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).
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. …
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. …
Around [redacted] on [redacted], I was driving my 2017 Honda Accord LX on [redacted] East in northwestern New Jersey. The first signs of trouble were multiple warning lights (Check Engine and many others) appearing suddenly on the dashboard. There was a total loss of engine power and the tachometer dial dropped abruptly to zero. As I applied the brakes to slow down and move onto the shoulder of the highway, I realized that I also had no power brakes or steering. When the car was nearly stopped on the shoulder, I saw smoke filling the cabin and flames coming from under the engine hood toward the windshield. We quickly exited the car and called 911. The State Police and Fire Department arrived on the scene within 10 minutes but by that time the fire had spread to the interior cabin. The car was inspected by insurance representatives and declared a total loss.
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. …
The contact owns a 2017 Honda Accord. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled temporarily. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where the transmission and the alternator were replaced; however, the failure recurred. The contact stated that while driving 45 MPH, the vehicle stalled completely. The malfunction indicator light (MIL) was illuminated. The vehicle failed to restart and was towed to the local Pep Boys, where it was diagnosed and determined that the engine had failed. The vehicle was not repaired. An unknown dealer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the VIN was not included in a related recall. The dealer informed the contact that the engine needed to be replaced, at the owner's expense. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. …
The contact owns a 2017 Honda Accord. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the accelerator pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended. The contact stated that the RPM was elevated, and the vehicle went into LIMP Mode. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to accelerate above 15 MPH. The contact stated that the failure was due to clogged fuel injectors. The contact retrieved DTC: P0302 (Misfire in Cylinder #2). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but provided no assistance. The contact referenced an unknown recall; however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The failure mileage was approximately 140,000.
The contact owns a 2017 Honda accord. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 MPH and changing lines, while attempting to accelerate, the vehicle hesitated and lost motive power. The contact stated that several unknown warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer where it was diagnosed that a valve adjustment was needed. The vehicle was repaired but the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that the fuel injectors were working as designed. The contact stated the failure was related to NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V060000 (Fuel System, Other) however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 106,000.
The contact owns a 2017 Honda Accord. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, the vehicle failed to start. The contact stated that there was abnormal fuel consumption while driving on trips. The starter was replaced at the contact's expense at a local dealer; however, the failure persisted. The check engine warning light intermittently illuminated. In addition, the battery was replaced; however, the failure persisted. Upon further investigation, the contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V858000 (Fuel System, Gasoline); however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 85,000.
The contact owns a 2017 Honda Accord. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the low oil level warning light was displayed, and the vehicle would hesitate while driving at various speeds. After checking the engine oil level, it was discovered that the oil level in the engine was extremely low although the engine oil had recently been changed. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who stated that no oil leak was present, and the cause of the low engine oil was undetermined. The contact was informed that the engine would need to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 128,000.
The contact owns a 2017 Honda Accord. The contact stated that there was an abnormal knocking sound coming from the vehicle with the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle started losing motive power while depressing the accelerator pedal with the dashboard shaking abnormally. The contact was able to drive the vehicle to a dealer where the vehicle was diagnosed with a fouled spark plug. The contact was also informed that the piston rings needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was provided a case number. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 78,000.
Engine complaints in other Accord years
Frequently asked questions
How common are engine problems on the 2017 Honda Accord?
NHTSA has 62 complaints about the engine & cooling of the 2017 Honda Accord, 12% of the model year's 539 complaints.
Is there a recall for 2017 Honda Accord engine problems?
No. NHTSA lists no engine & cooling 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 engine problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 36,000 miles, and 41% before 25,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 1 crash, 3 fires and 1 injury to engine & cooling 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.