2017 Honda Pilot safety record
Crash-test ratings, severity signals from owner complaints, fatal-crash involvement and safety recalls — all from official federal sources.
★★★★★
NHTSA overall rating (5/5)
9
complaints reporting a crash
5
complaints reporting fire
4
safety recall campaigns
NHTSA 5-star crash test ratings
| Overall | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Frontal crash | ★★★★ (4/5) |
| Side crash | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Rollover | ★★★★ (4/5) |
Tested: 2017 Honda Pilot SUV AWD
Among NHTSA complaints for this model year, 3 report injuries (6 people injured). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Fatal crash records (FARS 2020–2023). 2017 Honda Pilot vehicles were involved in 60 fatal crashes with 16 occupant deaths in federal crash records. Involvement counts are not adjusted for how many are on the road and do not imply fault or a vehicle defect.
Crash- and fire-risk recalls
- Crash riskRear subframe may corrode at the suspension mounting points, which can result… · Jun 4, 2026
- Crash riskFront passenger seat weight sensor may crack and short circuit, which can cause… · May 21, 2026
- Crash riskFuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail · Dec 18, 2023
- Crash riskHood latch striker may become damaged and separate from the hood, which can… · Nov 29, 2021