The Lemon Index2017 Honda Accord.
The 2017 Honda Accord is better than average by owner complaints: 233 complaints in its first 3 years and a Lemon Index of 67, where 100 is the average car. Owners complain most about electrical, it has 3 recalls, and it gets 24 to 48 mpg combined. The best Honda Accord year is 2011.
Before you buy. What matters most for this car.
Fixes owners look up most.
From 98 YouTube videos about the 2013–2017 Honda Accord, 26.1M views. The 2017 is the same car.
- Infotainment, battery & electrical1.6M views
2014 Honda Accord Starter problemSpoken Reviews · 319K views · 8 videos - Transmission & shifter1.4M views
How to Service CVT Transmission Honda Accord 2013, 2014, 2015 HCF-2Powertool1990 · 395K views · 5 videos - Gauges, lights & wiring667K views
DIY 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 Honda Accord Replacing Low Beam Headlight BulbsMobile Car Mechanic · 253K views · 3 videos - Intake, EGR & engine sensors492K views
2013-2017 Honda Accord Throttle Body Cleaning DIYMrRangerZr1 · 177K views · 3 videos
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- Oil leaks & gaskets426K views
Valve Cover Gasket Replacement On 2013-2017 Honda Accord 2.4LNNKH 2 · 231K views · 2 videos - Cooling system368K views
2013-2017 Honda Accord Coolant Drain & Fill DIYMrRangerZr1 · 368K views - Starter, alternator & belts325K views
2013-2017 Honda Accord 2.4 cold start rattle. Cam chain tensioner- Fixed!Tuckers' Workshop · 199K views · 2 videos - Brakes & ABS306K views
Honda Accord 2013 to 2017 All Light came on ABS BRAKE TRACTIONRB The Mechanic · 188K views · 2 videos
Before you buy, watch
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Top 5 problems with Honda Accord 2013 to 2017RB The Mechanic · 113K viewsViews show how many people looked up each fix, not how often it breaks. Videos belong to their creators; we link to them.
How serious. Out of 584 owner complaints, owners reported:
Every Honda Accord year. 2017 is highlighted. Lower is better.
What owners complain about most. From owner complaints to the government.
Share of this year's owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not the share of cars that break. One complaint can name more than one area.
When owners reported problems. From owner complaints to the government.
Most owners who filed a complaint with NHTSA had 7K to 47K miles on the car (258 complaints listed the miles). This shows when people who had a problem reported it, not the odds that your car will have it.
- electrical complaints mostly came at 12K–48K miles
- engine complaints mostly came at 7K–65K miles
- brakes complaints mostly came at 7K–40K miles
Recalls 3
- airbags 2026
The front passenger seat weight sensor may crack and short circuit, which can cause the air bags to deploy unintentionally during a crash.
- fuel system, gasoline 2023
The fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
- fuel system, other 2019
Particulates in fuel may adhere to the internal components of the fuel pump, reducing its performance.
Recall repairs are free at any dealer. A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car, so check its VIN.
Problems Honda told dealers about
Honda sent dealers 103 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:
- Service Bulletin - The brake tandem motor cylinder on certain vehicles may only operate in…
- Dealer Message - Today, American Honda is announcing a Product Update for certain 2017 Accord…
- Owner Notification Letter - On some Accord Hybrid models, the brake tandem motor cylinder may…
Ask a seller or mechanic if these were done. Some are free under warranty or a special program.
Government investigations
- ClosedPedestrian alert sounds2023
NHTSA looks into a problem when enough owners report it. Many end in a recall.
Safety
Crash test details
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honda Accord 4 DR FWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ |
| Honda Accord 2 DR FWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ |
| Honda Accord Hybrid 4 DR FWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ |
Fuel cost and engines
About $1350–2700 a year in fuel (EPA estimate). Engines: 2.0L 4-cyl, 2.4L 4-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl.
In owners' words
Rear view camera goes blank or completely dark intermittently when shifting from park (p) to reverse gear (r). Have to stop the car, switch off the ignition, restart the car to make the back up camera work again.
2017 Honda Accord owner · NHTSA complaint 11258712
More owner reports
Car won't turn over at random times. Cleaned terminals and tested battery and alternator which are good.
NHTSA complaint 11207244
Battery died after less than 2 yrs of use. Battery dies about once a week what can I do, very dangerous if happen to me in the middle of the nigh.
NHTSA complaint 11202602
Quick answers
Is the 2017 Honda Accord reliable?
Yes, better than average by government complaints. It drew 1.5× fewer complaints than average filed with NHTSA in its first 3 years, per car sold (Lemon Index 67; 100 is average, lower is better). The best Honda Accord year by this measure is 2011.
What are the most common 2017 Honda Accord problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are electrical (23%), brakes (16%) and wheels (16%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2017 Honda Accord have?
3 safety recalls (latest: airbags). Recall repairs are free at any dealer; check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2017 Honda Accord get?
24 to 48 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
Is the 2017 Honda Accord safe?
NHTSA gave it 5 out of 5 stars overall in its best tested version. Ratings differ by body style, and the full table is on the advanced page.
At what mileage do 2017 Honda Accord problems start?
Half of the owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 7,200 and 47,200 miles. The middle report was at 26,000 miles, from 258 complaints.
Does the 2017 Honda Accord have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues aren't among its top 5 complaint areas.
How much does the 2017 Honda Accord cost in fuel a year?
About $1350 to $2700 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2017 Honda Accord have?
2.0L 4-cyl, 2.4L 4-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl.
What Honda Accord year is better than the 2017?
By owner complaints per car sold, the best recent years are 2011, 2012 and 2010.
Lemon Index = safety complaints filed with the U.S. government (NHTSA) in a car's first 3 years, per car sold, against the average car of the same model year. 100 is average; lower is better. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect. How it works