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2017 Honda Pilot

What 2017 Honda Pilot owners report most

Engine-related complaints dominate owner reports for this model, with the most common symptom being sudden loss of acceleration accompanied by transmission warning messages while driving at highway speeds. Electrical system faults are the second most frequently reported area, with owners describing multiple warning lights and system failures — including power steering and the speedometer — appearing simultaneously at startup. Powertrain and fuel system complaints round out the picture, with some owners reporting transmission-related acceleration failures and others encountering physical obstructions that prevent normal refueling.

Most reported areas

Engine safety 50%
Owners report the vehicle suddenly failing to accelerate when the accelerator pedal is depressed at highway speeds, often accompanied by a transmission warning indicator and a message instructing them to stop driving. · 3 fire
Electrical System safety 29%
Owners describe multiple warning lights and system errors — including power steering and speedometer failures — appearing simultaneously and without warning when starting the vehicle, with some cases recurring after service. · 2 fire · 1 crash
Power Train safety 13%
Owners report loss of acceleration while driving at highway speeds alongside illumination of the transmission warning indicator and a displayed message to stop driving. · 1 crash
Fuel/Propulsion System safety 13%
Owners report finding ice lodged between fuel nozzle components that prevents normal refueling and must be physically removed before the tank can be filled. · 1 crash
Vehicle Speed Control safety 3%
28 reports (3%) · 2 crash · 2 injured

Source: NHTSA owner complaints · 891 complaints

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General information compiled from public NHTSA complaint data, for reference only — not professional advice and not reviewed by automotive experts. Verify before acting; Team AM is not responsible for decisions made from it.