2011 Honda Pilot Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 34about this part
- Share
- 12%of 293 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 45,487miles
- 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 suspension of the 2011 Honda Pilot, 12% of the 293 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 45,487 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I have a 2011 Honda Pilot with only 45,243 miles. I took it to the dealership where I originally purchased for routine maintenance service on 10/05/20, and was told that the compliance bushings are leaking and needs to be replaced. This is a well maintained and driven vehicle, so it is surprising to learn about this problem with such low mileage. May I know if there is a recall for similar issues?”
NHTSA complaint #11362962, filed 2020-10, 45,243 miles“I have replaced coils and plugs due to misfire code po302 two or more times. I have had cv joints replaced 2 or more times. I purchased this vehicle used approximately 4 years ago. I have contacted Honda USA on several occasions only to be told their are no recalls except takata airbag. Only to find out their is a (known) problem with cylinder misfires for my vehicle. I brought this up to Honda's attention. Not the other way around.”
NHTSA complaint #11240782, filed 2019-07, 163,000 miles“In the last six weeks the struts have failed. The first time we were charged to replace them. Then within two weeks approximately, they broke again. Now the car is back in the shop again for the same reason. We don't know much about cars, but this doesn't make sense. We have used the car (e.g.: 6500 miles) but certainly not driven it in any unusual way.”
NHTSA complaint #10587467, filed 2014-05, 6,500 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“2011 Pilot touring with 75k miles one it started shaking when breaking at highway speeds a few months ago. Took in for service and asked them to check on the cause of the shaking, and they replaced bushings as part of the extended warranty, claiming that would fix the problem. It did not affect the shaking at all. I then took to firestone for tires and breaks, who identified a busted lower left tie rod and gave me an estimate of $1100 to fix. It only has 75k miles on it, why these suspension/breaks/wheel issues already?? …”
NHTSA complaint #10838133, filed 2016-02, 75,000 milesRelated recalls
- 10V640000Dec 16, 2010Honda is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 honda accord v6 and model year 2011 honda pilot vehicles. The bolts that attach the lower left and right front…Covers: Honda Pilot 2011, Accord 2010–2011
Related service bulletins
- 10141640Apr 6, 2018G7
- 10141639Apr 6, 2018G7
- 10141638Apr 6, 2018These 2 SKUs are Front Left/Front Right lower control arms. The Customer communication requested return of unsold inventory to inspect for ball stud nuts with undersized flanges…
- 10107448Jun 30, 2015"service bulletin - american honda is extending the warranty on the front suspension rear lower arm (compliance) bushings to 7 years from the original date of purchase or 100,000…
- 10107367Jun 30, 2015"dealer message - today, june 30, 2015, american honda is announcing a warranty extension for some 2009-14pilot vehicles due to noisy or leaking front suspension rear lower arm…
- 10108786Mar 6, 2015Dealer message - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2009-2013 Pilots with a complaint of vibration when braking, and the technician found the front lower control arm…
- 10108822Feb 19, 2015Dealer message - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2009-2013 Pilots with a complaint of vibration when braking, and the technician found the front lower control arm…
- 10108821Feb 19, 2015Dealer message - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2009-2013 Pilots with a complaint of vibration when braking, and the technician found the front lower control arm…
- 10108858Feb 4, 2015Dealer message - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2009-2013 Pilots with a complaint of vibration when braking, and the technician found the front lower control arm…
- 10108857Feb 4, 2015Dealer message - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2009-2013 Pilots with a complaint of vibration when braking, and the technician found the front lower control arm…
Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 7% |
| 2025 | 2 | 1% |
| 2024 | 3 | 3% |
| 2022 | 6 | 4% |
| 2021 | 6 | 1% |
| 2020 | 3 | 1% |
| 2019 | 6 | 1% |
| 2018 | 4 | 1% |
| 2017 | 9 | 1% |
| 2016 | 14 | 1% |
| 2015 | 7 | 6% |
| 2014 | 7 | 6% |
| 2013 | 13 | 5% |
| 2012 | 14 | 8% |
| 2011 | 34 | 12% |
| 2010 | 17 | 15% |
| 2009 | 19 | 14% |
| 2008 | 8 | 6% |
| 2007 | 7 | 3% |
| 2006 | 18 | 7% |
| 2005 | 38 | 6% |
| 2004 | 27 | 5% |
| 2003 | 32 | 4% |
Other parts of the 2011 Honda Pilot
68 complaintsBrakes
41 complaintsSteering
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 29, 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