2017 Honda Accord Safety Report
2017 Honda Accord Safety Report
Safety Decision Cockpit for the 2017 Honda Accord
This page is the hub for deciding what to inspect next on the 2017 Honda Accord. It connects recall campaigns, owner complaint patterns, service bulletins, sibling model years, component issue hubs, and the model buying guide so a shopper or owner can move from a single report into the wider safety graph.
| Signal | Value | What to inspect next |
|---|---|---|
| Recall burden | Moderate (2) | Review campaign numbers, affected components, and dealer remedies below. |
| Owner complaints | High (507) | Scan complaint narratives for recurring symptoms, mileage, crashes, fires, injuries, and dates. |
| Crash and fire reports | 46 | Treat any crash, fire, injury, or fatality-linked pattern as a priority pre-purchase inspection item. |
| Primary component hub | Electrical System | Compare electrical system issues across vehicles. |
| Cleaner nearby model year | 2021 | Compare against the 2021 Honda Accord with 180 complaints and 3 recalls. |
| Riskier nearby model year | 2018 | Check the 2018 Honda Accord before buying across this generation. |
Honda Accord Year-by-Year Comparison
The safest purchase decision usually comes from comparing neighboring model years, not reading a single page in isolation. The table below uses only validated Honda Accord years already present in the cleaned NHTSA dataset, so each comparison links to a real vehicle safety report rather than a generated combination.
| Model Year | Complaints | Recalls | Use case |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Honda Accord | 1672 | 5 | Inspect as a potentially higher-complaint year. |
| 2016 Honda Accord | 568 | 3 | Inspect as a potentially higher-complaint year. |
| 2019 Honda Accord | 589 | 5 | Inspect as a potentially higher-complaint year. |
| 2015 Honda Accord | 585 | 5 | Inspect as a potentially higher-complaint year. |
| 2020 Honda Accord | 312 | 4 | Compare as a potentially cleaner alternative. |
| 2021 Honda Accord | 180 | 3 | Compare as a potentially cleaner alternative. |
2017 Honda Accord Complaint Theme Map
Complaint counts become more useful when they are grouped into inspection themes. For the 2017 Honda Accord, these are the component areas with the clearest NHTSA complaint signals. Use each link to jump from this single vehicle into broader component hubs and make-specific issue pages.
Electrical System
75 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Electrical System issues Honda onlyUnknown Or Other
55 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Unknown Or Other issues Honda onlyFuel/Propulsion System
34 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Fuel/Propulsion System issues Honda onlyEngine
27 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Engine issues Honda onlyWheels
25 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Wheels issues Honda onlyElectrical System,Unknown Or Other
21 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Electrical System,Unknown Or Other issues Honda onlyAI Safety Analysis for the 2017 Honda Accord
Reliability Score
The 2017 Honda Accord receives a reliability score of 85 out of 100 based on analysis of NHTSA complaint data, recall history, crash reports, and safety ratings. This indicates above-average reliability relative to comparable vehicles.
NHTSA Safety Ratings for the 2017 Honda Accord
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) evaluates vehicles through controlled crash tests and assigns star ratings from 1 to 5, with 5 being the safest.
Known Issues for the 2017 Honda Accord
The following issues have been identified from NHTSA complaint data and owner reports for the 2017 Honda Accord:
| Issue | Severity | Frequency | Typical Mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel Pump Failure Recalled for low pressure fuel pump issues, potentially leading to engine stalling. |
Medium | Rare | 30k-60k miles |
| Multifunction Adas Camera Failure Critical safety systems may fail, rendering features like automatic emergency braking inoperable. |
High | Rare | 30k-60k miles |
| Infotainment And Instrument Cluster Freeze Can lead to distraction and potential loss of important vehicle information. |
Medium | Occasional | 30k-60k miles |
| Abs Control Module Failure Can cause sudden vehicle shutdown and increase risk of accidents. |
High | Rare | 30k-60k miles |
Common Problems Reported by Owners
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the following components account for the majority of reported issues with the 2017 Honda Accord:
Issues with the electrical system are the most common, including recalls for fuel pump failures.
Frequent failures of the camera can impact safety features.
Random freezing or shutting off can distract the driver.
Frequent failures can lead to sudden vehicle shutdowns.
Recall Details for the 2017 Honda Accord
The following 2 recalls have been issued for the 2017 Honda Accord by NHTSA:
Summary: 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: 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.
Summary: 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: 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.
NHTSA Complaint Summaries for the 2017 Honda Accord
Below are complaint narratives filed by owners of the 2017 Honda Accord with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. 1 complaint involved crashes. 1 involved fires.
I unlocked my car using the buttons on my key. I put my my purse along with my phone and my key in the car and I close the door and went to the trash to throw away an empty cup. When I got back to my car 2 minutes later the car relocked itself with my purse my phone and the keys in the car.
the radio static real loud even after the power is turned off heat can't be on either
The multifunction ADAS camera module failed due to "Internal Error" at only 9 years old. This means that critical safety systems such as automatic emergency braking/lane keep assist malfunctioned and could not assist with avoiding collisions. I took the car to the dealer and they confirmed the issue, and charged me $2000 to fix this critical safety system. I noticed that the new camera assembly ha...
The camera failed on the car rendering all the safety features inoperable. The camera cost almost $2000 making it an expensive repair.
While driving, both the digital instrument cluster and the center infotainment screen will randomly freeze, become completely unresponsive, or shut off entirely. This occurs without warning and while the vehicle is in motion. When the instrument cluster freezes or turns off, critical driving information such as speed, warning indicators, fuel level, and other safety alerts are no longer visible. ...
While driving, the vehicle intermittently emits an extremely loud, high-pitched static or screeching noise through the speakers. The sound is sudden, piercing, and startling. Most concerning, this occurs even when the audio system volume is turned completely off. Because the noise is so loud and unexpected, it causes a significant distraction while operating the vehicle. The sound is comparable t...
ABS control module failed. It put me at risk because my car shut down on me while driving could have resulted in a car accident.
I have a 2017 Honda Accord Sport. According to the recall, the low pressure fuel pump has a faulty impeller. My low pressure, in tank, fuel pump failed. The failed pump caused the high pressure fuel pump to fail. DTC code P00087, low fuel pressure recorded. Symptoms included loss of motive power above 2000 rpm, hard starts, and engine light. According to Service Bulletin 24-072 all 2013-2017 Acc...
ALL THE PANEL LIGHTS ON THE DASHBOARD LIT UP. HONDA SAYS I NEED NEW INJECTORS FOR ABOUT $2000. THE CAR ONLY HAS ABOUT 66,000 MILES. THEY ALSO SAY A NEED A NEW HEAD UNIT, FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM. I HAVE HAD THREE OTHER HONDA ACCORDS BEFORE THIS, AVERAGING OVER 200,000 MILES. NEVER PROBLEMS LIKE THIS.
2017 Honda Accord Touring Model, once car heats up, radio begins to make a static noise that gradually gets louder until it gets to a point that is extremely loud. It is very distracting and damages hearing, making it difficult to drive, causing a serious driving hazard. It does not matter if the radio is on or off and turning the volume down does not help at all. Shutting the engine off and resta...
ABS LOW VOLTAGE WARNING symbol appeared on vehicle. $3500 to repair according to dealership. This is a common issue on these vehicles and poses a safety risk. Hoping that NHTSA will investigate this problem as many owners have experienced same issue and repair cost is significant, particularly for a vehicle this age.
The car will suddenly have a high-pitched screaming coming from the speakers for no apparent reason with no way to stop the noise. Turning the sound system to zero volume or even turning the power to the radio off does not stop the noise. I have measured the decibel level between 80 -128 decibels with no way to make it stop. I have had to stop the vehicle on the freeway multiple times and turn off...
There wasn’t an accident. My ABS module has went out. Which has the traction control light, break light, power steering light, tire light, and ABS light all on, on my dash. After a lot of research it is a known issue in models from 2008-2017 so I feel like there should be a recall on this before something happens. I was driving down the hwy going about 50 when I seen a car pull out of a side roa...
Speakers produce full volume static, this loud static sound is unavoidable, it occurs randomly when the car is on and when the audio is on, but once it starts making static sounds, it won't stop. Source input also does not matter. Some observations I have made are that: •It is extremely cold in New Jersey and after the heater is on high for a while and when the car is warmed up it starts to make ...
I purchased 4 new tires from Braman Honda on 2/2023. I drive the car daily but I also have a take home vehicle for work. On 12/4/25 and 12/5 my son, who is on military leave took the car from Boynton beach to Miami for an appointment. when he returned, he showed me a picture of the dash showing the low tire pressure light on. Up until now, there was no warning of any issues with the tires. I tho...
Vehicle: 2017 Honda Accord EX Mileage at incident: Approx 30,000 Date of incident: Dec 10, 2025 Description of problem: While my daughter was driving our 2017 Honda Accord EX, the Collision Mitigation Braking System (CMBS) suddenly activated without warning. The car slammed on the brakes even though there was no obstacle in front of her. This caused the vehicle to skid, but fortunately there ...
Driving home on highway at 3am, car losses all power studders & stalls out with no warning.
While driving the car studders & stalles on highways. Throws all the lights on. The vehicle. Vehicle goes into limped mode & you have to clear it out before driving it.
Numerous complaints and visits to the Honda dealer and phone calls to American Honda, About the stereo system in my 2017 Honda Accord, while driving the radios abruptly cuts off and starts making extremely loud static noise, even after turning the system off the static persists with no way to shut it off without having to turning the car off or pulling over to remove the fuse that powers the syste...
There has been a recall on newer cars for the loss of power this is a similar to that problem.
Showing 20 of 507 complaints. Additional complaints are available via the NHTSA database.
Frequently Asked Questions About the 2017 Honda Accord
Has the 2017 HONDA ACCORD been recalled?
Yes, the 2017 HONDA ACCORD has 2 recalls on record with NHTSA. Each recall addresses a specific safety defect identified by the manufacturer or NHTSA.
How many complaints does the 2017 HONDA ACCORD have?
The 2017 HONDA ACCORD has 507 complaints filed with NHTSA. Of these, 37 involved crashes. 23 injuries and 2 deaths have been reported.
What is the safety rating for the 2017 HONDA ACCORD?
The 2017 HONDA ACCORD received an overall NHTSA safety rating of excellent (5/5). Frontal crash: 4/5. Side crash: 5/5. Rollover: 5/5.
What are the most common problems with the 2017 HONDA ACCORD?
The most commonly reported problems with the 2017 HONDA ACCORD involve electrical system (75 complaints), unknown or other (55 complaints), fuel/propulsion system (34 complaints). Other affected components include engine, wheels, electrical system,unknown or other.
How many crash reports does the 2017 HONDA ACCORD have?
There are 37 crash reports associated with the 2017 HONDA ACCORD out of 507 total complaints (7.3% of complaints involved crashes).
How many fire reports does the 2017 HONDA ACCORD have?
There are 9 fire reports for the 2017 HONDA ACCORD out of 507 total complaints. Fire reports are among the most serious safety concerns tracked by NHTSA.
Are there any deaths reported for the 2017 HONDA ACCORD?
Yes, 2 deaths have been reported in NHTSA complaints for the 2017 HONDA ACCORD. These are self-reported by complainants and do not imply the vehicle caused the death.
How many injuries are reported for the 2017 HONDA ACCORD?
23 injuries have been reported in NHTSA complaints for the 2017 HONDA ACCORD. These are self-reported by vehicle owners as part of their safety complaints.
Should I buy a 2017 HONDA ACCORD?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2017 HONDA ACCORD is proceed with caution. It has 507 complaints, 2 recalls, and a excellent (5/5) safety rating. Note: 2 death(s) have been reported. Always have a pre-purchase inspection done by a qualified mechanic.
What components fail most on the 2017 HONDA ACCORD?
The components with the most failures on the 2017 HONDA ACCORD are: 1. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (75 complaints), 2. UNKNOWN OR OTHER (55 complaints), 3. FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM (34 complaints), 4. ENGINE (27 complaints), 5. WHEELS (25 complaints). ELECTRICAL SYSTEM is the single most-reported problem area with 75 complaints.
What should I know before buying a 2017 HONDA ACCORD?
Be aware of potential electrical system issues and recall notices. Regular maintenance can help prevent costly repairs. The 2017 HONDA ACCORD has 507 NHTSA complaints and 2 recalls on record. NHTSA rates it excellent (5/5).
How reliable is the 2017 HONDA ACCORD?
The 2017 HONDA ACCORD receives a reliability score of 85/100, indicating above-average reliability. This is based on 507 owner complaints, 2 recalls, and 46 crash/fire reports in the NHTSA database. Key known issues include Fuel pump failure and Multifunction ADAS camera failure.
What are the known issues with the 2017 HONDA ACCORD?
Known issues with the 2017 HONDA ACCORD include: Fuel pump failure, Multifunction ADAS camera failure, Infotainment and instrument cluster freeze, ABS control module failure. These are based on patterns found across 507 NHTSA complaints. 2 of these patterns resulted in formal recalls.
Can electrical system issues affect safety features?
Yes, issues like multifunction ADAS camera failures can impact critical safety systems.
What should I do if my infotainment or instrument cluster freezes?
Pull over safely and check for recalls or contact a mechanic for assistance.
How can I prevent ABS control module failures?
Regular maintenance and staying informed about recalls can help prevent these issues.
Buyer Advice
Our recommendation: Be aware of potential electrical system issues and recall notices. Regular maintenance can help prevent costly repairs.
NHTSA Data Summary for 2017 Honda Accord
This safety report is based on a comprehensive analysis of data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for the 2017 Honda Accord. The data includes 507 consumer complaints filed by vehicle owners, 2 manufacturer-initiated safety recalls, 37 reported crashes, 9 fire incidents, 23 reported injuries, and 2 fatalities associated with this vehicle.
The NHTSA has assigned the 2017 Honda Accord an overall safety rating of 5 out of 5 stars, with a frontal crash rating of 4 stars, a side crash rating of 5 stars, and a rollover rating of 5 stars. These ratings are determined through controlled crash testing conducted by the NHTSA.
All data presented in this report is sourced from public NHTSA databases. Our AI analysis identifies patterns across complaint narratives, correlates them with recall history, and produces the safety assessment above. This analysis is updated as new complaints and recalls are filed with the NHTSA.
Consumers are encouraged to report vehicle safety problems to the NHTSA at nhtsa.gov. If your vehicle is subject to a recall, contact your dealer to schedule the free repair.
Disclaimer: This analysis is AI-generated from NHTSA public data and does not constitute professional automotive or safety advice. Always verify recall status at NHTSA.gov and consult a qualified mechanic.
Analysis last updated: 2026-05-16