Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified
Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.
| At 160,000 mi | Universal Vehicle Operation (inspect idle speed) |
Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2017 Pilot.
The 2017 Honda Pilot is an SUV fitted with an automatic (S9) transmission and carries EPA fuel economy ratings of 19 mpg city, 26 highway, and 22 combined, while its specified oil capacity is 4.5 quarts of 0W-20. Within the model’s 2003–2025 complaint history, the 2017 model accumulated 899 owner complaints—far below the 2016 peak of 1,665 yet well above the 2024 low of 101—with engine issues ranking as the top concern and four recalls on record. That volume places the 2017 Pilot between the generation’s worst and best recorded years, marking it as a model that distanced itself from the prior year’s high-water mark but still carried enough engine-related report volume to warrant close scrutiny.
Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.
Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.
From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 24F · 550 CCA battery. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.
Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.
| Transmission | Automatic (S9) |
| Overall length | 194.9 in |
| Overall width | 79.9 in |
| Overall height | 69.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 111 in |
| Curb weight | 4255 lb |
| Track (front / rear) | 66.1 / 66.1 in |
| Weight distribution (front / rear) | 57/43 |
| EPA city / highway / combined | 19 / 26 / 22 mpg |
| Drivetrain | All-Wheel Drive |
| Recommended fuel | Regular Gasoline |
0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.
Independent road tests for the Pilot of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.
| Year | Trim / engine | 0–60 | ¼ mile | HP | Drivetrain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Elite 3.5L V6 | 6.00 sec | 14.80 sec | 280 hp | AWD |
| 2016 | Elite 3.5L V6 | 6.00 sec | 14.60 sec | 280 hp | AWD |
| 2016 | Elite 3.5L V6 | 6.10 sec | 14.80 sec | 280 hp | AWD |
| 2016 | Elite 3.5L V6 | 6.20 sec | 14.80 sec | 280 hp | AWD |
| 2016 | EX 3.5L V6 | 6.20 sec | 14.80 sec | 280 hp | FWD |
| 2016 | Elite 3.5L V6 | 6.50 sec | 15.10 sec | 280 hp | AWD |
| 2019 | Elite 3.5L V6 | 6.30 sec | 14.80 sec | 280 hp | AWD |
| 2020 | Black Edition 3.5L V6 | 6.20 sec | 14.80 sec | 280 hp | AWD |
Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.
This engine holds 4.5 qt of 0W-20 engine oil, DOT 3 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 94 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-4-2-5-3-6.
| Automatic Transmission Fluid | Honda CVT fluid |
| Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity | 3.7-4.2 |
| Automatic Transmission Fluid | ATF |
| Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity | 3.3 |
| Automatic Transmission Fluid | ATF |
| Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity | 3.5 |
| Brake Fluid | DOT 3 |
| Clutch Fluid | DOT 3 |
| Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Bolt(s) | 9.0 ft-lbs |
| Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor Bolt(s) | 3.0 ft-lbs |
| Camshaft Sprocket and/or Gear Bolt(s) | 68.0 ft-lbs |
| Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor Bolt(s) | 9.0 ft-lbs |
| Oxygen (O2S) Sensor Bolt(s) | 33.0 ft-lbs |
| Knock Sense (KS) Bolt(s) | 16.0 ft-lbs |
| Engine Flywheel Bolts | 55.0 ft-lbs; |
| Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts | 24 |
| Differential Fill Plug | 33.0 ft-lbs |
| Differential drain Plug | 33.0 ft-lbs |
| Driveshaft Flange to Transmission | 53.0 ft-lbs |
| Lug Nuts | 94 ft-lbs |
| Steering Track (Rod End) Bolts | 44.0 ft-lbs |
| Transfer Case Fill Plug | 33.0 ft-lbs |
| Transfer Case Drain Plug | 33.0 ft-lbs |
| Automatic Transmission Drain Plug | 35.0 ft-lbs |
| Cylinder Firing Order | 1-4-2-5-3-6 |
| Curb Idle Speed (No Load) | 680 rpm |
| Curb Idle Speed Variance (No Load) | 50 rpm |
| Curb Idle Speed (Secondary Under Load) | 680 rpm |
| Curb Idle Speed Variance (Secondary Under Load) | 50 rpm |
| Spark Plug Manufacturer | NGK, DENSO |
| Spark Plug Gap | 0.039-0.043 in |
| Spark Plug Torque | 16.0 ft-lbs |
| Refrigerant | R1234yf |
| Refrigerant Capacity | 1.49-1.60 lbs |
| Oil Type | RL85HM |
| Oil Capacity | 4.00-4.75 oz |
| Standard BCI Group Number | 24F |
| Standard BCI Cranking Performance | 550 cca |
| Standard BCI Group Number | 48 |
| Standard BCI Cranking Performance | 620 cca |
| Engine Compression | 135 MINIMUM PSI. 29 MAXIMUM VARIATION PSI. |
| Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier Torque | Front: 37; Rear: 25 |
| Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt Torque | Front: 101; Rear: 65 |
| Minimum Pad Thickness | 0.039 in |
| Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness for Replacement | Front: 1.024; Rear: 0.354 |
| Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness after Refinish | Stamped on rotor |
| Variation from Parallelism Thickness Variation | 0.0006 |
| Maximum Rotor Runout | 0.0016 |
| 1 | 15.0 ft. lbs. | 15 ft. lbs |
| 2 | 90.0 | |
| 1 | 48 ft. lbs. | 48 ft. lbs |
| 2 | + 60 | |
| 1 | 11MM Bolts | 30 ft. lbs |
| 2 | 11MM Bolts | 47 degrees |
| 3 | 36.0 | |
Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.
| At 160,000 mi | Universal Vehicle Operation (inspect idle speed) |
Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.
The 2017 Honda Pilot occupies an interesting middle position in the third-generation arc, sandwiched between a notably troubled debut year and a strong follow-up. Its 899 complaints are roughly half of the 2016 launch-year spike (1,665) but still far above the 2018 figure of 426, and its 4 recalls and 181 TSBs likewise represent a substantial improvement from 2016's 8 recalls and 365 TSBs while remaining higher than the cleaner 2018 record. Viewed against the full generation trend, 2016–2017 clearly mark the high-complaint early years of this generation, with the data progressively settling afterward—suggesting the 2017 model year carries more residual risk than the 2018–2020 vintages. The top complaint concentration on Engine (244) and Electrical System categories, combined with 9 crash and 5 fire complaints, indicates that powertrain and electrical gremlins were the dominant pain points rather than safety-critical structural failures. For a used-vehicle buyer, the 2017 Pilot is mechanically competent but sits in a rougher patch of the generation's reliability curve; if budget allows, stretching to a 2018 or later model would land in a noticeably cleaner portion of this record, though the 2017 remains a defensible choice provided the engine and electrical complaints have been addressed.
All 899 complaints on record, top 8 components.
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.
Showing 2 of 4 campaigns on record for this vehicle.
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… 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 (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013-2023 Honda Accord, Civic Coupe, Civic Sedan, Civic Hatchback, Civic Type R, CR-V, HR-V, Ridgeline, Odyssey, Acura ILX, MDX, MDX Hybrid, RDX, RLX, TLX, 2019-2022… Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel pump module, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed September 6, 2024. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's…
Showing 5 of 181 bulletins on record with NHTSA.
| Bulletin | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| A23-009 | 2025-07-07 | Engine | Service Bulletin - Under certain circumstances, after coming to a stop and engaging idle… |
| A23-078 | 2025-05-21 | Engine | Service Bulletin - Torque converters may not have been manufactured to proper… |
| A23-078 | 2025-04-18 | Engine | Service Bulletin - Torque converters may not have been manufactured to proper… |
| AEBM04182025901 | 2025-04-18 | Engine | Dealer Message - Torque converters may not have been manufactured to proper… |
| A24-048 | 2024-11-22 | Structure | Service Bulletin - The AWD warning light is on potentially due to water intrusion into… |
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4.5 qt of 0W-20 STARBURST, per the factory manual.
NHTSA lists 4 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.
EPA figures are 19 city / 26 highway / 22 combined mpg.