2011 Honda Pilot Suspension, Wheels & Tires Problems
NHTSA lists 43 Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints for the 2011 Honda Pilot, 15% of all complaints that year, with a median failure mileage of 33,500. A related recall (10V640000) covers loose front damper bracket bolts and spindle nuts.
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints
- 43
- 15% of 293 complaints
- All complaints this year
- 293
- Crashes reported
- 1
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 1
- Median mileage
- 33,500 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
Typical suspension symptoms owners report
- Struts fail repeatedly within a short span, sometimes needing replacement more than once at low mileage.
- Steering wheel and column vibrate or shake during braking, especially at highway speeds, linked to worn lower arm compliance bushings.
- Compliance bushings crack or leak, producing a clicking or cracking noise during slow turns or when backing up.
- Rear suspension components leak fluid at low mileage.
- Steering feels loose with noticeable play in the wheel, alongside premature and uneven front tire wear.
- Owners report tire wear concentrated down the middle of the tread with reduced traction in wet conditions.
When 2011 Honda Pilot suspension complaints were filed
First complaint Jun 4, 2010, latest Oct 6, 2020.
Suspension, Wheels & Tires recalls for the 2011 Honda Pilot
- NHTSA 10V640000Dec 16, 2010Suspension, Wheels & Tires10,823 vehicles
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.
Remedy: 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.
Suspension, Wheels & Tires 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 suspension-related complaints does the 2011 Honda Pilot have?
- NHTSA lists 43 complaints in the Suspension, Wheels & Tires category for the 2011 Honda Pilot, which is 15% of all complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for 2011 Honda Pilot suspension problems?
- Yes. Recall 10V640000, reported December 16, 2010, covers loose front damper bracket bolts and spindle nuts on the 2011 Pilot; the remedy is dealer inspection and replacement if needed.
- At what mileage do these suspension issues typically show up?
- The median mileage at failure for suspension, wheels, and tires complaints on the 2011 Pilot is 33,500 miles.
- Did the suspension problems cause any crashes or injuries?
- NHTSA data for this complaint area on the 2011 Pilot shows 1 crash and 1 injury, with no reported fires.
- How does 2011 compare to other Pilot years for this problem area?
- The 2011 Pilot's 43 complaints and 15% share are higher than most other years shown, though 2014 had a higher share at 19% despite fewer complaints.