2017 Honda Pilot Engine Problems
From NHTSA owner complaints and recalls. Updated Oct 17, 2026.
How common are engine problems on the 2017 Honda Pilot?
487 owners have reported engine problems on the 2017 Honda Pilot, 52% of all complaints for this year and the most reported problem area. Most reported problems happened at about 33,000–96,000 miles. No recall covers this problem.
487 complaints 52% of all 2017 complaints 55,000 miles typical
Which parts fail
The specific part named in each complaint.
Mileage when it failed
Each dot is a complaint that gave a mileage (86 of 487). The amber line is the middle value.
When problems were reported
Engine complaints by the year the problem happened.
Engine complaints by Pilot year
Related recalls
No recall covers engine problems on the 2017 Honda Pilot. See all 4 recalls for this year.
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Other 2017 Honda Pilot problems
Common questions
What are common 2017 Honda Pilot engine problems?
Complaints most often name the catalytic convertor and emission control.
At what mileage do 2017 Honda Pilot engine problems happen?
Most complaints that gave a mileage fell between about 33,000–96,000 miles. The middle value is about 55,000 miles.
Is there a recall for 2017 Honda Pilot engine problems?
NHTSA lists no recall for this problem on the 2017 Honda Pilot. If you have the problem, file a complaint at nhtsa.gov so it is counted.
Which Pilot year has the most engine complaints?
The 2016 Pilot, with 814 complaints.
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls databases. Complaints are unverified owner reports.