2017 Honda ACCORD HYBRID: complaints, problems and recalls
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.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10948625 · 2017-01-31 (January 31, 2017)
DRIVER'S SIDE MIRROR WITH CONVEX OUTER EDGE IS DANGEROUS, ESPECIALLY IN HIGHWAY DRIVING. IT'S VERY DIFFICULT TO ASSESS WHICH LANE ONCOMING TRAFFIC IS IN. THE DESIGN MAKES LANE CHANGING VERY UNEASY FOR THE DRIVER. I HAVE HAD SEVERAL CLOSE CALLS BECAUSE OF THIS PROBLEM DURING THE 3 MONTHS I HAVE OWNED THIS VEHICLE. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 1,500 miles reported. Look up ODI 10948625 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11003208 · 2017-07-05 (July 5, 2017)
THE HEAD RESTRAINTS IN THE HONDA ACCORD (2017) ARE SO UNCOMFORTABLE AND FORWARD-LEANING THAT THEY CAUSE DRIVERS AND PASSENGERS TO DRIVE IN A "CHIN DOWN" POSITION. THIS IS CAUSING MUSCULOSKELETAL ISSUES THAT WILL LIKELY REQUIRE ATTENTION AND TREATMENT IN THE NEAR AND DISTANT FUTURE.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11003208 at NHTSA ↗
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 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 11074131 · 2018-02-21 (February 21, 2018)
THE PASSENGER SIDE WINDSHIELD WIPER KEEPS FALLING OUT. ALSO, EVERY TIME WHEN I USE THE WIPERS ONLY HAVE THE PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW IS CLEANED PRIOR TO THE WIPER FALLING OUT OF THE HOLDER. IF I AM IN TOWN AND NOTICE THE WIPER I WILL GET OUT AT A STOP LIGHT TO FIX IT BUT MOST OF THE TIME I AM DRIVING AT 65 OR MORE WHEN THE WIPER FALLS OUT OF THE HOLDER. THIS HAPPENS EVERY WEEK SOMETIMES MULTIPLE TIMES A DAY.
Owner-reported narrative. 6,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11074131 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 ↗
Owner report 11099338 · 2018-06-02 (June 2, 2018)
ON FRIDAY, APRIL 27, 2018, WHILE DRIVING ON A MAJOR HIGHWAY AND PARKWAY ON THREE OCCASIONS I HAD A SYSTEM FAILURE WHILE DRIVING AND LOST BRAKING ABILITY. I APPLIED THE BRAKE PEDAL & THE CAR DIDN'T SLOW DOWN. I USED THE HANDHELD PARKING BRAKE TO STOP. WHEN THE CAR WAS TURNED OFF & RESTARTED SYSTEMS ALL WORKED FOR A FEW MINUTES & THEN FAILED AGAIN. I DROVE OFF THE HIGHWAY TO SAFETY & PARKED. ON SATURDAY, APRIL 28, 2018, I DROVE THE CAR TO HONDA SERVICE CENTER. SERVICE ADVISOR FENIX DID NOT BELIEVE ME BUT THEY ENDED UP GIVING ME A LOANER CAR. …
Owner-reported narrative. 31,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11099338 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
2 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
23V858000 · Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel Pump
Reported: 2023-12-18 (December 18, 2023)
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.
NHTSA campaign record ↗26V332000 · Air Bags:Sensor:Occupant Classification:Front Passenger
Reported: 2026-05-21 (May 21, 2026)
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 were mailed July 7, 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.
NHTSA campaign record ↗