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2017 Honda Accord Hybrid Engine Problems

Complaints
6about this part
Share
13%of 45 total for the year
Median mileage
29,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the engine of the 2017 Honda Accord Hybrid, 13% of the 45 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 29,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“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”

NHTSA complaint #11196131, filed 2019-04, 18,000 miles

“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 calibration vehicle as designed within software limitation oh…”

NHTSA complaint #11097347, filed 2018-05, 900 miles

“The driver side air bag did not deploy, however, the passenger side air bag ceployed when we hit a deer at 70 mph! Both air bags should have deployed since we hit the deer in the center of the car! My wife an I are very lucky to be alive! The insurance company inspected the car and considered it to be totaled. The sheriffs department also made an accident report! No warning lights were on at all, I just had the car tuned up and it was in good working condition! Air bags not deploying could be a Hugh issue for Honda in the future! …”

NHTSA complaint #11552334, filed 2023-10

“On three different occasions earlier this year 2025, my car electric system would completely shut down. My safety was put at risk because this would often happen while I was driving. After three different diagnoses at two different dealerships, the San Francisco dealership found that there was a fuse shortage and it was an electrical problem. They were able to fix it and I paid out of pocket. Now, in July 2025, I was again on the road driving when I get an error message on the dash: emission system, problem, and cooling system problem. I was not able to accelerate my car. …”

NHTSA complaint #11670514, filed 2025-07

“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. …”

NHTSA complaint #11615053, filed 2024-09, 40,000 miles

Related service bulletins

Engine: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2025313%
20241114%
20233222%
2022611%
20211021%
2020513%
20192729%
20182522%
2017613%
20151538%
201428%
2005413%

Other parts of the 2017 Honda Accord Hybrid

Brakes
15 complaints
Electrical system
9 complaints
Other or unknown
7 complaints
Forward collision avoidance
5 complaints
Electronic stability control
4 complaints
Fuel system
3 complaints
Steering
3 complaints
Vehicle speed control
3 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaints
Lane departure
2 complaints
Body and structure
2 complaints
Air bags
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2017 Honda Accord Hybrid

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology