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2017 Honda Accord Brakes Problems

NHTSA lists 49 brake complaints for the 2017 Honda Accord, 9% of its 535 total complaints for the year. There are no related recalls, and reported failures include sudden loud noises, false collision-mitigation braking, and grinding or rubbing sounds, at a median 12,000 miles.

Brakes complaints
49
9% of 535
Crashes reported
5
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
1
Median mileage
12,000 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical brake symptoms owners report

  • Owners describe a sudden loud bang from the front brakes followed by a total loss of braking response.
  • The collision mitigation braking system reportedly activates on its own during normal driving, slamming the brakes and nearly causing crashes.
  • Some drivers report grinding or scratching noises from the front brakes at low speeds even after routine dealer maintenance.
  • Others report a screeching noise from the rear brakes that stops once the brake pedal is pressed.
  • A rubbing or dragging sound is reported at low speed that continues at higher speeds, suggesting brakes that stick or release slowly.
  • One owner reported the brake pedal being depressed while the vehicle still jumped a curb and crashed into a building.

When 2017 Honda Accord brake complaints were filed

First complaint Feb 12, 2017, latest Jul 15, 2026.

2017 Honda Accord brakes complaints: complaints filed per month3Feb 2017Mar 2018Mar 2019Nov 2019Sep 2022Nov 2023May 2024Jul 2026
49 complaints filed with NHTSA from Feb 2017 to Jul 2026; peak Mar 2019 (3).

Brakes recalls for the 2017 Honda Accord

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Brakes complaints by Accord model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 2010134 (23%)
  2. 201116 (5%)
  3. 201246 (12%)
  4. 2013144 (10%)
  5. 2014147 (15%)
  6. 201554 (9%)
  7. 201644 (7%)
  8. 201749 (9%)
  9. 2018275 (15%)
  10. 201996 (14%)
  11. 202060 (17%)
  12. 202131 (13%)
  13. 202215 (6%)
  14. 202316 (19%)
  15. 202411 (8%)
  16. 20258 (9%)

Frequently asked questions

How many brake complaints does the 2017 Honda Accord have?
NHTSA lists 49 brake complaints for the 2017 Accord, which is 9% of the 535 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for 2017 Honda Accord brakes?
No. NHTSA shows no related recalls tied to this brake complaint data for the 2017 Accord.
At what mileage do 2017 Accord brake problems typically show up?
The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this issue is 12,000 miles.
Are 2017 Accord brake problems linked to crashes?
NHTSA data tied to this brake complaint set includes 5 crashes and 1 injury, with no fires reported.
How does the 2017 Accord compare to other years for brake complaints?
The 2017 Accord's 9% share is lower than 2010 (23%), 2018 (15%), and 2020 (17%), suggesting brake complaints were relatively less common that year among Accord model years.

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.