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2017 Honda Accord Transmission Problems

31 owner-reported transmission complaints from NHTSA data

31
Complaints
3
Crashes
1
Fires
Jan 2021Dec 2024
Date Range

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

Owner Complaints (31)

criticalPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Aug 2025

Several times when driving at speeds of 50-60mph with my foot steady on the accelerator, the car will suddenly start to slow down so that I am going only, say, 40 MPH.

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NHTSA #: 11680991
criticalPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Aug 2025

Honda issued a recall for the torque converter on my 2017 Honda Accord. I had received the paperwork in June of this year and have been battling with them ever since. I had to have my transmission replaced due to repeated issues with my torque converter code appearing and lose of power over a year ago.

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NHTSA #: 11679992
criticalPOWER TRAIN,ENGINE
Filed: Apr 2025

On Sunday, March 30th, while driving on the highway, the car jerked and a hard vibration was felt before the engine died. The orange engine light flashed two or three times on the instrument panel but that was it. The owners manual states that a flashing orange engine light indicates a misfire.

NHTSA #: 11656921
criticalPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Jan 2025

2017 Honda Accord first noticed a tachometer that at town/hwy speeds would fluctuate a few RPM (surge and reduce) going down the road. Took to Honda dealer and they stated flushing the transmission fluid and to do so every 30K and have continued to do so, the surge and reduce subsided but, we also notice a loud cold start tic in the engine.

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NHTSA #: 11637047
criticalPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Jun 2024

Driving on freeway, car went from 70mph to 40mph and would not accelerate, the gas pedal went down RPM went up, but car continued to slow down. Code came on dash, pulled over to not have accident. Honda TSB 23-076 torque converter, but they said will have to pay for transmission, which is part of transmission, and I have to pay deductible.

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NHTSA #: 11594485
criticalPOWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
FireFiled: Apr 2022

My 2017 Honda Accord Hybrid was having an issue where several warning lights would light up on the dashboard, so I took it in to Auburn Honda, located at 1801 Grass Valley Hwy, Auburn, CA 95603, to get the car serviced under warranty. They made the necessary repair, which was the replacement of a battery component and I picked up the car on 2/2/21.

NHTSA #: 11461667
criticalPOWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
CrashFiled: May 2021

Tl* the contact owns a 2017 honda accord. The contact stated while her mother was driving at low speeds, the vehicle accelerated without warning. It was unknown if any warning lights were illuminated.

NHTSA #: 11414902
criticalPOWER TRAIN,SERVICE BRAKES
CrashFiled: Aug 2019

Tl* the contact owns a 2017 honda accord. The contact stated that the vehicle jumped the curb crashing into a building while the brake pedal was being depressed. The contact also mentioned that vehicle failed to accelerate when the accelerator pedal was depressed.

NHTSA #: 11246061
criticalPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Nov 2017

When accelerating from a stop there is a couple of seconds hesitation of the power train. It is a serious problem that could cause an accident and death. It has happened many times but can go for some time without occurring.

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NHTSA #: 11051254
highPOWER TRAIN
Filed: May 2025

Transmission does a lot of “gear searching” especially in bumper to bumper highway traffic, causing excessive braking or accelerating to compensate for the transmission feeling like it’s about to stall.

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NHTSA #: 11659720
highPOWER TRAIN,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Filed: Jan 2025

On Friday, [XXX], while leaving a McDonald’s in Charlotte, NC, my car began to slow down and for different lights came on on my dashboard. I was unable to go over 45 miles per hour but was able to get my car to my sisters home that was a few miles away from where I started having car trouble.

NHTSA #: 11639170
highPOWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Filed: Jan 2024

The contact owns a 2017 Honda Accord. The contact stated while accelerating from a stop light, the vehicle stalled. The contact continued to depress the accelerator pedal before the vehicle accelerated as needed.

NHTSA #: 11566239
highPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Jan 2021

Was driving on the highway when vehicle_ 2017 accord hybrid_ its speed was about increasing to around 55mph from about 40mph the vehicle suddenly lost power. The oil and battery indicator lights came on red on the instrument cluster and it stalled_ pressing the acceleration paddle couldn't make the vehicle move any faster. Put hazard lights on and moved to the side of the highway.

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NHTSA #: 11387643
highPOWER TRAIN,SEAT BELTS,SERVICE BRAKES
Filed: Nov 2018

Brake caliper retaining clips appear to be incorrectly installed or poorly designed. This has a trail of problems compiling at a quick pace. The brake pads don't travel freely even with grease.

NHTSA #: 11152284
highPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Nov 2017

Tl* the contact owns a 2017 honda accord. While attempting to depress the accelerator pedal, the vehicle moved very slowly. The contact shifted into reverse and heard an abnormal noise.

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NHTSA #: 11045559
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: May 2025

The VTC Actuator is making noise on startup and after oil changes.

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NHTSA #: 11661655
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Dec 2024

While driving on the highway with my family on Tuesday, [XXX] the Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) failed and created a dangerous and hazardous situation for my family and others on the road. The D3 warning light and check engine light appeared and simultaneously the vehicle shifted to a lower gear. The vehicle was only operable at a lower speed and gear.

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NHTSA #: 11632957
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Mar 2024

My honda accord has 68,000 miles on it and the CVT transmission is failing. It's jerking, especially in low gears and rides rough. I've been doing some research on the CVT transmission and it's not good.

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NHTSA #: 11578938
mediumPOWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Filed: Sep 2023

2017 Honda Accord EX-L 4 Door Sedan 4 Cylinder 2.4L While driving my car I noticed shaking then my car dropped down to 10mph on the highway. when I pressed the pedal to speed up my car started jerking and did not go any faster. all the lights came on my dashboard including ABS.

NHTSA #: 11545333
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Dec 2019

Feel vibration during coasting & then going up in speed.

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NHTSA #: 11291246
mediumPOWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES
Filed: Dec 2019

Electrical system failure. Had to replace the battery and that didn't work. The safety features on the car are no longer operating (ABS, lkas, acc).

NHTSA #: 11287696
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Nov 2019

Tl* the contact owns a 2017 honda accord. While idling, the vehicle accelerated without warning and the engine revved. The contact called landmark honda (5125 duke st, alexandria, va 22304, (703) 823-8000) and informed them of the failure.

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NHTSA #: 11279562
mediumPOWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Jul 2019

For the second time in less than two months, the emissions/electrical/check engine on the 2017 honda accord is an issue. I have researched the internet and I am finding that this is a common error on the 2016 honda's and newer. The emission error system has come on again.

NHTSA #: 11228640
mediumPOWER TRAIN,SERVICE BRAKES
Filed: Feb 2019

We recently purchased a 2017 honda accord ex-l v6 at a dealership in duluth georgia. We traded a 2007 honda accord after having had an excellent experience with it. This nearly new vehicle is different from the 2007.

NHTSA #: 11173605
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Aug 2018

Honda accord 2017 continuously variable transmission (CVT) torque converter seal leaking transmission fluid. Dealer first said it was left-over from assembly, cleaned it. But leak persisted.

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NHTSA #: 11120427
mediumPOWER TRAIN,STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Jan 2018

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.

NHTSA #: 11062619
mediumPOWER TRAIN,SERVICE BRAKES
Filed: Dec 2017

We financed a 2017 honda accord sport CVT on july 17, 2017. We have noticed various issues with the lag/hesitation upon accelerating as well as braking and steering. We searched online to see if anyone else was experiencing the same issues and found multiple complaints revolving around this model vehicle.

NHTSA #: 11055430
lowPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Apr 2025

The CVT is failing with normal driving at 90K miles.

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NHTSA #: 11652792
lowPOWER TRAIN,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Filed: Aug 2024

The car is unable to be driven at no more than than 20 miles per hour. I believe and other mechanic people believe that the problem was a fuel injection problem. Honda autopark Honda in cary, NC charged me $1500 to fix a water pump problem.

NHTSA #: 11610265
lowPOWER TRAIN,ENGINE
Filed: Dec 2019

Tl* the contact owns a 2017 honda accord. While driving 80 MPH on the highway, the speed reduced significantly. The contact pulled over and attempted to restart the vehicle.

NHTSA #: 11287853
lowPOWER TRAIN
CrashFiled: Oct 2017

2017 honda accord sport bought in barnaby bc canada transmission problem stopped at a red light, light turns green I put my foot on gas to go forward but the car rolls back and hit the truck behind me,.put car in park. Tried putting in drive nothing happens put in sport mode I barley move. Turned right and slowly went in someones car port to get of the road.

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NHTSA #: 11035339

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