2017 Honda Pilot Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 138about this part
- Share
- 15%of 937 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 36,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 138 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2017 Honda Pilot, 15% of the 937 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 36,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 2 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Few minutes after my wife got home the car alarm began beeping and there was a fire coming from the engine of the car. We called 911 and the fire kept getting bigger. Once the fire department arrived and put out the fire we saw a huge damage on the car. We don't know how the fire could have started while the engine was off . We are concerned about the safety of this company's car.”
NHTSA complaint #11400062, filed 2021-03, 25,000 miles“I got a warning on my dashboard says emissions system problem my vehicle has only 58k miles on it. I checked the recall but is not there. I chat one of the agent renee' told me to file complaint if I want. Is my vehicle still under warranty for this issue? Thank you.”
NHTSA complaint #11404443, filed 2021-03, 58,000 miles“Idle stop system sensor fail.. When can stops the engine shuts off but I did not came back on!! A lot of lights came on with instructions while I was at a busy light.. Went to the dealer and it was close to $1,000 for the repair.. They said its a known issue.. Please do a recall.”
NHTSA complaint #11337102, filed 2020-07, 40,000 miles“While driving down an empty highway I experienced a large explosive sound upon opening my sunroof cover I noticed my sunroof had exploded. I immediately went to a Honda dealership where I was told there is no such known issue with sunroofs with my model car and that it will not be covered”
NHTSA complaint #11291094, filed 2019-12, 42,000 miles“Auto idle stopped engine waiting in traffic and then it would not restart. I took my foot off the brake, pressed the gas and nothing would work. Eventually, I was able to get the vehicle in park, turn it off and then turn it back on.”
NHTSA complaint #11405300, filed 2021-03, 36,000 milesOther or unknown: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 6 | 22% |
| 2025 | 28 | 13% |
| 2024 | 23 | 20% |
| 2023 | 24 | 16% |
| 2022 | 37 | 22% |
| 2021 | 85 | 19% |
| 2020 | 95 | 19% |
| 2019 | 171 | 19% |
| 2018 | 75 | 17% |
| 2017 | 138 | 15% |
| 2016 | 292 | 17% |
| 2015 | 19 | 17% |
| 2014 | 15 | 13% |
| 2013 | 35 | 13% |
| 2012 | 9 | 5% |
| 2011 | 23 | 8% |
| 2010 | 11 | 10% |
| 2009 | 3 | 2% |
| 2008 | 7 | 5% |
| 2007 | 10 | 5% |
| 2006 | 18 | 7% |
| 2005 | 29 | 4% |
| 2004 | 21 | 4% |
| 2003 | 34 | 5% |
Other parts of the 2017 Honda Pilot
476 complaintsElectrical system
266 complaintsFuel system
142 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
122 complaintsVehicle speed control
31 complaintsBrakes
27 complaintsForward collision avoidance
23 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
17 complaintsBody and structure
16 complaintsLane departure
14 complaintsSeat belts
14 complaintsEngine cooling
13 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2017 Honda Pilot
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology