2017 Honda Accord Engine Problems
NHTSA lists 76 engine-related complaints for the 2017 Honda Accord, 14% of the 535 total complaints filed for this model year. Median mileage at failure is 20,000 miles. No related recalls are listed for this engine issue.
- Engine complaints
- 76
- 14% of 535
- Crashes reported
- 8
- Fires reported
- 3
- Injuries reported
- 4
- Median mileage
- 20,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical engine symptoms owners report
- Owners report sudden unintended acceleration while pulling into parking spots at low speed, often with the brake pedal depressed, sometimes ending in a crash.
- Some owners describe total loss of engine power on the highway with multiple warning lights and the tachometer dropping to zero.
- A few reports describe engine compartment fires, including one report of a connecting rod failure that knocked the starter loose at highway speed and started a fire.
- Owners report the Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) module failing, causing loss of control on wet roads or during highway merges.
- Some owners describe smoke or burning smell from under the hood traced to a melted radiator fan.
- Owners report persistent charging system warning messages despite battery, alternator, starter, and fuse inspections.
When 2017 Honda Accord engine complaints were filed
First complaint Jun 1, 2017, latest Jul 28, 2026.
Engine recalls for the 2017 Honda Accord
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Engine complaints by Accord model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many 2017 Honda Accord owners reported engine problems?
- NHTSA lists 76 engine-related complaints for the 2017 Accord, which is 14% of the 535 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for the 2017 Honda Accord engine problems?
- No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for this engine complaint area.
- At what mileage do 2017 Accord engine problems typically occur?
- The median mileage at failure among reported cases is 20,000 miles.
- Did the 2017 Accord engine issues cause crashes or fires?
- NHTSA data tied to this engine complaint area includes 8 crashes, 3 fires, and 4 injuries.
- How does the 2017 Accord compare to other years for engine complaints?
- The 2017 Accord's 14% share of engine complaints is lower than 2018 (35%), 2019 (30%), and 2013 (16%), but higher than 2016 (11%).