2017 Honda Pilot Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Pilot years
- Far more complaints than other years 2nd of 24 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 4 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- 5 out of 5 stars
Owners have filed 933 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Honda Pilot. That ranks 2nd out of 24 Pilot model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine (474 complaints, 51%), typically at around 43,434 miles. Complaints mention 9 crashes, 5 fires, 6 injuries. There are 4 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 4 defect investigations involving it.
- 933owner complaints
- 4safety recalls
- 4NHTSA investigations
- 9complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2017 Honda Pilot problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine problems | 474 | 51% | 43,434 | “idle stop” (13%) | $9,100 |
| Electrical System problems | 266 | 29% | 38,000 | “start stop” (18%) | $850 |
| Unknown or Other | 136 | 15% | 36,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System problems | 122 | 13% | 36,000 | “fuel injectors” (17%) | $2,150 |
| Power Train problems | 122 | 13% | 40,000 | “torque converter” (11%) | $6,700 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 31 | 3% | 14,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 26 | 3% | 23,500 | — | — |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 23 | 2% | 28,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 19 | 2% | 116,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 15 | 2% | 3,750 | — | — |
| Lane Departure | 14 | 2% | 108,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 14 | 2% | 150 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 13 | 1% | 99,000 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 13 | 1% | 10,600 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 10 | 1% | 35 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 8 | 1% | 12,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 8 | 1% | 11,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 8 | 1% | 21,768 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 5 | 1% | 89,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 4 | 0% | 81,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 3 | 0% | — | — | — |
| Back Over Prevention | 3 | 0% | — | — | — |
| Seats | 3 | 0% | 22,000 | — | — |
| Child Seat | 1 | 0% | 63,623 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 0% | 12,000 | — | — |
| Traction Control System | 1 | 0% | 12,000 | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 0% | 12,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2017 Honda Pilot recalls (4)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Structure:frame and members; suspension:rear
Problem: American Honda Motor Company (Honda) is recalling certain 2016-2022 Honda Pilot, 2017-2023 Ridgeline, 2019-2023 Passport, and 2014-2020 Acura MDX vehicles that were sold in Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, or Wisconsin. The rear subframe may corrode at the suspension mounting points, which can result in rear suspension component failure.
Risk: 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.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the rear subframe and install a rear subframe reinforcement kit and, as necessary, repair or replace the rear subframe components, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed July 27, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated in the fall of 2026. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are AOU and AOT. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning June 10, 2026.
Air bags:sensor:occupant classification:front passenger
Problem: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2021, 2023 Acura TLX, 2019-2024 RDX, 2017-2020, 2022-2026 MDX, 2017-2021, 2023, 2025 Honda Ridgeline, 2017-2022 Pilot, 2019-2021 Passport, 2018-2026 Odyssey, 2019-2022 Insight, 2019-2021 HR-V, 2018-2020 Fit, 2020-2022 CR-V Hybrid, 2017-2022 CR-V, 2017-2018, 2021 Civic Type R, 2017-2021 Civic hatchback, 2016-2020 Civic coupe, 2016-2022 Civic, 2017-2022 Accord Hybrid, and 2016-2022 Accord vehicles. The front passenger seat weight sensor may crack and short circuit, which can cause the air bags to deploy unintentionally during a crash.
Risk: Air bags that deploy unintentionally during a crash increase the risk of injury.
Fix: Dealers will replace the seat weight sensors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 7, 2026. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are BOL, WO9, OOA, WOM, XOH, NOC, POD, BOE, UOF, POB, EOG, AOI, QO8, TOJ, DO7, and SOK. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 24V064. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning May 29, 2026.
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
Problem: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013-2023 Honda Accord, Civic Coupe, Civic Sedan, Civic Hatchback, Civic Type R, CR-V, HR-V, Ridgeline, Odyssey, Acura ILX, MDX, MDX Hybrid, RDX, RLX, TLX, 2019-2022 Honda Insight, Passport, 2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid, 2018-2019 Honda Clarity PHEV, Fit, and 2015-2020 Honda Accord Hybrid, Pilot, Acura NSX vehicles. The fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
Risk: Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the fuel pump module, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed September 6, 2024. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are KGC and KGD. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall numbers 21V-215 and 20V-314.
Latches/locks/linkages:hood:latch; structure:body:hood
Problem: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2019 Passport, 2016-2019 Pilot, and 2017-2020 Ridgeline vehicles. The hood latch striker may become damaged and separate from the hood, which can result in the hood opening while driving.
Risk: A hood that opens while driving can obstruct the driver's view and increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will either repair the hood latch striker, or replace the hood if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 18, 2022. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is PBV.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Engine failure (PE25008) — opened Aug 20, 2025, still open.
- No Restart After Auto Start/Stop Engages (EA25004) — opened Mar 26, 2025, still open.
- Engine failure (RQ24013) — opened Nov 8, 2024, closed Aug 20, 2025.
- No Restart After Auto Start/Stop Engages (PE22005) — opened Jun 3, 2022, closed Mar 26, 2025.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Vehicle just stopped working. It wonât turn on. Engine stopped working without any notice of a problem.
On [XXX] at approximately [XXX] with my car being at 136,390 miles I was at a stoplight and my engine idle engaged, but when I took my foot off the break, it would not reengage. It shifted to neutral. It took me several tries to get my car to start back up. This is the second time this has happened…
P0369 Camshaft sensor, plate, pulley etc broken and need to be replaced Sep 30 2026
The vehicle is not starting after coming to a complete stop with the auto start stop feature at a red light or stop sign. After releasing the brake pedal, the engine does not start up again, which leads me to having to turn off the car and turn it back on manually, which could take up to a minute…
My car starting making ticking noises. The engine oikd light briefly came on while I was driving with my family. It started to get worse so I took it to my mechanic. They discovered that it was a rod bearing failure.
Other Honda Pilot years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Pilot | 23 | 1 |
| 2025 Pilot | 209 | 4 |
| 2024 Pilot | 116 | 6 |
| 2023 Pilot | 146 | 5 |
| 2022 Pilot | 164 | 5 |
| 2021 Pilot | 443 | 10 |
| 2020 Pilot | 492 | 11 |
| 2019 Pilot | 912 | 13 |
| 2018 Pilot | 440 | 7 |
| 2017 | 933 | 4 |
| 2016 Pilot | 1,712 | 8 |
| 2015 Pilot | 109 | 4 |
| 2014 Pilot | 116 | 3 |
| 2013 Pilot | 271 | 6 |
| 2012 Pilot | 171 | 9 |
| 2011 Pilot | 293 | 11 |
| 2010 Pilot | 111 | 10 |
| 2009 Pilot | 134 | 9 |
| 2008 Pilot | 133 | 7 |
| 2007 Pilot | 211 | 7 |
| 2006 Pilot | 268 | 8 |
| 2005 Pilot | 679 | 13 |
| 2004 Pilot | 544 | 12 |
| 2003 Pilot | 720 | 13 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2017 Honda Pilot?
Owners most often report engine, electrical system, unknown or other problems. The top one, engine, accounts for 474 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2017 Honda Pilot?
Yes, 4 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2017 Honda Pilot a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Pilot model years, the 2017 has far more complaints than most years, and NHTSA rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall in crash tests. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.