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2017 Honda Accord Body and structure Problems

Complaints
24about this part
Share
4%of 539 total for the year
Median mileage
7,239miles
Trend
FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 24 complaints about the body and structure of the 2017 Honda Accord, 4% of the 539 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 7,239 miles. 4 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers.

Example complaints

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

“2017 Honda Accord sunroof explodes as driving on major highway. Upon contacting Honda, there response was it was out of warranty. When I asked to speak to a supervisor they refused. I was travelling home from work when I thought random shots were being fired at my vehicle. I am thankful this loud explosion did not cause an accident. This is a major safety concern and one that Honda is ignoring.”

NHTSA complaint #11350796, filed 2020-08, 55,000 miles

“Noticed some rust on the bumper there is a layer of paint and metal that scraped off from rocks driving down the highway. The under metal has heavy rust it has not snowed here in texas so there is no salt on the roads. We have only had rain. I'm afraid there maybe other parts of this new vehicle that are going to rust like this over time.”

NHTSA complaint #11021822, filed 2017-09, 21,456 miles

“While I was driving on the highway, I heard a loud noise on the hood. I pulled over to the side and saw a large hole on the sunroof. I thought it was a large rock at first, but then I saw the glass by the broken edges pushed up. It started from inside out. I don't understand why it would exploded on its own but I know for sure there was no truck shooting rocks at my car.”

NHTSA complaint #11023451, filed 2017-09, 8,500 miles

“The vehicle I owned is 2017 Honda Accord touring. Problem I discovered was center console silver stripe (passenger side) pop up. I went to dealership have it fixed. The problem occurs every month, and I am getting tried to fix it every month. The silver stripe piece is sharp, could possibly cut your finger or skin. I owned the vehicle for almost a year, like new, with less than 3k miles on it.”

NHTSA complaint #11062619, filed 2018-01, 2,500 miles

“Sunroof on Accord exploded while driving. The edges of the shards were pointing upwards. Dealer is saying that we were hit by something and is not covered under warranty. Nothing hit me while driving, heard a loud explosion with glass raining down and the roof and trunk lid are visibly scratched from the glass. I've had the car for only 2 weeks when this occurred.”

NHTSA complaint #10930082, filed 2016-12, 900 miles

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Body and structure: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202533%
202453%
202311%
202210%
202131%
202072%
2019213%
2018573%
2017244%
2016203%
2015193%
2014313%
2013252%
2012226%
2011196%
2010244%
2009264%
2008312%
2007306%
2006194%
2005396%
2004364%
2003734%
2002757%
2001475%
2000837%
1999696%
1998766%
1997123%
1996194%
1995132%
1994134%
199395%
19922412%
19913215%
19903317%
198933%
198833%
198722%
198624%
198518%
1984418%
1983229%
1982110%
1981343%

Other parts of the 2017 Honda Accord

Electrical system
155 complaints
Other or unknown
130 complaints
Fuel system
65 complaints
Engine
62 complaints
Brakes
45 complaints
Wheels
43 complaints
Forward collision avoidance
34 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
33 complaints
Steering
24 complaints
Air bags
23 complaints
Exterior lighting
21 complaints
Vehicle 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 28, 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