How common are steering problems in the 2011 Honda Pilot?

NHTSA lists 34 steering complaints for the 2011 Pilot, which is 12% of all 293 complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2011 Honda Pilot steering issue?

No. NHTSA shows no related recalls listed for this steering problem area on the 2011 Pilot.

At what mileage do 2011 Pilot steering problems typically show up?

The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this steering issue is 46,000 miles.

Did the 2011 Pilot steering problem cause any crashes or injuries?

NHTSA records show 1 crash and 0 injuries or fires linked to steering complaints on the 2011 Pilot.

How does the 2011 Pilot compare to other years for steering complaints?

The 2011 Pilot's steering complaints made up 12% of that year's total complaints, a higher share than nearby years like 2012 (6%), 2013 (4%), and most later years, which sit at 1-4%.

2011 Honda Pilot Steering Problems

NHTSA lists 34 steering complaints for the 2011 Honda Pilot, 12% of all complaints filed for that year, with a median failure mileage of 46,000 miles. There is no related recall for this issue.

Steering complaints: 34; 12% of 293
Crashes reported: 1
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 46,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical steering symptoms owners report

Owners report clicking or popping noises in the steering column when turning left or making sharp turns, sometimes described as coming from inside the steering shaft.
Multiple owners describe steering wheel shaking or vibrating when braking, often linked to warped rotors that recur after resurfacing.
Some report a knocking noise in the steering column that persisted even after the dealer replaced the power steering assembly and rack and pinion multiple times.
A few describe the steering wheel briefly locking up with unusual noise and a flashing battery warning after driving through shallow water.
One owner reported a steering wheel shake while accelerating from a stop that coincided with unresponsive brakes, leading to a crash.

When 2011 Honda Pilot steering complaints were filed

First complaint Sep 13, 2010, latest Apr 23, 2020.

34 complaints filed with NHTSA from Sep 2010 to Apr 2020; peak Jun 2012 (2).

Steering recalls for the 2011 Honda Pilot

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Steering complaints by Pilot model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

20105 (5%)
201134 (12%)
201211 (6%)
201312 (4%)
20144 (3%)
20153 (3%)
201618 (1%)
20178 (1%)
20184 (1%)
20199 (1%)
20207 (1%)
20214 (1%)
20227 (4%)
202318 (13%)
202420 (18%)
202538 (19%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are steering problems in the 2011 Honda Pilot?: NHTSA lists 34 steering complaints for the 2011 Pilot, which is 12% of all 293 complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2011 Honda Pilot steering issue?: No. NHTSA shows no related recalls listed for this steering problem area on the 2011 Pilot.
At what mileage do 2011 Pilot steering problems typically show up?: The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this steering issue is 46,000 miles.
Did the 2011 Pilot steering problem cause any crashes or injuries?: NHTSA records show 1 crash and 0 injuries or fires linked to steering complaints on the 2011 Pilot.
How does the 2011 Pilot compare to other years for steering complaints?: The 2011 Pilot's steering complaints made up 12% of that year's total complaints, a higher share than nearby years like 2012 (6%), 2013 (4%), and most later years, which sit at 1-4%.