How common are suspension, wheel, and tire complaints on the 2013 Honda Pilot?

NHTSA logged 17 complaints in this category for the 2013 Pilot, which is about 6% of the 271 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2013 Honda Pilot suspension or wheels?

No. The data shows no related recalls tied to the Suspension, Wheels & Tires category for the 2013 Pilot.

At what mileage do these suspension and wheel problems tend to show up?

The median mileage at failure for this complaint category is 20,500 miles, though individual reports range from very low mileage to over 68,000 miles.

Did any of these suspension or tire complaints involve a crash or fire?

No. NHTSA records zero crashes and zero fires linked to these 17 complaints.

Is the 2013 Pilot worse than other years for this issue?

Its 6% share is lower than several other years, such as 2011 at 15% and 2014 at 19%, suggesting this is not a standout problem area for the 2013 model year specifically.

2013 Honda Pilot Suspension, Wheels & Tires Problems

NHTSA lists 17 Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints for the 2013 Honda Pilot, about 6% of its 271 total complaints, with a median failure mileage of 20,500 miles. There is no related recall for this system on this model year.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints: 17; 6% of 271
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 20,500 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical suspension symptoms owners report

Owners describe a steering wheel and chassis vibration or shudder that appears at highway speeds between roughly 65 and 78 mph and worsens on longer drives.
Some drivers report the front end pulling to one side even after the dealer performed repeated alignments.
Wheel bearing noise shows up on one side, growing louder with speed, and in some cases repeats after a prior bearing replacement.
Several owners report tire problems, including a sudden sidewall blowout and premature or uneven tread wear discovered during dealer inspection.
A grinding and rattling noise from the rear was reported that dealers test-drove but could not diagnose or repair after multiple visits.
One owner reported cracked alloy wheels, and another described the vehicle losing wheel tracking and lurching when driving over rough pavement.

When 2013 Honda Pilot suspension complaints were filed

First complaint Feb 9, 2013, latest Mar 12, 2023.

17 complaints filed with NHTSA from Feb 2013 to Mar 2023; peak Jan 2018 (2).

Suspension, Wheels & Tires recalls for the 2013 Honda Pilot

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints by Pilot model year

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

201019 (17%)
201143 (15%)
201217 (10%)
201317 (6%)
201422 (19%)
20158 (7%)
201624 (1%)
20179 (1%)
20185 (1%)
20198 (1%)
20209 (2%)
202120 (5%)
202210 (6%)
20234 (3%)
20244 (4%)
20256 (3%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are suspension, wheel, and tire complaints on the 2013 Honda Pilot?: NHTSA logged 17 complaints in this category for the 2013 Pilot, which is about 6% of the 271 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2013 Honda Pilot suspension or wheels?: No. The data shows no related recalls tied to the Suspension, Wheels & Tires category for the 2013 Pilot.
At what mileage do these suspension and wheel problems tend to show up?: The median mileage at failure for this complaint category is 20,500 miles, though individual reports range from very low mileage to over 68,000 miles.
Did any of these suspension or tire complaints involve a crash or fire?: No. NHTSA records zero crashes and zero fires linked to these 17 complaints.
Is the 2013 Pilot worse than other years for this issue?: Its 6% share is lower than several other years, such as 2011 at 15% and 2014 at 19%, suggesting this is not a standout problem area for the 2013 model year specifically.