2017 Honda Pilot electrical system problems
264 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 2017 Honda Pilot — 29% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Component/system that failed: The audio/infotainment system (radio), rear DVD entertainment system, and backup camera all fail together while driving. The vehicle is available for inspection upon request. Description of the problem: While driving, the radio works normally for approximately 10-30…”
filed Aug 9, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Electrical System problems in other Pilot years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Pilot | 1 | 5% |
| 2025 Pilot | 43 | 22% |
| 2024 Pilot | 10 | 9% |
| 2023 Pilot | 28 | 20% |
| 2022 Pilot | 33 | 22% |
| 2021 Pilot | 126 | 29% |
| 2020 Pilot | 210 | 43% |
| 2019 Pilot | 263 | 29% |
| 2018 Pilot | 85 | 19% |
| 2016 Pilot | 579 | 34% |
| 2015 Pilot | 13 | 12% |
| 2014 Pilot | 9 | 8% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2017 Honda Pilot
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.