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2017 Honda Pilot reliability record

Every consumer complaint and recall the U.S. government (NHTSA) has on file for the 2017 Honda Pilot — the repair risk behind the ownership cost.

Source-verified · 2026NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation Official source ↗
NHTSA complaints
1,289
994 in the last 5 years
Top problem area
ENGINE
449 complaints
Recalls on record
4
see below
Reported harm
10 reported crashes · 6 injuries · 8 fires

What owners report fails — 2017 Honda Pilot

  • ENGINE 449
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 248
  • UNKNOWN OR OTHER 130
  • POWER TRAIN 118
  • FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 118

4 recalls on record for the 2017 Honda Pilot

  • NHTSA 26V365000 · 2026 · SUSPENSION:REAR Failure of rear suspension components, such as the rear control arm, can cause a loss of vehicle handling and control, i
  • NHTSA 26V332000 · 2026 · AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION: Air bags that deploy unintentionally during a crash increase the risk of injury.
  • NHTSA 23V858000 · 2024 · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
  • NHTSA 21V932000 · 2022 · LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH A hood that opens while driving can obstruct the driver's view and increase the risk of a crash.
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These are unverified consumer reports and manufacturer recalls filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — not validated defect rates, and not adjusted for how many 2017 Honda Pilot units were produced or sold. High-volume and older vehicles naturally accumulate more complaints. Use this as one research signal, not a verdict on any individual vehicle. Data as of 2026. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (public domain).

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2017 Honda Pilot reliable?

NHTSA has 1,289 consumer complaints on record for the 2017 Honda Pilot and 4 recalls. The most-reported problem area is engine (449 reports). These are unverified consumer reports filed with the government, not validated failure rates, and are not adjusted for how many 2017 Honda Pilot units were produced — popular vehicles naturally accumulate more reports.

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

Owners most often report problems with: engine (449), electrical system (248), unknown or other (130), power train (118). Each figure is the number of complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.

How much does it cost to own a 2017 Honda Pilot?

Ownership cost depends on your state taxes, insurance, fuel, and the maintenance the vehicle's reliability record implies. Use the CarOutlay 5-year TCO calculator to estimate the full cost including the repair risk this complaint record suggests.

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