2012 Honda Pilot

145 serious complaints of 171, the most about engine (35) and brakes (25); per car on the road, 0.2× this model's usual year. 9 recalls.

What owners report

“My vehicle vibrates when I am driving. It does not behave this way all the time. However, when the vehicle vibrates, it seems as though it wants to shut off. This has been happening frequently since I purchased my vehicle. It usually happens when I slow down to make a turn or while I am cruising at highway speed.”

An owner's complaint to NHTSA about the engine, Jan 2014

“The contact owns a 2012 honda pilot. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 mph and depressing the brakes, she felt a vibration without warning. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was advised that the brake rotors needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired.”

An owner's complaint to NHTSA about the brakes, Aug 2013

Fixes and extended coverage

• Extended coverage The piston rings on certain cylinders may rotate and align which can lead to spark plug fouling. (Service, Jul 2014)
• Extended coverage American Honda is offering a Customer Support Program (Warranty Extension) to cover any manufacturing defects in the replacement front passengers airbag inflator only. (A18-052, Jun 2018)
• Extended coverage Warranty Extension: Customer Support Program For Front Passenger's Airbag Inflator for 2010-12 Accord and Other Listed Years and Models (Expires September 30, 2028) (19-003-1, Aug 2019)
• Extended coverage dealer message - today, june 30, 2015, american honda is announcing a warranty extension for some 2009-14pilot vehicles due to noisy or leaking front suspension rear lower arm (compliance) bushings. (DLR MSG, Jun 2015)
• Extended coverage Warranty extension: mil comes on with dtcs p0301 thru p0304 - the piston rings on certain cylinders may rotate and align, which can lead to spark plug fouling. (WE -, Sep 2015)

From the manufacturer's bulletins filed with NHTSA. A dealer can look up whether a car has had the work done or is still covered.

171 owner complaints · 9 recalls (check a car's VIN for open recalls) · EPA combined: 20 mpg · NHTSA: 4 of 5 stars · 2012 trims and features