2017 Honda ACCORD HYBRID problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
45 owner complaints analyzed
2 distinct recall campaigns
32,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2017 model year. Data snapshot: . 29 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Service Brakes is the most frequently named component, appearing in 15 of 45 complaints (33.3%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 17 | 37.8% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 4 | 8.9% |
| Steering behavior | 4 | 8.9% |
| Transmission and shifting | 1 | 2.2% |
| Engine operation | 1 | 2.2% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 15 |
| Electrical System | 9 |
| Unknown Or Other | 7 |
| Engine | 6 |
| Electronic Stability Control (Esc) | 4 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control | 3 |
| Steering | 3 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 |
Service Brakes: 15; Electrical System: 9; Unknown Or Other: 7; Engine: 6; Electronic Stability Control (Esc): 4; Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control: 3; Steering: 3; Vehicle Speed Control: 3
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 10 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 11 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 3 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 2 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 3 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 10; 25,000 to 49,999: 11; 50,000 to 74,999: 3; 75,000 to 99,999: 2; 100,000 to 149,999: 3; 150,000 and above: 0
25,000 to 49,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (11). 16 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2017 | 5 |
| 2018 | 6 |
| 2019 | 14 |
| 2020 | 2 |
| 2021 | 4 |
| 2022 | 2 |
| 2023 | 3 |
| 2024 | 4 |
| 2025 | 5 |
2017: 5; 2018: 6; 2019: 14; 2020: 2; 2021: 4; 2022: 2; 2023: 3; 2024: 4; 2025: 5
Pattern summary
Service Brakes leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 17 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 4 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 4 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 11032615 · 2017-10-09 (October 9, 2017)
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 AND THE BRAKES SLAMMED ON.
Owner-reported narrative. 3,035 miles reported. Look up ODI 11032615 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11053746 · 2017-12-10 (December 10, 2017)
AS I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY ON THE LEFT LANE AT A SPEED OF 60-65 MPH, ALL THE SAFETY SYSTEMS ON THE CAR REPORTED ERROR AND I LOST THE BRAKES ON THE CAR. I WAS ABLE TO MOVE INTO THE RIGHT MOST LANE AND EVENTUALLY ONTO THE SHOULDER OF THE HIGHWAY AND COME TO A ROLLING STOP BY SHIFTING INTO NEUTRAL. I TRIED TO RESTART THE CAR TO SEE IF THE SENSORS RESET, BUT THAT DIDN'T HAPPEN. I HAD TO GET TOWED HOME AND THEN TO THE HONDA DEALERSHIP. AFTER A DAY THE HONDA SERVICE DEPARTMENT CALLED ME BACK AND SUGGESTED THAT THERE WAS SOME KIND OF A SIMULATOR…
Owner-reported narrative. 21,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11053746 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11196131 · 2019-04-14 (April 14, 2019)
SOMETIMES THE CAR STARTS WHEN I USE THE PUSH TO START BUTTON MOST TIMES IT DOESN'T. I HAVE A TO CARRY A PORTABLE BATTERY SO I WON'T GET STUCK AT WHATEVER DESTINATION I ARRIVE. I HAD THE BATTERY CHECKED. NOTHING IS WRONG WITH BATTERY
Owner-reported narrative. 18,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11196131 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11615053 · 2024-09-17 (September 17, 2024)
The contact owns a 2017 Honda Accord Hybrid. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the contact became aware of an abnormal burning odor. The contact stated that the vehicle experienced engine hesitation while driving. Additionally, the contact stated that the vehicle had failed to start and was jumpstarted. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the battery, the emission system, the throttle body n…
Owner-reported narrative. 40,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11615053 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11054162 · 2017-12-12 (December 12, 2017)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 HONDA ACCORD HYBRID. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE POWER STEERING SEIZED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT PULLED THE VEHICLE OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD, BUT WAS UNABLE TO RESTORE THE POWER STEERING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO MARTIN MAIN LINE HONDA (123 E. LANCASTER AVE, ARDMORE, PA 19003) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED WITH A POWER PUMP FAILURE THAT NEEDED REPLACEMENT. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 400.
Owner-reported narrative. 400 miles reported. Look up ODI 11054162 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11097347 · 2018-05-23 (May 23, 2018)
BRAKING MITIGATION SYSTEM SENSOR FAILS WHEN SWITCHING LANE ON THE HIGH WAY BRAKES APPLIED BY ITSELF AND VEHICLE COMES TO A COMPLETE STOP WITH A LOSS OF POWER AND HEAVY STEERING AND COULD LEAD TO CRASH BY ANOTHER VEHICLE REAR END ME LANE DEPARTUE MITIGATION RADAR CAMERA FAILS ISSUE FALSE ALARM WHILE YOU ARE STAYING IN YOUR LANE AND STEERING BECOMES HEAVY BOTH ARE ON GOING ISSUES MAY 13 2017 CONTACTED HONDA DEALRSHIP MANY TIMES AND THEY SAY VEHICLE SENSOR HAS PROBLEM SOFTWARE FOR SAFETY COMPONENT HAS A PROBLEM SENSOR AND CAMERA NEED C…
Owner-reported narrative. 900 miles reported. Look up ODI 11097347 at NHTSA ↗