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2017 Honda Accord Hybrid problems

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A typical year for this model

The 2017 Honda Accord Hybrid sits mid-pack among Accord Hybrid years: 69 NHTSA complaints against a model median of roughly 63, with 2 recalls and one closed investigation.

No single system dominates the record — complaints spread across brakes (15), electrical system (13), and driver assistance (9), which usually points to general build quality rather than one defect. In government crash testing it earned 5 of 5 NCAP stars overall.

69

NHTSA complaints

2

Recalls

1

Investigations

6

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

3

Injuries

0

Deaths

5

NCAP overall · of 5 stars

How does 2017 compare to other Accord Hybrid years?

Accord Hybrid NHTSA complaints by model year, 2017 highlighted283 complaints2005: 43 complaints2006: 0 complaints2007: 1 complaints2014: 34 complaints2015: 64 complaints2016: 1 complaints2017: 69 complaints2018: 169 complaints2019: 140 complaints2020: 62 complaints2021: 67 complaints2022: 82 complaints2023: 283 complaints2024: 131 complaints2025: 41 complaints2026: 0 complaints
Accord Hybrid NHTSA complaints by model year, 2017 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2017 Honda Accord Hybrid problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Brakes1522%
Electrical System1319%
Driver Assistance913%
Other710%
Engine69%
Visibility & Wipers34%
Fuel System34%
Speed Control34%
Steering34%
Body & Structure23%
Tires & Wheels23%
Airbags11%
Suspension11%
Lighting11%

Does the 2017 Honda Accord Hybrid have recalls?

2 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

26V332000AirbagsMay 21, 2026 · 98,892 units

Defect

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

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 are expected to be mailed July 6, 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.

23V858000Fuel SystemDecember 18, 2023 · 2,490,460 units

Defect

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.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“THE BRAKES FAILED WHILE DRIVING. WHILE DRIVING AS A SLOW SPEED (FORTUNATELY) I APPLIED THE BRAKES AND ALL THE DASH FAULTS CAME ON AND THE BRAKED FAILED TO WORK. I HAD TO USE THE E-BRAKE TO STOP. I TURNED THE CAR OFF, BACK ON, THE FAULTS CLEARED AND THE BRAKES WORK. THIS COULD BECOME A DEADLY CRASH…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Brakes · March 30, 2020

“I PURCHASED THIS CAR AND NOTICED THE DRIVE AND PASSENGER LED LIGHT BARS CONTINUE TO BURN OUT, EVEN AFTER WARRANTY EXPIRES. WHEN TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP, THEY WILL NOT HONOR REPLACEMENTS AFTER WARRANTY. REPLACEMENT COSTS ARE~1700. THIS HAS BEEN AN ONGOING ISSUE WITH HONDA ON THESE VEHICLES AND…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · May 2, 2019

“On [XXX] just got off [XXX] driving on [XXX] street when there a red came on on my dashboard, then as if someone else stepped on my accelarator. The Honda Accord 2017 hybrid started accelerating. There were cars in front of me, I believed next to me that I am going to crash into. My only option was…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Driver Assistance · July 30, 2023 · crash

“I'M NOT SURE BUT I THINK IT'S THE REGENERATIVE BRAKES. THEY CAME ON SO HARD WHEN I LET OFF THE GAS. I WAS ALMOST REAR ENDED AND THE GUY BEHIND ME WAS PISSED OFF. I WAS ON THE 15 FWY GOING ABOUT 70 WHEN I LET OFF THE GAS AND THE BRAKES SLAMMED ON. AND ON COST HWY GOING ABOUT 30 MPH LET OFF THE GAS…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Other · October 9, 2017

“The driver side air bag did not deploy, however, the passenger side air bag ceployed when we hit a deer at 70 mph! Both air bags should have deployed since we hit the deer in the center of the car! My wife an I are very lucky to be alive! The insurance company inspected the car and considered it to…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Engine · April 23, 2023 · crash

2017 Honda Accord Hybrid — common questions

Is the 2017 Honda Accord Hybrid reliable?

It is close to typical for the Accord Hybrid: 69 NHTSA complaints, 2 recalls, and 1 investigation on file.

What are the most common 2017 Accord Hybrid problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are brakes (15 complaints), electrical system (13 complaints), driver assistance (9 complaints).

Does the 2017 Honda Accord Hybrid have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns affecting the 2017 Honda Accord Hybrid. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Is the 2017 Honda Accord Hybrid under NHTSA investigation?

NHTSA opened one investigation into this model year; all are now closed.

Which Honda Accord Hybrid years should you avoid?

Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the Accord Hybrid years to avoid are 2023, 2018, 2019, 2024, 2022, 2021, 2020. The cleanest record among Accord Hybrid years belongs to 2026.

How safe is the 2017 Honda Accord Hybrid?

In NHTSA's NCAP crash testing, the 2017 Honda Accord Hybrid earned an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.