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#BS-2017-HONPIL-40CD

2017 Honda Pilot

Based on reports from 1,000 owners and 2 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints
1,000
Crashes
10
Fires
6
Recalls
2
TSBs
181
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Preliminary Verdict

Red Flag

Based on 1,000 complaints, 10 crashes, 6 fires, and 2 recalls. Complaint rate is 1.8x the class average.

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Top reported problems

1

check emissions light on

10 complaints • Severity 6.6/10

$X,XXX
2

hard shifting

6 complaints • Severity 7.3/10

$X,XXX
3

transmission failed abruptly

2 complaints • Severity 9/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the EngineHIGH

328 owners reported engine issues — failures commonly reported around 34K miles.

!Inspect the ElectricalMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

124
0–30K
124
30–60K
43
60–90K
15
90–120K
2
120–150K
1
150K+

Peak failure range: 0–30K miles (124 reports) • Median: 34K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Engine (328 reports).

Includes fuel costs, common repairs, and recall riskUnlock

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

Questions, test drive checks, walk-away triggers

Negotiation Talking Points

Data-backed dollar deductions

Buy / Skip Verdict

Final recommendation with conditions

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Where the complaints fall

Engine328 (33%)
Electrical221 (22%)
Other108 (11%)
Drivetrain92 (9%)
Fuel System91 (9%)
Speed Control21 (2%)
Brakes20 (2%)
Seat Belts14 (1%)

2017 Honda Pilot: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Engine Issues

Engine complaints account for 33% of all reports filed for the 2017 Honda Pilot, with 328 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 34,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 34K-mile mark.

Electrical Issues

Electrical complaints account for 22% of all reports filed for the 2017 Honda Pilot, with 221 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Drivetrain Issues

Drivetrain complaints account for 9% of all reports filed for the 2017 Honda Pilot, with 92 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to drivetrain-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Fuel System Issues

Fuel System complaints account for 9% of all reports filed for the 2017 Honda Pilot, with 91 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to fuel system-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

26
17
53
18
53
19
108
20
121
21
366
22
147
23
108
24
16
25
2
26

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2017 Honda Pilot. Recent trend: decreasing.

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Recall History (2 recalls)

21V932000Jan 2022

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2019 Passport, 2016-2019 Pilot, and 2017-2020 Ridgeline vehicles. The hood latch striker may become damaged and separate from the hood, which can result in the hood opening while driving.

23V858000Mar 2024

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013-2023 Honda Accord, Civic Coupe, Civic Sedan, Civic Hatchback, Civic Type R, CR-V, HR-V, Ridgeline, Odyssey, Acura ILX, MDX, MDX Hybrid, RDX, RLX, TLX, 2019-2022 Honda Insight, Passport, 2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid, 2018-2019 Honda Clarity PHEV, Fit, and 2015-2020 Honda Accord Hybrid, Pilot, Acura NSX vehicles. The fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

The full report rates each recall's severity and gives you scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.

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The worst model year for the Honda Pilot is the 2003 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is engine.

2017 Honda Pilot vs. Class Average (Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD)

This vehicle

1,000

Class avg

551

1.8x the class average — significantly more complaints than typical small sport utility vehicle 2wd vehicles.

Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 1,000 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 2 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

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2017 Honda Pilot: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2017 Honda Pilot?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2017 Honda Pilot is related to the engine, with 328 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2017 Honda Pilot reliable?
The 2017 Honda Pilot has 1,000 complaints, 10 crash reports, and 6 fire reports filed with NHTSA. This is 1.8x the class average — higher than typical for its segment.
How much does it cost to fix 2017 Honda Pilot problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2017 Honda Pilot have any recalls?
Yes, the 2017 Honda Pilot has 2 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Honda Pilot problems start?
Based on 309 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 34,000 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 0–30K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
How is this different from free NHTSA data?
NHTSA gives you raw complaint text. BumperScan cross-references 2.1M+ complaints with community repair cost data, EPA fuel data, and recall records — then uses AI to synthesize it into actionable advice with dollar figures.
How is this different from Carfax?
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