Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2017 Honda Pilot
NHTSA data on file today
The 2017 Honda Pilot has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns and 937 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
NCAP overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars, averaged across 2 NHTSA-tested trims.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #26V365000 Rear Suspension Components May Fail NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #26V332000 Air Bags May Deploy Unintentionally During a Crash NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #23V858000 Fuel Pump May Fail NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #21V932000 Hood May Open While Driving NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Engine 476 complaints
- Electrical System 266 complaints
- Unknown or Other 136 complaints
- Fuel/Propulsion System 123 complaints
- Power Train 122 complaints
- Vehicle Speed Control 31 complaints
Of the 937 complaints on file, 9 report a crash and 5 a fire; across all 937 complaints, owners report 6 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $7,500–$14,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2017 Honda Pilot has an average reliability rating with 933 complaints and 4 recalls highlighting issues with the structure, airbag sensors, fuel pump, and hood latch. The majority of complaints target the engine and electrical system, suggesting potential areas for concern. However, the data is limited in offering a complete picture of reliability, so caution is advised for potential buyers.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 60,000–100,000 miles | $1,500–$4,000 | common |
| Electrical system | 50,000–90,000 miles | $300–$1,200 | common |
| Power train | 70,000–110,000 miles | $1,000–$3,500 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Tire rotations and alignments
- Brake system inspections
- Transmission fluid replacement
- Coolant system checks
- Battery checks and replacement
- Air filter renewal
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Engine misfires or stalling
- Dashboard warning lights
- Transmission hesitation
- Hood vibrating or ajar
- Electrical component failures
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2017 Honda Pilot at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.