The car battery does not hold charge. If the car is not used for three days to a week, the battery is completely dead. The car must be jump start. I have seen a lot of complaints online regarding the same problem. Based on my previous experience, car battery lasts seven to ten years before experiencing any trouble. I think either there is a faulty sensor or a system in the car that stays on when…
2017 Honda Accord electrical problems
severe 136 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $850 · see electrical across all vehicles →
Failure mileage
Complaints
136
Recalls
0
Avg fix
$850
4crashes
5fires
3injuries
When does it fail?
Of the 136 electrical complaints filed for the 2017 Honda Accord, here's the actual mileage breakdown — failures cluster heaviest at 25,000-50,000 mi.
0-25k
25-50k
50-75k
75-100k
100-125k
125-150k
150k+
Each bar shows the share of total complaints filed at that mileage range. Peak failure window highlighted. Some owners report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 miles symptom-free. Maintenance habits and driving conditions shift the curve as much as mileage alone.
What stands out
Owners have filed 136 electrical complaints with NHTSA against this vehicle, but no formal recall covers the issue — the federal record reflects what manufacturers have admitted, not everything owners are reporting.
Electrical accounts for 26% of all owner complaints filed against this vehicle, across 12 categories tracked.
What owners are reporting 4 most recent
Rear camera display went black except the guidance lines are displayed when shifting into reverse. Dealership indicates a new display and camera are needed. Disappointed in the quality issue here. Outside of warranty now. There was a recall on 2018 Honda accord rear camera.
Speakers produce full volume static, this loud static sound is unavoidable, it occurs randomly when the car is on and when the audio is on, but once it starts making static sounds, it won't stop. Source input also does not matter. Some observations I have made are that: •It is extremely cold in New Jersey and after the heater is on high for a while and when the car is warmed up it starts to make…
Alternator failed at 35,106 miles-it was replaced at my expense
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Common questions
How serious is the electrical problem on the 2017 Honda Accord?
It's a meaningful issue. 136 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $850.
At what mileage does the electrical typically fail?
Across the 44 complaints that reported odometer mileage, most electrical failures cluster between 20,000 and 45,000 miles, with the median around 31,200. A quarter of owners report trouble before 20,000; a quarter make it past 45,000. Maintenance history matters more than the odometer alone — this is the reported failure window, not a guarantee.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $850 for electrical repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to electrical?
No active recalls currently cover electrical issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Related
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Verify the raw federal record at
nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2017/Honda/Accord.
Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities. Repair cost estimates are
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