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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
33,000 miles · Jun 20, 2019
Wheels

THERE IS A LOUD NOISE THAT COMES FROM THE TIRES AS YOU ARE DRIVING. HONDA STATED THEY ARE AWARE OF THE ISSUE AND IT IS ASSOCIATED WITH THE BEADING OF THE TIRE. THEY REFUSE TO CORRECT THE ISSUE, WHICH IS A SAFETY ISSUE, ESPECIALLY IF SOMETHING HAPPENS TO THE TIRE WHILE DRIVING FREEWAY SPEEDS.

NHTSA ODI #11221468

18,119 miles · Jun 17, 2019
Service Brakes

ON OR ABOUT 6/10/19 WHILE DRIVING TO WORK I NOTICED A NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR OF MY CAR. THE SOUND WAS LIKE SCREECHING NAILS ON A CHALKBOARD WHEN THE CAR IS IN MOTION AT ANY SPEED WITHOUT THE BRAKE PEDAL DEPRESSED. THE SOUND WOULD GO AWAY WHEN I DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL. AFTER I PICKED UP MY CAR ON 6/15/19 FROM SERVICE, WITH…

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ON OR ABOUT 6/10/19 WHILE DRIVING TO WORK I NOTICED A NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR OF MY CAR. THE SOUND WAS LIKE SCREECHING NAILS ON A CHALKBOARD WHEN THE CAR IS IN MOTION AT ANY SPEED WITHOUT THE BRAKE PEDAL DEPRESSED. THE SOUND WOULD GO AWAY WHEN I DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL. AFTER I PICKED UP MY CAR ON 6/15/19 FROM SERVICE, WITH ONLY 18,119 MILES, I WAS INFORMED BY MY LOCAL HONDA DEALER THAT ALL THE BRAKE PADS HAD SEIZED AND ALL BRAKE CALIPER PINS HAD FROZEN. THE CAR HAS ONLY BEEN SUBJECT TO NORMAL DRIVING. THIS IS HONDA CASE # 09629449.

NHTSA ODI #11220585

4,000 miles · Jun 13, 2019
Engine

ENGINE HEAD KEEPS LEAKING OIL. TOOK IT TO THE DEALER 3 TIMES BUT THEY WOULD JUST TIGHTEN THE HEAD BOLTS AND PUT A SEAL AROUND IT THAT WOULD LAST ABOUT 500 MILES BEFORE IT STARTS LEAKING AGAIN. THIS PROBLEM STARTED AT 4K MILES.

NHTSA ODI #11219808

45,000 miles · May 30, 2019
Electrical SystemEngine

CAR SUDDENLY WONT START. BREAK PETAL IS STUCK, DASH LIGHTS CLICK AND WONT START. ACTS LIKE ITS THE BATTERY BUT DOESN'T ALLOW JUMP. CAR HAS LESS THAT 46,000 MILES AND IS 2 YRS OLD. CURRENT RECALL OUT FOR FUEL ISSUES, BUT THE DEALER IS SURE THATS NOT THE CAUSE. CONTACT AT THE DEALER WAS NOT HELPFUL AT ALL AND KINDA RUDE. RUSHED M…

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CAR SUDDENLY WONT START. BREAK PETAL IS STUCK, DASH LIGHTS CLICK AND WONT START. ACTS LIKE ITS THE BATTERY BUT DOESN'T ALLOW JUMP. CAR HAS LESS THAT 46,000 MILES AND IS 2 YRS OLD. CURRENT RECALL OUT FOR FUEL ISSUES, BUT THE DEALER IS SURE THATS NOT THE CAUSE. CONTACT AT THE DEALER WAS NOT HELPFUL AT ALL AND KINDA RUDE. RUSHED ME OFF THE PHONE WHEN I WAS ASKING QUESTIONS. VERY UPSET

NHTSA ODI #11210807

11,000 miles · May 20, 2019
Engine

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 HONDA ACCORD. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. WHILE IN TRAFFIC, THE VEHICLE WOULD JERK AND THEN DRIVE NORMALLY WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. THE FAILURE RECURRED EVERY TWO WEEKS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO BREAKAWAY HONDA …

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 HONDA ACCORD. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. WHILE IN TRAFFIC, THE VEHICLE WOULD JERK AND THEN DRIVE NORMALLY WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. THE FAILURE RECURRED EVERY TWO WEEKS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO BREAKAWAY HONDA (LOCATED AT 330 WOODRUFF RD, GREENVILLE, SC 29607, (877) 701-4395) TO BE DIAGNOSED, BUT A FAILURE CODE COULD NOT BE FOUND. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND PROVIDED CASE NUMBER: 09486822. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 11,000.

NHTSA ODI #11208583

38,000 miles · May 13, 2019
Electrical System

CAR WON'T TURN OVER AT RANDOM TIMES. CLEANED TERMINALS AND TESTED BATTERY AND ALTERNATOR WHICH ARE GOOD.

NHTSA ODI #11207244

Mileage unknown · May 9, 2019
Wheels

I HAVE A NOISY SOUND COMING FROM THE WHEEL/TIRE WHEN THE CAR IS RUNNING, HONDA SAID ITS FROM THE TIRE AND WE DON'T COVER THIS, I CONTACTED THE TIRE COMPANY (CONTINENTAL), THEY TOLD ME THAT THEY ARE AWARE OF THIS PROBLEM AND FROM HONDA WHEELS NOT FROM THE TIRE, NEITHER HONDA OR CONTINENTAL TIRE WANTED TO FIX THE PROBLEM. I'M NOT …

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I HAVE A NOISY SOUND COMING FROM THE WHEEL/TIRE WHEN THE CAR IS RUNNING, HONDA SAID ITS FROM THE TIRE AND WE DON'T COVER THIS, I CONTACTED THE TIRE COMPANY (CONTINENTAL), THEY TOLD ME THAT THEY ARE AWARE OF THIS PROBLEM AND FROM HONDA WHEELS NOT FROM THE TIRE, NEITHER HONDA OR CONTINENTAL TIRE WANTED TO FIX THE PROBLEM. I'M NOT SURE HOW TO FIX THIS PROBLEM. I HAVE A HONDA COMPLAIN CASE # UPON REQUEST.

NHTSA ODI #11206576

21,000 miles · May 9, 2019
Wheels

THERE IS A LOUD SCRAPPING SOUND COMING FROM THE TIRE BEAD BETWEEN THE RIM AND TIRE. I HAVE CONTINENTAL TIRES WITH 19" SPORT RIMS. I HAD IT BROUGHT TO A HONDA DEALER 3-4 TIMES BEFORE THEY FINALLY TOLD ME HONDA HAS NOT SOLUTIONS TO THE ISSUE. THEY OFFERED GIVE ME A DISCOUNT TO GET ANOTHER SET OF TIRES. THEY WERE VERY SILENT ON TRY…

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THERE IS A LOUD SCRAPPING SOUND COMING FROM THE TIRE BEAD BETWEEN THE RIM AND TIRE. I HAVE CONTINENTAL TIRES WITH 19" SPORT RIMS. I HAD IT BROUGHT TO A HONDA DEALER 3-4 TIMES BEFORE THEY FINALLY TOLD ME HONDA HAS NOT SOLUTIONS TO THE ISSUE. THEY OFFERED GIVE ME A DISCOUNT TO GET ANOTHER SET OF TIRES. THEY WERE VERY SILENT ON TRYING TO FIND A FIX OR COMPENSATE COMPLETELY FOR THE ISSUE. THEY ALSO DIDN'T ADVISE IF THE ISSUE WAS HAZARDOUS OR SAFE TO DRIVE WITH THE NOISE.

NHTSA ODI #11206418

Mileage unknown · Apr 30, 2019
Unknown Or OtherWheels

TIRE BEAD NOISE ON 2017 HONDA ACCORD SPORT WITH CONTINENTAL TIRES, TIRE MAKES ALOT OF NOISE WHEN DRIVING. HONDA REFUSES TO TAKE RESPONSIBILITY AND COVER IT UNDER WARRANTY AND DOES NOT OFFER ANY REPAIR. THEY EVEN CHARGED ME A DIAGNOSTICS FEE.

NHTSA ODI #11204829

24,000 miles · Apr 25, 2019
Service BrakesWheels

WHEN THE VEHICLE IS ROLLING IN A SLOW MANNER. THE TIRES/BRAKES/ROTORS MAKE A RUBBING SOUND. THIS SEEMS TO BE A ISSUE WITH THIS YEAR OF ACCORD. THIS CAR WAS JUST PURCHASED OVER A MONTH AGO AND IT WAS NOT MENTIONED! THIS CAN BE HEARD ON A RESIDENTIAL STREET. IT HAS BEEN TAKEN IN AND WAS TOLD IT'S THE TIRES ON THIS YEAR OF HONDA..

NHTSA ODI #11203820

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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