2011 Honda Pilot Brakes Problems
NHTSA lists 44 brake complaints for the 2011 Honda Pilot, 15% of all complaints filed for that model year. There are no related recalls tied to this issue, and the median mileage at failure was 31,458 miles.
- Brakes complaints
- 44
- 15% of 293
- Crashes reported
- 7
- Fires reported
- 1
- Injuries reported
- 5
- Median mileage
- 31,458 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical brake symptoms owners report
- Owners report vibration or shaking in the steering wheel when braking, especially at higher speeds around 50 to 60 mph.
- Multiple complaints describe warped rotors diagnosed by mechanics, sometimes recurring after replacement.
- Some owners report premature and uneven brake pad wear, with rear brakes going metal on metal well before expected.
- A rear brake wear indicator was reported chirping and later growling before inspection revealed worn hardware.
- One owner described total brake failure with no pedal response, resulting in loss of control and a crash.
- Another owner reported rubbing sounds and repeated rotor and pad replacements within 50,000 miles.
When 2011 Honda Pilot brake complaints were filed
First complaint Oct 12, 2010, latest Oct 27, 2025.
Brakes recalls for the 2011 Honda Pilot
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Brakes complaints by Pilot model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many brake complaints does the 2011 Honda Pilot have?
- NHTSA lists 44 brake-related complaints for the 2011 Honda Pilot, making up 15% of all complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for 2011 Honda Pilot brakes?
- No. NHTSA does not list any recalls related to brakes for the 2011 Honda Pilot.
- At what mileage do 2011 Honda Pilot brake problems usually occur?
- The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for brake complaints is 31,458 miles.
- Did the 2011 Honda Pilot brake issues cause any crashes?
- NHTSA data links 7 crashes, 1 fire, and 5 injuries to brake complaints filed for the 2011 Honda Pilot.
- How does the 2011 Pilot compare to other years for brake complaints?
- The 2011 model year's brake complaints made up 15% of its total complaints, similar to 2012 (18%) and 2013 (16%), but higher than most later years like 2016 through 2021, which ranged from 3% to 7%.