2009 Honda Pilot vs 2011 Honda Pilot
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2009 Honda Pilot | 2011 Honda Pilot |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 134 | 292 |
| Recall campaigns | 9 | 11 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 73 | 77 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 9 | 29 |
| Fire reports | 4 | 5 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | 4/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 18–19 | 18–19 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 71,593 mi | 48,113 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Honda Pilot | Honda Pilot |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 29 | 68 |
| Engine | 35 | 31 |
| Suspension | 19 | 34 |
| Service Brakes | 13 | 39 |
| Steering | 13 | 34 |
| Power Train | 12 | 21 |
| Electrical System | 5 | 26 |
| Structure | 7 | 19 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Vibration / shaking | 19 | 45 |
| Oil consumption | 11 | 8 |
| Stalling | 6 | 11 |
| Check engine light | 5 | 8 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 9 |
| Rust / corrosion | 0 | 8 |
| Misfire / rough idle | 0 | 6 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 6 |
2009 Honda Pilot
2011 Honda Pilot
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.