Is the 2017 Honda Accord a bad year?
540 owner complaints to NHTSA. Engine and transmission complaints are in line with other Accord years.
Keep it. You picked a good year.
Engine and transmission complaints for the 2017 Honda Accord are in line with other Accord years. Electrical system and fuel system stand out for this year: see below.
5th quietest of 20 Accord years by owner complaints (years with 7+ years on the road).
The verdict moves with mileage: the same car reads differently at 30,000 and at 150,000 miles.
What 2017 Accord owners report, by mileage
Each system owners named in five or more complaints, with the mileage range where the middle half of those complaints were filed. Read at 32,000 miles.
| SYSTEM | COMPLAINTS | MIDDLE HALF FILED AT | TYPICAL US REPAIR BILLS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical systemSTANDS OUT | 155 (29%) | 18k–47k miles · around this mileage | 12-volt battery replacement $100–$400 · Starter motor replacement $350–$1,200 |
| Fuel systemSTANDS OUT | 65 (12%) | 40k–105k miles · ahead | Fuel pump replacement $220–$1,500 · Fuel injector replacement (one injector) $300–$1,200 |
| Engine | 62 (11%) | 8k–66k miles · around this mileage | Valve cover gasket replacement $110–$500 · Timing chain replacement $1,000–$4,000 |
| Collision avoidance | 34 (6%) | 24k–66k miles · around this mileage | — |
| Transmission and drivetrain | 33 (6%) | 6k–49k miles · around this mileage | CV axle / CV joint replacement (one side) $300–$1,500 · Automatic transmission replacement $2,500–$7,000 |
| Steering | 24 (4%) | 6k–42k miles · around this mileage | Steering rack and pinion replacement $700–$2,100 |
| Air bags | 23 (4%) | 9k–64k miles · around this mileage | — |
| Exterior lighting | 21 (4%) | 27k–50k miles · around this mileage | — |
| Stability control | 8 (1%) | 4k–32k miles · around this mileage | — |
| Brakes | 45 (8%) | 7k–29k miles · mostly behind | — |
| WheelsSTANDS OUT | 43 (8%) | 5k–24k miles · mostly behind | Wheel bearing / hub assembly replacement (one wheel) $230–$750 |
| Body structure | 24 (4%) | 2k–26k miles · mostly behind | — |
| Speed control | 18 (3%) | 4k–24k miles · mostly behind | — |
| Visibility and wipers | 14 (3%) | 3k–29k miles · mostly behind | — |
Bills are typical US ranges from the sources named in the tool (J.D. Power, Kelley Blue Book, CarParts.com and others), printed only for systems that stand out or sit at or ahead of 32,000 miles. Not a quote.
What owners reported alongside their complaints
Of 540 complaints: 38 mention a crash · 9 mention a fire · 19 report an injury · 32 say the car was towed.
59 complaints were filed in the last 12 months, the newest in Oct 2026.
Counts of what owners wrote in their complaints, not verified by anyone.
In owners' own words
Lost power while driving on hwy at 65MPH. All lights came on and speed dropped instantly to 30MPH. Wouldn't go over 50MPH after letting the car sit for an hour.
My 2017 Honda Accord coupe has just above 8000 miles on it and almost everyday will stall if I try to accelerate and also try to switch lanes from time to time.
2017 Honda Accord sport se. Has been losing power and stalling randomly. Restarts fine after pulling over and turning engine off..
Unedited excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA, chosen by mileage (nearest 32,000 miles), not by content. Unverified.
Recalls for the 2017 Honda Accord: 3
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.
The fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail. Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
A recall may cover only some cars of a model year; the campaign size counts every model and year it lists. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls: dealers fix open recalls free.
Service bulletins from Honda: 79
Repair instructions Honda sent its dealers for symptoms seen in the shop on the 2017 Honda Accord. Ask a dealer or mechanic for a bulletin by its number.
Torque converters may not have been manufactured to proper specifications
There is a knocking or clicking from the engine during cold startup
Every Service Bulletin requires you to take an HDS snap shot and use the job aid or Tech2Tech to confirm the judder/shudder is coming from the torque converter
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) On with DTC 53-02 (Torque Sensor [Average Check]) stored and/or loss of power steering assist
Neighbouring years
2016 Accord: 611 complaints, keep it · 2018 Accord: 1,883 complaints, keep it, but watch the engine.
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Questions
Is the 2017 Honda Accord a bad year?
540 owner complaints to NHTSA. Engine and transmission complaints are in line with other Accord years. At 32,000 miles the tool says: Keep it.
What are the most common problems with the 2017 Honda Accord?
By owner complaints to NHTSA: electrical system (155), fuel system (65), engine (62), collision avoidance (34), transmission and drivetrain (33).
How many recalls does the 2017 Honda Accord have?
3 recall campaigns list this model year: Air bags (NHTSA 26V-332), Fuel system (NHTSA 23V-858), Fuel system (NHTSA 19V-060). A recall may cover only some cars; check by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Method: counts of unverified owner complaints filed with NHTSA, compared only with other years of the same model (sales volumes are unknown, so no failure rate is computed). A system stands out at 40+ complaints and at least twice the model's quiet (lower-quartile) year, or twice the share across every vehicle of that model year. The mileage range is the 25th to 75th percentile of the mileages owners reported. Data received by NHTSA through November 5, 2026. Repair prices are typical US ranges from named sources, not quotes. Not a diagnosis and not financial advice. PulsCar is not affiliated with NHTSA. Check this car at your own mileage.