2017 Honda Accord
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 PER YEAR
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| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1980 | 2 |
| 1981 | 7 |
| 1982 | 10 |
| 1983 | 7 |
| 1984 | 22 |
| 1985 | 13 |
| 1986 | 56 |
| 1987 | 112 |
| 1988 | 90 |
| 1989 | 86 |
| 1990 | 193 |
| 1991 | 212 |
| 1992 | 208 |
| 1993 | 186 |
| 1994 | 395 |
| 1995 | 544 |
| 1996 | 472 |
| 1997 | 460 |
| 1998 | 1200 |
| 1999 | 1135 |
| 2000 | 1183 |
| 2001 | 921 |
| 2002 | 1050 |
| 2003 | 1987 |
| 2004 | 1016 |
| 2005 | 656 |
| 2006 | 430 |
| 2007 | 524 |
| 2008 | 1520 |
| 2009 | 722 |
| 2010 | 580 |
| 2011 | 296 |
| 2012 | 373 |
| 2013 | 1418 |
| 2014 | 977 |
| 2015 | 601 |
| 2016 | 597 |
| 2017 | 532 |
| 2018 | 1858 |
| 2019 | 671 |
| 2020 | 354 |
| 2021 | 223 |
| 2022 | 236 |
| 2023 | 85 |
| 2024 | 137 |
| 2025 | 77 |
| 2026 | 5 |
KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS
Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.
28% of complaints: electrical system — 150 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing wiring and wiring harness.
CRASH FIRE INJURYShow complaint excerpts
this system is malfunctioning and braked suddenly twice and I almost got rear ended. now the system is not working and the dealer at diamond honda wont repair.
NHTSA ODI report, 20230927
Also filed under FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE and VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
12% of complaints: engine — 62 distinct reports on file.
CRASH FIRE INJURYShow complaint excerpts
Car shuts off at highway speeds and in stop and go traffic like it has a fuel delivery issue. Car sputters and then loses all power.
NHTSA ODI report, 20260728
Also filed under FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
10% of complaints: fuel/propulsion system — 55 distinct reports on file.
CRASH FIRE10% of complaints: forward collision avoidance — 51 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing automatic emergency braking and warnings.
CRASH INJURY8% of complaints: service brakes — 44 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing air.
CRASH INJURYSAFETY TIMELINE
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.
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.
Campaign 19V060000 — check if this car was fixed
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.
Campaign 23V858000 — check if this car was fixed
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.
Campaign 26V332000 — check if this car was fixed
BUY-SMART CHECKLIST
2017 Honda Accord — pre-purchase inspection
- Test/inspect for electrical system issues (150 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for engine issues (62 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for fuel/propulsion system issues (55 reports on file for this year).
- Verify recall 19V060000 (fuel system, other) has been completed.
- Verify recall 23V858000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
- Verify recall 26V332000 (air bags) has been completed.
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FAQ
Is the 2017 Honda Accord reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2017 Honda Accord is rated "typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2017 Honda Accord?
The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 28% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2017 Honda Accord have?
3 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-09-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.