2017 Honda Accord problems and complaints
Owners have filed 534 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Honda Accord. The most-reported areas: Electrical System (152), Unknown Or Other (127), Engine (62).
Key takeaways
- 534 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 38 involve a crash, 9 a fire, 23 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 152 | 28% |
| Unknown Or Other | 127 | 24% |
| Engine | 62 | 12% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 55 | 10% |
| Service Brakes | 44 | 8% |
| Wheels | 43 | 8% |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 34 | 6% |
| Power Train | 33 | 6% |
| Steering | 24 | 4% |
| Structure | 24 | 4% |
| Air Bags | 23 | 4% |
| Exterior Lighting | 21 | 4% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 Honda Accord 4 DR FWD | 5/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| 2017 Honda Accord 2 DR FWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Electrical System - filed 2026-08-28
The car radio / infotainment system caused dangerously loud, painful, pulsating static noise to play from all speakers. The noise starts at a lower decibel and gets louder to the point where conversation is impossible. High pitched digital noise is also present and creates additional, painful damage to hearing. Driver ...
Electrical System - filed 2026-08-25
Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2017 Honda Accord. The contact discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy after the purchase. The vehicle was an independent dealer sale. At the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was 80,000. It was later discovered upon checking the Carfax report that the mileage was 277...
Electrical System - filed 2026-08-19
Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2017 Honda Accord. It was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a private sale. At the time of the purchase on June 20, 2026, the mileage was 100,000. The contact discovered under a Carfax report that the mileage was 264,897 on July 28, 2025.
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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.