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Honda Accord Hybrid: which year should you buy?

Across the 2011 to 2025 model years, the public record is strongest on the 2017 (91/100). Every year below is scored on its own NHTSA complaint and recall history. Pick the year, not just the nameplate.

Best years to target

2017 91 · 2025 89 · 2022 88 · 2024 81

Every model year, scored

Same math for every year (how we score). A neutral Unproven or Too New stamp means too few owner reports are on file to affirm the year, not that it’s clean.

202589/100
Buy

21 complaints · 2 recalls

202481/100
Buy

75 complaints · 4 recalls

202376/100
Buy

139 complaints · 6 recalls

202288/100
Buy

54 complaints · 1 recalls

202164/100
Caution

47 complaints · 3 recalls

202064/100
Caution

38 complaints · 5 recalls

201964/100
Caution

529 complaints · 5 recalls

201864/100
Caution

113 complaints · 4 recalls

201791/100
Buybest year

45 complaints · 2 recalls

201577/100
Buy

609 complaints · 1 recalls

201472/100
Buy

954 complaints · 1 recalls

201361/100
Caution

1,417 complaints · 5 recalls

201264/100
Caution

378 complaints · 8 recalls

201164/100
Caution

295 complaints · 9 recalls

Zeroing in on the 2017?

The full year-by-year verdict is free. When you’re ready to inspect and negotiate one specific car, the Full Report turns the 2017 Honda Accord Hybrid’s complaint breakdown and recall list into an inspection-ready, shareable PDF.

Recalls, complaint breakdown & inspection checklist, all in a shareable PDF

Cross-shopping a different nameplate? Compare the 2025 Honda Accord Hybrid head-to-head →

The fine print: each year’s verdict is computed from public NHTSA complaint and recall records for the Honda Accord Hybrid as a model, not for any individual car. A well-kept example of a weaker year can outlast a neglected strong one. Informational only, so always get a professional pre-purchase inspection.