2011 Honda Pilot fuel/propulsion system problems
10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the fuel/propulsion system on the 2011 Honda Pilot — 3% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The gas tank bands are rusting out, they are about to break causing the gas tank to fall and probably catch fire. The gas tank protector and gas tank guard are also rusted out to the point of falling off and crumbling rust.”
filed Dec 29, 2023
“My Honda Pilot 2011 EXL w/ AWD displayed a flashing engine light while driving, which is a sign of a serious engine problem. When it was towed to the Honda dealership, the service representative told me that a Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) of P0302 was recovered, which occurs when the spark plugs…”
filed Oct 2, 2021
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Fuel/propulsion System problems in other Pilot years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Pilot | 12 | 7% |
| 2024 Pilot | 4 | 4% |
| 2023 Pilot | 5 | 4% |
| 2022 Pilot | 8 | 6% |
| 2021 Pilot | 21 | 5% |
| 2020 Pilot | 30 | 6% |
| 2019 Pilot | 111 | 13% |
| 2018 Pilot | 62 | 14% |
| 2017 Pilot | 119 | 13% |
| 2016 Pilot | 165 | 10% |
| 2015 Pilot | 6 | 6% |
| 2014 Pilot | 5 | 4% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2011 Honda Pilot
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.