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2017 Honda Accord vs 2017 Hyundai Sonata Plug-In Hybrid

Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.

Metric2017 Honda Accord2017 Hyundai Sonata Plug-In Hybrid
NHTSA complaints52932
Recall campaigns32
Service bulletins (TSBs)9491
Investigations02
Crash reports380
Fire reports90
NCAP overall rating5/5
EPA MPG (combined)21–4839
Median reported incident mileage27,000 mi

Reported problems side by side

ComponentHonda AccordHyundai Sonata Plug-In Hybrid
Electrical System14811
Engine6217
Fuel/propulsion System556
Wheels430
Service Brakes421
Power Train334
Forward Collision Avoidance341
Steering241

Symptoms owners describe

Stalling556
Hesitation / surging210
Check engine light207
Loss of power146
Vibration / shaking140
Won’t start90
Misfire / rough idle60
Rust / corrosion50
2017 Hyundai Sonata Plug-In Hybrid

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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.