2017 Honda Pilot: recalls, complaints & known problems

Every safety recall and owner complaint on record for the 2017 Honda Pilot, straight from the U.S. government's NHTSA database — so you know what you're buying before you message the seller.

High caution

Serious warning signs on record for this year — proceed carefully.

4Safety recalls
897Owner complaints
5Problem patterns
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Safety recalls

4 recalls on record. Recall repairs are free at the dealer — ask if they were done.

Structure:Body:Hood
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 drivin
Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel Pump
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, Passp
Air Bags:Sensor:Occupant Classification:Front Passenger
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
Structure:Frame And Members
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, Iow

Most-reported problems

Recurring failures owners filed with NHTSA for this model year:

Stalling / loss of power while driving — 159 owner complaints
Engine failure / knocking — 71 owner complaints
No-start / starting problems — 29 owner complaints
Transmission slipping / jerking / failure — 24 owner complaints
Paint peeling / rust — 14 owner complaints

Complaints by area

Which parts of the car owners complain about most:

Engine
452
Electrical System
260
Unknown Or Other
132
Power Train
121
Fuel/Propulsion System
119
Vehicle Speed Control
28

Is 2017 the bad year? Complaints by model year

Sometimes the same car one year newer or older has a far cleaner record. Complaint volume across the Honda Pilot years we track (click a year for its full report):

2013
270
2014
116
2015
107
2016
1,658
2017 ◀ this
897
2018
425
2019
859
2020
465
2021
400

Newer years have had less time on the road to accumulate complaints.

Frequently asked

How many recalls does the 2017 Honda Pilot have?

The 2017 Honda Pilot has 4 NHTSA safety recalls on record. Recall repairs are performed free of charge at franchised dealers — always ask the seller whether the recall work was completed.

How reliable is the 2017 Honda Pilot?

NHTSA has 897 owner complaints on file for the 2017 Honda Pilot. The most-reported issues are stalling / loss of power while driving, engine failure / knocking, no-start / starting problems. Compare it against nearby model years above.

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Data source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA.gov). Informational only — not mechanical or purchase advice. Always inspect the vehicle and test drive before buying.