2017 Honda Accord Problems
What owners have reported about the 2017 Honda Accord, which problems come up most, at what mileage, and which recalls to check.
From NHTSA owner complaints and recalls. Updated Oct 17, 2026.
Is the 2017 Honda Accord a good year?
It's about average for this model. Owners have filed 538 complaints with NHTSA, the 10th most of 18 Accord model years. The most reported problems involve the electrical system, fuel system and engine.
538 complaints 3 recalls, 2 can stall 10th worst of 18 Accord years
Top 2017 Honda Accord problems
Electrical problems
154 complaints (29%) name the electrical system, most often the speedometer / odometer and wiring.
Fuel system problems
65 complaints (12%) name the fuel system, most often the injectors.
Engine problems
62 complaints (12%) name the engine.
Brake problems
45 complaints (8%) name the brakes, most often the ABS warning light.
Which parts fail most
Share of complaints that name each system. One complaint can name several.
Mileage when it failed
Each dot is a complaint that gave a mileage (220 of 538). The amber line is the middle value, about 26,000 miles.
When problems were reported
Complaints by the year the problem happened.
2017 Honda Accord recalls
Front passenger
The front passenger seat weight sensor may crack and short circuit, which can cause the air bags to deploy unintentionally during a crash. Air bags that deploy unintentionally during a crash increase the risk of injury.
Fix: Dealers will replace the seat weight sensors, free of charge. Honda's numbers for this recall are BOL, WO9, OOA, WOM, XOH, NOC, POD, BOE, UOF, POB, EOG, AOI, QO8, TOJ, DO7, and SOK.
Recall 26V332000 · May 2026Fuel pump
Can stallThe fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail. Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the fuel pump module, free of charge. Honda's numbers for this recall are KGC and KGD.
Recall 23V858000 · Dec 2023Fuel pump
Can stall5L V6 engine. Particulates in fuel may adhere to the internal components of the fuel pump, reducing its performance. Reduced fuel pump performance can result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of crash.
Fix: 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.
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Accord years to avoid
Total NHTSA complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so their totals will keep climbing. See the full comparison.
2017 Honda Accord problems by system
Common questions
Is the 2017 Honda Accord a reliable year?
It's about average for this model. Owners have filed 538 complaints with NHTSA, the 10th most of 18 Accord model years. The most reported problems involve the electrical system, fuel system and engine.
What are the most common 2017 Honda Accord problems?
Owners most often report problems with the electrical system, fuel system, engine and brakes. 154 complaints (29%) name the electrical system, most often the speedometer / odometer and wiring.
At what mileage do 2017 Honda Accord electrical system problems start?
Reported mileage ranged widely, but most complaints fell between about 20,000–48,000 miles, with a middle value near 32,000 miles.
How many recalls does the 2017 Honda Accord have?
3. Front passenger (26V332000); Fuel pump (23V858000); Fuel pump (19V060000). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if the work was done.
Should I buy a used 2017 Honda Accord?
Ask for service records covering the electrical system, confirm the recall work was done, and compare with the 2023, 2025 and 2024 models, which have the fewest complaints.
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls databases. Complaints are unverified owner reports. Counts include each complaint once per model year.