2017 Honda Accord Hybrid
This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
- Complaints
- 45
- Recalls
- 2
- Investigations
- 1
- Top problem
- Service brakes
Campaigns on file for 2017
Opened by NHTSA
33% of complaints
Complaints per year
2017: 45 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2005 | 30 |
| 2006 | 0 |
| 2007 | 1 |
| 2014 | 24 |
| 2015 | 39 |
| 2016 | 1 |
| 2017 | 45 |
| 2018 | 113 |
| 2019 | 94 |
| 2020 | 39 |
| 2021 | 48 |
| 2022 | 54 |
| 2023 | 140 |
| 2024 | 76 |
| 2025 | 22 |
| 2026 | 1 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Service brakes
33% · 15 reportsElectrical system
20% · 9 reportsEngine
13% · 6 reportsShow complaint excerpts
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!
NHTSA ODI report, 2023-10-27
Also filed under Air bags and structure
Forward collision avoidance
13% · 6 reportsMost commonly citing adaptive cruise control and warnings.
Show complaint excerpts
On [XXX] just got off [XXX] driving on [XXX] street when there a red came on on my dashboard, then as if someone else stepped on my accelarator. The Honda Accord 2017 hybrid started accelerating.
NHTSA ODI report, 2023-08-02
Also filed under Vehicle speed control
Electronic stability control (esc)
9% · 4 reportsSafety timeline
2 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first
To check one car, enter its VIN on the NHTSA recall page. Check a VIN →
-
I
2023-01-27Defect petitionClosed 2023-08-07 Pedestrian alert sounds
-
R
2024-03-29Fuel system, gasoline23V858000 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...
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.
-
R
2026-07-06Air bags26V332000 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...
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.
Buy-smart checklist
2017 Honda Accord Hybrid — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Service brakes: 15 reports on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 9 reports on file for this year.
- Engine: 6 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 23V858000 · Fuel system, gasoline
- Recall 26V332000 · Air bags
Other years of this model
See all years ranked →FAQ
- Is the 2017 Honda Accord Hybrid reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2017 Honda Accord Hybrid is rated "typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 2017 Honda Accord Hybrid?
- The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 33% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2017 Honda Accord Hybrid have?
- 2 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.