2011 Honda Pilot Service Brakes Problems
- 37
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 37 stored complaint records:
- 7 indicate a crash
- 3 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
What owners report
- steering wheel · 15 records
- slow down · 6 records
- applying brakes · 6 records
- rotors warped · 5 records
- warped rotors · 4 records
- miles hour · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 18 |
| 30–60k mi | 10 |
| 60–100k mi | 6 |
| 100–150k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Air Bags · Seat Belts · Service Brakes
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…
Crash reported · Fire reported · 2 injuries
ODI 10494996
Service Brakes
Having had the front brake rotors replaced twice (april 2012 & june 2012) and replaced front tires after first rotors, vehicle continues to shake on downhill, supposedly causing front wheels to heat up. Local vail service technician thinks underlying honda issue however after taking to honda dealership, they did not see any problems and suggested that we didn't know how to drive on mountainous roads. Seriously?!…
ODI 10681967
Service Brakes · Steering · Suspension
Noticed the cars steering wheel shakes when brake is applied at approximately 65-70 miles per hour which is very scary. Brought the car to the dealership and was told the rotors need to be re-surface. I ask why because it's a brand new car with very low mileage and response was it could be the problem. Brought the car home 6/9/12 afternoon. Drove it the next day and steering wheel shaking still present. I research…
ODI 10461695
Service Brakes · Steering · Suspension
2011 honda pilot experiencing a severe vibration issues when applying the brakes when traveling at highway speeds (45mph+). The vehicle stability, steering and control do not feel safe under these conditions. We first identified the problem with honda at 39000 miles in 2012 and they balanced the tires. Brought to honda's attention again at 69000 miles in august 2013. They replaced the front and rear brake pads and…
ODI 10617912
Service Brakes · Steering
When applying the brakes at any speed over 50 mpg, the steering wheel shakes like an earthquake. Dealer said brakes were fine and that there was no issue. Next trip the dealer said the brakes might need to be redone (22k miles really?) and that the rotors were warped. Repairs would not be covered under warranty or extended warranty. This is obviously a defect and needs to be handled by honda. Now approaching 40k…
ODI 10512293
Service Brakes · Steering
A few weeks ago, i being to notice the steering wheel vibrates and wobbles upon applying the brake at 60+ mph on our new honda pilot we purchased a little over a year. Concern for my safety and my family, i took the vehicle back to the dealer and they mentioned the forward rotors needed to be machined and was not covered by factor warranty and would cause $220 to do the job. I spoke with the service manager and…
ODI 10460290
Service Brakes
My honda pilot along with numerous other honda pilot owners are experiencing a severe vibration issues when applying the brakes to just slow down when traveling at high-way speeds. The vibration can be so severe that if you are not holding the steering wheel firmly it could cause you to lose control of the vehicle. When addressed at honda dealerships you are told it is warped rotors and that even with a brake job…
ODI 10524733
Service Brakes
The vehicle steering vibrates vilonently when braking during 50+ mph. Dealer found the rear rotors to be warped and replace them along with brake pads, the problem remains and gets progressively worse. Additionally, the braking response is extremely sluggish and requires extreme distance and pressure to stop the vehicle. This coupled with the vibration or the premature warped rotors and warn brakes are a combination…
ODI 10462022
Service Brakes · Suspension
Rotors began to prematurely warp at about 20k miles. Dealer resurfaced the rotors as a courtesy service. Warping problem re-appeared at approximately 30k. Warped rotors caused severe vibrations through steering column at highway speeds making for unsafe driving conditions. Honda tech mentioned that honda used rotors with a softer material in an effort to reduce squealing problem on previous year models. However,…
ODI 10836944
Service Brakes
Car has had issues with shaking steering wheel when braking from 60+ miles per hour. I think it may be warped brake rotors. However, this problem should not occur on a car so new nor with such low mileage. I have a safety concern regarding this issue. In review of complaints there were at least a couple more complaints that said the power steering pump and rack replacement fixed the issue. Seems like there is a…
ODI 10465637
Service Brakes · Steering
Steering wheel vibrates when braking at or near 65 mph, loss of control. *tr
ODI 10502803
Service Brakes · Steering · Wheels
Brand new vehicle when it reaches aprox that speed or brake the steering wheel vibrates and shake violent at braking, also pulls to the left. Bring back to the dealership but not problem solve, they got a service bulletin 06-068 but it doesn't correct the problem, i got up to 23,000 miles and the tires became close to the carcase (all four), the vibration and pulling still. *tr
ODI 10487578
Catalog parts for this system
Catalog year/make/model rows for 2011 Honda Pilot.
Catalog fitment does not by itself prove OEM-equivalent compatibility.