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2017 Honda Accord Transmission & Powertrain Problems

NHTSA lists 33 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2017 Honda Accord, 6% of its 535 total complaints. No related recalls are listed in this data, though owners describe torque converter and power-loss issues at a median 15,813.5 miles.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints
33
6% of 535
Crashes reported
3
Fires reported
1
Injuries reported
2
Median mileage
15,814 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical transmission symptoms owners report

  • Owners report sudden loss of power or stalling while accelerating from a stop or driving at highway speed, sometimes with the transmission failing to engage drive.
  • Some describe the car rolling backward instead of moving forward when shifting from park to drive at low speeds.
  • Several complaints mention a hesitation of a couple of seconds when accelerating from a stop before power engages.
  • Owners describe the CVT transmission jerking or riding rough in low gears, with dealers unable to find a fault code.
  • Multiple drivers report the vehicle unexpectedly decelerating on the highway from higher speeds down to much lower speeds without the accelerator responding, sometimes tied to a torque converter code.

When 2017 Honda Accord transmission complaints were filed

First complaint Oct 21, 2017, latest Jul 28, 2026.

2017 Honda Accord transmission & powertrain complaints: complaints filed per month3Oct 2017Aug 2018Aug 2019May 2021Mar 2024Dec 2024Aug 2025
33 complaints filed with NHTSA from Oct 2017 to Jul 2026; peak Dec 2019 (3).

Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2017 Honda Accord

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints by Accord model year

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

  1. 201045 (8%)
  2. 201121 (7%)
  3. 201227 (7%)
  4. 2013109 (8%)
  5. 201464 (7%)
  6. 201540 (7%)
  7. 201629 (5%)
  8. 201733 (6%)
  9. 2018137 (7%)
  10. 201943 (6%)
  11. 202016 (4%)
  12. 202113 (6%)
  13. 20228 (3%)
  14. 20233 (4%)
  15. 20246 (4%)
  16. 20255 (6%)

Frequently asked questions

How many transmission complaints does the 2017 Honda Accord have?
NHTSA lists 33 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2017 Accord, which is 6% of the 535 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2017 Honda Accord transmission?
This data shows no related recalls listed for the 2017 Accord's Transmission & Powertrain complaints, though one owner referenced a torque converter recall notice they received.
At what mileage do transmission problems usually appear on the 2017 Accord?
The median mileage at failure for Transmission & Powertrain complaints on the 2017 Accord is 15,813.5 miles.
Did the transmission issues cause any crashes?
NHTSA data tied to this problem area lists 3 crashes, 1 fire, and 2 injuries for the 2017 Accord.
How does the 2017 Accord compare to other years for this problem area?
The 2017 Accord's 33 complaints and 6% share are lower than 2018's 137 complaints (7% share) and 2013's 109 complaints (8% share), among the years listed.

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.