2021 Honda Pilot Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 1%of 450 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 9,800miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the suspension of the 2021 Honda Pilot, 1% of the 450 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 9,800 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Rear sub-frame welds failed. On January 1st 2023 while driving the vehicle a loud noise was observed. We got an appointment at the local Honda service center and we were told in fact it was the sub-frame and that Honda is refusing to cover this under the factory warranty. We are almost 500 miles from home and have a two year old vehicle with a broken sub-frame”
NHTSA complaint #11500030, filed 2023-01“Vehicle: 2021 Honda Pilot NHTSA Recall: 26V-365 Honda Recall: AOU Recall Status: Incomplete/Unrepaire I am submitting this complaint regarding a serious motor vehicle accident involving my 2021 Honda Pilot. At the time of the accident, my vehicle had an open and unrepaired safety recall, NHTSA Recall 26V-365, Honda Recall AOU. I was driving my Honda Pilot downhill when the vehicle began gaining speed in a manner that felt abnormal and uncontrollable. I attempted to slow and stop the vehicle by applying the brakes, but I was unable to stop the vehicle. …”
NHTSA complaint #11768137, filed 2026-09“Twice in the past 4 weeks, while driving, the car switches into Neutral. The car dash still says it is in Drive and the gear buttons still show “D/S” highlighted. However, the car is rev-ing the engine as if it is in neutral and the car is only rolling instead of driving. It lasts for about 10 seconds and then resumes working normally.”
NHTSA complaint #11437486, filed 2021-10“At accelerating speeds between 37mph and 62mph, the steering wheel trembles and vibrates and shakes profusely. At decelerating speeds between 62mph and 37mph steering wheel trembles and vibrates and shakes profusely. Entire vehicle begin to shake. Driving is hazardous. Vehicle has been and is still been inspected by certified repair centers and there is no solution and the issue remains.”
NHTSA complaint #11434981, filed 2021-09“The contact owns a 2021 Honda Pilot. The stated that the vehicle was pulling to the left or right while driving. The contact stated while depressing the brake pedal the vehicle started pulling to the right. Additionally, while driving over rough road surfaces the vehicle was making a loud rumbling sound as if the traction control was failing. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact had taken the vehicle to the dealer who was unable to duplicate the failure. The contact stated that the failure persisted. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. …”
NHTSA complaint #11485148, filed 2022-09, 9,800 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10180016Sep 17, 2020Dealer Message - In the last few weeks, you received either an iN message or a phone call from AHM TRS group to hold certain 2021 Pilot that might have a sub-frame concern.
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 | 8 | 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 2021 Honda Pilot
136 complaintsEngine
112 complaintsForward collision avoidance
98 complaintsOther or unknown
85 complaintsLane departure
44 complaintsAir bags
32 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
31 complaintsBrakes
28 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
25 complaintsFuel system
23 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
19 complaintsTires
13 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2021 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