One of the most loved midsize sedans, the Honda Accord, though known to be one of the most reliable cars around, does rake in a decent number of customer complaints every year. Don’t get us wrong here, a rise in the number of complaints is usually an inadvertent projection of the high sales figure. Although the drop in complaint numbers since the launch of the 9th generation has been rather slow-paced since launch, the recall number has fallen to just one for this year. So, would you pick this Honda over the reliability king, the Toyota Camry, or even value options like the Hyundai Sonata and the Nissan Altima? We are well aware that you would, so we have listed out some of the common issues found on this sedan to make it easy for you to diagnose stuff.
2017 Honda Accord User Complaints and Problems
Mechanical Complaints
- Engine- Owners have reported about the vehicle randomly losing power and behaving as if it was about to stall. The idle RPMs were notably rough and the vehicle does stall occasionally when coming to a rolling stop. The issue was later found to be a faulty fuel pump that was starving the engine from delivering the right amount of fuel. This issue was common to vehicles equipped with the 3.5L V6 and the pumps were replaced under the recall (ID-19V060000) the following year.
- Transmission- Though not a widespread issue, the CVT unit on the 2017 Honda Accord is known for its occasional hesitations, jerky shifts, and noises at high engine RPMs. The unit is highly sensitive to fluid quality and has a high chance of failure if CVT fluid is not changed at proper intervals. Software issues with the TCM may cause the step-function from working, causing the engine to rev as if stuck in a single gear.
Electric System complaints
- Battery- Premature battery drain that causes a no-start condition is a widespread issue on the 2017 Honda Accord. The lower-rated batteries used and the quick corrosion of battery terminals are the reasons for this issue. Owners found themselves recharging or swapping batteries in short intervals. Dealers were unable to point out the exact cause of the parasitic drain problem. The automaker has even received a lawsuit on this issue.
- Headlights- The daytime running lights of trims equipped with that feature does partly go out prematurely. Higher voltage than the one rated for the lights is the reason for the DRL's premature failure. Since the headlamps are completely sealed, the entire unit is to be replaced to resolve the issue. The average mileage of this failure is around 40,000-miles. Also, trim equipped with LED lights have poor visibility while cornering.
Structural complaints
- Wheels/ Tire noise- Grinding or rubbing noises are pretty commonly seen on the 2017 Honda Accord with low mileage. The issue was diagnosed to be the factory-fitted Continental tires that were not in the correct specification for the car’s design. The issue was with the beading of the tire where it meets the wheel, which was the origin of the noise. No official fix was available from the dealer end and no further information is available on this issue.
Safety Complaints
- Forward collision warning- Though the2017 Honda Accord has an IIHS-rated superior crash prevention system, owners complain about the system completely failing or unwantedly intruding while driving. At least three crashes have been recorded against this problem by the NHTSA. Issues with the system could not be exactly traced by the dealer in the absence of error codes, but a few owners did receive sensor replacement under warranty.
2017 Honda Accord Recalls
|
S. No |
Date |
NHTSA ID |
Issues Noticed |
Additional Remarks |
Remedy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
29th January 2019 |
19V060000 |
Reduced fuel pump performance may cause a stall. |
Particulates in the fuel may adhere to the internal components of the fuel pump, reducing its performance, which can cause the engine to stall and increase the risk of a crash. |
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will update the fuel injection engine control unit software and, if necessary, replace the fuel pump, free of charge. The recall began on March 25, 2019. |
Should you buy a used 2017 Honda Accord?
The short answer to this question, as everyone knows, is yes. Being one of the most long-running and trusted names in this segment, the Honda Accord has always been a blind choice for many browsing this midsize sedan segment. The complaint number might seem a bit high for comfort, but the ridiculous sales numbers could be said the direct reason for that. These cars have always been known to be dependable and that aspect continues to stay put. Even the recall number has come down to just one this year, making the 2017 model one of the best you could get. The Honda Accord has always been on top of our daily-driver sedan recommendation lists and it still continues to be in the top three places.
