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2017 Honda Accord

Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations

Similar to other model years

Owner complaints for the 2017 Honda Accord do not stand out strongly from the model-year median of 356.

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When problems were reported

Mileage at the reported incident

229 reports with mileage · 305 unknown

NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.

What to inspect

Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.

  • Electrical System. Review the 152 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Engine. Review the 62 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Fuel/propulsion System. Review the 55 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →

NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.

38 crash reports9 fire reports19 injury reports

Seat Belts complaints

12 reports
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Mileage unknown · Jun 28, 2017
Seat Belts

SEAT SHOULDER BELT CONTINUOUSLY SLIIDES UPWARD TO A HORIZONTAL POSITION-- ACROSS NECK AND OVER TO RIGHT UNDERARM.THE BELT EDGE LAYS NEXT TO THE LEFT SIDE OF MY NECK WHICH SEEMS POTENTIALLY FATAL IN A CRASH. I NEED TO PULL THE BELT BACK TO CENTER EVERY FEW MINUTES WHEN I AM DRIVING THIS CAR. I HAVE NEVER HAD THIS PROBLEM IN OT…

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SEAT SHOULDER BELT CONTINUOUSLY SLIIDES UPWARD TO A HORIZONTAL POSITION-- ACROSS NECK AND OVER TO RIGHT UNDERARM.THE BELT EDGE LAYS NEXT TO THE LEFT SIDE OF MY NECK WHICH SEEMS POTENTIALLY FATAL IN A CRASH. I NEED TO PULL THE BELT BACK TO CENTER EVERY FEW MINUTES WHEN I AM DRIVING THIS CAR. I HAVE NEVER HAD THIS PROBLEM IN OTHER CARS.

NHTSA ODI #11002003

1,440 miles · Jun 28, 2017
Seat Belts

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 HONDA ACCORD. WHEN THE SEAT BELT WAS ADJUSTED IN ANY POSITION ON THE ANCHOR PLATE, THE SEAT BELT ENCOUNTERED THE CONTACT'S NECK. THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED THAT, IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, IT COULD RESULT IN SEVERE INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO LUTHER BROOKDALE HONDA (LOCATED ON 6800 BROOKLYN BLVD, …

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 HONDA ACCORD. WHEN THE SEAT BELT WAS ADJUSTED IN ANY POSITION ON THE ANCHOR PLATE, THE SEAT BELT ENCOUNTERED THE CONTACT'S NECK. THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED THAT, IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, IT COULD RESULT IN SEVERE INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO LUTHER BROOKDALE HONDA (LOCATED ON 6800 BROOKLYN BLVD, BROOKLYN CENTER, MN 55429). THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THERE WAS NO DEFECT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE AND DID NOT ASSIST. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 1,440.

NHTSA ODI #11002001

Official recalls

3

26V332000 · Air Bags:sensor:occupant Classification:front Passenger

May 21, 2026

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 & remedy

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.

23V858000 · Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump

Dec 18, 2023

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 & remedy

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.

19V060000 · Fuel System, Other:delivery:fuel Pump

Jan 29, 2019

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 & remedy

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.

Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗

NHTSA investigations

0

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