Worst 2017 Honda Pilot Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Engine Problems
Electrical Faults
Fuel System
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2017 Honda Pilot.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Problems | 433 | — | 3 | 50,800 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 244 | 1 | 2 | 40,346 mi | |
| Fuel System | 116 | 1 | — | 33,342 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 114 | 1 | — | 43,296 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 27 | 2 | — | 25,746 mi | |
| Brakes | 24 | 1 | — | 28,243 mi | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings | 16 | 1 | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 14 | — | — | 1,956 mi | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 13 | — | — | 86,223 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 11 | — | — | 99,316 mi | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 11 | — | — | 15,880 mi | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 10 | — | — | 2,679 mi | |
| Body Structure | 10 | 1 | 1 | 15,029 mi | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 8 | — | — | 17,662 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 7 | — | — | 23,837 mi | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control | 6 | — | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking | 6 | — | — | 28,000 mi | |
| Lane Departure: Warning | 6 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 6 | — | — | 21,768 mi | |
| Electrical System:Instrument Panel:Speedometer/Odometer | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Latches / Locks | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Structural Problems | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Airbags | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Back Over Prevention: Warnings | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Lane Departure: Assist | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Sunroof/Moonroof | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel Pump | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Child Seat:Harness/Crotch Strap | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2017 Honda Pilot
2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~3,215,286 vehicles.
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.
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.
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2017 Honda Pilot — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2017 Honda Pilot reliable?
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Honda Pilot reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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