Honda Accord / 2017
2017 Honda Accord problems
Owners have filed 770 complaints about the 2017 Honda Accord with NHTSA. Electrical system accounts for 19.4% of them — the clear leader, ahead of engine at 8.1%. A further 16.5% were filed without a specific system named.
Complaints770
Crashes60
Fires16
Injuries40
Deaths5
What owners report breaking
Electrical system 19.4% · 149
Unknown or other 16.5% · 127
Engine 8.1% · 62
Fuel/propulsion system 7.1% · 55
Forward collision avoidance 6.6% · 51
Wheels 5.6% · 43
Service brakes 5.5% · 42
Power train 4.3% · 33
Severity
Of those complaints, 60 describe a crash, 16 describe a fire, 40 report an injury and 5 report a death.
Reading the numbers
Across the 36 model years of the Honda Accord in this data, 2017 sits 17th by complaint volume. 2018 draws the most.
Filing volume has held steady, 245 in the last three years against 228 in the three before.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 23,000 miles.
In owners' own words
The in dash stereo system with Bluetooth makes loud static noises, regardless of whether the stereo system is on or off. The static noise is extremely loud and unpleasant, and should be considered a safety hazard. The only way to make it stop is to pull the fuse for the head unit. Pulling the fuse makes the infotainment system turn off, which means I can no longer have access to backup camera or the trip computer. Electrical system
When first drove new car off lot (0 miles) 9/2016 and many times over several months later to (7k mi) 8/2017, car tire pressure light continues to come on while driving in city and highway traffic. Dealer claims tires not part of car warranty. Replaced tire, light still comes on. Distracting and annoying...Don't know if tires properly inflated. Uncomfortable seating and head rest (driver's seat). Electrical system · reported at 3 miles
The radio/GPS System began to static really loud on its on without me touching the dial. The only way it would stop is when I turned off the vehicle. Honda refused to acknowledge this safety hazard as a factory defect. According to my Internet search, it is a common phenomenon with this model but they want me to pay $1200 to replace the radio system ð©. Please investigate! Sad day for Honda. Electrical system
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
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