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2011 Honda Pilot Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 11 NHTSA recalls and 290 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

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Avoid This Year — 2011 Honda Pilot

The 2011 Honda Pilot is among the worst-performing model years for this vehicle. NHTSA data shows high complaint and recall activity. Strongly consider a different model year.

11
NHTSA Recalls
11 recalls on record
290
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
29
Crashes + Injuries
5 fire reports

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NHTSA Recalls — 2011 Honda Pilot (11)

All recalls listed below must be repaired by an authorized Honda dealer at no charge to the owner.

🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #18V661000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #18V268000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #19V502000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #19V378000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #17V545000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #18V042000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #17V030000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #16V346000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #11V468000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #13V016000

Showing 10 of 11 recalls. View all on NHTSA.gov →

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Most Common Problems — 2011 Honda Pilot

Based on 290 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Air Bags
63
Steering
34
Suspension
26
Power Train
21
Electrical System
19
Service Brakes
19
Structure
16
Vehicle Speed Control
15
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Honda Pilot — Complaints by Year

Spike in a year = known problem year. The 2011 model year is highlighted.

2010 111 complaints 2011 290 complaints 2012 170 complaints 2013 268 complaints 2014 114 complaints 2015 106 complaints
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Frequently Asked Questions — 2011 Honda Pilot

Is the 2011 Honda Pilot reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2011 Honda Pilot has 11 recalls and 290 owner complaints. This model year shows elevated issues — consider alternatives or a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How many recalls does the 2011 Honda Pilot have?
The 2011 Honda Pilot has 11 NHTSA recalls. Affected systems include: see recall details above. All recalls are repaired free at authorized dealers.
What are the most common problems with the 2011 Honda Pilot?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2011 Honda Pilot are: Air Bags, Steering, Suspension, Power Train. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2011 Honda Pilot safe to buy?
The 2011 Honda Pilot has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 11 recalls are completed at a dealer. A pre-purchase inspection by an independent mechanic is strongly recommended.
What year Honda Pilot should I buy?
Use the year comparison chart above to identify which model years have the fewest reported problems for the Honda Pilot.
Data source: All recall and complaint data is sourced directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public API. Data is cached and refreshed every 7 days. Recall and complaint counts reflect data available at the time of last cache update. For the most current recall status on a specific vehicle, enter the VIN above or visit NHTSA.gov/recalls.