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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

What owners actually said

534 reports
44,000 miles · Jan 29, 2020
Air BagsElectrical SystemStructureCrash

MY AIRBAGS DIDN'T DEPLOY AT THE TIME OF FRONTAL ACCIDENT AT APPROXIMATELY 30-40 MPH. ACCIDENT HAPPENED ON COUNTY STREET (GLEN MILL RD MONTGOMERY COUNTY MARYLAND) JANUARY 25TH AT 6:30 AM. WITH THE ROAD BEING VERY DARK, I DIDN'T SEE A FULL SIZE TREE ACROSS THE ROADWAY FROM A SEVERE STORM THE NIGHT BEFORE. I ANTICIPATED THE AIR…

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MY AIRBAGS DIDN'T DEPLOY AT THE TIME OF FRONTAL ACCIDENT AT APPROXIMATELY 30-40 MPH. ACCIDENT HAPPENED ON COUNTY STREET (GLEN MILL RD MONTGOMERY COUNTY MARYLAND) JANUARY 25TH AT 6:30 AM. WITH THE ROAD BEING VERY DARK, I DIDN'T SEE A FULL SIZE TREE ACROSS THE ROADWAY FROM A SEVERE STORM THE NIGHT BEFORE. I ANTICIPATED THE AIRBAG DEPLOYING ON IMPACT, HOWEVER IT SEEM LIKE A MINUTE OR TWO BEFORE THEY DEPLOYED BUT NEVER INFLATED ( NIETHER THE FRONT OR PASSANGER SIDE CURTIN) PHOTOS ARE ON MY PHONE AND WILL SEND WHEN I CAN DOWNLOAD ON THIS SITE.

NHTSA ODI #11302709

29,600 miles · Jan 16, 2020
Air Bags

SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM WARNING LIGHT IS ON. SUSPECT DEFECTIVE SEAT SENSOR. ORIGINAL OWNER, 30,000 MILES ON ODOMETER.

NHTSA ODI #11299743

Mileage unknown · Jan 3, 2020
Wheels

I BOUGHT HONDA ACCORD SPORT. ALMOST EVERY MONTH I HAVE TO BUY A NEW TIRE. TIRE GOES FLAT AS HIT THE PATH HOLE EVEN IN SLOW MOTION. IT'S REALLY DANGEROUS AND LIFE THREAT SPECIALLY IN HIGHWAY AND COULD CAUSE SERIOUS ACCIDENT. IT'S HAPPENED 3 TIMES WITH ME ON HIGHWAY BUT LUCKY THERE WERE NO TRAFFIC BEHIND ME. ONCE IN BELT PARK WAY …

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I BOUGHT HONDA ACCORD SPORT. ALMOST EVERY MONTH I HAVE TO BUY A NEW TIRE. TIRE GOES FLAT AS HIT THE PATH HOLE EVEN IN SLOW MOTION. IT'S REALLY DANGEROUS AND LIFE THREAT SPECIALLY IN HIGHWAY AND COULD CAUSE SERIOUS ACCIDENT. IT'S HAPPENED 3 TIMES WITH ME ON HIGHWAY BUT LUCKY THERE WERE NO TRAFFIC BEHIND ME. ONCE IN BELT PARK WAY IN BROOKLYN, STATEN ISLAND HIGHWAY 278 AND FDR MANHATTAN, AND MANY TIMES IN STREET SPECIALLY IN RAINY DAY.

NHTSA ODI #11297018

Mileage unknown · Jan 3, 2020
Fuel/propulsion System

INTERMITTENT LOOSE POWER WHILE ACCELERATING, WHILE MAKING TURNS

NHTSA ODI #11296805

Mileage unknown · Jan 3, 2020
Electrical System

BACKUP SYSTEM NOT WORKING

NHTSA ODI #11296801

Mileage unknown · Dec 26, 2019
Power Train

FEEL VIBRATION DURING COASTING & THEN GOING UP IN SPEED.

NHTSA ODI #11291246

25,072 miles · Dec 11, 2019
Electrical System

TWO DAYS AGO THE SUNROOF OPENED ON ITS OWN WHILE CAR WAS PARKED AND OFF. IT OPENED OVERNIGHT DURING A RAINSTORM. I CLOSED THE SUNROOF. I WAS PUZZLED BUT THE CAR SEEMED FINE AND DROVE FINE. TODAY THE CAR IS COMPLETELY DEAD. IT JUMP-STARTED BUT THERE NUMEROUS SYMBOLS LIT ON THE DASHBOARD SO MY MECHANIC ADVISED ME TO HAVE IT TOWED,…

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TWO DAYS AGO THE SUNROOF OPENED ON ITS OWN WHILE CAR WAS PARKED AND OFF. IT OPENED OVERNIGHT DURING A RAINSTORM. I CLOSED THE SUNROOF. I WAS PUZZLED BUT THE CAR SEEMED FINE AND DROVE FINE. TODAY THE CAR IS COMPLETELY DEAD. IT JUMP-STARTED BUT THERE NUMEROUS SYMBOLS LIT ON THE DASHBOARD SO MY MECHANIC ADVISED ME TO HAVE IT TOWED, IT IS NOT SAFE TO DRIVE.

NHTSA ODI #11288517

66,000 miles · Dec 9, 2019
EnginePower Train

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 HONDA ACCORD. WHILE DRIVING 80 MPH ON THE HIGHWAY, THE SPEED REDUCED SIGNIFICANTLY. THE CONTACT PULLED OVER AND ATTEMPTED TO RESTART THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE TOOK AWHILE TO RESTART, HESITATED, AND DID NOT SMOOTHLY SHIFT GEARS TO ACCELERATE. THE VEHICLE JERKED AND STRUGGLED TO GAIN SPEED. THE VEHICLE W…

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 HONDA ACCORD. WHILE DRIVING 80 MPH ON THE HIGHWAY, THE SPEED REDUCED SIGNIFICANTLY. THE CONTACT PULLED OVER AND ATTEMPTED TO RESTART THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE TOOK AWHILE TO RESTART, HESITATED, AND DID NOT SMOOTHLY SHIFT GEARS TO ACCELERATE. THE VEHICLE JERKED AND STRUGGLED TO GAIN SPEED. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN SLOWLY UNTIL IT FINALLY REACHED 65 MPH; HOWEVER, IT WOULD DECELERATE ON ANY HILL AND STRUGGLE TO GAIN SPEED. ALL THE INSTRUMENT PANEL INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. TEAM HONDA (6363 SIEGEN LN, BATON ROUGE, LA 70809, (225) 298-4100) SCHEDULED AN APPOINTMENT FOR LATER IN THE WEEK. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 66,000. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN.

NHTSA ODI #11287853

48,000 miles · Dec 7, 2019
Electrical SystemPower TrainService Brakes

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FAILURE. HAD TO REPLACE THE BATTERY AND THAT DIDN'T WORK. THE SAFETY FEATURES ON THE CAR ARE NO LONGER OPERATING (ABS, LKAS, ACC). THESE FEATURES ALL STOPPED WORKING WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY. THIS WAS TERRIFYING AND COULD BE AN ISSUE IF SOMEONE IS USED TO HAVING THESE FEATURES AVAILABLE AND ALL OF A SUDDEN …

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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FAILURE. HAD TO REPLACE THE BATTERY AND THAT DIDN'T WORK. THE SAFETY FEATURES ON THE CAR ARE NO LONGER OPERATING (ABS, LKAS, ACC). THESE FEATURES ALL STOPPED WORKING WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY. THIS WAS TERRIFYING AND COULD BE AN ISSUE IF SOMEONE IS USED TO HAVING THESE FEATURES AVAILABLE AND ALL OF A SUDDEN THEY DON'T WORK. IF A DRIVER IS DEPENDENT ON THESE SAFETY FEATURES AFTER DRIVING FOR SEVERAL YEARS WITH HAVING THEM ON, A DRIVER COULD POTENTIALLY CAUSE HARM TO THEMSELVES OR OTHERS IF THESE FEATURES ARE SUDDENLY NOT FUNCTIONING CORRECTLY. WHEN I WENT TO THE DEALER THEY SAID IT WASN'T COVERED UNDER THE CAR WARRANTY. CAR IS ONLY 2 YEARS OLD AND HAS UNDER 60K MILES.

NHTSA ODI #11287696

27,000 miles · Dec 4, 2019
Wheels

TOOK CAR TO HONDA DEALER DUE TO A GRINDING NOISE THAT'S HEARD COMING FROM MY WHEELS WHEN DRIVING SLOWLY. AFTER LOOKING AT THE CAR, THE HONDA TECH CONFIRMED THAT IT'S THE CONTINENTAL TIRES/HONDA SPORT MODEL 19" WHEEL COMBO THAT'S THE ISSUE. THE BEAD ON THE FACTORY TIRES USED CREATES A RUBBING SOUND THAT SOUNDS LIKE BRAKES GRINDIN…

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TOOK CAR TO HONDA DEALER DUE TO A GRINDING NOISE THAT'S HEARD COMING FROM MY WHEELS WHEN DRIVING SLOWLY. AFTER LOOKING AT THE CAR, THE HONDA TECH CONFIRMED THAT IT'S THE CONTINENTAL TIRES/HONDA SPORT MODEL 19" WHEEL COMBO THAT'S THE ISSUE. THE BEAD ON THE FACTORY TIRES USED CREATES A RUBBING SOUND THAT SOUNDS LIKE BRAKES GRINDING ON THE ROTORS. THEY SAID THEY HAVE RECEIVED MANY COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS SINCE THIS MODEL CAME OUT. I FIND IT RIDICULOUS THAT I WAS TOLD THIS WAS OK AND A KNOWN ISSUE BUT NOTHING IS BEING DONE ABOUT IT. MY LEASE ENDS SOON AND I WAS PLANNING ON BUYING THE CAR BUT NOW PROBABLY NOT. I'VE BEEN A HONDA DRIVER FOR OVER 25 YEARS...MAY HAVE TO MOVE OVER TO TOYOTA.

NHTSA ODI #11286870

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

No exact-year investigations in this snapshot.

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