2017 Honda Pilot power train problems
122 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2017 Honda Pilot — 13% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I own a 2017 Honda Pilot equipped with the 9-speed automatic transmission. I am reporting what I believe may be transmission/torque-converter failure and a potential safety concern. The vehicle began experiencing shuddering, jerking, and hesitation. There is significant RPM fluctuation and harsh…”
filed Sep 11, 2026
“my connecting rod bearing wore are ruined my engine. this is addressed in 23v-751 for 2016, 2018, and 2019 Honda Pilots, but not 2017 for some reason. could you please see why this year is not included on the recall.”
filed Jul 1, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Power Train problems in other Pilot years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Pilot | 3 | 15% |
| 2025 Pilot | 20 | 10% |
| 2024 Pilot | 12 | 11% |
| 2023 Pilot | 10 | 7% |
| 2022 Pilot | 14 | 9% |
| 2021 Pilot | 24 | 6% |
| 2020 Pilot | 35 | 7% |
| 2019 Pilot | 92 | 10% |
| 2018 Pilot | 78 | 18% |
| 2016 Pilot | 200 | 12% |
| 2015 Pilot | 11 | 10% |
| 2014 Pilot | 7 | 6% |
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.