The 2017 Honda Accord was the last year for the coupe, the manual transmission, and the ninth-generation overall. It stands as one of the best versions of the legendary sedan, scoring well in safety, reliability, fuel economy, and overall value.
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2017 Honda Accord: A Brief Overview
- Honda’s Accord closes out its ninth generation in 2017 with eight trim levels, is the last-ever Accord with a manual transmission, and is the final Accord to come with a coupe option.
- Two engines were available, depending on the trim level chosen: a 2.4L inline-four, and a 3.5L V6. Transmission options included a six-speed manual, a six-speed automatic, and a CVT, the latter exclusively featuring an inline-four, and the automatic tied to the V6.
- Only one recall has been issued for both the 2017 Honda Accord coupe and sedan, covering a problem with the fuel pump.
- The 2017 Honda Accord scored a perfect five-star rating from the NHTSA, and earned a Top Safety Pick+ by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS).
- Do we recommend buying a 2017 Honda Accord? Yes. The midsize icon is enduring for a few reasons, from excellent reliability to being a good value for the money.
2017 Honda Accord Has Eight Trim Levels, Ranging from the Base LX to the Well-appointed Touring
The 2017 Honda Accord was the final model year for the ninth-generation Accord. Eight trim levels, three transmission options, and two engine choices were available. This model year was also the last for the Accord Coupe and the manual transmission.
Accord LX/LX-S Comes Standard with Full Suite of Advanced Safety Features
The LX (sedan) and LX-S (coupe) are the base models of the 2017 Accord. Under the hood, a 2.4L I4 drove the front wheels with the aid of either a six-speed manual or CVT. Though just the base level, Honda included its full suite of safety features, as it would do across the entire 2017 range. That alone makes the LX/LX-S Accords an excellent value for the money, especially for safety-minded families.
Accord Sport/Sport Special Edition Adds a Few Niceties to Sedan Models
Though the Sport and Sport Special Edition (Sport SE, for short) didn’t come with the 3.5L V6, it adds a 10-way adjustable driver’s seat. The Sport SE takes that up a notch by adding heated front seats trimmed in leather with red stitching. The Sport and Sport SE were the only trim levels not available on the 2017 Honda Accord Coupe.
Accord EX Introduces Apple CarPlay & Android Auto via an Upgraded 7.7″ Touchscreen
The EX trim brings with it a host of tech goodies, including Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and Sirius XM, all accessible through a 7.7-inch touchscreen. An optional moonroof allows the sunshine in, and blind-spot monitoring is standard.
Accord EX-L/EX-L V6 Improves Performance with Optional Six-cylinder Engine
The EX-L could be had with the 2.4L I4, or (as the EX-L V6 name says) the 3.5L V6. The EX-L V6 was one of two trims to offer the V6, the other was the Touring trim. Transmission options for the EX-L were either a six-speed manual or CVT, with the manual or six-speed auto (with paddle shifters) for the EX-L V6.
Accord Touring Delivers Top-tier Amenities & Unique Exterior Styling
The top-tier 2017 Honda Accord, the Touring came standard with the 3.5L V6, with shifting duties performed by a six-speed auto. Satnav was also standard, as were leather-trimmed seating with heat front and rear, 10-way power-adjustable driver’s seat with two-position memory, four-way front passenger seat, and LED auto on-off headlights. It was also the only trim with rain-sensing windshield wipers, and one of two trims with 19-inch alloys (the other was the Sport and Sport SE).
Used 2017 Honda Accord Prices Range from $20,800 to $26,800
Using Kelley Blue Book figures, a base LX with no add-ons and 60,000 miles has a Fair Purchase Price of about $20,800. An EX-L with nav bumps things to about $25,200, and a well maintained, top-of-the-line Touring shouldn’t exceed $26,800.
Honda’s CPO Program Extends Standard Warranties & Includes More Rigorous Inspection Process
Honda’s certified pre-owned program, HondaTrue Certified, sells Honda models that have passed their 182-point inspection checklist with a seven-year/100,000-mile powertrain warranty, two free oil changes in the first year of ownership, downloadable inspection reports, and 24/7 roadside assistance.
2017 Honda Accord Comes with Two Available Engine Options: Naturally Aspirated 2.4L I4 or 251-hp 3.5L V6
The 2017 Honda Accord featured two engine options, with the V6 as an option for the EX-L and standard for the Touring trim. Three transmissions were available, including a six-speed manual for the inline-four, and a six-speed automatic for the V6.
2.4L i-VTEC I4 Offers Meager Performance on Lower-level Trims
Standard on most of the trim levels except for Touring, the 2.4L i-VTEC inline-four delivered 185 horsepower and 181 lb.-ft. of torque to the front, guided there by either a six-speed manual (LX, Sport, Sport Special Edition, and EX) or a CVT (LX through EX-L). The Sport and Sport Special Edition trims turned up the power to 189 horses and 182 lb.-ft. of torque.
3.5L i-VTEC V6 Provides Modest Step Up from Base Engine
If more power is what’s needed, the 3.5L i-VTEC V6 is in order. Available only on the EX-L V6 and Touring trims, the 24-valve SOHC V6 with multipoint injection produces 278 horsepower, all sent to the front wheels through either a six-speed manual or six-speed automatic. With the manual, torque comes to 251 lb.-ft., while the auto gives 252 lb.-ft. of torque.
Fuel Economy for 2017 Accord Ranges from 18-27 mpg City to 28-36 mpg Highway
With a Honda, good fuel economy is an expectation, not something to hope for. The 2017 Honda Accord is at its most efficient with the 2.4L i-VTEC I4, though the 3.5L i-VTEC V6 does well on fuel savings, too. However, the worst of the bunch is the V6 with the six-speed manual, which manages a combined 21 mpg.
EPA fuel economy ratings for the 2017 Honda Accord range from 27 mpg in the city and 34 on the highway with a 2.4 with the CVT. If you prefer the power of a V6, a regular automatic will get you 21 around town and about 32 on the highway.
The 2017 Honda Accord could also be had as a hybrid with a combined 44 mpg, though Honda considers it a separate entity from the rest of the Accord family.
2017 Accord Offers Modest Performance on the Road when Equipped with Optional V6
The 3.5L i-VTEC V6 sends the 2017 Accord from zero to 60 mpg in 5.7 seconds. The V6’s brakes help bring the speed to a halt in 116 feet, too.
The 2.4L I4 cruises to 60 in 7.2 seconds. Not a barnstormer, but then again, it’ll keep up on the highway with no problem.
Popular YouTube channel Redline Reviews took a 2017 Honda Accord Touring on a test drive, specifically a V6 model with the automatic transmission. After several acceleration tests, Redline Reviews discovered, “The sedan with the automatic has a refined power delivery … it still has that nice V-TEC snarl.”
Overall, Redline Reviews calls the Accord “plenty fast,” adding, “You’re going to enjoy driving this thing on long drives … it has the pull that you’re looking for … and it can keep up with a lot of entry-level luxury cars.”
2017 Accord Provides Plenty of Interior Passenger Room and Ample Cargo Space
The 2017 Honda Accord boasts more room in the trunk as a sedan than in coupe form (15.8 cu. ft. to 15.5 cu. ft. in the sedan, 13.7 cu. ft. to 13.4 cu. ft. for the coupe). More room could be found by folding the 60/40 rear seatback down, though the small hole in the middle means only long packages could go through.
As far as passengers were concerned, those on the rear seat enjoyed 38.5 inches of leg room in the sedan, 33.7 inches in the coupe. Above, 37 to 37.5 inches of headroom in the sedan meant few had to duck down while seated. Even the coupe offered excellent headroom at 37.2 inches front and rear.
2017 Honda Accord is a Safe Car with Plenty of Modern Safety Features
The 2017 Honda Accord came with available collision-mitigation braking, lane departure, forward collision, and road departure systems. Standard safety features include vehicle stability with traction control, ABS, electronic brake distribution, brake assist, rearview camera, and tire-pressure monitoring. Passive safety features include front, front side, and side curtain airbags, LATCH anchors for child seats, and childproof rear door locks.
The NHTSA gave the 2017 Honda Accord a full five-star overall safety rating. Over at the IIHS, the 2017 Honda Accord earned the institute’s Top Safety Pick+. However, the accolade applies only to Accords equipped with optional front crash protection and halogen headlights, the latter available to all but the Touring trim, which uses LED headlights.
Technology is Slim on 2017 Accord’s Entry Trims but Shines on EX and Above
Lower trim levels of the 2017 Honda Accord received Bluetooth, Pandora streaming, and a USB port to connect your phone to play music over the 160-watt, four-speaker stereo.
Step up to the EX level and above, though, and the Accord also offered Apple CarPlay and Android Auto via a seven-inch touchscreen with Sirius XM and HD Radio. The EX-L and Touring trims upgraded the stereo system to seven speakers, a subwoofer, and 360 watts of power for all the songs and news to sound their best.
2017 Honda Accord Sports Nine Subdued Exterior Color Options, but San Marino Red & Obsidian Blue Add Some Vibrancy
The 2017 Honda Accord could be had with nine exterior paint colors, though not all were options on all trims. The colors available for the 2017 model year include several metallic hues, including Kona Coffee, Lunar Silver, and Modern Steel. Pearlescent shades were also offered, like Basque Pearl Red, Champagne Frost, Crystal Black, Obsidian Blue, and White Orchid. Standing by itself as neither a metallic nor a pearl coat, San Marino Red
Interior schemes include black cloth in EX, LX, Sport, and Sport SE, and black or ivory leather in EX-L, EX-L V6, and Touring.
2017 Honda Accord Is Reasonably Affordable to Maintain and has a High Reliability Rating
Repair Pal shows the average annual repair cost to keep a 2017 Honda Accord on the road is about $400, giving it a of 4.5-star rating out of five in reliability, placing it at the top of the podium among 24 midsize cars.
Over at J.D. Power, the 2017 Honda Accord is ranked third on its “Top 10 Consumer Rated Sedan” list. U.S. News & World Report ranked the 2017 Honda Accord 11th out of 15 affordable midsize cars for the 2017 model year, with an expected five-year cost of ownership amounting to $24,000.
With excellent parts availability, should an issue come up, it’ll be no problem remedying problems the 2017 Honda Accord may have.
2017 Accord Has a Single Recall Over a Faulty Fuel Pump, as Well as Several Registered Complaints About the Electrical System, Brakes, and Engine
As of this writing, one recall from the NHTSA affects both the 2017 Honda Accord coupe and sedan. The recall pertains to models equipped with the 3.5L i-VTEC V6, whose fuel pump may become clogged by particulates in the fuel. In turn, the clogging can cause the Accord coupe and sedan to stall.
Honda’s solution involves updating the fuel injection ECU software, as well as replacing the pump itself if necessary. Both fixes are free of charge. The recall affects a total of 437,032 Honda and Acura models, specifically the 2015-2017 Accord coupe and sedan.
As far as complaints to the NHTSA, the 2017 Honda Accord received 254 responses, including 60 that concern the electrical system, 27 involving service brakes, and 25 linked to the engine. There are also 62 complaints falling into the “Unknown/Other” category.
2017 Honda Accord vs. Toyota Camry, Nissan Altima, and Chevrolet Malibu
The midsize sedan market is a tough class to compete in. While the 2017 Honda Accord holds its own in most categories, its closest rivals are also good models to consider.
2017 Toyota Camry Offers More Potent V6 via Six-speed Automatic vs. CVT
The first and most obvious contender is the best-selling 2017 Toyota Camry. Among Vehicle History‘s owner reviews, the 2017 Camry scored 4.6 out of five stars. Four different trim levels could be had for that year’s model: LE, XLE, SE, and XSE.
Power for the 2017 Toyota Camry was derived from either a 2.5L inline-four with 178 horsepower and 170 lb.-ft. of torque, or a 3.5L V6 with 268 horses and 248 lb.-ft. of torque. A single, six-speed automatic handles the power delivery for both engines.
Fuel economy for the 2.5L I4 Camry is 24 mpg city, 33 highway, and 27 combined. Jumping to the V6, the EPA mpg estimate falls to 21/30/24.
You can compare these two sedans further using Vehicle History’s compare tool.
2017 Nissan Altima Costs Less than the Accord and Has a More Thrilling V6
The 2017 Nissan Altima is Nissan’s best-selling sedan, and while it can’t match the performance of the Accord, it deserves a look.
Among Vehicle History‘s owner reviews, the 2017 Nissan Altima scored a 4.5 out of five stars. Trim levels for the midsize sedan include the base trim (dubbed 2.5 or 3.5, depending on engine choice), S, SV, SR (discontinued in the middle of the 2017 model year), and SL.
The two engine choices for the 2017 Altima include a 2.5L inline-four with 175 horsepower and 177 lb.-ft. of torque, and a 3.5L V6 with 270 horsepower and 251 lb.-ft. of torque. Both engines move the power to the front through a CVT.
EPA fuel economy for the 2017 Nissan Altima amounts to 27 city mpg, 39 highway, and 31 combined with the 2.5L I4 and 22/32/26 mpg for the 3.5L V6.
You can compare these two sedans further using Vehicle History‘s compare tool.
2017 Chevrolet Malibu is One of the Most Fuel-efficient Options On Our List
The 2017 Chevrolet Malibu is GM’s midsize sedan, offering unique styling plus a few goodies in its trunk.
Among Vehicle History‘s owner reviews, the 2017 Chevrolet Malibu received a 4.4 out of five stars. For the model year in question, trim levels included the L, LS, LT, and Premier.
The 2017 Chevrolet Malibu has two engine options: a 1.5L turbo-four with 160 horsepower and 184 lb.-ft. of torque, and a 2.0L turbo-four exclusive to the Premier trim with 250 horses and 258 lb.-ft. of torque. The smaller engine used a six-speed auto, while the bigger turbo-four received a brand-new nine-speed auto.
At the gas pump, the 2017 Chevrolet Malibu delivered an EPA mpg rating of 27 city, 36 highway, 32 combined, with the 1.5L turbo-four, and 22/33/28 mpg with the 2.0L turbo-four.
You can compare these two sedans further using Vehicle History‘s compare tool.
2017 Accord is a Good Used Car, Excelling in Most Areas, Including Safety, Tech, and Reliability. Plus, it’s One of Few Midsize Sedans to Still Offer a Manual Transmission
The 2017 Honda Accord boasts a couple of finales on its list. It was the last year for the coupe, the last year for the manual transmission, and the final year of the ninth generation. Yet, the 2017 model year was one more year for the Accord’s legacy as one of Honda’s best family cars.
Those seeking a few thrills would be best served with the EX-L V6 coupe with the six-speed manual. Otherwise, you cannot go wrong with choosing any trim level and body style of the 2017 Honda Accord. It’s a solid and affordable family ride.
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