MYRModel Year Report

2017 Honda Pilot

■ Significantly worse — known issue year
2017 Honda Pilot
BUILT 2026-08-02

This year had more than double the complaints of this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Honda Pilot Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2017 highlighted. 2003: 720 complaints 2003 2004: 544 complaints 2005: 679 complaints 2006: 266 complaints 2006 2007: 211 complaints 2008: 132 complaints 2009: 134 complaints 2009 2010: 111 complaints 2011: 291 complaints 2012: 170 complaints 2012 2013: 270 complaints 2014: 116 complaints 2015: 107 complaints 2015 2016: 1660 complaints 2017: 899 complaints 2017 2018: 425 complaints 2018 2019: 859 complaints 2020: 465 complaints 2021: 400 complaints 2021 2022: 129 complaints 2023: 113 complaints 2024: 99 complaints 2024 2025: 156 complaints 2026: 8 complaints 2026
2017: 899 complaints
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YearComplaints
2003720
2004544
2005679
2006266
2007211
2008132
2009134
2010111
2011291
2012170
2013270
2014116
2015107
20161660
2017899
2018425
2019859
2020465
2021400
2022129
2023113
202499
2025156
20268

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

ENGINE 50%

50% of complaints: engine — 453 distinct reports on file.

FIRE
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The vehicle was driven by my [XXX] daughter and at @ 6 pm on [XXX] the engine was making a noise and that the car was starting to slow down and stall,so she called me.

NHTSA ODI report, 20240117

Shortly after entering the freeway, the dask lights began to flicker and car started stuttering. Drive for another mile or slow looking to pull over. By that time smoke coming from rhe engine.

NHTSA ODI report, 20231029

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 28%

28% of complaints: electrical system — 250 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE
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Shortly after entering the freeway, the dask lights began to flicker and car started stuttering. Drive for another mile or slow looking to pull over. By that time smoke coming from rhe engine.

NHTSA ODI report, 20231029

POWER TRAIN 13%

13% of complaints: power train — 120 distinct reports on file.

CRASH
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VEHICLE SHIFTED TO NEUTRAL WHILE DRIVING. CARR IS AT DEALER. THEY ARE RESEARCHING PROBLEM.

NHTSA ODI report, 20170429

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 13%

13% of complaints: fuel/propulsion system — 119 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 3%

3% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 28 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2017 HONDA PILOT. WHILE PULLING INTO A PARKING SPACE AT A VERY SLOW SPEED, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY EXPERIENCED UNINTENDED ACCELERATION AND CRASHED INTO A UTILITY POLE. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED AND TOWED.

NHTSA ODI report, 20180824

SAFETY TIMELINE

▮ 2017 — complaint volume: 899
R 20220118 — latches/locks/linkages, structure

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.

Remedy: 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.

Campaign 21V932000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20220603 — PE (closed 20250326)

No Restart After Auto Start/Stop Engages

R 20240329 — fuel system, gasoline

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...

Remedy: 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.

Campaign 23V858000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20241108 — RQ (closed 20250820)

Engine failure

I 20250326 — EA (open)

No Restart After Auto Start/Stop Engages

I 20250820 — PE (open)

Engine failure

R 20260706 — air bags

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...

Remedy: 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.

Campaign 26V332000 — check if this car was fixed

R Date not on file — structure, suspension

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,...

Remedy: 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. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 7, 2026.

Campaign 26V365000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2017 Honda Pilot — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for engine issues (453 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (250 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for power train issues (120 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 26V365000 (structure, suspension) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 21V932000 (latches/locks/linkages, structure) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 23V858000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 26V332000 (air bags) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2024 ▲ 2015 ▲ 2010

WORST YEARS

■ 2016 ■ 2019 ■ 2003

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FAQ

Is the 2017 Honda Pilot reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2017 Honda Pilot is rated "significantly worse".

What are the most common problems with the 2017 Honda Pilot?

The most-reported component is engine, accounting for 50% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2017 Honda Pilot have?

4 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.