2017 Honda Accord MPG
Across its 6 EPA-rated gasoline versions, the 2017 Honda Accord returns 18–27 mpg city, 28–36 highway and 21–30 combined.
The most efficient pairs the 2.4-liter 4-cylinder engine with a CVT and front-wheel drive, at 30 mpg combined. The thirstiest version uses the 3.5-liter 6-cylinder engine with a manual transmission and front-wheel drive and is rated 21 mpg combined. The EPA also rated a hybrid version, the best at 48 mpg combined. That matches the best gasoline version of the 2016 model.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accord Hybrid | 2.0 L 4-cyl hybrid | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Front-Wheel Drive | 49 | 47 | 48 | Regular · 183 g CO₂/mi |
| Accord | 2.4 L 4-cyl | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Front-Wheel Drive | 27 | 36 | 30 | Regular · 292 g CO₂/mi |
| Accord | 2.4 L 4-cyl | Automatic (AV-S7) | Front-Wheel Drive | 26 | 34 | 29 | Regular · 303 g CO₂/mi |
| Accord | 2.4 L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | 23 | 32 | 26 | Regular · 334 g CO₂/mi |
| Accord | 3.5 L 6-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | 21 | 33 | 25 | Regular · 350 g CO₂/mi |
| Accord | 3.5 L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 21 | 32 | 24 | Regular · 362 g CO₂/mi |
| Accord | 3.5 L 6-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | 18 | 28 | 21 | Regular · 414 g CO₂/mi |
2017 Honda Accord fuel cost per year
Driving 15,000 miles a year on regular gasoline at the September 2026 U.S. average of $4.36 a gallon, the 2017 Honda Accord costs about $2,180 a year to fuel in its most efficient form (30 mpg combined), or roughly 15 cents a mile.
The thirstiest priced version (21 mpg combined) comes to about $3,110 a year, $930 more.
This is an estimate from EPA combined mpg and the EIA national average price; your cost depends on how and where you drive and on local prices.
2017 Honda Accord specs
2017 Honda Accord buyers could choose between 3 engines, according to EPA records: 2.4 L 4-cyl, 3.5 L 6-cyl and 2.0 L 4-cyl hybrid. It came with continuously variable (CVT), automatic and manual transmissions, with front-wheel drive. The EPA classes it as a midsize car.
| Engine size (L) | Cylinders | Transmissions | Drive | Versions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.4 L | 4 | Automatic (variable gear ratios); Automatic (AV-S7); Manual 6-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | 3 |
| 3.5 L | 6 | Automatic 6-spd; Automatic (S6); Manual 6-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | 3 |
| 2.0 L hybrid | 4 | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Front-Wheel Drive | 1 |
2017 Honda Accord problems
Owners have filed 584 complaints about the 2017 Honda Accord with NHTSA, the U.S. vehicle-safety agency, as of October 2026.
Electrical system is the most-reported area (19% of component mentions), followed by engine (8%) and service brakes (7%).
Spread over its time on sale, that is 58 complaints a year: about as many as the 2016 (55 a year) and fewer than the 2018 (222 a year).
That ranks 8th of 17 Honda Accord model years (2008–2024), counting from the most complaints per year.
Of the 584, 41 mention a crash, 9 a fire and 21 an injury.
| Component | Mentions | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 164 | 19% |
| Unknown or other | 137 | 16% |
| Engine | 68 | 8% |
| Service brakes | 58 | 7% |
| Forward collision avoidance | 57 | 7% |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 56 | 7% |
| Wheels | 44 | 5% |
| Power train | 33 | 4% |
| Steering | 27 | 3% |
| Structure | 26 | 3% |
| Air bags | 24 | 3% |
| Exterior lighting | 22 | 3% |
| Lane departure | 22 | 3% |
| Vehicle speed control | 21 | 2% |
| Back over prevention | 16 | 2% |
| Visibility/wiper | 15 | 2% |
| Electronic stability control (esc) | 12 | 1% |
| Seat belts | 12 | 1% |
| Gasoline fuel system | 8 | <1% |
| Tires | 8 | <1% |
| Seats | 6 | <1% |
| Other fuel system | 4 | <1% |
| Suspension | 4 | <1% |
| Air service brakes | 2 | <1% |
| Visibility | 2 | <1% |
| Equipment | 1 | <1% |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | <1% |
What owners told NHTSA
The vehicles speakers plays a loud glitchy static like noise. It has to do with the Premium Amp and the Audio Unit. Can become too loud to hear emergency service vehicles coming by.
Car shuts off at highway speeds and in stop and go traffic like it has a fuel delivery issue. Car sputters and then loses all power. …
ABS, TIRE PRESSURE (FLASHING FOR 1ST MINUTE OR SO), POWER STEERING, & TRACTION CONTROL warning lights all came on. Points to ABS control unit failure. …
2017 Honda Accord recalls
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 2017 Honda Accord.
The most recent, campaign 26V332000 from May 2026, concerns air bags.
| Campaign | Reported | Component | Accord years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26V332000 | May 21, 2026 | Air bags | 2016–2022 |
| 23V858000 | December 18, 2023 | Gasoline fuel system | 2013–2023 |
| 19V060000 | January 29, 2019 | Other fuel system | 2015–2017 |
Safety ratings
NHTSA crash-tested 3 versions of the 2017 Honda Accord; the best overall score is 5 out of 5 stars.
| Version tested | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hybrid 4-door FWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ |
| 2-door FWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ |
| 4-door FWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ |
Crash-test photos: NHTSA (public domain). NHTSA can reuse a test for later model years of the same design.
Compared with other years
Complaints per year on sale divide each model year's NHTSA complaints by the years since it went on sale, so older and newer Honda Accords can be compared fairly. Among other 2017 models in the EPA's midsize cars class, the 2017 Chevy Malibu (30 mpg), 2017 Nissan Altima (31 mpg) and 2017 Nissan Sentra (32 mpg) come closest on combined fuel economy.
| Year | Best mpg | Complaints | Per year on sale | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 47 | 1,006 | 77 | 5 |
| 2015 | 47 | 640 | 53 | 6 |
| 2016 | 30 | 611 | 55 | 4 |
| 2017 | 48 | 584 | 58 | 3 |
| 2018 | 47 | 2,011 | 222 | 6 |
| 2019 | 48 | 792 | 98 | 6 |
| 2020 | 48 | 403 | 57 | 6 |
Every Honda Accord model year compared →
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FAQ
Is the 2017 Accord a good car?
We don't rate cars, but the official data gives a picture. The 2017 Honda Accord has 58 NHTSA complaints per year on sale (8th most of 17 model years), 3 recall campaigns, a best overall crash rating of 5 stars and up to 48 mpg combined from the EPA.
What are common 2017 Accord problems?
The components owners report most to NHTSA are electrical system (164), engine (68) and service brakes (58). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How many recalls does the 2017 Accord have?
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns. To see whether a recall is still open on a specific car, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2017 Accord get?
The EPA rates the gasoline versions at 21–30 mpg combined (18–27 city, 28–36 highway). The hybrid version reaches up to 48 mpg combined.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2017 Accord per year?
About $2,180 a year for 15,000 miles in its most efficient form, up to about $3,110 for the thirstiest version, using EPA mpg and the September 2026 U.S. average regular gasoline price of $4.36 a gallon (EIA).