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2017 Honda Accord Hybrid Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

Good

Complaint Index

27/100

#9 most-complained of 12 Accord Hybrid years

Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology

The 2017 Honda Accord Hybrid has a complaint index of 27 and ranks 9th worst of 12 model years, earning a "Good" verdict relative to other Accord Hybrid years. NHTSA lists 45 complaints, 2 recalls, and no fires, with brakes as the top problem area at 36% of complaints.

Complaints
45
Recalls
2
Crashes / fires
3 / 0
Injuries / deaths
2 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
5 / 5 ★
EPA combined MPG
48
49 city / 47 hwy

Top 2017 Honda Accord Hybrid problems

NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Brakes16 (36%)
  2. Electrical System10 (22%)
  3. Engine9 (20%)
  4. Other7 (16%)
  5. Collision Avoidance & Cameras5 (11%)
  6. Fuel System3 (7%)
  7. Steering3 (7%)
  8. Suspension, Wheels & Tires3 (7%)
  9. Visibility & Wipers3 (7%)
  10. Lane Departure2 (4%)

What owners report

  • Owners describe sudden brake system warnings appearing alongside lane departure, adaptive cruise control, and collision mitigation alerts, sometimes followed by brief total brake failure.
  • Some drivers report the dashboard display panel going blank while driving, disabling the reverse camera, radio, and gas consumption readouts.
  • Several complaints describe unintended acceleration, in one case after a warning light appeared, leading to a crash into a telephone pole with reported head and hand injuries.
  • One owner reported the audio system emitting loud static noise on hot days at startup that would not stop even after muting or shutting off the system.
  • A driver reported hesitation while accelerating tied to an open fuel system recall (23V858000) for which a repair part was not yet available.
  • One airbag complaint described the driver-side airbag failing to deploy in a crash while the passenger-side airbag deployed.
2017 Honda Accord Hybrid complaints: complaints filed per month3Jan 2017May 2018Jan 2019Jul 2019Mar 2020Sep 2022May 2024Apr 2025
64 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jan 2017 to Jul 2025; peak May 2018 (3).

2017 Honda Accord Hybrid recalls

2 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.

  1. NHTSA 26V332000May 21, 2026Airbags98,892 vehicles

    Air bags:sensor:occupant classification:front passenger

    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 HR-V, 2018-2020 Fit, 2020-2022 CR-V Hybrid, 2017-2022 CR-V, 2017-2018, 2021 Civic Type R, 2017-2021 Civic hatchback, 2016-2020 Civic coupe, 2016-2022 Civic, 2017-2022 Accord Hybrid, and 2016-2022 Accord vehicles. The front passenger seat weight sensor may crack and short circuit, which can cause the air bags to deploy unintentionally during a crash.

    Risk: Air bags that deploy unintentionally during a crash increase the risk of injury.

    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. Honda's numbers for this recall are BOL, WO9, OOA, WOM, XOH, NOC, POD, BOE, UOF, POB, EOG, AOI, QO8, TOJ, DO7, and SOK. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 24V064. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning May 29, 2026.

  2. NHTSA 23V858000Dec 18, 2023Fuel System2,490,460 vehicles

    Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump

    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 Honda CR-V Hybrid, 2018-2019 Honda Clarity PHEV, Fit, and 2015-2020 Honda Accord Hybrid, Pilot, Acura NSX vehicles. The fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.

    Risk: Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.

    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. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall numbers 21V-215 and 20V-314.

2017 Honda Accord Hybrid fuel economy and fuel cost

City
49 MPG
Highway
47 MPG
Combined
48 MPG
Annual fuel cost (EPA)
$1,350
15,000 mi/yr
Fuel
Regular
Current regular gas
$4.32/gal
national avg.

EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.

2017 compared with other Accord Hybrid years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)0255075100201420152016201720182019202020212022202320242025
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2015Best939147
2016No verdict010—
2017Good2745248
2018Caution64115447
2019Caution5594548

All Honda Accord Hybrid years: best and worst →

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2017 Honda Accord Hybrid reliable?
Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2017 Accord Hybrid has a complaint index of 27 and ranks 9th worst out of 12 model years, giving it a "Good" verdict relative to other years of the model.
What is the biggest problem with the 2017 Honda Accord Hybrid?
Brakes are the top problem area, accounting for 16 of 45 complaints (36%), with a median failure mileage of 32,000 miles. Electrical system issues follow at 22% of complaints.
Does the 2017 Honda Accord Hybrid have any recalls?
NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2017 Accord Hybrid: one for airbag seat weight sensors and one for the fuel pump module. Neither is a do-not-drive recall.
How does the 2017 Accord Hybrid compare to other years?
The 2017 model's complaint index of 27 is lower than 2018 (64), 2019 (55), 2022 (82), 2023 (100), and 2024 (91), all rated Caution or Avoid, making 2017 comparatively better within the lineup.
What is the fuel economy of the 2017 Honda Accord Hybrid?
EPA rates it at 48 mpg combined (49 city / 47 highway) with an annual fuel cost of $1,350.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.