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2017 Honda Accord Engine Problems

33 owner-reported engine complaints from NHTSA data

33
Complaints
2
Fires
Jan 2024Dec 2020
Date Range

Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.

Owner Complaints (33)

criticalENGINE
FireFiled: Sep 2025

The 3rd cylinder connecting rod failed under 120k miles. The rod knocked the starter loose while the vehicle was going 70 MPH, and caused a fire. It was inspected by the dealership it was purchased from.

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NHTSA #: 11689260
criticalENGINE
Filed: Jul 2025

Cylinder 3 misfire as indicated through an obd2 scan caused by a faulty spark plug and igntion coil. This is the second time these needed to be replaced when the vehicle is at 58,000 miles. The VCM is causing this issue along with excessive oil consumption and Honda is aware and not issuing recall or reimbursement for service to correct the issue.

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NHTSA #: 11676942
criticalENGINE
FireFiled: Jan 2024

Around [XXX] on [XXX], I was driving my 2017 Honda Accord LX on [XXX] East in northwestern New Jersey. The first signs of trouble were multiple warning lights (Check Engine and many others) appearing suddenly on the dashboard. There was a total loss of engine power and the tachometer dial dropped abruptly to zero.

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NHTSA #: 11568740
criticalENGINE
Filed: Jun 2022

While arriving home today, I left my car running as I carried in groceries. When I came back to get some groceries I started smelling plastic burning. I then see smoke coming out from under my hood.

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NHTSA #: 11468505
criticalENGINE
Filed: Jul 2021

In 2017 I purchased a new Accord Touring. Shortly after purchase, I noticed the car would stall. I have taken the car back on several occassions to have it checked.

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NHTSA #: 11426504
highENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Filed: Aug 2025

This vehicle has the same 3.5 litre V-6 that is being recalled engine failures, and stalling in the Honda Ridgeline, Passport and Acuras. Why arent the Honda Accords included? Since 2020, this car stops moving forward, and attempts to stall after a complete stop in traffic.

NHTSA #: 11683403
highENGINE
Filed: May 2025

The fuel injectors/fuel system is malfunctioning causing the vehicle to jerk during acceleration and is dangerous since the car feels like it’s about to stall.

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NHTSA #: 11659709
highENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Filed: May 2025

The vehicle sometimes is stalled during the red light stop. Both engine fuel light and battery light will come up. After several attempt to restart the engine, it will run again.

NHTSA #: 11659805
highENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Filed: Apr 2025

The first instance occurred 04 Apr 2018, where while driving the car shutoff; I was able to coast to shoulder of road. After a brief amount of time I was able to restart, but it occurred again while heading to dealer location. The dealer blamed the malfunction on bad gas and could not replicate.

NHTSA #: 11655052
highENGINE
Filed: Mar 2025

The contact owns a 2017 Honda Accord. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled temporarily. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where the transmission and the alternator were replaced; however, the failure recurred.

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NHTSA #: 11650149
highENGINE
Filed: Dec 2022

The contact owns a 2017 Honda Accord. The contact stated while driving 2 MPH on 12/3/2022 and going up an incline in an underground parking lot, the vehicle would not respond to the accelerator pedal being depressed. The contact moved forward towards the street exit.

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NHTSA #: 11496777
highENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Filed: Dec 2022

Fuel injectors failed on two occasions causing the vehicle to lose power and stall while driving at highway speeds.to my knowledge the parts are no longer available for inspection. Our safety was put at risk due the loss of power on the highway. After the second reported incident, the dealer diagnosed the problem and replaced the faulty fuel injectors.

NHTSA #: 11496401
highENGINE
Filed: Mar 2022

The contact owns a 2017 Honda Accord. The contact stated while at a complete stop at the stop light, the engine emitted abnormal sounds and was running abnormally as if the vehicle was going stall. The contact shifted to park and the engine started running normally.

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NHTSA #: 11458235
highENGINE
Filed: Apr 2021

2017 honda accord sport se. Has been losing power and stalling randomly. Restarts fine after pulling over and turning engine off..

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NHTSA #: 11413298
highENGINE
Filed: Jul 2019

Engine stalling

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NHTSA #: 11234493
highENGINE
Filed: May 2019

Tl* the contact owns a 2017 honda accord. While driving various speeds, the vehicle stalled and the check engine warning indicator illuminated. While in traffic, the vehicle would jerk and then drive normally when the accelerator pedal was depressed.

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NHTSA #: 11208583
highENGINE
Filed: Apr 2019

My 2017 honda accord coupe has just above 8000 miles on it and almost everyday will stall if I try to accelerate and also try to switch lanes from time to time. There have been so many times where the car will slow down drastically on the road and it is becoming very dangerous.

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NHTSA #: 11195253
highENGINE
Filed: Aug 2017

Tl* the contact owns a 2017 honda accord. The contact stated that while driving at 80 MPH, the engine stalled without warning. The contact turned off and restarted the vehicle and was back to normal.

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NHTSA #: 11020068
mediumENGINE
Filed: Sep 2024

Car radio has extreme static noise from speakers unbearable to drive. Can’t turn off radio it freezes with the noise being unbearable and is distraction to drive.

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NHTSA #: 11614358
mediumENGINE
Filed: Oct 2023

The contact owns a 2017 Honda Accord. The contact stated that while stopped at a stop sign and the attempting to make a left turn, the accelerator pedal became unresponsive while depressed. The pedal was depressed to the floorboard, but the vehicle failed to respond.

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NHTSA #: 11549746
mediumENGINE
Filed: Sep 2023

The contact owns a 2017 Honda Accord. The contact stated that there was an abnormal knocking sound coming from the vehicle with the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle started losing motive power while depressing the accelerator pedal with the dashboard shaking abnormally.

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NHTSA #: 11547351
mediumENGINE
Filed: May 2023

The contact owns a 2017 Honda Accord. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the low oil level warning light was displayed, and the vehicle would hesitate while driving at various speeds. After checking the engine oil level, it was discovered that the oil level in the engine was extremely low although the engine oil had recently been changed.

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NHTSA #: 11523963
mediumENGINE
Filed: Jul 2022

Driving and my Honda Accord lost all power. Dashboard red lights came on- battery and engine lights. Within in seconds it just stopped.

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NHTSA #: 11472830
mediumENGINE
Filed: Mar 2021

Valve cover gage started leaking multiple times even after being fixed. The car was in motion shortly after it was parked

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NHTSA #: 11403395
mediumENGINE
Filed: Dec 2020

Tl* the contact owns a 2017 honda accord. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated and remained illuminated. The vehicle was taken to boardwalk honda located at 6807 tilton rd, egg harbor township, nj 082234, however, the mechanic was unable to determine the cause of the failure.

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NHTSA #: 11377347
mediumENGINE
Filed: Sep 2020

Tl* the contact owns a 2017 honda accord. The contact stated that while driving 20 MPH and attempting to accelerate, the vehicle failed to respond. The vehicle was taken to long beach honda (1500 e spring st, signal hill, ca 90755, (562)999-5830) to be diagnosed.

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NHTSA #: 11360718
mediumENGINE
Filed: Jun 2019

Engine head keeps leaking oil. Took it to the dealer 3 times but they would just tighten the head bolts and put a seal around it that would last about 500 miles before it starts leaking again. This problem started at 4k miles.

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NHTSA #: 11219808
lowENGINE
Filed: Aug 2022

My car hesitates when I accelerate I understand there’s a recall for the V6 engine issues with the fuel pump my car is in that category why is there no recall for it. It is doing just what the other cars did that got the recall.

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NHTSA #: 11479651
lowENGINE,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
Filed: Mar 2021

2017 honda accord sport , I get engine light the car starts acting up , took it to my mechanic they replace plugs and a coil then kept on doing it . Took it to honda in modesto . couldn't find out what was going on .

NHTSA #: 11404132
lowENGINE
Filed: Dec 2020

Engine failed and head gasket blew at 45k miles, a week after purchased certified.

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NHTSA #: 11384316
lowENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Filed: Nov 2020

When you let off the gas pedal and then reapply the car will not respond. You have to keep pressing and releasing the gas pedal til the car respond. It does it when leaving from a stop in traffic and if you are driving down the street.

NHTSA #: 11374719
lowENGINE
Filed: Jul 2020

The starter went out on the vehicle just after 36k miles. I have read that it is a common issue and wanted more reports of it happening because it is unacceptable.

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NHTSA #: 11342572
lowENGINE
Filed: Feb 2019

Car accelerated on its own and would breaks would not engage car had to be turned off to stop

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NHTSA #: 11182319

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