The last of the pre-turbo Accords — calm on gas, one real brake item on the hybrid.

Same 9th-gen mechanicals as 2016: expect a starter replacement at some point (use an OEM-quality unit so it doesn't fight the crank sensor). On the 3.5L V6, watch the VCM solenoid leaking onto the alternator and change the 6-speed automatic's fluid every 15,000–20,000 miles rather than treating it as lifetime. A documented shorter transmission-service interval is the mark of a well-kept V6.

The 2.4L four's CVT is reliable when the fluid is changed on schedule with genuine Honda fluid; a used replacement runs roughly $1,500–2,000. The engine can also consume oil gradually, worse on short trips and neglected maintenance. Both are maintenance stories, not defects — verify the service history and check the dipstick.

Honda extended the warranty on the 2016–17 Accord's daytime running lights after heat from the DRL LEDs was found to damage the lens, making some LEDs appear dead. There's also the generation's cosmetic clear-coat peeling, often noticed after car washes. Neither affects reliability; the DRL extension may cover a repair if it hasn't lapsed.

Owners and mechanics report the infotainment screen freezing or going black (a battery-disconnect reset often clears it) and backup-camera images degrading — the top of the reverse image washing out. Annoyance-grade; test both before buying.