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2011 Honda Pilot repairs by problem area
Engine (15%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (6%)
Brakes and Traction Control (5%)
Suspension and Steering (24%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (24%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (18%)
Other (7%)
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Chart based on 175 repairs.
2011 Honda Pilot suspension repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (8%)
$500 - $999 (5%)
$100 - $499 (21%)
< $100 (66%)
Chart based on 38 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2011 Honda Pilot 4dr SUV
250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD
| 62500 mi US $1200 |
Strut assembly went bad. Loud knocking when traveling over any uneven pavement |
| 115000 mi US $120 |
Replaced original Honda rear shocks with KYB brand. Both shocks leaking. Noticeable difference in ride after replacement. |
| 117000 mi US $100 |
Replace sway bar links. One ball / socket slightly loose. Replaced with MOOG greaseable. |
| 123000 mi US $50 |
Sway bar link (one) failed again. Same side, driver side. |
| 146000 mi US $48 |
Sway bar link again. Tried various brands. Greased and lifetime. They each continue to fail. |
| 37000 mi | Needed struts. |
| 39000 mi | Ongoing problem with creaky/noisy right rear suspension when going over bumps. Dealer lubricated suspension parts. Noise gone for now. |
| 53000 mi US $1952 |
Power steering pump was making a whining sound. |
| 35700 mi | Steering has slight shudder/vibration when the steering is turned while moving slowly e.g. backing out of a parking spot while turning. Dealer replaced power steering pump and reservoir. Problem not fixed but not serious enough to return. |
| 15000 mi US $100 |
Rear Shock replacement, the pilot would bounce all over the place on the road, especially when loaded. Oil leaking from one of the shocks. Replaced with aftermarket Excel G. |
| 12500 mi | Rear clunking sound had developed. Turned out it was the bolt securing the rear shock. It had rusted and although it had been tightened per spec the shock started clunking. Sounded horrible. Cleaned lubed and retightened all is quiet |
| 32000 mi | Replaced front lower control arm rear bushings under recall - they had broken and leaked out all of their oil. |
| 32000 mi US $120 |
Wheel Bearing droning on highway - replaced |
| 140000 mi US $250 |
Strut on passenger side was leaking |
| 16000 mi | rubbing or clicking noise that come from the rear of the car...maybe wheels but goes away as soon as the car warms or moves forward or backwards. When the car has been driven the noise is not detectable...need to leave car overnight. |
2011 Honda Pilot 4dr SUV
250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD
| 78000 mi | Rear Driver Wheel Bearing needed replaced. Under Extended Warranty |
| 82300 mi | Dealer replaced lower A arm bushings at no cost to me. Suspension component part of a recall. |
| 124000 mi US $67 |
Replace both rear shocks (OEM) |
| 93000 mi US $900 |
Replaced both rear struts on this trip as well. |
| 110000 mi US $250 |
Sway bar links replaced. |
| 89000 mi | Wobble or pulsation in wheel when turning at low speed Vibration at highway speed. Wheel balance reduced but did not fix |
| 62300 mi | front control arm bushings leaking. |
| 89000 mi US $110 |
Replaced rear shocks. $110 total delivered through rock auto |
| 59400 mi US $1343 |
Rear right shock absorber was leaking and has to be replaced. Power steering fluid had to be replaced. |
| 15000 mi | Front wheel bearing replaced |
| 38000 mi | Replaced Bushings |
| 38000 mi | Replaced LF wheel-bearing under warranty. |
| 22000 mi | Makes a creaking noise over bumps at slow speeds. Can only hear it when windows are down. Dealer says they could not hear noise. Update: new 2013 makes same noise, might be "normal." |
| 29800 mi | Replaced compliance bushings which were cracked and leaking |
| 19000 mi | Noise in steering when moving vehicle after parked. Dealer said they could not dupliacte noise. Noted in file and will return when noise becomes more consistant. |
| 26000 mi | Replaced steering rack |
| 78000 mi US $20 |
Replaced sway bar bushings |
| 80600 mi US $150 |
Rear upper control arms replaced with adjustable arms to bring camber back into spec |
| 35700 mi | Front passenger side strut started thunking. Strut was repaired easily enough but we're on our third attempt to get the alignment right and the steering wheel centered. |
| 66000 mi | Suspension bushings worn out. |
| 78000 mi | Fluid filled compliance bushings replaced, both front. |
| 110000 mi US $500 |
Replaced shocks, struts, end links and front sway bar bushings |
| 6000 mi | Steering wheel had a clicking sound when turning right-left. Parts ordered. |
| 23000 mi | Steering wheel making clicking sound when turning. Dlr replaced steering cable for second time! |
| 84200 mi | Strut and compliance bushing |
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