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.
| Metric | 2017 Honda Accord | 2017 Hyundai Sonata Plug-In Hybrid |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 529 | 32 |
| Recall campaigns | 3 | 2 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 94 | 91 |
| Investigations | 0 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 38 | 0 |
| Fire reports | 9 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 21–48 | 39 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 27,000 mi | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Honda Accord | Hyundai Sonata Plug-In Hybrid |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 148 | 11 |
| Engine | 62 | 17 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 55 | 6 |
| Wheels | 43 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 42 | 1 |
| Power Train | 33 | 4 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 34 | 1 |
| Steering | 24 | 1 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 55 | 6 |
| Hesitation / surging | 21 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 20 | 7 |
| Loss of power | 14 | 6 |
| Vibration / shaking | 14 | 0 |
| Won’t start | 9 | 0 |
| Misfire / rough idle | 6 | 0 |
| Rust / corrosion | 5 | 0 |
2017 Honda Accord
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.