2012 Honda Pilot Power Train Problems
- 17
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
What owners report
- under warranty · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 13 |
| 30–60k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Engine · Power Train · Wheels
Vehicle developed a vibration around 45000 miles in rear and thought tires needed rebalancing. That didn't help and after vibrating on a 1600 mile trip had dealer replace tires with original brand and size after discussing problem with them. $1000 later i took the car back to dealer and complained about vibration. They rebalanced tires on hi tech balancer. 275 miles on new tires and still vibration is there. Went…
ODI 10853425
Power Train
Recently purchased a used 2012 honda pilot touring. After driving for a few days, i tuned into a considerable vibration in my seat mostly at highway cruising speeds. I believe it is the same shudder that others have reported. I have brought to the dealer on 2 occasions so far and they have balanced, rotated, and even put new wheels from another vehicle on it. I swear i continue to feel it and honda techs including…
ODI 10640841
Engine · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
Problem: while trying to accelerate, there is a resistance/hesitation that is felt in the gas pedal and the engine has trouble increasing rpm's. This is an intermittent issue. Case i: while in a parking lot, trying to pick up a little speed. Gas pedal has resistance and engine won't pick up speed. I keep my foot steady on the accelerator and then pilot picks up speed in a unexpected rush. High level of danger due to…
ODI 10655339
Power Train · Suspension
I brought my rain because of a woo king sound in 2014, 2015 hondarepaired partially under warranty compliance bushings. While still under warranty the car needed tie rods replaced/tightened i paid for this has been an ongoing problem for the past three years posing a safety issue for me and my children. I've recently emailed and called honda they are refusing to cover this because of the mileage deapitwthis has been…
ODI 11220490
Engine · Power Train
I have a 2012 honda pilot- i purchased used with 9k miles. I have put approximately 5k miles on the vehicle and immediately noticed an engine vibration similar to being in the wrong gear in a manual transmission. I took the car into the honda dealership and asked them to check the transmission- as i initially thought that it was a "hunting" issue with the transmission- the dealer indicated that it was normal. The…
ODI 10563568
Engine · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
Intermittent accelerator response delay. Sometimes when you need to accelerate, as when making a left turn in traffic, the response delays and then responds. This is a safety issue. You cannot depend upon response to the accelerator when you may need it. Honda upgraded a program earlier and there was improvement, but the problem still persists. *tr
ODI 10521689
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 honda pilot. While driving 15 mph, the accelerator pedal was depressed but the vehicle failed to accelerate before going into a higher speed. The failure recurred intermittently. The dealer was unable to diagnose the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 4,839.
ODI 10761673
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 honda pilot. The contact stated that while driving approximately 60 mph and attempting to decelerate, the vehicle suddenly began to vibrate and lose power before responding normally. The vehicle was taken to the dealer but no diagnosis was determined. No repairs were performed. The contact was informed that the vibration was caused by the motor mounts, which the dealer advised was normal.…
ODI 10565259
Power Train
After the break-in period, i took the vehicle to highway speed. Constant vibration under light throttle at constant speed (between 63-68 mph), eco mode. Only solution is to raise or reduce the speed which is a safety concern on the highway - running over people or get run over. The vibration is very annoying which cause the drivers (and the passengers) to lose focus on the road - another safety concern. Brought the…
ODI 10525197
Power Train
A few thousand miles after purchase of my 2012 honda pilot touring, i began to experience drive train vibration issues. The vibration was most noticable between 40-45 mph but also noticable at other speeds. It is related to the eco mode and the vtm. The vibration grows worse as the drive train is put under load just before it shifts out of eco mode. The vibration is not noticable when the vehicle is not in eco mode…
ODI 10501310
Engine And Engine Cooling · Power Train
I recently purchased a 2012 honda pilot to replace a 2010 pilot that had some uncharacteristic issues. Weeks after driving it off the lot, i began to notice a noise when the ac fan kicked on. I took the pilot to the dealership and was told this was just the sound the fan makes when it kicks on. For those who have experienced this issue, they know this sound is anything but normal. It is a quite loud whining noise…
ODI 10478590
Power Train
Vehicle shudders/vibrates when vcm (eco) engages/disengages. Shuddering/vibrating is very pronounced. Transmission 'clunks' during engage/disengage of vcm. *tr
ODI 10564783
Electrical System · Engine · Power Train
My 2012 honda pilot ex-l has had issues with vibration when driving at consistent speeds between 40-50 and 60-70 (i.e. Not accelerating). Local dealer initially tried to update control software with no impact, then replaced the torque converter under warranty, also with no impact. Honda service manager now says that this is a known issue with the variable cylinder management program that is designed to increase fuel…
ODI 10618587
Power Train
Purchased 2012 honda pilot july 2012. Went on a trip a few days later and noticed a vibration in the steering wheel, seat and floor. As time went on i figured out it was happening when the eco mode was engaged. At approx. 45 mph the transmission shudders badly like it doesn't know what gear to shift into. Even at lower (30-40 mph) and higher (50-70) speeds i can feel when the eco mode kicks in and the vibration /…
ODI 10550645
Power Train · Steering
Driving home from the dealer in a brand new 2012 honda pilot, 4wd, ex-l w/res on 6/26/12. At approximately 62 to 65 mph the transmission is lurching as it appears to be shifting back and forth between 4th and 5th gear. This causes a jerking motion and can be felt in the steering. Took vehicle back to dealer on 6/28/12 and a honda technician drove the vehicle as i was in the passenger seat. The technician confirmed…
ODI 10463397
Engine · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 honda pilot. The contact stated that while attempting to accelerate, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician was unable to find a failure. The transmission fluid and oil were changed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 10. Updated 6/3/15*cn updated 06/09/15*jb
ODI 10706166
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 honda pilot. The contact stated that when driving approximately 45-70 mph he noticed that the vehicle would start to shutter. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and they advised the contact that what he was feeling was normal for the vehicle. After the diagnosis the owner stated that he believed that the failure was due to the torque converter. The vehicle had not been repaired. The…
ODI 10449445