2017 Honda Pilot Body & structure Problems

Rear subframe damaged with no reason. Vehicle has been garaged and in moderate climate since it was purchased. Confirmed by dealer and insurance adjustor.

NHTSA ID

11685701

Incident

Aug 28, 2025

The vehicle was driven by my [XXX] daughter and at @ 6 pm on [XXX] the engine was making a noise and that the car was starting to slow down and stall,so she called me. She pulled over and shut the car off and then all the dashboard lights started to blink really fast. The car started to smoke from the engine, she got out and called 911. 911 said they would send a tow truck. within a few minutes sparks were coming from underneath the engine and then the fire started. she called 911 and myself again to report the car was on fire. Thank God she was away from the car. The tow co. arrived first, then first responders, then myself. The highway was shut down to put out the fire. Our daughter was hysterical and the car is a total loss. We waited until the car fire was extinguished. The first responders offered medical attention, but she just wanted to go home. There is a current recall for this make and model, but not the year. What my daughter described, sounds like the current recall from Honda for other makes including the Pilot. I posted on social media and a few people reached out to say their 2017 honda pilot had a similar issue, but thankfully no fire. This recall is very serious because they are replacing the engine for owners. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

NHTSA ID

11565949

Incident

Jan 13, 2024

The contact owns a 2017 Honda Pilot. The contact stated while driving 80 MPH, the hood started vibrating violently. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related it to NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V932000 (Structure, Latches/Lock/Linkages). The VIN was included, and the vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 107,000.

NHTSA ID

11544176

Incident

Sep 2, 2023

Mileage

107,000 mi

The contact owns a 2017 Honda Pilot. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle inadvertently drifted into another lane. The contact also stated that while driving, the vehicle stopped independently. Additionally, the contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle failed accelerate as needed. The collision mitigation system, the ACC, and LKAS warning lights, the road mitigation warning light and the brake warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was diagnosed and produced codes: by001c-swlka and u0104, indicating “A Loss of Communication with the Body Control Module) however, the contact was not provided a clear diagnostic result of what parts needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and provided a case number. The failure mileage was approximately 108,000.

NHTSA ID

11507800

Incident

Feb 13, 2023

Mileage

108,000 mi

My car's hood continues to shake. It has been tightened by the dealer, Don Moore Honda in Owensboro, KY. I have taken it there three times because it continues to loosen. I am worried that it will loosen and fly up when I am driving on an Interstate. I am aware that other vehicles of the same year and make/model have been recalled due to this same incident but my vehicle VIN has not been recalled. It is the worst on a windy day or when driving on an interstate. Driving at speeds like 35-45mph doesn't really show.

NHTSA ID

11503366

Incident

Nov 30, 2022

The contact owns a 2017 Honda Pilot. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the hood was shaking. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the failure was related to NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V932000 (Structure, Latches/Locks/Linkages). The dealer performed the recall repair by replacing the hood latch striker. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was opened. The manufacturer informed the contact that the vehicle had previously been serviced under NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V932000 (Structure, Latches/Locks/Linkages). The failure mileage was approximately 89,000.

NHTSA ID

11491679

Incident

Sep 15, 2022

Mileage

89,000 mi

The contact owns a 2017 Honda Pilot. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the hood would flutter and shake. The contact called the dealer and was informed that his VIN was not included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V932000 (Structure, Latches/Locks/Linkages). The manufacturer was also notified of the failure. The vehicle had yet to be repaired. The failure mileage was unknown.

NHTSA ID

11484306

Incident

Aug 16, 2022

The contact owns a 2017 Honda Pilot. The vehicle had previously been serviced by the dealer under NHTSA Campaign Number: 11V464000 (Structure, Latches/Locks/Linkages). The contact stated that the failure recurred with the hood vibrating after the recall was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that they had met their obligation through the recall repair and provided no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 70,000. The VIN was unavailable.

NHTSA ID

11454486

Incident

Feb 26, 2022

Mileage

70,000 mi

Hood flutters at highway speeds and appears that it will open and break windshield, looks as though hood is not latched causing stoppage or pull over for inspection of which the hood is latched

NHTSA ID

11422584

Incident

Jun 21, 2021

PEARL WHITE PAINT PEELING OFF TOP PANEL OF LIFT GATE.

NHTSA ID

11386932

Incident

Aug 10, 2020

Mileage

95,000 mi

THE DESIGN FLAW CAUSES THE HOOD TO MOVE EXCESSIVE DURING WINDY DAYS. IT'S MUCH MORE NOTICEABLE DURING HIGHWAY SPEEDS. THE HOOD FLEXES AND MOVES UP AND DOWN AS YOU DRIVE IN WINDY DAYS. DURING MY LIFE TIME I HAVE DRIVEN MY DIFFERENT VEHICLES INCLUDING VANS AND EVEN RV BUT NEVER SEEN A HOOD THAT MOVES THIS MUCH. IT'S VERY DANGEROUS OVER TIME AS METALS OR BOLTS COULD SIMPLY GIVE. THIS HOOD COULD ONE DAY FLY OFF AND HURT OR KILL SOMEONE.

NHTSA ID

11386014

Incident

Nov 1, 2017

Mileage

3,000 mi

MY CAR BEHIND ACCIDENT .278 WEST HIGHWAY.

NHTSA ID

11233616

Incident

Jun 5, 2019

Mileage

5 mi

AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS, WHEN PASSING ANY ONCOMING LARGE VEHICLE, THE HOOD FLEXES, SHUDDERS & MOVES VIOLENTLY UP & DOWN AS IF IT IS ONLY HELD BY THE SECONDARY LATCH. WHEN PARKED, THERE IS NO PERCEPTIBLE PLAY OR LOOSENESS AT THE LATCH OR HINGE AREA. THE DEALERSHIPS HAVE BEEN NO HELP IN RESOLVING THIS PROBLEM.

NHTSA ID

11075961

Incident

May 15, 2017

Mileage

600 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 HONDA PILOT. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY, THE CONTACT NOTICED MOLD IN THE REAR SEATS AND IN THE FOLDS OF THE DOORS. HONDA OF KIRKLAND DEALER LOCATED AT 12420 NE 85TH ST, KIRKLAND, WA 98033 DIAGNOSED THAT WATER ENTERED INTO THE VEHICLE THROUGH A SEALANT GAP OF THE FIREWALL BEHIND THE DASHBOARD. THE VEHICLE WAS REPLACED WITH A NEW ONE BY THE DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 4,500. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.

NHTSA ID

11064885

Incident

Nov 24, 2017

Mileage

4,500 mi

WHEN DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS & A TRUCK OR LARGE VEHICLE PASSES ME IN THE ONCOMING LANE, MY HOOD VIBRATES & LIFTS AS IF IT IS BEING BLOWN OPEN. IT'S NERVE RACKING & DISTRACTING SINCE THE CAR IS OTHERWISE QUIET & TIGHT. I'M AFRAID THAT ONE OF THESE TIMES THE HOOD WILL ACTUALLY FLY OPEN. WHEN PARKED, THE HOOD SEEMS TO BE TIGHTLY CLOSED WITH LITTLE OR NO PLAY. IT ONLY OCCURS WHEN AN ON COMING VEHICLE LIKE A SEMI OR BUS PASSES ME FROM FRONT TO BACK. THE NEAREST HONDA DEALER TO OUR CURRENT HOME IS MORE THAN 50 MILES AWAY. I HAVE OWNED MANY OTHER HONDA'S BUT THIS 2017 PILOT IS A NEW BODY DESIGN. THIS PROBLEM OCCURS EVERY TIME WE DRIVE ON HIGHWAYS OR A FAST MOVING LARGE VEHICLE GOES BY. IT HAS DONE IT SINCE WE TOOK DELIVERY OF IT BRAND NEW.

NHTSA ID

11056013

Incident

Aug 12, 2017

Mileage

100 mi

REAR WINDSHIELD SPONTANEOUSLY IMPLODED UPON CLOSING REAR DOOR OF VEHICLE. STATIONARY. NO EXTREME TEMPERATURES (SANTA CRUZ CA) , NO EXTREME CONDITIONS. JUST IMPLODED. I READ COUNTLESS SIMILAR STORIES ONLINE. CHECK EDMUNDS.COM. HI

NHTSA ID

11045052

Incident

Nov 5, 2017

Mileage

2,000 mi