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Vehicle speed controlPart report

2017 Honda Accord Vehicle speed control Problems

Complaints
18about this part
Share
3%of 540 total for the year
Median mileage
12,000miles
Trend
RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 18 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 2017 Honda Accord, 3% of the 540 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 12,000 miles. 7 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.

Example complaints

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

“My 2017 Honda Accord touring has unintended breaking once the gas pedal is released, rather than slowing down to a stop it abruptly applies the breaks on its on without any car in sight (therefore it has nothing to do with safety feature) whether I am driving on a flat even surface road, up or down a hill. In order to prevent or minimize the unexpected breaking I am having to apply the gas to maintain a constant velocity before applying the brakes. …”

NHTSA complaint #10992639, filed 2017-06, 5,000 miles

“Unintended acceleration complaints : approximately 6 - 7 times, the Honda Accord increased speed on its own while entering highways or when slowing down to park the vehicle. All of these incidents happened when the steering wheel was either turned to the right or left during the process. The most critical incident occurred on 12/11/18 while I was coming to a stop in a parking spot in front of my condominium. While turning right into the parking spot and applying the brake, the Honda violently accelerated on its own. …”

NHTSA complaint #11166507, filed 2019-01, 3,500 miles

“When decelerating while merging onto a highway at approximately 30mph, the car suddenly suddenly became difficult to control. All at once, the car's control and steering could not be easily maneuvered and electric power system (eps) indicator light flashed. There was no warning nor indication that the steering was compromised. I managed to regain control of the car while allowing it to coast. The steering will was stiff and large amounts of turning did not not control the car accurately. I coasted to a stop in a nearby parking lot and put the car in park and turned off the ignition. …”

NHTSA complaint #11081545, filed 2018-03, 16,300 miles

“Lost power while driving on hwy at 65mph. All lights came on and speed dropped instantly to 30mph. Wouldn't go over 50mph after letting the car sit for an hour. Mileage was at 37100. Happened again two months later. This time while driving 45mph the car stopped going and all lights came on. Wouldn't drive over 20mph. Picked up by tow truck and taken to Honda service department. Both times taken to Honda they said they found absolutely nothing wrong with the car even tho all the lights were lit up on dash. This is very dangerous and can result in crash.”

NHTSA complaint #11362440, filed 2020-10, 39,000 miles

“While pulling into a parking spot my car unexpectedly accelerated. Brakes were unresponsive even after placing both feet on the brake pedal. Vehicle stopped only after I hit a tree. Engine continued to rev at which point I placed the vehicle in park and shut off the engine. Although the impact of the crash was severe my 1airbag did not deploy.”

NHTSA complaint #11695792, filed 2025-10

Vehicle speed control: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202533%
202453%
202322%
2022114%
202194%
2020134%
2019325%
20181116%
2017183%
2016234%
2015264%
2014414%
2013514%
2012267%
2011114%
2010234%
2009213%
2008332%
2007418%
2006246%
2005589%
2004586%
2003814%
2002464%
2001576%
2000645%
1999514%
1998676%
1997388%
1996296%
1995275%
1994226%
199384%
1992126%
199152%
199063%
1989910%
19881214%
198798%
198624%
198518%
198415%
1982110%

Other parts of the 2017 Honda Accord

Electrical system
155 complaints
Other or unknown
131 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
Body and structure
24 complaints
Air bags
23 complaints
Exterior lighting
21 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.

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