How common are electrical problems in the 2017 Honda Pilot?

Electrical System complaints make up 268 of the 924 total complaints filed for the 2017 Honda Pilot, or 29% of all complaints for that year.

Is there a recall for the 2017 Honda Pilot electrical system?

No. NHTSA data lists no related recalls tied to the Electrical System complaints for the 2017 Honda Pilot.

At what mileage do electrical problems typically show up?

The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for Electrical System complaints on the 2017 Honda Pilot is 36,250 miles.

Are the electrical issues dangerous?

NHTSA complaint data for this area includes 3 reported fires and 1 crash, with no injuries reported.

How does 2017 compare to other Pilot years for electrical complaints?

The 2017 Pilot's 29% share of complaints tied to the Electrical System is close to 2016 (34%) and 2019 (30%), but lower than 2020's 44% share.

2017 Honda Pilot Electrical System Problems

Electrical System complaints account for 268 of 924 total complaints (29%) filed against the 2017 Honda Pilot, with a median failure mileage of 36,250. NHTSA lists no related recalls for this area, though 3 fires and 1 crash appear among the complaints.

Electrical System complaints: 268; 29% of 924
Crashes reported: 1
Fires reported: 3
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 36,250 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical electrical symptoms owners report

Owners report engine fires starting near the engine bay, sometimes with smoke entering the cabin and dashboard warning lights or a battery light appearing beforehand.
Some describe the vehicle turning itself on and off unpredictably in accessory mode, disabling keyless entry and the horn, in one case contributing to a crash.
Several drivers report the car alarm activating on its own, sometimes repeatedly, which drained the battery and required a jump start.
Multiple owners describe the Auto Idle Stop/Start-Stop feature stalling the engine at stoplights or failing to restart the car after a full stop.
A few report dashboard displays flickering or multiple warning lights illuminating suddenly while starting or driving the vehicle.
One owner reported the fuel-saving feature causing hesitation and near-stall while decelerating, with the transmission shifting to neutral afterward.

When 2017 Honda Pilot electrical complaints were filed

First complaint Nov 11, 2017, latest Sep 24, 2026.

268 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2017 Q4 to 2026 Q3; peak 2022 Q2 (41).

Electrical System recalls for the 2017 Honda Pilot

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Electrical System complaints by Pilot model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

201010 (9%)
201128 (10%)
201223 (13%)
201312 (4%)
201412 (10%)
201516 (15%)
2016586 (34%)
2017268 (29%)
201886 (20%)
2019270 (30%)
2020215 (44%)
2021128 (30%)
202234 (22%)
202328 (20%)
202411 (10%)
202545 (22%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are electrical problems in the 2017 Honda Pilot?: Electrical System complaints make up 268 of the 924 total complaints filed for the 2017 Honda Pilot, or 29% of all complaints for that year.
Is there a recall for the 2017 Honda Pilot electrical system?: No. NHTSA data lists no related recalls tied to the Electrical System complaints for the 2017 Honda Pilot.
At what mileage do electrical problems typically show up?: The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for Electrical System complaints on the 2017 Honda Pilot is 36,250 miles.
Are the electrical issues dangerous?: NHTSA complaint data for this area includes 3 reported fires and 1 crash, with no injuries reported.
How does 2017 compare to other Pilot years for electrical complaints?: The 2017 Pilot's 29% share of complaints tied to the Electrical System is close to 2016 (34%) and 2019 (30%), but lower than 2020's 44% share.