1.7

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
98,333 miles

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2017 Honda Pilot engine problems

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2017 Honda Pilot Owner Comments

problem #3

Dec 112023

Pilot

  • 97,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The contact owns a 2017 Honda Pilot. The contact stated while driving 50 MPH, he observed a ticking sound coming from the engine compartment and the vehicle started to lose motive power. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that the engine needed to be replaced due to the rod bearing fracturing. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and complaint was filled. The contact believed that failure was associated with NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V751000 (Engine and Engine Cooling) however, the VIN was not included. The failure mileage was approximately 97,000.

- Nashville, TN, USA

problem #2

Aug 032022

Pilot

  • 70,000 miles
The contact owns a 2017 Honda Pilot. The contact stated that the vehicle previously had the battery and Auto Start/Stop button replaced; however, the while stopped at a traffic light, the vehicle lost motive power. Additionally, the brake pedal was firm while depressed. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic; however, the vehicle was able to restart and no error codes were retrieved. The vehicle was then taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the battery needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired and remained at the dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Action Number: PE22005 (Engine and Engine Cooling). The failure mileage was approximately 70,000.

- Canton, MA, USA

problem #1

Jun 082020

Pilot

  • 128,000 miles
The contact owns a 2017 Honda Pilot. The contact stated that the Auto START/STOP feature failed to restart after the vehicle was stopped. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified but no additional assistance was provided. The contact stated that the failure was related to NHTSA Action Number: PE22005 (Engine and Engine Cooling). The approximate failure mileage was 128,000. The VIN was not available.

- Milford, CT, USA

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