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Fuel systemPart report

2017 Honda Accord Fuel system Problems

Complaints
65about this part
Share
12%of 540 total for the year
Median mileage
45,000miles
Trend
RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 65 complaints about the fuel system of the 2017 Honda Accord, 12% of the 540 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 45,000 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.

Example complaints

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

“Driving and vehicle started slowing and jerking and all lights came on...happened again 2-3 days later then again the following week. Took vehicle to Honda and was advised the fuel pump/system had to be replaced. Repairs are done and now I see there was a recall for 2017 Honda Accord with fuel pump problems....Honda is saying because the gin don't populate an open recall it don't apply to my vehicle.”

NHTSA complaint #11363571, filed 2020-10, 85,000 miles

“Rear-backup camera went black after I drove car to pick up son at friends house at night camera worked, parked car overnight, went to use car next morning rear camera inop, I thought it was fuse so I checked fuse, not blown.took car in to Honda dealership 2 days later stated it was p&a due to failure, est. At over $700 to replace. Very unhappy since car is only 4yrs old and only 40k miles. How do Honda owners know that this year camera was not affected like the recall on the 2018's. …”

NHTSA complaint #11416091, filed 2021-05, 42,900 miles

“I purchased a used 2017 Honda Accord coupe with a v6 engine in may 2020. It has always slightly hesitated and stalled during all speeds of acceleration. Most notable from a stop, or very slightly trying to accelerate. I found a january 29, 2019 NHTSA campaign number: 19v060000 and a service bulletin or safety recall a19-016 dated february 13, 2019 was issued and on aug 1, 2020, I took the vehicle to a Honda dealership near me for this complaint because it seemed to be getting worse. …”

NHTSA complaint #11362541, filed 2020-10, 36,000 miles

“I drove my car on 95 and for some reason im hitting the accelerate and it was going slower then fast I had to pull over and turn off car and turn it back on.”

NHTSA complaint #11363579, filed 2020-10, 30,000 miles

“According to my local Honda dealer (hondanation knoxville), and based on my own experience, the 2017 Honda accords have a known acceleration lag problem. Often when accelerating from a stationary position, or even a slow-turn or merge position, there can be a 1 to 3 second delay between pressing the accelerator and actually getting the car to move. This can present a highly serious situation. In effect, the car can stall for a 1 to 3 second period while oncoming traffic closes in on you. …”

NHTSA complaint #10979038, filed 2017-04, 200 miles

Related recalls

Related service bulletins

Fuel system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202522%
20242214%
202389%
2022176%
2021187%
20206317%
201919228%
201847625%
20176512%
2016447%
2015396%
2014374%
2013453%
2012164%
201172%
2010132%
2009142%
2008111%
2007183%
200641%
2005234%
2004141%
2003161%
2002111%
2001182%
2000323%
1999242%
1998827%
199761%
1996112%
1995122%
1994185%
199332%
199210%
199110%
199042%
198978%
198845%
19872523%
19861833%
1985431%
1984418%
1983114%
1982220%
1981229%

Other parts of the 2017 Honda Accord

Electrical system
155 complaintsOther or unknown
131 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 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