2011 Honda Pilot Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 16about this part
- Share
- 5%of 293 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 38,120miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 16 complaints about the visibility of the 2011 Honda Pilot, 5% of the 293 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 38,120 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The sunroof spontaneously cracked while driving on a city street. When I took the car to the dealership, one of the mechanics mentioned that this was a common problem. Nevertheless, I had to pay for the entire replacement. The sunroof is regularly exposed to the sun because the 2011 Pilot does not have a retractable outer cover like most other cars have.”
NHTSA complaint #10882273, filed 2016-07, 79,000 miles“My 2011 Pilot was purchased new in aug 2011, has less than 68000 miles and I live in southern ca, yet: my battery died and had to be replaced apr 2018 (car was parked < 1hr and would not start, but started fine the hour before). My engine check transmission system light/warning came on and we had to add a quart of oil on july 18, 2019, even though I had an oil change done in may 2019 less than 500 miles before. On 7/24/19, my front windshield wipers stopped and today I had to have the motor replaced not just a fuse. …”
NHTSA complaint #11235163, filed 2019-07, 67,848 miles“Interior rear view mirror of my Honda Pilot ex-l 2011 lost most of the reflective coating/ material. The mirror is clean but looks dirty as it lost most of the reflective material. It has become dangerous to drive with no proper rear view mirror and the replacement cost for the mirror is little over $850. I browsed online and found out many people complained of the same issue with Honda Pilot interior rear view mirror. Please have a check and help all the Honda Pilot owners and other vehicles which use the same part.”
NHTSA complaint #11157326, filed 2018-12, 70,000 miles“The inside rear view mirror has degraded to the point where the mirror is cloudy with black spots that appear like dirt, but are actually just the degradation of the mirror itself. I've searched online and see that this is a common problem with the 2011 Honda Pilot.”
NHTSA complaint #11160815, filed 2018-12, 100,000 miles“The car was parked on the drive way. The glass hatch was exploded as we closed the tailgate. It caused cuts on hand and leg on little boy standing by. Take the vehicle to the Honda dealer and dealer said it was not under warranty. Call american Honda and the answer was the same because the glass hatch was exploded, no warranty. This vehicle is less then 2 years old even with 3 year warranty. It costs $550. To fix it ,plus more on personal injuries.”
NHTSA complaint #10521203, filed 2013-06, 28,240 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10108652Apr 10, 2015Dealer message - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2009-2015 Pilots with a customer reporting a window run channel deformation. The deformation can cause a squeak…
- 10108569Apr 10, 2015Dealer message - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2009-2015 Pilots with a customer reporting a window run channel deformation. The deformation can cause a squeak…
- 10108716Apr 2, 2015Engineering request for investigation - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2009-2015 Pilots with a customer reporting a window run channel deformation. The deformation…
- 10108722Mar 26, 2015Dealer message - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2009-2015 Pilots with a customer reporting a window run channel deformation. The deformation can cause a squeak…
- 10037017Feb 6, 2013Honda service bulletin: see document search button for owner letter. Includes 2009-2011 models of the pilot. The moonroof is drawing electricity from the battery even when the…
- 10036684Apr 1, 2011Honda: sunroof glass concern. Inspect certain vehicles with a complaint the sunroof glass is broken, cracked or shattered. To fully understand the cause of this occurrence, ahm…
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 14 | 6% |
| 2024 | 7 | 6% |
| 2023 | 11 | 8% |
| 2022 | 4 | 2% |
| 2021 | 31 | 7% |
| 2020 | 8 | 2% |
| 2019 | 24 | 3% |
| 2018 | 11 | 3% |
| 2017 | 17 | 2% |
| 2016 | 13 | 1% |
| 2015 | 7 | 6% |
| 2014 | 1 | 1% |
| 2013 | 4 | 1% |
| 2012 | 5 | 3% |
| 2011 | 16 | 5% |
| 2010 | 5 | 5% |
| 2009 | 3 | 2% |
| 2008 | 5 | 4% |
| 2007 | 7 | 3% |
| 2006 | 3 | 1% |
| 2005 | 6 | 1% |
| 2004 | 12 | 2% |
| 2003 | 15 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2011 Honda Pilot
68 complaintsBrakes
41 complaintsSteering
34 complaintsSuspension
34 complaintsEngine
31 complaintsElectrical system
26 complaintsOther or unknown
23 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
21 complaintsBody and structure
19 complaintsVehicle speed control
18 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.
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