no report yet
Structure: frame and members
NewRisk. Failure of rear suspension components, such as the rear control arm, can cause a loss of vehicle handling and control, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
2017 Honda PilotProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 943 owner complaints about the 2017 Honda Pilot, most often about the engine. It is covered by 4 safety recalls, and for recall 23V-858 the manufacturer reports only 75% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 9, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2017 Honda Pilot has problems
943 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
479Engine4 crash/fire/injury
266Electrical system4 crash/fire/injury
123Fuel/propulsion system2 crash/fire/injury
122Power train1 crash/fire/injury
31Vehicle speed control
26Service brakes
24Forward collision avoidance
19Fuel system, gasoline
16Structure
11417 other systems4 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 479 | 4 |
| Electrical system | 266 | 4 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 123 | 2 |
| Power train | 122 | 1 |
| Vehicle speed control | 31 | 2 |
| Service brakes | 26 | 1 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 24 | 1 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 19 | 0 |
| Structure | 16 | 2 |
| 17 other systems | 114 | 4 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
4 recalls
2017 Honda Pilot recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Occupant classification: front passenger
NewRisk. Air bags that deploy unintentionally during a crash increase the risk of injury.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Delivery: fuel pump
Risk. Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2023 Q4
Hood: latch
Risk. A hood that opens while driving can obstruct the driver's view and increase the risk of a crash.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Honda.
Mileage at failure
When do engine problems start?
43kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 76 engine complaints. 83% were reported before 100,000 miles.
Only 27% of complaints for this model year include a mileage.
17under 30k miles63under 100k miles13100k miles or more
Owner-reported costs
What owners say repairs cost
Dollar amounts owners wrote in their complaints when describing a repair or a quote. These are not price estimates; a system is shown only when at least 8 owners mentioned a cost.
Engine
21 owners mentioned a cost$6,000median
Middle half: $2,000 – $9,978
Electrical system
15 owners mentioned a cost$861median
Middle half: $500 – $1,000
Power train
11 owners mentioned a cost$7,000median
Middle half: $5,125 – $8,133
Fuel/propulsion system
10 owners mentioned a cost$1,820median
Middle half: $1,510 – $2,000
If a problem is covered by a recall, the dealer fixes it for free. Some manufacturers also reimburse owners who paid for a repair before a recall was announced.
Best & worst years
2017 vs. every other Pilot year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Pilot median. How we score
'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'24'25'26
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2017 Honda Pilot safety ratings
2017 Honda Pilot SUV AWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side barrier★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
- Rollover: 4 stars (16.4% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Optional
- Lane departure warning: Optional
4 investigations
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2017 Honda Pilot, and the recalls they led to.
- No Restart After Auto Start/Stop EngagesOpen
- No Restart After Auto Start/Stop EngagesNo recall
- Engine failureOpen
- Engine failureNo recall
In owners' words
What Pilot owners report
Recent engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
On 11/08/2026, My daughter was driving our 2017 Honda Pilot at highway speeds on the freeway when the engine suffered a sudden, violent, and complete seizure. The vehicle experienced an immediate, dangerous loss of motive power while traveling in active traffic, presenting an extreme safety hazard…
The car was being driven at Expressway speed and the engine started making noise and then just stopped. There was some smoke and the engine completely quit afterwards we notice some oil dripping underneath the car from the engine. We took it to the Honda dealer and they said that it had thrown a…
My 2017 honda pilot suddenly experienced engine failure. While drive the check engine light came on and could hear engine noise. Towed vehicle to a repair shop where they found bearing material in the oil filter. This vehicle has been well maintained, with regular oil changes.
Own a 2017 Pilot?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.