2011 Honda Pilot

232 serious complaints of 293, the most about air bags (68) and brakes (39); per car on the road, 0.3× this model's usual year. 11 recalls.

What owners report

“The contact owns a 2011 honda pilot. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v346000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue.”

An owner's complaint to NHTSA about the air bags, Sep 2016

“When applying the brakes at any speed over 50 mpg, the steering wheel shakes like an earthquake. Dealer said brakes were fine and that there was no issue. Next trip the dealer said the brakes might need to be redone (22k miles really?) and that the rotors were warped. Repairs would not be covered under warranty or extended warranty.”

An owner's complaint to NHTSA about the brakes, May 2013

Fixes and extended coverage

• Extended coverage The piston rings on certain cylinders may rotate and align, which can lead to spark plug fouling. (A13-082, Jan 2018)
• Extended coverage American Honda is offering a Customer Support Program (Warranty Extension) to cover any manufacturing defects in the replacement front passengers airbag inflator only. (A18-066, Jun 2018)
• Extended coverage Warranty Extension: Customer Support Program For Front Passenger's Airbag Inflator for 2010-12 Accord and Other Listed Years and Models (Expires September 30, 2028) (19-003-1, Aug 2019)
• Extended coverage 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 (compliance) bushings. (DLR MSG, Jun 2015)
• Extended coverage Warranty extension: mil comes on with dtcs p0301 thru p0304 - the piston rings on certain cylinders may rotate and align, which can lead to spark plug fouling. (WE -, Sep 2015)

From the manufacturer's bulletins filed with NHTSA. A dealer can look up whether a car has had the work done or is still covered.

293 owner complaints · 11 recalls (check a car's VIN for open recalls) · EPA combined: 18–19 mpg · NHTSA: 4 of 5 stars · 2011 trims and features