2011 Honda Pilot Suspension Problems

NHTSA component category: SUSPENSION · data through 07/14/2026

33Suspension complaints

11.3%Of all 292 complaints

#4Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How suspension ranks on this vehicle

AIR BAGS68 · 23.3%

SERVICE BRAKES39 · 13.4%

STEERING34 · 11.6%

SUSPENSION33 · 11.3%

ENGINE31 · 10.6%

Share of the 292 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2011 Honda Pilot overview page.

What owners report

“TOOK THE CAR TO THE DEALER FOR CLICKING NOISE WHEN MAKING SLOW TURNS, SUCH AS PULLING INTO A PARKING SPACE. FOUND 2 COMPLIANCE BUSHINGS ARE…”NHTSA complaint 10626149 — filed 08/18/2014

“2011 HONDA PILOT HAS CRACKED, LEAKING COMPLIANCE BUSHINGS. NOW WHENEVER I PRESS ON THE BREAK PEDAL AT ANY SPEED ABOVE 30MPH THE WHOLE LARGE VEHICLE…”NHTSA complaint 10597699 — filed 06/11/2014

“IN THE LAST SIX WEEKS THE "STRUTS" HAVE FAILED. THE FIRST TIME WE WERE CHARGED TO REPLACE THEM. THEN WITHIN TWO WEEKS APPROXIMATELY, THEY BROKE…”NHTSA complaint 10587467 — filed 05/09/2014

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Suspension complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2011 Honda Pilot have suspension problems?

Suspension is the #4 most-reported problem area on the 2011 Honda Pilot: 33 of 292 complaints on file (11.3%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2011 Honda Pilot have in total?

292 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 29 involved a crash, 5 involved a fire, 31 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's suspension category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the SUSPENSION category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/14/2026.