VEHICLE IN QUESTION IS A 2011 HONDA PILOT WHICH WAS PURCHASED BRAND NEW IN SEPTEMBER 2011. PROBLEM OCCURRED WHEN I WAS HEADING SOUTH ON WELLWOOD AVE. I CAME TO A RED LIGHT AT THE INTERSECTION OF WELLWOOD AVE AND STRAIGHT PATH ROAD IN LINDENHURST. WHEN I ATTEMPTED TO COME TO A…

12/31/2012 · NHTSA ODI #10490567.0

2011 Pilot · other

DRIVERS SEAT HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT LOWERS ON IT'S OWN WHILE DRIVING. THIS HAPPENS EVERY TIME IT IS DRIVEN, CREATING A SAFETY ISSUE SINCE DRIVER SINKS TO LOWEST POSITION WHILE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION. OCCURRED WHILE DRIVING NEW CAR OFF THE DEALERS LOT. DEALER WAS UNSURE HOW TO FIX. *TR

12/31/2010 · NHTSA ODI #10373610.0

2011 Pilot · airbags

TL* 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…

12/30/2016 · NHTSA ODI #10938796.0

2011 Pilot · other

The gas tank bands are rusting out, they are about to break causing the gas tank to fall and probably catch fire. The gas tank protector and gas tank guard are also rusted out to the point of falling off and crumbling rust.

12/29/2023 · NHTSA ODI #11562504.0

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severe NHTSA 11V468000 09/09/2011

HONDA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009-2011 PILOT VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM MARCH 13, 2008, THROUGH AUGUST 30, 2011

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.

Common questions

Is the 2011 Honda Pilot reliable?

Mostly yes. With a reliability score of 7.0 out of 10 based on 290 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2011 Honda Pilot is generally a sound vehicle. The areas to watch are listed in the top problem section above — most are budget items, not deal-breakers.

What's the most common problem on the 2011 Honda Pilot?

Based on NHTSA records, the most-reported issue is airbags, with 63 complaints filed. Average repair cost runs about $1,100 at an independent shop.

What's the most expensive thing that goes wrong?

The airbags is one of the costlier repair items. Average repair cost runs about $1,100 at an independent shop. Catching early warning signs can sometimes extend life by 20–30,000 miles.

How do I check if my Honda Pilot has open recalls?

Paste your VIN into the decoder at the top of this page. We pull live from NHTSA, so you'll see exactly which campaigns apply to your vehicle and whether the dealer has logged the fix. Recall repairs are always free regardless of mileage or warranty status.

Is an extended warranty worth it on a 2011 Honda Pilot?

Math is straightforward: a quality service contract runs $1,800–3,500 over 3 years. With 290 complaints on file and the costliest repair averaging $1,100, one major failure more than pays for it. The catch is reading the contract — many providers exclude wear items and require pre-authorization, so cheaper plans aren't always better value.

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