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2017 Honda Accord problems

What owners reported to NHTSA, at what mileage, and every safety recall for this model year.

539owner complaints
3safety recalls
38involved a crash

Also reported: 9 fires, 23 people injured, 2 deaths. Each complaint is counted once even if it lists several components.

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Most reported problems

Complaints by component. One complaint can name more than one component, so these add up to more than 539.

Electrical system155
Usually 12,025–45,500 miles (middle half of 56 reports with mileage)
Parts named: Instrument panel › speedometer/odometer (2); Seat heater › wiring harness (1); Wiring (1)
Unknown or other130
Usually 1,525–32,000 miles (middle half of 46 reports with mileage)
Engine62
Usually 7,179–63,750 miles (middle half of 32 reports with mileage)
Fuel/propulsion system55
Usually 22,550–47,675 miles (middle half of 8 reports with mileage)
Service brakes43
Usually 6,679–27,257 miles (middle half of 24 reports with mileage)
Wheels43
Usually 2,500–24,000 miles (middle half of 32 reports with mileage)
Forward collision avoidance34
Usually 58,000–94,000 miles (middle half of 5 reports with mileage)
Parts named: Automatic emergency braking (21); Warnings (15); Adaptive cruise control (14); Dynamic brake support/brake assist (1)
Power train33
Usually 6,254–59,400 miles (middle half of 16 reports with mileage)
Steering24
Usually 4,062–34,200 miles (middle half of 12 reports with mileage)
Structure24
Usually 1,700–27,715 miles (middle half of 15 reports with mileage)
Parts named: Body (19); Body › trunk lid (1); Frame and members › underbody shields (1)

When problems show up

Reports by odometer reading at the time of the problem, top components. Each bar is a 25,000-mile band, labeled by where it starts (0 = 0–25k miles). Reports without mileage are left out.

Electrical system

56 reports with mileage · median 29,048 miles
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Unknown or other

46 reports with mileage · median 15,200 miles
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Engine

32 reports with mileage · median 33,500 miles
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Safety recalls (3)

Recalls that cover the 2017 Honda Accord. Some apply only to certain trims or build dates. This page cannot tell whether a specific car's recall work was done.

Check a specific VIN's open recalls on nhtsa.gov

Air bags › sensor › occupant classification › front passenger

Campaign 26V332000 · 2026-05-21 · 98,892 vehicles

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…

Full recall text and remedy

Summary: 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.

Consequence: 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.

Fuel system, gasoline › delivery › fuel pump

Campaign 23V858000 · 2023-12-18 · 2,490,460 vehicles

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…

Full recall text and remedy

Summary: 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.

Consequence: 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.

Fuel system, other › delivery › fuel pump

Campaign 19V060000 · 2019-01-29 · 437,032 vehicles

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…

Full recall text and remedy

Summary: 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.

Consequence: 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.

Questions to ask the seller

Any battery drain, dashboard warning lights, or electrical repairs? Test every switch, screen, and power accessory before buying.

155 owner complaints mention the electrical system, half of the reports with mileage are between 12,025 and 45,500 miles.

Has the engine had any repairs, oil leaks, or check-engine lights? Ask for the invoices and listen for knocking or ticking on a cold start.

62 owner complaints mention the engine, half of the reports with mileage are between 7,179 and 63,750 miles.

Any stalling, hesitation, loss of power, or fuel smell? Ask whether fuel-system parts were replaced and get the receipts.

55 owner complaints mention the fuel or propulsion system, half of the reports with mileage are between 22,550 and 47,675 miles.

When were the brakes last serviced? On the test drive, check for pulsing, grinding, a soft pedal, or ABS warnings.

43 owner complaints mention the brakes, half of the reports with mileage are between 6,679 and 27,257 miles.

Any wheel, hub, or lug-nut problems? Listen for humming or grinding at speed.

43 owner complaints mention the wheels, half of the reports with mileage are between 2,500 and 24,000 miles.

Has the open recall work been done? Ask for dealer service records, and check the VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls.

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for this model year.

Other Honda Accord years

Owner complaints per model year (2010–2022). Older cars have had more time to collect reports.

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Source: NHTSA complaints file (FLAT_CMPL, updated 2026-10-21) and NHTSA recalls file. Page generated 2026-10-22.

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