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2017 Honda Accord Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

Caution

Complaint Index

53/100

#8 most-complained of 16 Accord years

The 2017 Honda Accord has a complaint index of 53 and ranks 8th worst out of 16 model years, earning a Caution verdict. Electrical System issues dominate with 171 complaints (32% share), and NHTSA lists 3 recalls including two fuel system campaigns.

Complaints
535
Recalls
3
Crashes / fires
38 / 9
Injuries / deaths
23 / 2
NHTSA overall rating
5 / 5 ★
EPA combined MPG
25.5
22 city / 32.5 hwy

Top 2017 Honda Accord problems

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

  1. Electrical System171 (32%)
  2. Other129 (24%)
  3. Engine76 (14%)
  4. Fuel System65 (12%)
  5. Brakes49 (9%)
  6. Collision Avoidance & Cameras49 (9%)
  7. Suspension, Wheels & Tires49 (9%)
  8. Transmission & Powertrain33 (6%)
  9. Structure & Body31 (6%)
  10. Steering24 (4%)

What owners report

  • Some owners describe sudden unintended acceleration paired with unresponsive brakes, leading to crashes.
  • Collision mitigation systems reportedly disengage or lose steering control unexpectedly, sometimes causing the car to brake suddenly and get rear-ended.
  • Airbags have failed to deploy or only partially deployed during crashes, including cases with front and steering wheel bags.
  • Seat belts reportedly failed to retract properly during rear-end collisions, allowing occupants to be thrown forward.
  • One owner reported an electrical fire starting near the engine and radiator area on a car with low mileage.
  • A vehicle reportedly moved backward unexpectedly while parked and running, striking and bending its own door.
2017 Honda Accord complaints: complaints filed per quarter322016 Q32018 Q12019 Q32021 Q12022 Q32024 Q12025 Q3
742 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2016 Q3 to 2026 Q3; peak 2019 Q1 (32).

2017 Honda Accord recalls

3 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.

  3. NHTSA 19V060000Jan 29, 2019Fuel System437,032 vehicles

    Fuel system, other:delivery:fuel pump

    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. Particulates in fuel may adhere to the internal components of the fuel pump, reducing its performance.

    Risk: Reduced fuel pump performance can result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of crash.

    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. Owners may contact customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Acura's recall number for this recall is P3W. Honda's recall number for this recall is N3X.

2017 Honda Accord fuel economy and fuel cost

City
22 MPG
Highway
32.5 MPG
Combined
25.5 MPG
Annual fuel cost (EPA)
$2,550
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 years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)0255075100’10’11’12’13’14’15’16’17’18’19’20’21’22’23’24’25
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2015Caution67601526
2016Caution60604426
2017Caution53535325.5
2018Avoid1001,881628.5
2019Avoid80689628.5

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2017 Honda Accord reliable?
NHTSA data gives the 2017 Accord a complaint index of 53 and a Caution verdict, ranking 8th worst among 16 model years of the Accord. It is not among the best or worst years for this model.
What are the most common problems with the 2017 Honda Accord?
Electrical System complaints lead with 171 reports (32% share), followed by Engine issues (76 complaints, 14%) and Fuel System issues (65 complaints, 12%), according to NHTSA.
Does the 2017 Honda Accord have any recalls?
NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2017 Accord, covering airbags and fuel system components, including a fuel pump module replacement and a fuel injection control unit software update. None are do-not-drive recalls.
Which Honda Accord years should I avoid?
Based on NHTSA complaint index data, 2013, 2014, 2018, and 2019 carry the Avoid verdict, with 2018 having the highest complaint index of 100. The 2017 model is rated Caution, a middle ground.
How does the 2017 Accord compare to the 2018 Accord?
The 2017 Accord has a complaint index of 53 versus 100 for the 2018 Accord, and 535 complaints versus 1,881, making the 2017 model notably less problematic by NHTSA complaint data.

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.