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2011 Honda Pilot — Known Issues & Recalls

11 Recalls289 Owner Complaints12 Categories Affected
289
Total Complaints
11
Open Recalls
29
Crashes
5
Fires
31
Injuries

Complaints from Jan 2018 to Dec 2012

The most reported issue is air bags problems (57 complaints). 29 complaints involved crashes. 5 involved fires.

Open Safety Recalls (11)

Safety RecallFREE FIX AT DEALER
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NHTSA Campaign: 18V661000

Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2014 Honda Insight and Acura TSX and TSX Wagon, 2014-2015 Honda Crosstour and Pilot vehicles nationwide, as well as certain 2014 Honda FCX Clarity and Fit EV vehicles in Florida, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, Texas, Alabama, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, California, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan) and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Honda is also recalling certain 2011-2013 Acura TSX, TSX Wagon and ZDX, Honda Crosstour, Insight, Fit and Pilot vehicles, 2011-2012 Honda Accord and 2011 Honda Civic NGV, Civic, Civic Hybrid and CR-V vehicles in Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia and West Virginia. Lastly, Honda is recalling certain 2010-2013 Acura TSX and ZDX, Honda Crosstour, Fit, Insight and Pilot, 2011-2013 TSX Wagon, 2010-2012 Honda Accord and 2010-2011 Honda Civic NGV, Civic, Civic Hybrid and CR-V vehicles in Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin and Wyoming. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag air bag inflators assembled as part of the frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment (such as after a vehicle crash necessitating replacement of the original air bags), may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to higher absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.

Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Fix: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began November 6, 2018. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are M2J and S2K.

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NHTSA Campaign: 18V268000

Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2003-2012 Honda Accord and Pilot, 2010 Accord Crosstour, 2001-2011 Civic, 2002-2011 CR-V, 2003-2004, 2006-2008 and 2011 Element, 2007 and 2009-2013 Fit, 2010-2012 Insight, 2002-2004 Odyssey, and 2012 Ridgeline vehicles. The front passenger air bag may have been installed incorrectly during replacement.

Risk: An incorrectly installed air bag may deploy improperly in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Fix: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the passenger frontal air bag module assembly, free of charge. The recall began June 22, 2018. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are K1P, and M1O.

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NHTSA Campaign: 19V502000

Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2009-2014 Acura TSX, 2011-2014 TSX Sport Wagon, 2010-2013 ZDX, 2008-2012 Honda Accord, 2010-2011 Accord Crosstour, 2006-2011 Civic and Civic Hybrid, 2008-2010 Civic GX NGV, 2012-2015 Crosstour, 2007-2011 CR-V, 2009-2013 Fit, 2014 Fit EV, 2010-2014 Insight, and 2009-2015 Pilot vehicles. The vehicles are equipped with passenger frontal air bag inflators assembled as a recall remedy part or replacement service part, that may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.

Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Fix: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began August 12, 2019. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are F5F and Q5E.

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NHTSA Campaign: 19V378000

Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2009-2014 Acura TSX, 2011-2013 TSX Sport Wagon, and 2010-2012 ZDX and 2008-2012 Honda Accord, 2010-2011 Accord Crosstour, 2006-2011 Civic, Civic Hybrid and Civic NGV, 2012-2014 Crosstour, 2007-2011 CR-V, 2009-2013 Fit, 2010-2013 Insight, and 2009-2015 Pilot vehicles. The front passenger air bag inflator may have been installed incorrectly during replacement.

Risk: An incorrectly installed air bag inflator may not properly deploy the passenger frontal air bag in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Fix: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the inflator installation and, if necessary, replace the passenger frontal air bag module assembly, free of charge. The recall began July 5, 2019. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are M4O, P4R, T4Q, and W4P.

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NHTSA Campaign: 17V545000

Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2008-2012 Accord, 2010-2012 Accord Crosstour, 2006-2011 Civic, 2007-2011 CR-V, 2009-2012 Fit and Pilot, 2010-2012 Insight, and 2009-2012 Acura TSX vehicles that received replacement passenger frontal air bag inflators. One dealership may have incorrectly installed the replacement air bag inflators.

Risk: In the event of a crash, an incorrectly installed passenger frontal air bag inflator may deploy the air bag improperly, increasing the risk of injury.

Fix: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag module assembly, free of charge. The recall began October 30, 2017. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are O07, Y0A, N06, G05, M04, Y01, and O09.

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Sep 2018

NHTSA Campaign: 18V042000

Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2010-2013 Acura TSX, ZDX, Honda Accord Crosstour, Fit, Insight and Pilot vehicles, 2011-13 Acura TSX Sportswagon, 2010-2012 Honda Accord,, 2010-2011 Honda Civic, Civic NGV, Civic Hybrid and CR-V vehicles and 2013 Honda FCX Clarity and Fit EV vehicles ever registered in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands or "Zone A." Additionally, Honda is recalling certain 2010-2012 Acura TSX, Honda Accord, Accord Crosstour, Fit and Pilot, 2010-2011 Honda Civic, Civic NGV, Civic Hybrid and CR-V, and 2010 Acura ZDX and Honda Insight vehicles ever registered in the states of Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia or "Zone B." Unless included in Zones A or B above, Honda is recalling certain 2009 Acura TSX, Honda Accord, Civic, Civic NGV, Civic Hybrid, CR-V, Fit, and Pilot vehicles ever registered in the states of Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming or "Zone C." These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment (such as after a vehicle crash necessitating replacement of the original air bags), may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to higher absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.

Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Fix: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began February 16, 2018. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are B0K and L0J.

Safety RecallFREE FIX AT DEALER
Oct 2017

NHTSA Campaign: 17V030000

Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2009-2012 Acura TSX, 2011-2012 Acura TSX Wagon, 2010-2012 Acura ZDX, 2008-2012 Honda Accord, 2010-2012 Honda Accord Crosstour and Honda Insight, 2009-2012 Honda Fit, 2009-2012 Pilot, 2007-2011 Honda CR-V, 2012 Honda FCX Clarity and 2006-2011 Honda Civic, Civic Hybrid, Civic NGV vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands, or "Zone A." Additionally, if not included in "Zone A" above, Honda is recalling certain 2009 Acura TSX, Honda Fit and Pilot, 2008-2009 Honda Accord, 2006-2009 Civic, Civic Hybrid and Civic NGV, and 2007-2009 Honda CR-V vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia, or "Zone B." Additionally, if not included in "Zone B" above, Honda is recalling certain 2008 Honda Accord, 2006-2008 Honda Civic, Civic Hybrid and Civic NGV and 2007-2008 Honda CR-V vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the front air bags, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.

Risk: An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Fix: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger side air bag inflator, free of charge. The manufacturer has mailed an interim notification, and will send a second notification when parts are available. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are KE1 and KE2.

Safety RecallFREE FIX AT DEALER
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NHTSA Campaign: 16V346000

Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2009-2011 Acura TSX, 2011 TSX Wagon, 2010-2011 Acura ZDX, 2008-2011 Honda Accord, 2010-2011 Accord Crosstour, 2006-2011 Civic, Civic Hybrid, and Civic GX, 2007-2011 CR-V, 2010-2011 FCX Clarity and Insight, and 2009-2011 Fit, and Pilot vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands, or "Zone A." Additionally, unless already included in "Zone A" above, Honda is recalling certain model year 2008 Honda Accord, 2006-2008 Civic, Civic Hybrid and Civic GX, and 2007-2008 CR-V vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia, or "Zone B." Vehicles not originally sold or ever registered in either Zones A or B are not subject to this safety recall. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the front air bags, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.

Risk: An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Fix: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the inflator, free of charge. The recall began March 2017. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall is KA4, KA5, KA6, and KA7.

Safety RecallFREE FIX AT DEALER
Sep 2011

NHTSA Campaign: 11V468000

Component: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING

HONDA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009-2011 PILOT VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM MARCH 13, 2008, THROUGH AUGUST 30, 2011. THERE IS A POSSIBILITY THAT THE STITCHING THAT SECURES THE END OF THE DRIVER AND FRONT PASSENGER LAP SECTION OF THE SEATBELT MAY BE INCOMPLETE OR MISSING.

Risk: IF THE STITCHING IS INCOMPLETE OR MISSING, THE SEATBELT MAY DETACH FROM THE ANCHOR WEBBING, INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY IN A CRASH.

Fix: HONDA DEALERS WILL CONDUCT A SPECIALIZED INSPECTION OF THE DRIVER AND FRONT PASSENGER SEATBELTS, AND IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE SEATBELTS, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 5, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HONDA AUTOMOBILE CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-999-1009.

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NHTSA Campaign: 13V016000

Component: AIR BAGS

Honda is recalling certain model year 2009-2013 Pilot and 2011-2013 Odyssey passenger vehicles manufactured from March 13, 2008, through December 21, 2012. One or more rivets that attach the airbag module to the airbag cover may be missing.

Risk: The absence of more than one rivet could alter the performance of the driver's airbag during deployment. This could potentially increase the risk of injury during a crash.

Fix: Honda will notify owners and instruct them to take their vehicle to a Honda dealer. The dealer will inspect the driver's airbag module and replace it if necessary, free of charge. The recall began on March 14, 2013. Owners may contact Honda at 1-800-999-1009.

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NHTSA Campaign: 10V640000

Component: SUSPENSION

HONDA 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 DAMPER BRACKET TO THE FRONT SUSPENSION AND THE SPINDLE NUTS ON THE PILOT MAY NOT HAVE BEEN PROPERLY TIGHTENED WHICH MAY RESULT IN LOSS OF STEERING. THE SPINDLE NUTS FOR THE AXLE ON THE ACCORD V6 MAY NOT HAVE BEEN TIGHTENED PROPERLY WHICH MAY RESULT IN EXCESSIVE NOISE AND/OR LOSS OF STEERING.

Risk: LOSS OF STEERING INCREASES THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Fix: DEALER WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE ANY LOOSE FRONT DAMPER BRACKET BOLTS OR SPINDLE NUTS ON THE PILOT IF NECESSARY. DEALER WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE SPINDLE NUTS ON THE ACCORD V6 IF NECESSARY. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN DECEMBER 23, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HONDA AT 1-800-999-1009.

Owner-Reported Issues (20 of 289)

Electrical System5 issues
highELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: Feb 2026

You purchased a 2011 Honda Pilot in a private sale with stated mileage of 144,000 miles. The check engine light came on 24 hours after purchase. You later discovered the vehicle's title shows 204,000 miles, indicating the odometer may have been tampered with before sale. This will likely require a thorough inspection of the vehicle's history and potentially legal action regarding the fraudulent mileage.

NHTSA #: 11720964
highELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: Jul 2025

You purchased a 2011 Honda Pilot and discovered a serious mileage discrepancy when registering it. The odometer showed 55,653 miles when you bought the vehicle, but registration records revealed the actual mileage was 225,000 miles—a difference of nearly 170,000 miles. This indicates the odometer may have been tampered with or rolled back. You may need to contact your state's motor vehicle department and consider legal action against the previous owner or seller.

NHTSA #: 11676811
highELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: Apr 2025

You purchased a 2011 Honda Pilot from a dealer that showed 150,000 miles at the time of sale, but when you went to register it, the odometer reading was found to be 166,000 miles — a discrepancy of 16,000 miles. This suggests the odometer may have been rolled back or incorrectly displayed at the time of purchase. You should contact the dealer and your state's motor vehicle authority about this mileage discrepancy.

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NHTSA #: 11657444
highELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: Aug 2023

Your car stalled without warning while you were driving, and no dashboard warning lights appeared beforehand. A mechanic determined that your ignition switch had failed and needed replacement. The ignition switch controls whether your engine stays running, so a faulty one can cause unexpected stalling while driving.

NHTSA #: 11538946
highELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: Mar 2023

Your 2011 Honda Pilot has a built-in feature that unlocks all doors, opens all windows, and opens the moonroof when you press the unlock button twice and hold it—and this can happen unintentionally on its own. The owner reports their vehicle was opened this way in the middle of the night without touching the controls, allowing rain and snow to damage the interior and potentially the electrical system. This creates two safety problems: your vehicle becomes vulnerable to intruders, and water damage from unplanned exposure could affect electrical components. Fixing this would require Honda to reprogram the body control module to disable this unlock feature.

NHTSA #: 11512907
Air Bags2 issues
criticalAIR BAGS
Filed: Jan 2026

Your airbags may not deploy properly in a crash due to an unknown defect. This is a serious safety concern that should be inspected by a Honda dealer immediately.

NHTSA #: 11712050
highAIR BAGS
Filed: Aug 2023

Your airbag warning light is illuminated on the dashboard. This indicates a problem with your airbag system that needs diagnostic attention. A technician will need to scan your vehicle's computer to identify the specific fault and determine what repairs are needed.

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NHTSA #: 11538796
Unknown Or Other2 issues
highUNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Apr 2025

You purchased a 2011 Honda Pilot with a transmission problem that wasn't apparent at first. About a week after buying the car from a private seller, a mechanic discovered the transmission was damaged when you brought it in for an oil change. The transmission will likely need significant repair or replacement.

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NHTSA #: 11653372
highUNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Dec 2024

You heard clunking noises from the back of your car and took it to a shop, where you learned the rear subframe has rusted and broken. You discovered that Honda issued recalls for the same rust problem on 2003-2008 Pilots, 2007-2011 CR-Vs, and Ridgelines in cold-weather states, but your 2011 Pilot model year wasn't included in the recall despite having the identical issue. When you contacted Honda, they said they couldn't help because your year model wasn't covered by the recall. Fixing this will likely require replacement of the rear subframe.

NHTSA #: 11632217
Engine2 issues
highENGINE
Filed: Apr 2025

Your engine shut off unexpectedly while you were stopped at a traffic light and wouldn't restart, requiring the vehicle to be towed for engine repairs.

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NHTSA #: 11652013
highENGINE
Filed: Feb 2023

Your engine is consuming oil faster than normal. Just two months after an oil change, your oil level dropped to empty, causing a strange noise. The dealership confirmed this is excessive oil consumption, which is a documented issue affecting 2009-2013 Honda Pilots. The fix will likely involve inspecting the engine for internal wear or defects and may require engine repairs or replacement of internal components.

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NHTSA #: 11506604
Visibility2 issues
highVISIBILITY
Filed: Dec 2023

Your rearview mirror has stopped working and you can't see objects behind you. A dealer diagnosed that the mirror's internal coating has separated and deteriorated, causing it to become opaque. The mirror will need to be replaced with a new one.

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NHTSA #: 11558917
mediumVISIBILITY
Filed: Sep 2025

Your Pilot's rear window unexpectedly shattered while the vehicle was parked and off. The dealer was contacted but did not diagnose or repair the issue, and Honda referred you to NHTSA for further help. This happened at around 150,000 miles.

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NHTSA #: 11684991
Seat Belts,service Brakes1 issue
criticalSEAT BELTS,SERVICE BRAKES
Filed: Oct 2025

Your brake pedal became difficult to control while driving, requiring you to press it hard to slow down, and you nearly hit the car ahead of you. Your seatbelt also didn't seem to provide proper support or restraint during the incident. You're experiencing instability while driving and shifting, making you feel unsafe, especially at night.

NHTSA #: 11695719
Service Brakes1 issue
criticalSERVICE BRAKES
Filed: Jun 2025

Your brake pedal sinks all the way to the floor when you press it. This means your brakes may not be working properly, which is a serious safety concern. You should have a mechanic inspect your brake system immediately to check for leaks, worn brake pads, or a failing brake master cylinder.

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NHTSA #: 11669371
Power Train,electrical System,air Bags1 issue
criticalPOWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS
Filed: May 2023

You've experienced multiple electrical and powertrain issues with your 2011 Honda Pilot, including the power systems warning light turning on, the airbag system deactivating unexpectedly, and the vehicle entering limp mode. You've also had difficulty reading diagnostic trouble codes through a standard scanner. These issues may require a full diagnostic scan of the engine control module and electrical system to identify any faults or communication problems.

NHTSA #: 11523691
Engine And Engine Cooling,electrical System1 issue
highENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: Mar 2026

You purchased a used 2011 Honda Pilot that was reported to have 144,135 miles, but a Carfax report revealed the actual mileage was 204,000 miles — a significant discrepancy indicating possible odometer fraud. While driving at speeds of 35 MPH or lower, you heard electrical system noises, and the check engine light came on the next day. A dealer diagnosed that your catalytic converter needs replacement. Replacing the catalytic converter will involve removing and installing a new emissions control component.

NHTSA #: 11721713
Fuel/propulsion System1 issue
highFUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Filed: Dec 2023

Your gas tank support bands are rusting and appear close to breaking, which could cause the tank to fall. The gas tank protector and guard are also severely rusted and deteriorating. This could potentially lead to fuel leakage or tank damage. The rusted components will likely need to be replaced with new support bands, protector, and guard.

NHTSA #: 11562504
Vehicle Speed Control1 issue
highVEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Filed: Aug 2023

While parallel parking, your car accelerated unexpectedly even though you only slightly pressed the gas pedal. Your foot became stuck on the accelerator, and you had to manually pull it free. The car hit another parked vehicle before you regained control. The issue occurred at about 140,000 miles.

NHTSA #: 11536107
Structure1 issue
highSTRUCTURE
Filed: Feb 2023

The trim piece along the left side of your windshield detached while driving on the highway and flew into the windshield of the car behind you. While this didn't cause a crash, it's a safety concern because loose parts can become projectiles and injure other drivers. The trim piece will need to be reattached or replaced, and the adhesive or fasteners holding it may need to be inspected.

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NHTSA #: 11507072

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