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2017 Honda Pilot Powertrain Problems

Powertrain complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2017 Honda Pilot has 113 NHTSA powertrain complaints and 0 powertrain-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2017 Honda Pilot

Engine
260
Electrical
227
Other
158
Powertrain
113
Fuel System
16
Speed Control
15
Structure
15
Seat Belts
14
Visibility
13
Brakes
12
Steering
7
Suspension
5
Airbags
3
Seats
3
Lights
3

113

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026

All Powertrain Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Mar 19, 2026POWER TRAIN,ENGINEI was taking my kids to school and then suddenly a knocking sound started and then a boom. I found o...
Mar 7, 2026POWER TRAINTransmission issues began to occur shortly after purchase in 2017. The Honda dealership finally did ...
Mar 1, 2026POWER TRAIN,ENGINEInternal engine damage was determined by a Folsom Honda Dealer in California. The damage is originat...
Feb 5, 2026POWER TRAINThe contact owns a 2017 Honda Pilot. The contact stated that while driving between with the RPM betw...
Feb 2, 2026POWER TRAINI am submitting a safety complaint regarding a 2017 Honda Pilot experiencing a connecting rod bearin...
Jan 26, 2026POWER TRAINTransmission and torque converter, were effected on my car. Safety concerns were witness when wife ...
Jan 24, 2026POWER TRAINOn [XXX], approximately 17 hours after purchasing this vehicle from a licensed dealer, the transmiss...
Jan 7, 2026POWER TRAINI received a letter from Honda regarding a warranty extension on the torque converter of my 2017 Hon...
Dec 9, 2025POWER TRAIN,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMVehicle: 2017 Honda Pilot Elite VIN: [XXX] Mileage at failure: 107,593 The 9-speed automatic transm...
Dec 4, 2025POWER TRAIN,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMI am submitting additional documentation related to NHTSA complaint #11723932 for my 2017 Honda Pilo...
Nov 23, 2025POWER TRAINI took my vehicle (2017 Honda pilot) to a Honda dealer in Selma, TX to have a pre-road trip checkup....
Jul 23, 2025POWER TRAIN,ENGINEUnresponsive and delayed acceleration when pressing the accelerator at highway speed. There is no re...
Jul 22, 2025POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMFailure occurred at highway speed. A host is warning light came on and the car lost power. Lights th...
Jul 15, 2025POWER TRAINThe contact owns a 2017 Honda Pilot. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed,...
Apr 17, 2025POWER TRAINFirst received a transmission system issue and took car into dealership for the torque converter rec...
Mar 10, 2025POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINETransmission locked up and had to be replaced April 8 of 2025. I was blessed it did not lock up whil...
Mar 1, 2025POWER TRAIN,LANE DEPARTUREWhile driving got 3 messages. Transmission Error, Emission Error and Blind Spot Error and the vehicl...
Feb 2, 2025POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLShifts hard and accelerates too fast between gear 1 and 2. DTC permanent codes are p2638 and p170B
Dec 4, 2024POWER TRAINMy husband was driving on the highway to a competition for our daughter. He said the Transmission...
Aug 17, 2024POWER TRAINI was driving on the highway home and received the transmission system error warning message. Pulled...

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