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2012 Honda Pilot: recalls, problems and warranty extensions

Everything US government records hold on the 2012 Honda Pilot as a model. To see how it applies to one car, and to check its mileage and VIN, enter the VIN.

9Safety recalls
172Owner complaints to NHTSA
4/5NHTSA overall crash rating

Most-reported problems

What 2012 Honda Pilot owners report most often to NHTSA, and the mileage where most reports fall.

Engine35Most reports between 0 and 50k miles
Service Brakes28Most reports between 10k and 60k miles
Electrical System22Most reports between 0 and 110k miles
Air Bags20Most reports between 20k and 80k miles
Power Train20Most reports between 0 and 30k miles
Vehicle Speed Control17Most reports between 10k and 70k miles
Your VIN report marks where your car's odometer sits on each of these ranges.

Safety recalls

Recalls issued for the 2012 Honda Pilot. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

  • Air Bags: FrontalSep 2018 · Campaign 18V661000
  • Air Bags: FrontalApr 2018 · Campaign 18V268000
  • Air Bags: FrontalJun 2019 · Campaign 19V502000
  • Air Bags: FrontalMay 2019 · Campaign 19V378000
  • Air Bags: FrontalAug 2017 · Campaign 17V545000
  • Air Bags: FrontalJan 2017 · Campaign 17V030000
  • Air Bags: FrontalJan 2018 · Campaign 18V042000
  • Fuel System, Gasoline: StorageFeb 2012 · Campaign 12V063000
  • Air BagsJan 2013 · Campaign 13V016000
Whether a recall was done is shown by the dealer or NHTSA's recall lookup. Your report lists each one with the risk and the fix.

Other years

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Sources: NHTSA recalls, owner complaints, NCAP crash ratings, manufacturer communications and defect investigations. Model-level data: individual cars may differ.