2017 Honda Accord Hybrid Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Good The 2017 Honda Accord Hybrid ranks 9th worst of 14 model years with a complaint index of 38 and a Good verdict. It has 45 complaints, 2 recalls, and its top problem area is Brakes at 36% of complaints.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 38/100
- #9 of 14 Accord Hybrid years
- Verdict
- Good
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 45
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 2
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 3
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 2
- Top issue
- Brakes
- NHTSA overall rating
- 5 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 48
- 49 city / 47 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 2 / 0
Top 2017 Honda Accord Hybrid problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Brakes16 (36%)
- Electrical System10 (22%)
- Engine9 (20%)
- Other7 (16%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras5 (11%)
- Fuel System3 (7%)
- Steering3 (7%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires3 (7%)
- Visibility & Wipers3 (7%)
- Lane Departure2 (4%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Owners report sudden unintended acceleration, in one case leading to a crash into a telephone pole.
- Regenerative brakes reportedly slam on hard when the driver lets off the gas, at highway speeds around 60-70 mph.
- Some drivers describe a full loss of brakes on the highway accompanied by safety-system error messages, requiring a rolling stop.
- Power steering has reportedly seized suddenly at low speed, requiring a tow and diagnosis of a power pump failure.
- The brake mitigation and lane departure camera system reportedly triggers false alarms, applying brakes and adding heavy steering resistance while driving normally.
- The passenger side windshield wiper reportedly falls out of its holder repeatedly, even at highway speeds.
2017 Honda Accord Hybrid recalls
2 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- 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.
- 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
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2017 Honda Accord Hybrid reliable?
- NHTSA data shows a complaint index of 38 for the 2017 Accord Hybrid, giving it a Good verdict, ranked 9th worst of 14 model years covered.
- What is the most common 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.
- Does the 2017 Honda Accord Hybrid have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2017 Accord Hybrid, covering airbags and the fuel system, and neither is a do-not-drive recall.
- How does the 2017 Accord Hybrid compare to other Accord Hybrid years?
- The 2017 model's complaint index of 38 is better than 2018-2020 (Caution) and much better than 2022-2025 (Avoid), but worse than the 2015 model year, which earned a Best verdict with an index of 15.
- How is fuel economy on the 2017 Honda Accord Hybrid?
- EPA rates it at 48 mpg combined (49 city / 47 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $1,350.