2017 Honda Accord V6 — Should You Buy One?
Typical asking price: $13,000–$19,000. This is one of the more reliable vehicles in its class — here's what to watch for anyway.
Kestrel Take
The last of the naturally aspirated V6 Accords — a smooth, quick 278-hp 3.5L paired with a proper 6-speed automatic, no turbo or CVT. It's one of the sweetest mainstream sedans of its era and reliable to boot. The timing belt is the one scheduled big-ticket item. A fantastic used sedan if the belt and services are current.
What we checked
Partly reconciled against public records, 2026-09-11
NHTSA holds 534 owner complaints for the 2017 Honda Accord V6, across 3 recall campaigns.
A big number here usually means a lot of these were sold, not that it is a bad vehicle — popular models collect more complaints for the same rate of trouble. So the total on its own says little. What is worth reading is the shape of it. The largest single group is electrics and electronics at 28%. That is notable without being overwhelming — worth checking, not worth panicking about.
3 recall campaigns cover this model year. Recalls are repaired free, for any owner, with no time limit on most safety campaigns — but only if someone books it in. Ask the seller to show it was done, or have any dealer check the VIN; it takes them a couple of minutes and costs nothing.
Not written up yet: the fuel system (65 complaints). That group is in the public record and is not covered by the issues below. Treat it as something to ask about, not as absent.
Counts come from the NHTSA complaint and recall database — free, public, and worth checking yourself.
Known Issues for the 2017 Honda Accord V6
Ranked by wallet impact. These are documented, recurring problems — not freak accidents.
The V6 uses a timing belt due around 100k/7 years; budget for it (usually with the water pump) if not already done.
Repair cost (estimate): $700-$1,100
Source: NHTSA complaints filed under the engine (62).
The V6's cylinder deactivation can accelerate motor-mount wear and some oil use; feel for vibration and check the mounts.
Repair cost (estimate): $300-$900
Source: not yet checked against public records.
The dual-screen system without a volume knob is fiddly.
Repair cost (estimate): $0-$300
Source: NHTSA complaints filed under electrics and electronics (152).
Walk-Away Red Flags
- ✗Overdue timing belt
- ✗Vibration at idle (worn mounts)
- ✗Oil consumption from VCM cylinders
- ✗Crash repair under paint
Good Signs
- ✓Timing belt + water pump done with proof
- ✓Smooth idle, healthy mounts
- ✓Clean, one-owner history
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Known issues on this page are based on documented owner reports, NHTSA complaints, class-action records, and manufacturer technical service bulletins. Individual vehicles vary. A pre-purchase inspection by a trusted mechanic is always worth doing.
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