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2017 Honda Pilot: recalls and problems

4 recalls and 926 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is engine.

4recalls
926complaints
9crashes reported
5fires reported
6injuries reported

Recalls

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Most common problems

  • Engine469 · 51%
  • Electrical System265 · 29%
  • Unknown Or Other135 · 15%
  • Fuel/Propulsion System122 · 13%
  • Power Train122 · 13%
  • Vehicle Speed Control31 · 3%
  • Service Brakes26 · 3%
  • Forward Collision Avoidance22 · 2%
  • Fuel System (Gasoline)19 · 2%
  • Structure15 · 2%

What owners report

Engine

Was traveling in moderately heavy highway traffic at 65 mph (actual speed limit) and vehicle suddenly started slowing down and hesitating. the narrow shoulder made it unsafe to stop but was able to continue at 45 mph or so and pulled off at first exit. there were numerous trouble lights on the dash. car towed to honda dealership and they found trouble code p0369. they found front camshaft sensor to be ground down in

Engine

While driving car it made some noise from engine area and only would drive about 35 mph. the car then shut off and had to coast off highway into parking lot. luckily it didn't stop in middle of 4 lane highway. car would not crank and had it towed to honda dealer. upon inspection from walker jones honda dealer the following diagnosis. verified motor locked up. dropped the oil pan and inspected. found bearing mat

Engine

Random complete engine failure while driving due to connecting rod bearings. mechanic diagnosed and shows damage. car will not start or run at all.

Electrical System,Vehicle Speed Control,Engine

Started the car check engine lights and all the other lights came on: tire pressure, abs,acc, break, emergency break, collision mitigation system problem, road departure mitigation,vsa. turned off the car, the lights and check engine lights went away and a few days later while driving car did that again and then it engine decline in speed and died on highway.

Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. They are owner reports and have not been verified.

Crash-test ratings

VersionOverallFrontalSideRollover
2017 Honda Pilot SUV AWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★
2017 Honda Pilot SUV FWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★

Source: NHTSA recalls, complaints and NCAP APIs, covering Pilot. Last refreshed 2026-09-29.