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2017 Honda AccordRecalls, problems, MPG & safety

NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls and 540 owner complaints for the 2017 Honda Accord. Most complaints involve electrical system (155) and engine (62). The EPA rates it 21–30 mpg combined, and NHTSA gives it 5 stars overall.

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Combined MPG
21–30mpg
EPA · 6 versions
NHTSA overall
5of 5 stars
NCAP crash tests
Safety recalls
3campaigns
Latest May 2026
Owner complaints
540
Top: electrical system
Fuel cost / yr
$2,150est.
EPA estimate, best version
01 —Recalls

Safety recalls

3 NHTSA campaigns · applies to some vehicles, check your VIN

Air bags: front passenger

Free remedy

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.

Air bagsReported May 22, 2026NHTSA 26V332000

Fuel system

Free remedy

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.

Fuel system, gasolineReported Dec 19, 2023NHTSA 23V858000

Fuel system

Free remedy

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.

Fuel system, otherReported Jan 29, 2019NHTSA 19V060000
Data from NHTSA Recalls API · synced Nov 3, 2026 · All recall detailsNHTSA vehicle page
02 —Complaints

Owner complaints by component

540 complaints filed with NHTSA · Sep 2016 – Oct 2026
  1. Electrical system155
  2. Engine62
  3. Fuel/propulsion system55
  4. Service brakes43
  5. Wheels43
  6. Forward collision avoidance34
  7. Power train33
  8. Steering24
  9. Structure24

Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.

By model year

Complaints for each Accord model year we’ve synced.

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Model yearNHTSA complaints
1996478
1997467
19981,215
19991,144
20001,193
2001932
20021,062
20032,013
20041,018
2005686
2006433
2007524
20081,521
2009727
2010581
2011296
2012381
20131,438
2014984
2015602
2016613
2017540
20181,897
2019698
2020368
2021246
2022262
202388
2024153
202599
202614
Crashes reported
38
Fires reported
9
Injuries reported
23
Deaths reported
2
Data from NHTSA Complaints API · synced Nov 3, 2026 · Full problem breakdownNHTSA vehicle page
03 —Common problems

What owners report most

Verbatim excerpts from NHTSA complaints, by component

Electrical system

155 reports5 crashes6 fires
“The vehicles speakers plays a loud glitchy static like noise. It has to do with the Premium Amp and the Audio Unit. Can become too loud to hear emergency service vehicles coming by.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Oct 15, 2026Electrical system, Unknown or otherODI 11771380

Engine

62 reports1 crash3 fires
“Car shuts off at highway speeds and in stop and go traffic like it has a fuel delivery issue. Car sputters and then loses all power. I know there was a previous recall on this vehicle but I’m curious whether it was actually fixed on my car specifically.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Jul 28, 2026Power train, Engine, Fuel/propulsion systemODI 11753367

Fuel/propulsion system

55 reports2 crashes1 fire
“Pulled off my street to go to work, and the car engine started hesitating, misfiring and losing power. I turned around and was able to get it to a safe location, but had to have it towed to the dealership. Dealership ran codes said it was a bad injector issue and quoted me $2,600 to replace all 4. My Accord just turned 9 and has had all recommended services done. This is my 4th Honda and have never had any fuel injector issues with prior cars. My car is not showing as part of the recall for this, but it should be because they are defective. If I had not turned around, a semi could have hit me as I was in an industrial area, because the car all of a sudden lost power. This is an extreme safety issue and should be recalled.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Jun 11, 2026Fuel/propulsion systemODI 11743543
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Data from NHTSA Complaints API (owner reports, unverified) · synced Nov 3, 2026
04 —Key specs

Engines, transmissions & drive

6 versions rated by the EPA
EPA class
Midsize Cars
Engines
2.4L 4-cyl · 3.5L 6-cyl
Transmissions
Automatic (variable gear ratios) · Automatic (AV-S7) · Manual 6-spd · Automatic 6-spd · Automatic (S6)
Drive
Front-Wheel Drive
Fuel
Regular Gasoline

Towing, payload and dimensions aren’t in the EPA or NHTSA data, so we don’t list them.

Data from EPA fueleconomy.gov · synced Nov 3, 2026EPA listing
05 —Fuel economy

EPA fuel economy by version

City / highway / combined, annual fuel cost and CO₂
EPA
VersionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yrCO₂ g/mi
Accord
Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.4 L · Front-Wheel Drive
273630$2,150292
Accord
Auto (AV-S7), 4 cyl, 2.4 L · Front-Wheel Drive
263429$2,200303
Accord
Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L · Front-Wheel Drive
233226$2,450334
Accord
Auto 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.5 L · Front-Wheel Drive
213325$2,550350
Accord
Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L · Front-Wheel Drive
213224$2,700362
Accord
Man 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.5 L · Front-Wheel Drive
182821$3,050414
  • Accord
    Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.4 L
    27 city · 36 hwy · $2,150/yr
    30
    mpg comb.
  • Accord
    Auto (AV-S7), 4 cyl, 2.4 L
    26 city · 34 hwy · $2,200/yr
    29
    mpg comb.
  • Accord
    Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L
    23 city · 32 hwy · $2,450/yr
    26
    mpg comb.
  • Accord
    Auto 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.5 L
    21 city · 33 hwy · $2,550/yr
    25
    mpg comb.
  • Accord
    Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L
    21 city · 32 hwy · $2,700/yr
    24
    mpg comb.
  • Accord
    Man 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.5 L
    18 city · 28 hwy · $3,050/yr
    21
    mpg comb.
Estimate your fuel costCost of ownership
Data from EPA fueleconomy.gov · synced Nov 3, 2026 · Fuel cost is EPA’s annual estimate (15,000 mi, 55% city)
06 —Safety

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings

2 tested variants
Overall rating
5/ 5
5 of 5
Honda Accord 4 DR FWD
Frontal crash
4 of 5
Side crash
5 of 5
Side pole
5 of 5
Rollover
5 of 5
Rollover risk
9.9%
Overall
5 / 5
Honda Accord 2 DR FWD
Frontal crash
5 of 5
Side crash
5 of 5
Side pole
5 of 5
Rollover
5 of 5
Rollover risk
9.9%
Data from NHTSA NCAP Safety Ratings API · synced Nov 3, 2026Vehicle 11042Vehicle 11041
07 —Maintenance

Maintenance basics

General guidance, not the OEM schedule. Check your owner’s manual.
General guidance
ItemMilesTimeNote
Engine oil & filter5,000–10,000 mi6–12 monthsFollow the oil-life monitor if fitted
Tire rotation5,000–7,500 miEvery oil changeCheck pressure monthly
Engine air filter15,000–30,000 mi1–2 yearsSooner in dusty areas
Cabin air filter15,000–25,000 mi1–2 years
Brake fluid—2–3 yearsAbsorbs moisture over time
Coolant60,000–100,000 mi5–10 yearsLong-life coolants last longer
Spark plugs60,000–100,000 mi—Iridium/platinum plugs at the long end
12V battery—3–5 yearsHeat shortens battery life
  • Engine oil & filter5,000–10,000 mi
    6–12 months
  • Tire rotation5,000–7,500 mi
    Every oil change
  • Engine air filter15,000–30,000 mi
    1–2 years
  • Cabin air filter15,000–25,000 mi
    1–2 years
  • Brake fluid—
    2–3 years
  • Coolant60,000–100,000 mi
    5–10 years
  • Spark plugs60,000–100,000 mi
    —
  • 12V battery—
    3–5 years
Typical intervals for modern cars. Severe service (towing, short trips, extreme heat or cold) shortens them.
09 —FAQ

2017 Accord questions

How many recalls does the 2017 Honda Accord have?

3 safety recalls as of Nov 3, 2026, according to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at a dealer. Check your VIN to see whether your car is included and whether the repair was done.

What are the most common 2017 Honda Accord problems?

Owners filed 540 complaints with NHTSA. The most-cited components are electrical system (155), engine (62), fuel/propulsion system (55). Complaints are unverified owner reports and aren't adjusted for how many cars were sold.

What MPG does the 2017 Honda Accord get?

The EPA rates the 2017 Honda Accord at 21–30 mpg combined, depending on engine and drivetrain (6 versions rated).

How safe is the 2017 Honda Accord?

NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program gives the 2017 Honda Accord 5 out of 5 stars overall.

Data from NHTSA & EPA · synced Nov 3, 2026