2017 Honda Accord Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 155about this part
- Share
- 29%of 540 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 29,048miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 155 complaints about the electrical system of the 2017 Honda Accord, 29% of the 540 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 29,048 miles. 5 of these say a crash was involved and 6 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Two days ago the sunroof opened on its own while car was parked and off. It opened overnight during a rainstorm. I closed the sunroof. I was puzzled but the car seemed fine and drove fine. Today the car is completely dead. It jump-started but there numerous symbols lit on the dashboard so my mechanic advised me to have it towed, it is not safe to drive.”
NHTSA complaint #11288517, filed 2019-12, 25,072 miles“Car suddenly wont start. Break petal is stuck, dash lights click and wont start. Acts like its the battery but doesn't allow jump. Car has less that 46,000 miles and is 2 yrs old. Current recall out for fuel issues, but the dealer is sure thats not the cause. Contact at the dealer was not helpful at all and kinda rude. Rushed me off the phone when I was asking questions. Very upset”
NHTSA complaint #11210807, filed 2019-05, 45,000 miles“The vehicle was park in the driveway at night and when we came out at night the windows and sunroof where fully open on a rainy night so I have a lot of water damage also. I seen that people say that the remote could had been press but that is not possible because the keys where just laying on the table. Also the cmara to back up and the lane changing don't work sometimes.”
NHTSA complaint #11083964, filed 2018-04, 23,000 miles“The electric power steering went out due to a faulty electrical plug. It went out while my wife was driving on highway. This is an ongoing issue that is known to Honda. Yet there has not been a recall. I have not been able to drive the car for 4 weeks.”
NHTSA complaint #11309974, filed 2020-02, 43,800 miles“I have started to have this strange engine start issue recently (with short circuit sounds). Dealership service done in july found nothing wrong with the car or my ignition switch. Definitely looks like a critical issue ' it is now leaving me stranded on the roads. I don't see any recall for this issue either. I'm glad I noticed during summer as otherwise could be life threatening issue. I have describe the events in details in the attached pdf.”
NHTSA complaint #11140456, filed 2018-10, 19,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10177396Jul 17, 2020Service Bulletin - Heat from the daytime running light (DRL) LEDs may damage the DRL lens. If the lens is damaged, it may appear that some of the DRL LEDs are not working…
- 10135112Apr 20, 2018Customer letter - Our records indicate that an EMISSIONS RECALL has not been completed on this vehicle; refer to the address card for the affected VIN. There is an internal…
- 10128893Feb 8, 2018Service bulletin - While driving, the customer may experience flickering interior/exterior lights, multiple indicators coming on, jerky steering and/or other voltage-related…
- 10124989Nov 20, 2017Dealer message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2017 Accord Hybrids with a customer complaint of the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) On with DTC…
- 10118537Sep 28, 2017Dealer message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2017 Accord Hybrids with a customer complaint of the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) On with DTC…
- 10116736Jun 30, 2017Servicenews article - While running an all DTC check with the i-HDS, are you seeing any of these DTCs with no other DTCs listed, yet the MIL is off and there?s no apparent…
- 10108299Jun 30, 2017Dealer message - american honda (ahm) is investigating certain 2016-2017 accord v6s with a customer complaint of a no-start condition that requires the 12v battery to be…
- 10108331Mar 27, 2017Dealer message - american honda (ahm) is investigating certain 2016-2017 accord v6s with a customer complaint of a no-start condition that requires the 12v battery to be…
- 10108321Mar 23, 2017"customer letter - on some 2017 accord vehicles, there is an internal programming issue with the powertrain control module (pcm). The pcm software that manages the onboard…
- 10108293Mar 16, 2017Dealer message - american honda (ahm) is investigating certain 2016-2017 accord v6s with a customer complaint of a no-start condition that requires the 12v battery to be…
Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 7% |
| 2025 | 11 | 11% |
| 2024 | 26 | 17% |
| 2023 | 23 | 26% |
| 2022 | 107 | 41% |
| 2021 | 68 | 28% |
| 2020 | 54 | 15% |
| 2019 | 109 | 16% |
| 2018 | 296 | 16% |
| 2017 | 155 | 29% |
| 2016 | 201 | 33% |
| 2015 | 237 | 39% |
| 2014 | 378 | 38% |
| 2013 | 417 | 29% |
| 2012 | 32 | 9% |
| 2011 | 18 | 6% |
| 2010 | 34 | 6% |
| 2009 | 44 | 6% |
| 2008 | 105 | 7% |
| 2007 | 60 | 11% |
| 2006 | 42 | 10% |
| 2005 | 96 | 15% |
| 2004 | 146 | 14% |
| 2003 | 142 | 7% |
| 2002 | 69 | 7% |
| 2001 | 78 | 8% |
| 2000 | 171 | 14% |
| 1999 | 388 | 34% |
| 1998 | 308 | 26% |
| 1997 | 96 | 21% |
| 1996 | 40 | 8% |
| 1995 | 43 | 8% |
| 1994 | 32 | 9% |
| 1993 | 28 | 15% |
| 1992 | 26 | 13% |
| 1991 | 17 | 8% |
| 1990 | 26 | 14% |
| 1989 | 6 | 7% |
| 1988 | 4 | 5% |
| 1987 | 4 | 4% |
| 1986 | 3 | 6% |
| 1984 | 2 | 9% |
| 1983 | 1 | 14% |
| 1982 | 2 | 20% |
| 1981 | 1 | 14% |
Other parts of the 2017 Honda Accord
131 complaintsFuel system
65 complaintsEngine
62 complaintsBrakes
45 complaintsWheels
43 complaintsForward collision avoidance
34 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
33 complaintsSteering
24 complaintsBody and structure
24 complaintsAir bags
23 complaintsExterior lighting
21 complaintsVehicle speed control
18 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2017 Honda Accord
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 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