2011 Honda Pilot air bags problems
Owners reported air bags problems in 68 complaints for the 2011 Honda Pilot, 17% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 68 17% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 73,000 miles 22 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 14 and 1
- Injuries and deaths
- 22 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When air bags problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 3 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 2 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 3 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 3 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 4 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 1 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 4 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 2 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 22 air bags complaints that report mileage, the median is about 72,000 miles, and 36% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 14 crashes, 1 fire, 22 injuries.
What owners wrote
Purchased brand new pilot in june 2011. Around noon I was driving down on stretch of road at about 60 MPH when I saw a vehicle with a trailer moving ahead of me. As I approached to pass the vehicle it appeared to slow down and started turning left ahead on the road. The trailer it was hauling did not have any signal or brake lights. I attempted to slowed by applying my brakes but the pilot did not stop after applying the brakes or slow down.
Shortly after purchasing the 2011 honda pilot my wife complained of eyes and throat irritation when traveling in the car for a half hour or longer. There is no odor. I did not seem to be sensitive to these symptoms at this time. We took it to the dealer to be checked and they found no leaks, engine/heater/air conditioning. Problem continued year round with both the heater in operation and/or the air conditioning.
Other problems reported for the 2011 Honda Pilot
- Brakes 41 complaints
- Engine 36 complaints
- Steering 34 complaints
- Suspension 34 complaints
- Electrical system 27 complaints
- Body & structure 19 complaints
- Cruise control 18 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 17 complaints