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2011 Honda Pilot body problems

19 complaints (6% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 70,000. 1 crash reported.

owner complaints
19
of this car's complaints
6%
typical mileage
70,000
crashes
1
recalls
0

Which part fails

  • Body
    15

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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Honda Pilot body problems in other years

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Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

What 2011 Honda Pilot owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Feb 13, 2023 · Body · RI

Left side front windshield garnish / trim piece detached at highway speed and went airborne. Impacted following vehicle’s front windshield.

Filed Dec 20, 2021 · Body · PA

The exterior paint is chipping in multiple places

Filed Aug 28, 2021 · Body · CO

Paint Peeling around windows and top surfaces of 2011 Honda Pilot - White Pearl Paint Paint chips coming off around windows and landing in car when eating. Child almost ate paint chips. Took Car to Pueblo Honda several years ago and told that there was nothing they could do as car was to old. Out of warranty. They did not check or notify me that the warranty was extended for 7 years. I just found this on Google. Car had hail damage 2018 and insurance and auto body shop said paint defective. Filed online at Honda about this no one contacted me. This first appeared and started to peel about 5 years ago in 2016. Is only getting worse. 102,429 8.6.2018 mialage

Filed Aug 6, 2021 · Body · 118,000 miles · NJ

The contact owns a 2011 Honda Pilot. The contact stated that the paint was peeling throughout the vehicle. The contact spoke with an independent mechanic regarding the paint. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was approximately 118,000. The contact mentioned she was concerned about the long-term effects of the paint peeling.

Filed Dec 29, 2020 · Body · 126,000 miles · GA

Paint is peeling on driver side door and top of vehicle (moonroof area). Stationary in my garage.

Filed Jul 1, 2020 · Body · 110,000 miles · CA · crash

Upon pulling into a parking spot the vehicle suddenly accelerated, even though brake fully depressed. Driver was unable to stop forward motion, and the vehicle hit the flower bed and a small tree. Considerable damage to center bumper and frame underneath. A search of the internet shows numerous similar occurrences

Filed Dec 8, 2018 · Body · 118,000 miles · CA

Driver door slightly lifts at top left corner during windy conditions while driving on highway. Seems like door alignment is improper.

Filed Sep 3, 2018 · Body · AZ

Headlighhts look like someone has taken sandpaper to them. This started about 3 years ago. I have noticed other honda pilots with same issue

Filed Mar 16, 2018 · Body, Fuel system · 78,000 miles · VA · fire

Driving onto on ramp of highway from prior highway at approximate speed of 30 MPH. Driver noticed a lurch from front of vehicle. Unknown part that was involved. Possibly transmission or fuel line but only suspicion with no evidence left to investigate (see pictures included). Acceleration no longer engaging. Driver pulled vehicle over to side of highway. Driver and passenger exited the vehicle. After a few minutes, noticed a stream of smoke emitting from under hood of vehicle. Small fire noticed at bottom of car. Within minutes the car went up in flames. Ems extinguished fire eventually. Total time of incident 10-15 minutes.

Filed Jan 17, 2018 · Body, Electrical · 2 miles · MA · fire

Got a new battery 36 mins later the car was on fire

Questions about the 2011 Honda Pilot body

Does the 2011 Honda Pilot have body problems?

Owners have filed 19 complaints about the body of the 2011 Honda Pilot, 6% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 2011 Honda Pilot body problems start?

The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 70,000 miles.

Was there a recall on the 2011 Honda Pilot body?

There is no recall for this problem on this model year.

What year does the Honda Pilot have the most body problems?

The Honda Pilot model years with the most body complaints are 2016 (54 complaints), 2003 (47 complaints) and 2013 (47 complaints).

Other 2011 Honda Pilot problems

Airbags 68Brakes 41Engine 36Steering 34Suspension 34Electrical 26Transmission 21Acceleration 18Visibility 16Fuel system 10Seat belts 8Wheels 8Seats 7Driver assistance 6Locks 5Tires 5Lights 3

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