2011 Honda Pilot Problems and Repair Histories

Year	Make/Model	Trips/Year/100 Cars	Compared to all models for the same year
2011	Honda Pilot	53 Pilots, 10.3 months of data per Pilot, average 22200 miles29	Fewest Trips Most Trips	see reported repairs

Honda Pilot in Kentucky, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Mar	2012	8000		First odometer entry
Apr	2012	8000	0	Gauges don't work

 

Honda Pilot in California, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Sep	2012	35000		First odometer entry
Oct	2012	36500	0	Steering has slight shudder/vibration when the steering is turned while moving slowly e.g. backing out of a parking spot while turning. Dealer replaced power steering pump and reservoir. Problem not fixed but not serious enough to return.
Nov	2012	38000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Honda Pilot in California, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jan	2011	0		First odometer entry
Aug	2012	21000	0	Replaced weather stripping at front of the sun roof as it started falling off.
Oct	2012	23300	0	Passenger side automatic window got stuck on faulty part inside the door and would not roll up all the way.
Mar	2013	30000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Honda Pilot in Massachusetts, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Apr	2013	19000		First odometer entry
May	2013	19000	0	Front and Rear engine mounts cracked and leaking oil

 

Honda Pilot in Florida, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Apr	2011	0		First odometer entry
Nov	2011	7000	0	Drivers side sun visor would not stay up.
Sep	2012			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Honda Pilot in Texas, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Sep	2011	14000		First odometer entry
Oct	2011	16000	0	rubbing or clicking noise that come from the rear of the car...maybe wheels but goes away as soon as the car warms or moves forward or backwards. When the car has been driven the noise is not detectable...need to leave car overnight.
Apr	2013	53000	300	Drivers door locks stopped working...needed new motor.

 

Honda Pilot in Virginia, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Apr	2010	1000		First odometer entry
May	2010	1000	0	Sunroof was improperly trained so it would not close automatically - you had to hold the button the entire time. It was repaired by retraining the computer to know that correct force required to operate the sunroof. The front bumper was missaligned and had scratched paint of of the bumper and the front fender...
Aug	2010	2000	0	Sunroof draining battery, and not functioning correctly. windshield washer pump not working well. replaced now working. The wipers that came on the car are horrible and would not be replaced under warrenty.
Mar	2013	13000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Honda Pilot in Florida, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
May	2010	0		First odometer entry
Nov	2010	3000	0	The motor that drives the forward and backward movement of the front passenget seat is becoming non functional. It moves the seat very slowly, and makes a really loud whining sound. Definitely on its way out. Parts ordered.
Dec	2012	25000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Honda Pilot in Michigan, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Oct	2010	0		First odometer entry
Nov	2012	44500	0	Large chrome trim piece on tailgate rusting around both edges & above license plate. Rust forming where trim came in contact with painted tailgate, trim seemed to be "wearing through" paint. Rust 1st showed up after 1st winter.
Apr	2013	50000	0	Tailgate/hatch was rusting YET AGAIN around chrome trim above license plate. Problem is same as Nov. 2012, chrome trim rubbing and wearing through paint and causing very obvious rust at both ends of trim, which then stained tailgate slighty.

 

Honda Pilot in Iowa, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Apr	2010	0		First odometer entry
Sep	2012	22000	0	Makes a creaking noise over bumps at slow speeds. Can only hear it when windows are down. Dealer says they could not hear noise.
Mar	2013	27000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Honda Pilot in North Carolina, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Sep	2010	0		First odometer entry
Dec	2012	20000	0	Battery tested poorly in inspection, replaced.

 

Honda Pilot in British Columbia, Canada
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Sep	2010	620		First odometer entry
Nov	2010	920	0	Memory Seats did not activate or work. Electrical problem from factory, power cord plug prongs were bent from factory, made new plug. Memory seats work after repair.
Dec	2010	1240	0	Back Tail Gate strut was replaced, Door sqeeked when opening or closing.
Aug	2011	4120	0	Replaced key fob.
Nov	2011	6820	0	Glove Box rattle. Honda said there may have been a TSB. Repaired at dealership.
Dec	2011	7440		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Honda Pilot in South Carolina, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Sep	2012	24000		First odometer entry
Nov	2012	28000	45	This was for an oil change and to change out an exterior trim piece that fit over the hinges on the rear hatch door. They were poorly aligned when the car was purchased, replaced under warranty.
Dec	2012	30000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Honda Pilot in Ontario, Canada
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Nov	2010	620		First odometer entry
Dec	2010	620	25	Fix flat tire. Grrrr. Vehicle delivered with a slow leak in tire. Dealership says unrepairable & not their problem. Michelin warranty covered with $25 deductible. Imagine, I pay extra to swap OEM tires with Michelins. Doh!
Mar	2013	33480		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Honda Pilot in Texas, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Feb	2012		0	Repaired the roof gasket. Repaired the roof gasket.
Dec	2012	19000	0	The driver side window was malfunctioning.
Mar	2013	25000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Honda Pilot in Indiana, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jul	2010	0		First odometer entry
Aug	2010		0	Hood release didn't work when we took delivery. Didn't know it until two days after we picked up the car. They had to cut a hole in the grill to open the hood to fix the release cable and replace the grill.
Jun	2011			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Honda Pilot in California, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
May	2011	0		First odometer entry
Feb	2012	5000	0	Too much play in emergency brake
Mar	2013	16000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Honda Pilot in Massachusetts, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Oct	2011	6000		First odometer entry
Jan	2012	9000	0	Rough starting. Dealer unable to duplicate Shudder in ECO mode.
Oct	2012			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Honda Pilot in New Jersey, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Aug	2010	0		First odometer entry
Sep	2011	15000	0	Front wheel bearing replaced also replaced 1 seatbelt per TSB
Sep	2012	33000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Honda Pilot in Texas, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Apr	2011	3000		First odometer entry
Jun	2011	4000	0	Freon added
Jul	2011	4000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Honda Pilot in Rhode Island, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Nov	2010	0		First odometer entry
Jun	2011	6000	0	Steering wheel had a clicking sound when turning right-left. Parts ordered. Squeaking noise coming from pass side dash area. Tried to locate noise myself. Dealer kept vehicle all day and stated that improper welds from fractory were chafing against dash when accelerating-stopping. Problem appears to have been fixed
Jul	2011	8000	0	Clicking noise when stopping car coming from brake pedal. Noise from dash back again! "spot welds?" Took Honda rep for ride and noticed they all do "it" Not happy with Pilot.
Jun	2012	23000	0	Steering wheel making clicking sound when turning. Dlr replaced steering cable for second time!
Jul	2012	24300	0	Paint bubbling around chrome trim above licence plate.Dealer repainted hatch,replaced chrome molding. Still need to have creaking dash repaired. Also replaced for second time, steering cable! This truck is a POS. Never buy another Honda!
Sep	2012	27000	0	Problem with clicking from steering wheel is back for third time. Also complained to service manager about creaking noises coming from pass side dash when braking or taking off from stop. Waiting for area service manager from corp. Honda!
Oct	2012	28300	0	Area rep for Honda authorised repair to squeaking dash and steering clicking. Repair appears to be successful at this time. Gave me rental during repairs. Dealer was great to work with. Majestic Honda, Lincoln RI
Mar	2013	36000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Honda Pilot in Maryland, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Apr	2011	0		First odometer entry
May	2011		0	Rattle when driving on roads that have potholes or are not smooth. Thought it was the roof, noticed same sound if I tapped on it. Dealership said it could have been a loose child car seat, they tightened that & the center console clip too.
Oct	2011	3000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Honda Pilot in Nevada, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jun	2010	0		First odometer entry
Oct	2011	34000	0	Rear Lift Gate Shocks worn, dealer replaced shocks
Feb	2012	38000	0	Replaced Bushings

 

Honda Pilot in Minnesota, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Sep	2010	0		First odometer entry
Oct	2011	19000	0	Noise in steering when moving vehicle after parked. Dealer said they could not dupliacte noise. Noted in file and will return when noise becomes more consistant.
Feb	2012	26000	0	Replaced steering rack
Mar	2013	43000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Honda Pilot in Virginia, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Sep	2011	17000		First odometer entry
Dec	2011	20000	1100	At speeds 60+MPH, any application of the brakes would result in vibration in the steering wheel. research showed that Pilot models tend to have this problem and turning the rotors is the only way to address them. problem is not solved.
Dec	2012	31000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Honda Pilot in Ohio, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Dec	2010	2000		First odometer entry
Nov	2011	20700	0	coating on rear view mirror coming off. Dealership replaced under warranty
Mar	2013	61000	0	misfire on cyl 2. Replaced plugs and reprogrammed ECU rust through on rear lift gate due to improperly installed trim

 

Honda Pilot in Texas, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Mar	2010	1000		First odometer entry
Apr	2010	3000	0	Weak spring in moon-roof air deflector. Replaced deflector unit, problem resolved.
Sep	2010	8000	0	Sunroof not automatically closing. Recall. Recirculate/fresh air blend door stuck on recirculate Bad weld/frame creak in passenger side front door frame.
Mar	2011	16000	0	Loud tinging rattle from passenger side airbag area. They tore the dash apart and sound deadened until they got it.
Jul	2011	20000	0	Replaced the radio headunit to fix intermittent LCD issue Electrically noisy AC clutch and fan relays causing popping from power amplifier
Jul	2012	36300	0	Front passenger side strut started thunking. Strut was repaired easily enough but we're on our third attempt to get the alignment right and the steering wheel centered.
Sep	2012	39000	0	3rd gear pressure sensor/sender failed and was replaced under extended warranty
Oct	2012	41000	0	Turn signal stalk would no longer stay clicked into the 'turning right' position and would return to off when you took your finger off the stalk. Repaired under extended warranty
Mar	2013	48000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Honda Pilot in Delaware, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Feb	2011	1000		First odometer entry
Apr	2011	2000	0	A-pillar cover was rattling. Basically the plastic cover that attaches to the front right roof support post was vibrating and rattling. Dealer removed and installed insulation behind it.
May	2011	2000	0	I put a folded piece of paper between the headliner and the windshield. The noise stopped. Back to the dealer, worked with the mechanic. He removed the sun visor and put some soft foam strips between the metal roof and the headliner. Seems fixed.

 

Honda Pilot in Wisconsin, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Oct	2010	0		First odometer entry
Dec	2010	5000	0	The sunroof didn't operate properly. I reflashed the software using instructions I found online and the problem was resolved.
Mar	2011			Most recent odometer entry.