2017 Honda Accord forward collision avoidance problems
34 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the forward collision avoidance on the 2017 Honda Accord — 6% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The car hit the brakes automatically at 70MPH when passing on the left. There was absolutely nothing in front of the car that should have triggered the CMBS.”
filed Apr 15, 2026
“The multifunction ADAS camera module failed due to "Internal Error" at only 9 years old. This means that critical safety systems such as automatic emergency braking/lane keep assist malfunctioned and could not assist with avoiding collisions. I took the car to the dealer and they confirmed the…”
filed Feb 18, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Forward Collision Avoidance problems in other Accord years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Accord | 11 | 14% |
| 2024 Accord | 22 | 17% |
| 2023 Accord | 22 | 27% |
| 2022 Accord | 57 | 26% |
| 2021 Accord | 58 | 27% |
| 2020 Accord | 95 | 28% |
| 2019 Accord | 150 | 23% |
| 2018 Accord | 326 | 18% |
| 2016 Accord | 13 | 2% |
| 2015 Accord | 21 | 4% |
| 2014 Accord | 53 | 5% |
| 2013 Accord | 44 | 3% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2017 Honda Accord
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.