2017 Honda Pilot vs 2017 Jeep Cherokee
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2017 Honda Pilot | 2017 Jeep Cherokee |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 904 | 1,325 |
| Recall campaigns | 4 | 6 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 181 | 257 |
| Investigations | 4 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 9 | 24 |
| Fire reports | 5 | 6 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 21–23 | 23–25 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 40,000 mi | 41,109 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Honda Pilot | Jeep Cherokee |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 121 | 641 |
| Engine | 455 | 256 |
| Electrical System | 262 | 341 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 119 | 18 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 30 | 60 |
| Service Brakes | 26 | 55 |
| Steering | 8 | 45 |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 8 | 42 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 179 | 110 |
| Check engine light | 44 | 55 |
| Clunking / rattling | 36 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 32 | 53 |
| Hesitation / surging | 31 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 27 | 26 |
| Won’t start | 25 | 16 |
| Misfire / rough idle | 14 | 0 |
2017 Honda Pilot
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.