2017 Honda Pilot
Common Problems
Ranked from 395 federal NHTSA complaints and 1 recalls. Every problem links to the complaint IDs behind it.
21 Common Problems
Ordered by how often owners reported each one to NHTSA. The bar shows how common a problem is relative to the most-reported on this vehicle. Expand any problem to see the federal complaint IDs.
- 1
Engine Stall at Idle Due to Stop-Start System Failure
164complaintsSafety riskEngineThe engine fails to restart after the stop-start system engages, causing the vehicle to stall and become non-functional.
$150–$900est. stop-start system diagnosis · 1–4 hrs laborGet local quotes - 2
Auto Start/Stop Feature Failure
144complaintsSafety riskElectricalThe auto start/stop feature repeatedly fails to restart the engine after stopping, leaving the vehicle inoperable.
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Auto Start/Stop System Failure
119complaintsHigh severityEngineThe auto start/stop system intermittently fails to restart the engine, causing the vehicle to stall.
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Connecting Rod Bearing Failure
21complaintsHigh severityEngineConnecting rod bearings fail, leading to engine failure and potential engine seizure.
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Electrical System Failure During Auto-Idle Stop
21complaintsHigh severityElectricalElectrical components, such as the radio and dashboard, shut down and fail to restart when the auto-idle stop feature is engaged.
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Engine Emissions Issues Causing Power Loss
7complaintsMedium severityFuel systemEngine emissions issues cause power loss and require frequent repairs, often costing thousands of dollars.
$150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recall: 23V858000
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Auto Idle Stop System Failure Causing Engine Restart Issues
5complaintsSafety riskEngineThe auto idle stop system fails to properly restart the engine, leaving the vehicle inoperable and potentially dangerous.
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High Pressure Fuel Pump Failure
4complaintsMedium severityFuel systemThe high pressure fuel pump fails, causing the vehicle to lose power and struggle to accelerate.
$500–$1,100est. fuel pump replacement · 2–5 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recall: 23V858000
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Electrical System Failure Causing Dashboard Warning Lights
3complaintsLow severityElectricalVarious electrical system failures cause dashboard warning lights to flash, indicating potential issues with the vehicle's electronics.
$100–$250est. professional diagnosis · 1–2 hrs laborGet local quotes - 10
Transmission Failure
3complaintsHigh severityTransmissionThe transmission fails, causing violent jerking, shuddering, and hesitating at highway speeds.
$2,500–$5,500est. transmission rebuild/replacement · 8–16 hrs laborGet local quotes - 11
Unintended Acceleration
3complaintsHigh severityTransmissionThe vehicle accelerates uncontrollably, posing a significant safety risk to the driver and passengers.
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Electrical System Malfunctions Including BCM Failure
2complaintsMedium severityElectricalBody Control Modules (BCM) fail intermittently, causing random activation of alarms and battery drain.
$500–$1,600est. power-distribution / bcm module replacement · 1.5–5 hrs laborGet local quotes - 13
Engine Knocking Noise Due to Abnormal Wear of Rod Bearings
2complaintsMedium severityEngineAn abnormal wear of rod bearings causes a knocking noise and potential engine failure.
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Engine Randomly Losing Power and Making Grinding Noises
2complaintsMedium severityEngineThe engine randomly loses power and produces grinding noises, indicating potential internal damage.
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Forward Collision Avoidance System Malfunction
2complaintsLow severityOtherThe forward collision avoidance system malfunctions, causing false alarms and potential confusion for the driver.
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Fuel System Issues Including Fuel Pump Failure
2complaintsMedium severityFuel systemFuel pumps fail, causing the engine to lose power and stall during operation.
$500–$1,100est. fuel pump replacement · 2–5 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recall: 23V858000
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Fuel System Malfunction and Stalling
2complaintsMedium severityFuel systemThe fuel system malfunctions, causing the vehicle to stall and fail to restart, often due to fuel pump or injector issues.
$150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recall: 23V858000
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Odometer Fraud
2complaintsLow severityOtherThe odometer shows a significantly different mileage than the actual mileage, indicating possible fraud.
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Speedometer Display Failure
2complaintsLow severityElectricalThe speedometer display fails, going blank for extended periods, posing a safety risk.
$200–$1,500est. infotainment unit service · 0.5–3 hrs laborGet local quotes - 20
Transmission Issues Including Torque Converter Blowout
2complaintsHigh severityTransmissionTorque converters blow out, causing sudden loss of power and jerking during acceleration.
$1,500–$3,000est. torque converter replacement · 6–10 hrs laborGet local quotes - 21
Transmission Malfunction Causing Unintended Shifting
2complaintsMedium severityTransmissionThe transmission shifts unexpectedly into neutral or no gear, causing the vehicle to lose power and become uncontrollable.
$200–$2,500est. drivetrain diagnosis + repair · 1–8 hrs laborGet local quotes
Other years & sources
Data source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) owner complaints and recalls. Problems are clustered and ranked from the complaint record; occurrence counts reflect corroborating complaints, not total incidence. Vehicle image is illustrative. Repair-cost figures are typical U.S. independent-shop ranges (parts + labor) for the class of repair shown — actual quotes vary by region, engine, and diagnosis; always confirm with a local shop.