2017 Honda Pilot problems, recalls, safety rating, MPG & value

Q: Does the 2017 Honda Pilot have any safety recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls for the 2017 Honda Pilot. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Whether a specific car still has one open depends on its VIN.

Q: What gas mileage does the 2017 Honda Pilot get?

The U.S. EPA rates the 2017 Honda Pilot at about 22 mpg combined (19 city / 27 highway).

Q: How much is a 2017 Honda Pilot worth?

Comparable 2017 Honda Pilot listings run roughly $20,900–$30,800, typically around $25,679 (from 36 vehicles).

2017 Honda Pilot at a glance

Safety recalls4

Owner complaints890

Combined22 mpg

Typical price$25,679

Free: specs, open recalls for that exact car, build sheet and fair price.

2017 Honda Pilot recalls 4

Structure:body:hood NHTSA Campaign #21V932000 · 29/11/2021

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.

Fix: Dealers will either repair the hood latch striker, or replace the hood if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 18, 2022. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is PBV.

Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump NHTSA Campaign #23V858000 · 18/12/2023

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.

Fix: Dealers will replace the fuel pump module, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed September 6, 2024. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are KGC and KGD. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall numbers 21V-215 and 20V-314.

Air Bags:sensor:occupant Classification:front Passenger NHTSA Campaign #26V332000 · 21/05/2026

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2021, 2023 Acura TLX, 2019-2024 RDX, 2017-2020, 2022-2026 MDX, 2017-2021, 2023, 2025 Honda Ridgeline, 2017-2022 Pilot, 2019-2021 Passport, 2018-2026 Odyssey, 2019-2022 Insight, 2019-2021 HR-V, 2018-2020 Fit, 2020-2022 CR-V Hybrid, 2017-2022 CR-V, 2017-2018, 2021 Civic Type R, 2017-2021 Civic hatchback, 2016-2020 Civic coupe, 2016-2022 Civic, 2017-2022 Accord…

Fix: Dealers will replace the seat weight sensors, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 6, 2026. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are BOL, WO9, OOA, WOM, XOH, NOC, POD, BOE, UOF, POB, EOG, AOI, QO8, TOJ, D…

Structure:frame And Members NHTSA Campaign #26V365000 · 04/06/2026

American Honda Motor Company (Honda) is recalling certain 2016-2022 Honda Pilot, 2017-2023 Ridgeline, 2019-2023 Passport, and 2014-2020 Acura MDX vehicles that were sold in Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia…

Fix: Dealers will inspect the rear subframe and install a rear subframe reinforcement kit and, as necessary, repair or replace the rear subframe components, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 7, 2026. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138. H…

Source: U.S. NHTSA. A recall applies to a model year, but only a VIN check shows whether a specific car has had the repair done.

2017 Honda Pilot common problems

The most-reported problem areas from 890 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.

Engine

Listen for knocks or ticking, check for leaks and blue/white exhaust smoke, and make sure it doesn't overheat. No check-engine light should be on.

Power Train

Drive through every gear: watch for slipping, hard or delayed shifts, and shudder. Check for transmission/driveline leaks and noises.

Electrical System

Test every electrical feature: windows, locks, infotainment, charging and all lights. Watch for flickering, dead accessories or warning lights.

Fuel/propulsion System

Check for fuel or battery warnings, hard starts and stalling. On a hybrid/EV, confirm charging and range behave normally.

Fuel System

Sniff for fuel odor, check for leaks, hard starts or stalling, and confirm the fuel gauge reads correctly.

Gasoline

Have a trusted mechanic inspect this system as part of a pre-purchase inspection.

2017 Honda Pilot MPG & running costs

Combined22 mpg

City19 mpg

Highway27 mpg

Est. annual fuel cost$2,800

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov, averaged across trims.

What's a 2017 Honda Pilot worth?

Low

$20,900

Typical price

$25,679

High

$30,800

From 36 comparable 2017 Honda Pilot listings.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2017 Honda Pilot costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$14,000

Depreciation (5 yrs)$4,100

Total$18,100

Per mile$0.24

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. Depreciation compares today's typical asking price for this model year ($25,679) with the same model 5 model-years older ($21,598), from CarLogs listing data. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

2017 Honda Pilot trims & engines on record

Trims

EXL · TOURING · EXL-N · LX · Elite · EX · EXL SENSING

Engines

3.5L 6-cyl 280 hp

2017 Honda Pilot vehicles on record

2017 Honda Pilot Elite5FNYF6H0XHB090862

2017 Honda Pilot EXL-N5FNYF6H75HB081984

2017 Honda Pilot EXL5FNYF6H54HB003436

2017 Honda Pilot EXL5FNYF5H52HB000027 2017 Honda Pilot EXL5FNYF5H57HB009323

2017 Honda Pilot EXL5FNYF5H50HB002987 2017 Honda Pilot EX5FNYF6H3XHB020997 2017 Honda Pilot EXL5FNYF5H57HB046162

2017 Honda Pilot TOURING5FNYF6H98HB065683

2017 Honda Pilot EXL SENSING5FNYF6H64HB096614

2017 Honda Pilot EXL-N5FNYF6H76HB064532

2017 Honda Pilot EXL5FNYF6H52HB041862

2017 Honda Pilot EXL5FNYF6H5XHB101466 2017 Honda Pilot LX5FNYF6H18HB103083 2017 Honda Pilot TOURING5FNYF6H94HB033930 2017 Honda Pilot EXL5FNYF5H57HB029071 2017 Honda Pilot00000000000019808 2017 Honda Pilot TOURING5FNYF6H96HB067853

2017 Honda Pilot EXL5FNYF6H59HB036643

2017 Honda Pilot EXL5FNYF6H5XHB101242 2017 Honda Pilot EXL5FNYF6H5XHB103539 2017 Honda Pilot EXL5FNYF6H51HB073895 2017 Honda Pilot EXL5FNYF6H53HB095462 2017 Honda Pilot LX5FNYF6H16HB053557

Other Honda Pilot model years

2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003

2017 Honda Pilot — frequently asked questions

Does the 2017 Honda Pilot have any safety recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls for the 2017 Honda Pilot. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Whether a specific car still has one open depends on its VIN.

What are the most common problems with the 2017 Honda Pilot?

Based on 890 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are engine, power train, electrical system.

What gas mileage does the 2017 Honda Pilot get?

The U.S. EPA rates the 2017 Honda Pilot at about 22 mpg combined (19 city / 27 highway).

How much is a 2017 Honda Pilot worth?

Comparable 2017 Honda Pilot listings run roughly $20,900–$30,800, typically around $25,679 (from 36 vehicles).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.