2011 Honda Pilot Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 34about this part
- Share
- 12%of 293 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 46,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 34 complaints about the steering of the 2011 Honda Pilot, 12% of the 293 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 46,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Steering wheel shakes when I brake. I have had this problem since it had 25k miles on it. I took to dealer and said steering column needs to replace at $400 dollars or wait for recall. They think. Researching this on line seeing all the other pilots having the same problem why are they not recalling the Pilot for this issue??? Please help.”
NHTSA complaint #10536115, filed 2013-08, 58,000 miles“I began to accelerate from a stop sign and my steering wheel started to shake. In an effort to gain control of the vehicle, I pushed the brakes. The problem was, my brakes were not responding to any inputs. I had to drive my vehicle in a ditch in order to come to a complete stop. Luckily, I was only going 30mph when this occurred. This is a very dangerous and life threatening situation.”
NHTSA complaint #10660746, filed 2014-11, 60,130 miles“I feel that NHTSA should look into 2011 Honda Pilot brakes and steering because when slowing down in the vehicle the steering wheel can vibrate and driver can lose control of vehicle. The brakes when applied to slow down or stop also has pulsating or feels like they may not be stopping the car at all and more pressure has to be applied to the pedal to stop. I have found same complaints from other consumers on different complaint websites. …”
NHTSA complaint #10513772, filed 2013-05, 35,000 miles“I had noticed while driving my vehicle it felt as if the front brake rotors where warped due to the vibration in the steering wheel while under braking. I brought the vehicle to the Honda dealership and after inspection was told that in fact rotors where warped and break pads worn all parts replaced and problem seemed to be corrected this was done at 85,000 miles. Now at 98,000 same problem has returned brought back to dealer and they informed me now that both the front compliance bushings need replacement. …”
NHTSA complaint #10969885, filed 2017-04, 98,000 miles“I was towing a trailer with a motorcycle in it. I was driving about 60 MPH and the front end started to vibrate really bad. I drove to a friends house and left my trailer there because I was on my way out of town. I didn't notice the vibration once the trailer was removed. I now have about 54,000 miles on the car and the vibration can be pretty bad when I'm stopping and also sometimes when I'm driving. I've had the tires changed and rotated so I know it's not the tires.”
NHTSA complaint #10573529, filed 2014-03, 31,000 milesSteering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 15 | 56% |
| 2025 | 44 | 20% |
| 2024 | 20 | 17% |
| 2023 | 19 | 13% |
| 2022 | 8 | 5% |
| 2021 | 4 | 1% |
| 2020 | 7 | 1% |
| 2019 | 9 | 1% |
| 2018 | 4 | 1% |
| 2017 | 8 | 1% |
| 2016 | 18 | 1% |
| 2015 | 3 | 3% |
| 2014 | 4 | 3% |
| 2013 | 12 | 4% |
| 2012 | 11 | 6% |
| 2011 | 34 | 12% |
| 2010 | 6 | 5% |
| 2009 | 13 | 10% |
| 2008 | 8 | 6% |
| 2007 | 3 | 1% |
| 2006 | 6 | 2% |
| 2005 | 37 | 5% |
| 2004 | 16 | 3% |
| 2003 | 32 | 4% |
Other parts of the 2011 Honda Pilot
68 complaintsBrakes
41 complaintsSuspension
34 complaintsEngine
31 complaintsElectrical system
26 complaintsOther or unknown
23 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
21 complaintsBody and structure
19 complaintsVehicle speed control
18 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
16 complaintsFuel system
10 complaintsSeat belts
8 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2011 Honda Pilot
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology