2017 Honda Pilot Fuel/propulsion System Problems
Owners have filed 122 complaints with NHTSA about fuel/propulsion system problems on the 2017 Honda Pilot, 13% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 36,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “fuel injectors” (17% of reports).
- 122fuel/propulsion system complaints
- 36,000median miles at failure
- 1mention a crash
- 0mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- $2,150typical repair cost reported by owners
- 26%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Fuel injectors: mentioned in 21 of 122 complaints (17%)
- High pressure: mentioned in 13 of 122 complaints (11%)
- Auto idle: mentioned in 8 of 122 complaints (7%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical fuel/propulsion system repair on the 2017 Honda Pilot at $2,150, and half of them between $1,650 and $2,500.
Based on 8 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2020–2026), converted to 2026 dollars with the U.S. consumer price index. These are owners' own figures, not a quote: they include dealer quotes, and owners who file complaints often faced larger repairs, so they can run higher than typical shop prices. Prices vary by shop, region and warranty coverage. How we calculate this.
At what mileage do fuel/propulsion system problems happen?
Based on 29 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 122 complaints, 1 mention a crash, 1 a fire.
Honda Pilot fuel/propulsion system complaints by model year
| Model year | Fuel/propulsion System complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Pilot | 12 | 6% | — |
| 2024 Pilot | 5 | 4% | — |
| 2023 Pilot | 5 | 3% | — |
| 2022 Pilot | 9 | 5% | — |
| 2021 Pilot | 23 | 5% | 53,591 |
| 2020 Pilot | 31 | 6% | 9,300 |
| 2019 Pilot | 117 | 13% | 12,000 |
| 2018 Pilot | 63 | 14% | — |
| 2017 Pilot | 122 | 13% | 36,000 |
| 2016 Pilot | 172 | 10% | 51,000 |
| 2015 Pilot | 6 | 6% | 72,500 |
| 2014 Pilot | 5 | 4% | — |
| 2013 Pilot | 11 | 4% | 23,750 |
| 2012 Pilot | 11 | 6% | 42,000 |
| 2011 Pilot | 10 | 3% | 50,000 |
| 2010 Pilot | 3 | 3% | 104,685 |
| 2009 Pilot | 1 | 1% | 98,088 |
| 2008 Pilot | 2 | 2% | 88,000 |
| 2007 Pilot | 3 | 1% | 124,000 |
| 2006 Pilot | 2 | 1% | 158,500 |
| 2005 Pilot | 4 | 1% | 110,100 |
| 2004 Pilot | 9 | 2% | 94,715 |
| 2003 Pilot | 5 | 1% | 197,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists fuel/propulsion system for the 2017 Honda Pilot. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
I recently purchased this car from a Nissan dealership a week after we purchased it the emissions system problem light came on took it back they replaced a catalytic converter it was ok for a couple weeks and all of a sudden it showed up again my vin doesnât show any open recalls but I have a…
I own a 2017 Honda Pilot equipped with the 9-speed automatic transmission. I am reporting what I believe may be transmission/torque-converter failure and a potential safety concern. The vehicle began experiencing shuddering, jerking, and hesitation. There is significant RPM fluctuation and harsh…
Vehicle stalled twice within a week. All lights on dash showed up. P0087 code. Honda dealer confirmed low fuel pressure pump needed to be replaced. It was happened on 8/13 and again on 8/22/26. Lucky, I was exiting the fwy. Almost lost control of steering wheel.
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2017 Honda Pilots have fuel/propulsion system problems?
No. NHTSA has 122 owner complaints about fuel/propulsion system for the 2017 Honda Pilot (13% of the 934 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2017 Honda Pilot fuel/propulsion system?
No recall currently lists fuel/propulsion system for this vehicle.
At what mileage do fuel/propulsion system problems start?
The median reported mileage is 36,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
How much does it cost to fix fuel/propulsion system problems on the 2017 Honda Pilot?
Owners report a typical cost of $2,150 (half paid between $1,650 and $2,500), from 8 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about fuel/propulsion system problems on the 2017 Honda Pilot?
The most frequent phrase is “fuel injectors”, in 21 of 122 complaints, followed by “high pressure” (13).
Other 2017 Honda Pilot problems
- Engine problems (475)
- Electrical System problems (266)
- Power Train problems (122)
See all 2017 Honda Pilot problems or fuel/propulsion system problems across all Pilot years.