Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (doors, hood, frame, rust, paint and trim).
Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2017 Honda Accord owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
While driving this Honda accord the sunroof suddenly exploded into thousands of little pieces.It rained down pieces of glass all over me and the interior of the car. Nothing hit the glass and I had never heard of this occurring until I began researching to see if it had happened to others. There are many instances where people have talked of this happening to them on the Honda forum and other places online. This is definitely a safety concern. Glass shattering and pouring down on people while they are driving is potentially a fatal flaw. Cars with sunroofs should be required to use laminated glass like for windshields,
The RF and LR door locks won't unlock or lock with the switch or the key fob. By not being able to lock or unlock those doors, if I had an accident my passengers would not be able to exit the car. I have tested this several times and the only way to unlock or lock is manually by pushing the switch on the door itself. It has not been inspected by anyone other than me. and the problem started with the LR door lock not working, now has also started on the RF door, the LR started about 2 months ago and the RF started 3 days ago.
Driving at highway speed and sunroof glass spontanious exploded. Wasn't under any over passes or behind any vehicles. Luckily, I had the inside cover closed or I would've gotten shards of glass on my head and face while I was driving.
My airbags didn't deploy at the time of frontal accident at approximately 30-40 MPH. Accident happened on county street (glen mill rd montgomery county maryland) January 25th at 6:30 am. With the road being very dark, I didn't see a full size tree across the roadway from a severe storm the night before. I anticipated the airbag deploying on impact, however it seem like a minute or two before they deployed but never inflated ( niether the front or passanger side curtin) photos are on my phone and will send when I can download on this site.
Tl* the contact owns a 2017 Honda Accord. While inspecting the vehicle, the contact noticed that the front bumper started to melt. The vehicle was taken to the dealer (dublin Honda, 6300 dublin blvd, dublin, ca 94568), where the failure could not be determined. The vehicle was then taken to an independent mechanic for the bumper repairs but still the failure was not determined. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 4,661.
The vehicle was parked at a gas pump. After filling the gas tank. I started the engine, leaving it in park. I stepped out of the vehicle to check my gas cap and the vehicle started moving backwards quite fast. I ran it down, opened the door, but before I could break it the door was seriously bent. I believe the only explanation is a fault in the transmission where the gear slipped from park to reverse.
Takata recall I recently had a car accident on 11/29/17 where the air bags deployed and I cut my face and had 6 stitches and my mother broke her arm and has a cast and might need surgery. I just leased the car 2 months ago.
UNKNOWN My brother had a car accident and was deceased in it. Very disappointed in Honda's safety/crash ratings.
Tl* the contact owns a 2017 Honda Accord. While driving various speeds, the front end of the vehicle made an abnormal noise. The vehicle was taken to hendrick Honda bradenton (5515 14th st, west bradenton, fl 34207) where they changed all four tires to correct the failure, but the noise continued. At 14,000 miles later, the dealer replaced the two front tires. The dealer inspected the vehicle later and found that the frame was bent due to faulty welding at the time of manufacturing, which was the cause of the failure. The contact filed a complaint with the manufacturer and they sent an inspector, but was unable to offer any resolution or provide the contact a report of their findings. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 33,974.
Tl* the contact owns a 2017 Honda Accord. The contact stated that moisture would enter the vehicle from an unknown location and accumulate inside of the undercarriage. The contact stated that the passenger's side floorboard was soaked after a car wash or after driving during inclement weather. The contact also stated that he could hear water swaying back and forth while driving. The contact called hersons Honda (15525 frederick rd, rockville, md 20855) where he was informed that the vehicle was out of warranty. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 20,000.
Body complaints in other Accord years
Frequently asked questions
How common are body problems on the 2017 Honda Accord?
NHTSA has 24 complaints about the body & structure of the 2017 Honda Accord, 4% of the model year's 539 complaints. The component named most often is body (19 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2017 Honda Accord body problems?
No. NHTSA lists no body & structure recall for the 2017 Honda Accord, though it has 3 recalls for other components. If the problem is widespread, a repair may still be covered by an extended warranty or a manufacturer service bulletin — ask a dealer.
At what mileage do 2017 Honda Accord body problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 7,000 miles, and 73% before 25,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 4 crashes, 1 fire and 5 injuries and 1 death to body & structure problems on this model year. If you notice symptoms, have the car checked before driving further.
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.