How many Structure & Body complaints does the 2011 Honda Pilot have?

NHTSA lists 30 Structure & Body complaints for the 2011 Honda Pilot, which is 10% of the 293 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2011 Honda Pilot's structure or body?

No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for the Structure & Body area on the 2011 Honda Pilot.

What body or structure problems do 2011 Honda Pilot owners report most?

Owners most commonly report cabin water leaks, uncomfortable seats and headrests, hood latch issues, and trim or paint problems like peeling and detached windshield garnish.

At what mileage do structure and body problems typically show up on the 2011 Pilot?

The median mileage at failure for Structure & Body complaints on the 2011 Honda Pilot is 40,721.5 miles, according to NHTSA data.

Were any crashes, fires, or injuries linked to these complaints?

NHTSA data shows 1 crash, 2 fires, and 1 injury among the 30 Structure & Body complaints for the 2011 Honda Pilot.

2011 Honda Pilot Structure & Body Problems

NHTSA lists 30 Structure & Body complaints for the 2011 Honda Pilot, 10% of that year's 293 total complaints. Owners most often report water leaks into the cabin, uncomfortable seats, and loose trim or hood latches. No related recalls are listed for this area.

Structure & Body complaints: 30; 10% of 293
Crashes reported: 1
Fires reported: 2
Injuries reported: 1
Median mileage: 40,722 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical body and structure symptoms owners report

Owners report water leaking through the windshield seam or dashboard area into the cabin, sometimes causing mold on the floor.
Some owners describe the front seats and headrests as uncomfortable, citing firm lumbar support and a forward-canted headrest that causes back, hip, and leg pain on longer drives.
A few owners report the hood popping ajar shortly after purchase while driving, though the safety hook kept it from hitting the windshield.
One owner reported the driver side door failing to lock while driving at low speed along with shaking and vibration.
Owners also report paint peeling on the door and moonroof area, and trim pieces such as the windshield garnish detaching at highway speed.
One owner reported the grill openings allowing road debris through, damaging the radiator at very low mileage.

When 2011 Honda Pilot body and structure complaints were filed

First complaint Oct 22, 2010, latest Feb 13, 2023.

30 complaints filed with NHTSA from Oct 2010 to Feb 2023; peak Jan 2016 (2).

Structure & Body recalls for the 2011 Honda Pilot

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Structure & Body complaints by Pilot model year

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

20107 (6%)
201130 (10%)
201210 (6%)
201356 (21%)
201420 (17%)
201512 (11%)
201662 (4%)
201719 (2%)
201823 (5%)
201915 (2%)
202011 (2%)
202111 (3%)
20227 (4%)
202316 (11%)
20245 (4%)
20255 (2%)

Frequently asked questions

How many Structure & Body complaints does the 2011 Honda Pilot have?: NHTSA lists 30 Structure & Body complaints for the 2011 Honda Pilot, which is 10% of the 293 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2011 Honda Pilot's structure or body?: No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for the Structure & Body area on the 2011 Honda Pilot.
What body or structure problems do 2011 Honda Pilot owners report most?: Owners most commonly report cabin water leaks, uncomfortable seats and headrests, hood latch issues, and trim or paint problems like peeling and detached windshield garnish.
At what mileage do structure and body problems typically show up on the 2011 Pilot?: The median mileage at failure for Structure & Body complaints on the 2011 Honda Pilot is 40,721.5 miles, according to NHTSA data.
Were any crashes, fires, or injuries linked to these complaints?: NHTSA data shows 1 crash, 2 fires, and 1 injury among the 30 Structure & Body complaints for the 2011 Honda Pilot.