How many Structure & Body complaints does the 2017 Honda Pilot have?

NHTSA lists 19 Structure & Body complaints for the 2017 Honda Pilot, which is about 2% of the 924 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall related to Structure & Body issues on the 2017 Honda Pilot?

Yes. Recall 21V932000 covers a hood latch striker that may separate and cause the hood to open while driving, and recall 26V365000 covers rear subframe reinforcement, though it applies to vehicles sold in specific states.

At what mileage do these structure and body problems tend to show up?

The median mileage at failure for Structure & Body complaints on the 2017 Pilot is 4,500 miles.

Did the hood latch recall fix the vibrating hood problem?

Not always. One owner reported the hood still vibrated at highway speed even after the vehicle had already been serviced under the earlier recall campaign 11V464000.

Were there any crashes, fires, or injuries linked to these complaints?

Yes. NHTSA data for this area shows 1 crash, 1 fire, and 4 injuries among the 19 complaints filed.

2017 Honda Pilot Structure & Body Problems

NHTSA lists 19 Structure & Body complaints for the 2017 Honda Pilot, about 2% of its 924 total complaints for the year. The median mileage at failure was 4,500 miles, and two related recalls (hood latch striker and rear subframe) cover this area.

Structure & Body complaints: 19; 2% of 924
Crashes reported: 1
Fires reported: 1
Injuries reported: 4
Median mileage: 4,500 mi
Related recalls: 2

Typical body and structure symptoms owners report

Owners describe the hood fluttering, vibrating, or lifting at highway speed, especially when passing large vehicles, even after the hood latch recall repair was performed.
Some owners report water intrusion through a sealant gap near the firewall, leading to mold in the rear seats and door folds.
One owner reported the driver's seat unexpectedly sliding backward while driving at an unspecified speed.
Another owner reported the rear windshield imploding spontaneously while closing the rear door with the vehicle stationary.
A driver's power seat that will not raise past a certain height was reported, limiting visibility for shorter drivers.

When 2017 Honda Pilot body and structure complaints were filed

First complaint Nov 9, 2017, latest Sep 8, 2025.

19 complaints filed with NHTSA from Nov 2017 to Sep 2025; peak Jan 2021 (2).

Structure & Body recalls for the 2017 Honda Pilot

NHTSA 26V365000Jun 4, 2026Structure & Body880,514 vehicles
Structure:frame and members
American Honda Motor Company (Honda) is recalling certain 2016-2022 Honda Pilot, 2017-2023 Ridgeline, 2019-2023 Passport, and 2014-2020 Acura MDX vehicles that were sold in Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, or Wisconsin. The rear subframe may corrode at the suspension mounting points, which can result in rear suspension component failure.
Risk: Failure of rear suspension components, such as the rear control arm, can cause a loss of vehicle handling and control, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the rear subframe and install a rear subframe reinforcement kit and, as necessary, repair or replace the rear subframe components, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed July 27, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated in the fall of 2026. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are AOU and AOT. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning June 10, 2026.
NHTSA 21V932000Nov 29, 2021Structure & Body724,826 vehicles
Latches/locks/linkages:hood:latch
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2019 Passport, 2016-2019 Pilot, and 2017-2020 Ridgeline vehicles. The hood latch striker may become damaged and separate from the hood, which can result in the hood opening while driving.
Risk: A hood that opens while driving can obstruct the driver's view and increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will either repair the hood latch striker, or replace the hood if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 18, 2022. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is PBV.

Structure & Body complaints by Pilot model year

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

20107 (6%)
201130 (10%)
201210 (6%)
201356 (21%)
201420 (17%)
201512 (11%)
201662 (4%)
201719 (2%)
201823 (5%)
201915 (2%)
202011 (2%)
202111 (3%)
20227 (4%)
202316 (11%)
20245 (4%)
20255 (2%)

Frequently asked questions

How many Structure & Body complaints does the 2017 Honda Pilot have?: NHTSA lists 19 Structure & Body complaints for the 2017 Honda Pilot, which is about 2% of the 924 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall related to Structure & Body issues on the 2017 Honda Pilot?: Yes. Recall 21V932000 covers a hood latch striker that may separate and cause the hood to open while driving, and recall 26V365000 covers rear subframe reinforcement, though it applies to vehicles sold in specific states.
At what mileage do these structure and body problems tend to show up?: The median mileage at failure for Structure & Body complaints on the 2017 Pilot is 4,500 miles.
Did the hood latch recall fix the vibrating hood problem?: Not always. One owner reported the hood still vibrated at highway speed even after the vehicle had already been serviced under the earlier recall campaign 11V464000.
Were there any crashes, fires, or injuries linked to these complaints?: Yes. NHTSA data for this area shows 1 crash, 1 fire, and 4 injuries among the 19 complaints filed.