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Buyer Guide · Jun 11, 2026

2017 · HondaPilot Elite

Asking price$0
Public guide
Asking$18,999
Mileage105,700 mi
Engine3.5L 6-Cylinder
TransmissionAutomatic 9-spd
DrivetrainAWD
BodySUV

What the data shows

This 2017 Pilot is a reliable choice, but immediate service needs including timing belt ($800–$1200) and tires ($600–$800) should be budgeted for. The asking price is on the high side, so use these costs to negotiate. Confirm whether the timing belt has been replaced and if oil consumption has been an issue. Among midsize three-row SUVs, the Honda Pilot is known for strong reliability, but the J35 engine with VCM can develop oil consumption issues.

Red flags

  • Timing Belt Service Due Immediately

    $800–$1200 cost, not yet performed

  • Tires Need Replacement Within Year

    $600–$800 expense

Green flags

  • Seller Reports Regular Maintenance

    vehicle has been consistently serviced

  • Elite Trim with AWD

    desirable configuration, includes premium features

What’s costing this car points

Every car starts at 10. Each problem below takes points off. Serious and expensive problems take more, and so do problems that usually show up at about the miles this car has now.

  • VCM Oil Consumption and Spark Plug Fouling
    Usually shows up around 70k mi · $80 to $3,000 to fix
    −2.3
  • Timing Belt Replacement
    Usually shows up around 105k mi · $800 to $1,200 to fix
    −0.7
  • Tire Replacement
    $600 to $800 to fix
    −0.1
  • 5 smaller items
    −0.2
Fixing the top three$1,480 to $5,000

When this car gets expensive

The chance of a major repair as the miles add up. This one is at 106k, before the climb starts around 163k.

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6.7/10
ReliabilityFair

9.6 if the top three turn out fine. Ask the seller for repair records.

Deal0.0
8 open issues
Major
02
Caution
06
8 Findings8 items to check

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