Honda Pilot First generation (U387) - Facelift (2011 - 2014)



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First generation (U387) - Facelift of Honda Pilot has been in production since 2011 by 2014.

In addition to external changes, the model has undergone changes in technical terms. First generation (U387) - Facelift is longer than the previous generation by 0.5 inches , is lower by 0.3 inches. The weight of the car has decreased by 13 lbs.

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Honda Pilot First generation (U387) - Facelift dimensions and specs


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First generation (U387) - Facelift
Body style SUV, Crossover
Engine options J35Z4, 3.5L V-6, 250 HP, 253 lb/ft
Length 190.9 - 191.4 in
Width 78.50 in
Height 70.7 - 72.7 in
Wheelbase 109.20 in
Curb weight 4295 - 4608 lbs
Number of doors 4
Seating capacity 8
Front hip room 58.60 in
Rear hip room 56.90 in
Front Headroom 39.3 - 40 in
Rear Headroom 39.80 in
Front shoulder room 61.50 in
Rear shoulder room 62.20 in
Fuel tank capacity 21.00 gal
MPG (City/Highway) 16 - 18/22 - 25
Payload capacity 1322 - 1633 lb
Towing capacity 2000 - 4500 lbs
0-60 mph / 0-100 kph 7.2 - 8.6 sec
¼ mile time 15.2 - 16.6 sec

Honda Pilot Common Problems generations


Unfortunately, there is no such thing as a perfect car. Each car has its own design flaws and problems that the user has to deal with. During the Honda Pilot First generation (U387) - Facelift production period from 2011 to 2014 drivers have reported 650 complaints. The most common problems are ENGINE, SERVICE BRAKES, AIR BAGS.
Model Year Complaints
2014 Pilot
71
2013 Pilot
204
2012 Pilot
131
2011 Pilot
244

Problem Category Number of Problems
ENGINE
when the variable cylinder management kicks in at 2000 rpm the engine vibrates. it does this constantly when the eco...
112
~ 28449 miles
SERVICE BRAKES
leased brand new pilot lx on march 15 2014. it appeared to be in perfect working condition. then suddenly on...
101
~ 31146 miles
AIR BAGS
randomly while driving the fasten seatbelt icon illuminates. all occupants of the car were restrained and no objects were placed...
96
~ 26154 miles
POWER TRAIN
i purchased a brand new honda pilot-navi 2014 on july 3 2014. 1 week after the purchase there was a...
86
~ 19690 miles
STEERING
45 miles on a brand new 2014 pilot ex-l the ignition does not engaged consistently. when you turn the key...
56
~ 45731 miles
SUSPENSION
tl* the contact owns a 2014 honda pilot. while driving at an unknown speed the tires seats and rear of...
54
~ 39694 miles
BODY > STRUCTURE
paint is peeling off down to bare metal on the roof between the windshield and sunroof....
53
~ 53951 miles
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
i purchased a brand new honda pilot-navi 2014 on july 3 2014. 1 week after the purchase there was a...
51
~ 39731 miles
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
two incidents of sudden unintended acceleration. the first on january 31 2014 the second on march 25 2014. both incidents...
47
~ 23687 miles
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
45 miles on a brand new 2014 pilot ex-l the ignition does not engaged consistently. when you turn the key...
41
~ 35102 miles
WHEELS
issues: 1 - steering constantly vibrates at speeds above 45mph. smooth roads higher vibrations. this vibration increases to extent that...
30
~ 24389 miles
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
this car was what is discribed as "run away vehicle" the car was in park as the ignition was turned...
25
~ 33741 miles
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
my 2014 honda pilot ex-l has a multi major issues. starting with a major water leak inside the passenger compartment....
19
~ 5711 miles
VISIBILITY/WIPER
i was driving and my son saw a crack appear in the windshield. nothing had struck the windshield or any...
15
~ 46854 miles
SEATS
tl* the contact owns a 2013 honda pilot (n/a). the contact stated that the third row seat head rest would...
13
~ 15787 miles
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL
i made my 3rd visit to another honda location on 10/27/2017 after having issues with the vsa light and check...
10
~ 48364 miles
SEAT BELTS
randomly while driving the fasten seatbelt icon illuminates. all occupants of the car were restrained and no objects were placed...
9
~ 44944 miles
STRUCTURE
tl* the contact owns a 2014 honda pilot. while driving at an unknown speed the tires seats and rear of...
7
~ 10043 miles
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
letter from constituent regarding honda's 2013 pilot recall (nhtsa recall 13v-382/campaign#jb5/service bulletin #13-075) he has been unable to correct the...
6
~ 9377 miles
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
doors continue to lock automatically when the keys are inside the vehicle. if you open a door and set your...
6
~ 16246 miles
VISIBILITY
tl* the contact owns a 2011 honda pilot. the contact stated that the vehicle was parked in the garage when...
5
~ 2620 miles
TIRES
i drive a 2011 honda pilot. it was purchased new. on the morning of june 7 2011 a family member...
5
~ 16557 miles
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
the low beam headlight on the passenger side stopped working. i replacing the bulb but it still wouldn't work. six...
4
~ 18500 miles
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
tl* the contact owns a 2012 honda pilot. the contact stated that while driving at various speeds the brake pedal...
3
~ 13744 miles
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN
2011 honda pilot spontaneous star crack in lower center windshield spontaneous rear hatch and passenger door opening while driving with...
3
~ 1953 miles
ACCELERATOR PEDAL > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
accelerator pedal is depressed and there is no response from the motor for almost 2 seconds. this happens at slow...
2
~ 9750 miles
SIDEWALL > TIRES
i drive a 2011 honda pilot. it was purchased new. on the morning of june 7 2011 a family member...
2
~ 6342 miles
AIR CONDITIONER > APPLIANCE > EQUIPMENT
tl* the contact owns a 2011 honda pilot. the contact stated that the rear air conditioning system (a/c) would not...
2
~ 900 miles
PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS > TIRES
tl* the contact owns a 2012 honda pilot. the contact stated that air continuously leaked out of all four tires....
1
~ 100000 miles
TORQUE CONVERTER > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN
tl* the contact owns a 2011 honda pilot. while accelerating the vehicle vibrated violently without warning. crown motors (555 cypress...
1
~ 62000 miles
HEAD RESTRAINT > FRONT ASSEMBLY > SEATS
the nhtsa headrest standards are [xxx]. seriously did any of you even [xxx] drive a car with a headrest in...
1
~ 1 miles
ROTOR > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
tl* the contact owns a 2014 honda pilot. while driving 60 mph the vehicle shook and the brakes failed to...
1
~ 50000 miles
SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY > VISIBILITY
2012 honda pilot. consumer writes in regards to vehicle moon roof exploded and shattered while driving. *smd...
1
MASTER CYLINDER > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
tl* the contact owned a 2014 honda pilot. while driving approximately 5-10 mph the brake pedal was depressed and traveled...
1
~ 4342 miles
CALIPER > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
tl* the contact owned a 2014 honda pilot. while driving approximately 5-10 mph the brake pedal was depressed and traveled...
1
~ 4342 miles
12V/24V/48V BATTERY > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
tl* the contact owns a 2011 honda pilot. the contact stated that the vehicle was shifted into park with the...
1
~ 27000 miles
ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
the pilot cranks but the engine intermittently fails to start. honda recognizes problem but offers no solution or time frame
1
~ 500 miles
SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC
wheel sensor wires on 2011 honda pilot are exposed and unprotected under the vehicle which when damaged disable anti-lock braking...
1
~ 2600 miles
TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM
wheel sensor wires on 2011 honda pilot are exposed and unprotected under the vehicle which when damaged disable anti-lock braking...
1
~ 2600 miles
FRONT > SUSPENSION
my wife and i were driving home on the night of june 2nd 2010 and were turning on the street...
1

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Body kits

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Fender flares

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Rims

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Coilovers

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Decals

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