recall 19V-060 · Jan 29, 2019 · 437,032 vehicles

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Acura MDX, 2015-2019 Acura TLX and 2015-2017 Honda Accord vehicles, equipped with a 3.5L V6 engine. Particulates in fuel may adhere to the internal components of the fuel pump, reducing its performance.

Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will update the fuel injection engine control unit (FI-ECU) software and, if necessary, replace the fuel pump, free of charge. The recall began March 25, 2019.

What 2017 Honda Accord owners say

Electrical system all 154 →

The contact owns a 2017 Honda Accord. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, an abnormally loud static noise would emit from the vehicle without warning. The contact stated that the failure would occur intermittently and that the contact would be forced to pull over and restart the vehicle for the failure to stop. As a result of the failure, the contact experienced a persistent ring noise in both ears, mainly the left ear. The contact sought medical treatment from a doctor and would use ear plugs while driving the vehicle to prevent further ear damage. The manufacturer was initially notified about the failure, the contact was informed that the manufacturer was aware of the failure but that a recall had yet to be placed on the vehicle. The manufacturer referred the contact to a local dealer for assistance. …

70,000 miles · May 2024 · 1 injury

The contact owns a 2017 Honda Accord. The contact stated that while driving, the vehicle inadvertently slowed down and stalled with several unknown warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that the high-pressure fuel pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was towed back to the local dealer where it was diagnosed there was a failure with the wires. Additionally, the engine fan and the other fuel pump needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified but no additional assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 44,000. Consumer stated faulty high pressure fuel pump was the cause of the engine stalling. Consumer has another 2017 Honda Accord that is exhibiting the same issue. …

44,000 miles · Jan 2022

Fuel & propulsion system all 65 →

The contact owns a 2017 Honda Accord. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, the vehicle delayed starting. Additionally, the contact stated while driving 15-20 MPH, several unknown warning lights illuminated, and the vehicle started stalling while parking in the driveway. The contact was able to park the vehicle. The contact stated while driving 25 MPH with the hazard lights, the vehicle was stalling. The contact pulled to the side of the road. The contact then drove to an independent mechanic at slow speeds. The independent mechanic diagnosed that the fuel rail pressure was significantly low. The mechanic determined that the high-pressure fuel pump (HPFP) had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired at the contact's expense. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V060000 (Fuel System, Other). …

50,000 miles · Nov 2023

The contact owns a 2017 Honda Accord. The contact stated while driving 40 MPH, the vehicle started to stall with the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact was able to pull over on the side of the road and turned off the vehicle. The contact was able to restart the vehicle, but the vehicle was not operating normally. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic and the mechanic stated that the vehicle was experiencing similar failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V060000 (Fuel System, Other) and referred the contact to the dealer. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and the dealer stated that no failure was found. The manufacturer was contacted, and the manufacture stated that the vehicle was already repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V060000 (Fuel System, Other) and provided no additionally assistance. The failure mileage was 45,000.

45,000 miles · Apr 2023

Engine & cooling all 62 →

The contact owns a 2017 Honda Accord. The contact stated while driving 2 MPH on 12/3/2022 and going up an incline in an underground parking lot, the vehicle would not respond to the accelerator pedal being depressed. The contact moved forward towards the street exit. The contact stated the vehicle would roll backwards and he depressed the brakes to stop the vehicle from striking the vehicle behind him. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle almost stalled at a traffic signal. The contact was making a right turn and the vehicle hesitated. The contact released the accelerator pedal and then depressed the accelerator pedal and the vehicle accelerated normally. The contact stated that the failure was intermittent. The contact had driven the vehicle to a local dealer who diagnosed the vehicle but was unable to duplicate the failure. …

26,000 miles · Dec 2022

The contact owns a 2017 Honda Accord. The contact stated while at a complete stop at the stop light, the engine emitted abnormal sounds and was running abnormally as if the vehicle was going stall. The contact shifted to park and the engine started running normally. The contact then shifted to drive and continued to drive the vehicle. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact stated while at a complete stop in a drive through, the vehicle stalled inadvertently. The check engine warning light, brake warning lights, and other unknown warning lights illuminated. The contact was unable to restart the vehicle after several attempts. The contact and her husband pushed the vehicle into a parking space with assistance. The contact was able to restart the vehicle after 25 minutes and drove to her residence. The dealer was notified of the failure. …

47,000 miles · Mar 2022

2017 Honda Accord engines & fuel economy

EngineTransmissionDriveMPG city / hwy / combined
2.0L 4-cyl hybridCVTFWD49 / 47 / 48
2.4L 4-cylCVTFWD27 / 36 / 30
2.4L 4-cyl6-speed manualFWD23 / 32 / 26
3.5L 6-cyl6-speed automaticFWD21 / 33 / 25
3.5L 6-cyl6-speed manualFWD18 / 28 / 21

EPA ratings. Class: Midsize car.

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2017 Honda Accord a good car?

Based on 539 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2017 Accord rates average: about as many complaints as a typical year of the Accord at the same age. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.

What is the most common problem with the 2017 Honda Accord?

The electrical system — 154 complaints, 29% of all complaints for this model year, most often about instrument panel › speedometer/odometer. Next are the fuel & propulsion system (65) and engine & cooling (62).

How many recalls does the 2017 Honda Accord have?

There are 3 recalls for the 2017 Honda Accord, the most recent from May 21, 2026 (front passenger). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.

What are the best and worst years of the Honda Accord?

The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2023, 2011 and 2012. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 2018, 2013, 2019, 2014 and 2003. See the full Honda Accord years comparison.

At what mileage do 2017 Honda Accord problems happen?

The median mileage reported in complaints is about 25,000 miles; 78% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.