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 | 54 |
| 1987 | 111 |
| 1988 | 88 |
| 1989 | 86 |
| 1990 | 192 |
| 1991 | 212 |
| 1992 | 206 |
| 1993 | 186 |
| 1994 | 369 |
| 1995 | 543 |
| 1996 | 472 |
| 1997 | 460 |
| 1998 | 1200 |
| 1999 | 1135 |
| 2000 | 1183 |
| 2001 | 920 |
| 2002 | 1050 |
| 2003 | 1987 |
| 2004 | 1016 |
| 2005 | 656 |
| 2006 | 430 |
| 2007 | 524 |
| 2008 | 1520 |
| 2009 | 720 |
| 2010 | 579 |
| 2011 | 295 |
| 2012 | 371 |
| 2013 | 1417 |
| 2014 | 969 |
| 2015 | 593 |
| 2016 | 588 |
| 2017 | 525 |
| 2018 | 1791 |
| 2019 | 644 |
| 2020 | 334 |
| 2021 | 210 |
| 2022 | 213 |
| 2023 | 79 |
| 2024 | 130 |
| 2025 | 71 |
| 2026 | 4 |
KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS
28% of complaints: electrical system — 146 distinct reports on file.
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
12% of complaints: engine — 61 distinct reports on file.
CRASH FIRE INJURY10% of complaints: fuel/propulsion system — 54 distinct reports on file.
CRASH FIRE8% of complaints: wheels — 43 distinct reports on file.
8% of complaints: service brakes — 42 distinct reports on file.
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 (146 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for engine issues (61 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for fuel/propulsion system issues (54 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 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.