2011 HONDA PILOT Problems
Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2011 Honda Pilot. This model year has 290 NHTSA complaints — top issue: Airbag Malfunctions.
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Worst 2011 Honda Pilot Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Airbag Malfunctions
Brake System
Engine Problems
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2011 Honda Pilot. A single complaint may appear in multiple categories.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Airbag Malfunctions | 67 | 14 | 1 | — | |
| Brake System | 41 | 7 | 1 | — | |
| Engine Problems | 36 | 1 | 3 | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 34 | 1 | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 34 | 1 | — | — | |
| Electrical Faults | 26 | 1 | 3 | — | |
| Uncategorized Issues | 22 | — | 1 | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 21 | 3 | 1 | — | |
| Structural Problems | 19 | 1 | 2 | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 18 | 9 | — | — | |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 10 | 2 | 1 | — | |
| Visibility | 9 | — | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 8 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 7 | 3 | 1 | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 7 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility/Wiper | 7 | — | — | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control (Esc) | 5 | 1 | — | — | |
| Door Lock Issues | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Tire Issues | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Hydraulic | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electric | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Traction Control System | 1 | — | — | — |
Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Complaint counts may exceed total complaints because one report can span multiple categories.
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Showing 290 most recent complaints
Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2011 Honda Pilot. The contact stated that while attempting to register the vehicle, it was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a private sale. At the time of purchase, the mileage was 115,776 and at the time of …
Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2011 Honda Pilot. It was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a private sale from the Facebook Marketplace on 2/25/26. At the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was 144,135. After retrieving a Carfax Report, t…
Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2011 Honda Pilot. The contact discovered a mileage discrepancy after the purchase. The vehicle was a private sale. At the time of purchase, the mileage was 144,000. Twenty-four hours after the purchase, the check engine warning light illumi…
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Malfunctioned the brake the pedal and the seatbelt it was on Friday to I was driving after I yield drive there was few cars head of me ON A distance now I am trying to start slowdown early can't find the brake so I press the pedal with force when the pedal reaches to the floor…
The contact’s wife owns a 2011 Honda Pilot. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked and turned off, the rear window unexpectedly shattered. The dealer was contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referre…
Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2011 Honda Pilot. The contact stated that while attempting to register the vehicle, it was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a private sale. At the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was 55,653 and at the t…
Break pedal goes to the floor
Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2011 Honda Pilot. The contact stated that while attempting to register the vehicle, it was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a dealer sale. At the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was 150,000, and at the…
He sold me the Honda 2011 pilot the defective transmission I bought it from the person by marketplace when 1 week ago when I took it to change the transmission oil they told me that the transmission was damaged
I was driving along [XXX] , wheb I came to a stop at the stoplight at the intersection of [XXX] The vehicle shut off and couldn't restart. I had to tow it to a garage where the engine is being repaired. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.…
I was hearing clunking in the back and brought it into the shop to get it checked out. I was told the rear subframe broke from being rusted/rotted out. I looked my car up to see if there were any recalls for it and found that there were recalls/buy backs for the same thing for 20…
The gas tank bands are rusting out, they are about to break causing the gas tank to fall and probably catch fire. The gas tank protector and gas tank guard are also rusted out to the point of falling off and crumbling rust.
The contact owns a 2011 Honda Pilot. The contact stated that the rearview mirror was inoperable. The contact was unable to view objects in the rearview mirror. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the rearview mirror had delaminated from the inside and…
The contact owns a 2011 Honda Pilot. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled. No warning lights were illuminated. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 12V573000 (Electrical System) however, neither the VIN nor the year ve…
Airbag light on.
The contact owns a 2011 Honda Pilot. The contact stated that while in the process of parallel parking, he shifted into drive(D) and slightly depressed the accelerator pedal however, the vehicle accelerated forward unintendedly and hit the rear driver's side fender of another unoc…
Have a known hacker. They have shown experience on remote hacking using TimeStomping and ECM modifications. I work as an Amazon Delivery driver in Kentucky. My Hackers are my Employer and the Operations Manager. The same hacking to their company vehicles are being done to employe…
There must be some department that will resolve this safety issue. American Honda case # 13705515 . Largely unknown by most Honda owners is the built in DysFunction of all locks unlocking, all windows and moonroof opening by pressing unlock then again & hold. There are countles…
Left side front windshield garnish / trim piece detached at highway speed and went airborne. Impacted following vehicle’s front windshield.
Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Real owner reports for the 2011 Honda Pilot.
Recalls for 2011 Honda Pilot
11 campaignsNHTSA recall campaigns for the 2011 Honda Pilot. Recalls are free to fix at any authorized dealer. Run a VIN check below to see if your specific vehicle has open recalls.
2011 Honda Pilot — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2011 Honda Pilot reliable?▾
Severe Issues. The 2011 Honda Pilot has 290 NHTSA owner complaints, 29 crash-related, and 11 recall campaigns. The most reported issue is Airbag Malfunctions (67 complaints). Source: NHTSA via VinSpector AI.
What are the most common problems with the 2011 Honda Pilot?▾
#1: Airbag Malfunctions (67 complaints). #2: Brake System (41 complaints). #3: Engine Problems (36 complaints)
At what mileage do problems start on the 2011 Honda Pilot?▾
Mileage data is not available or insufficient for this model year.
How safe is the 2011 Honda Pilot?▾
The 2011 Honda Pilot has 29 crash-related complaints and 5 fire reports out of 290 total NHTSA complaints. 31 injuries were reported. For NCAP lab crash test star ratings, visit nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Does the 2011 Honda Pilot have any recalls?▾
Yes — 11 NHTSA recall campaigns affect the 2011 Honda Pilot. The largest issue: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE. Check nhtsa.gov/recalls or run a VIN check to see if your specific vehicle has open recalls.
Should I buy a 2011 Honda Pilot?▾
The 2011 Honda Pilot has severe issues — review the top problems before buying. Pay particular attention to Airbag Malfunctions issues. Always run a VIN check on the specific car you're considering to check for accident history, open recalls, and title brands.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinSpector AI.
Wider context: See the full Honda Pilot reliability report with year-by-year comparison.
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