2012 Honda Pilot Review

2012 Honda Pilot is a Sport Utility 4-dr style car measuring 191.40 in length and 72.70 in height. Made in United States, 2012 Honda Pilot has 12 trims priced by the manufacturer at 37,770 with just total of 10 recalls in the past 2012 Honda Pilot. It’s seating 8 people with 4 doors and a rank size of 21.00 gallon. The engine is 3.5L V6 SOHC 24V and uses 18 of gasoline in the city and 18 on highways.

Make: Honda
Model: Pilot
Trims Available: 12
Location: UNITED STATES
Body & Doors: SPORT UTILITY 4-DR
Engine: 3.5L V6 SOHC 24V
Transmission: 5A
Driveline: 4WD
Seats: 8
MSRP: $37,770 USD
MPG: 17 City / 24 HWY
Tires: 235/60R18
Tank Size: 21 gallon

Honda Pilot 2012 Trims

2012 Honda Pilot EX-L 2WD 5-Spd AT with Navigation

Engine: 3.5L V6 SOHC 24V
Transmission: 5A
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: SPORT UTILITY 4-DR
Seating: 8
MPG: 18 City / 25 HWY

2012 Honda Pilot LX 2WD 5-Spd AT

Engine: 3.5L V6 SOHC 24V
Transmission: 5A
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: SPORT UTILITY 4-DR
Seating: 8
MPG: 18 City / 25 HWY

2012 Honda Pilot EX 2WD 5-Spd AT

Engine: 3.5L V6 SOHC 24V
Transmission: 5A
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: SPORT UTILITY 4-DR
Seating: 8
MPG: 18 City / 25 HWY

2012 Honda Pilot EX-L 2WD 5-Spd AT

Engine: 3.5L V6 SOHC 24V
Transmission: 5A
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: SPORT UTILITY 4-DR
Seating: 8
MPG: 18 City / 25 HWY

2012 Honda Pilot EX-L 2WD 5-Spd AT with DVD

Engine: 3.5L V6 SOHC 24V
Transmission: 5A
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: SPORT UTILITY 4-DR
Seating: 8
MPG: 18 City / 25 HWY

2012 Honda Pilot Touring 2WD 5-Spd AT with DVD

Engine: 3.5L V6 SOHC 24V
Transmission: 5A
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: SPORT UTILITY 4-DR
Seating: 8
MPG: 18 City / 25 HWY

2012 Honda Pilot LX 4WD 5-Spd AT

Engine: 3.5L V6 SOHC 24V
Transmission: 5A
Drivetrain: 4WD
Body & Doors: SPORT UTILITY 4-DR
Seating: 8
MPG: 17 City / 24 HWY

2012 Honda Pilot EX 4WD 5-Spd AT

Engine: 3.5L V6 SOHC 24V
Transmission: 5A
Drivetrain: 4WD
Body & Doors: SPORT UTILITY 4-DR
Seating: 8
MPG: 17 City / 24 HWY

2012 Honda Pilot EX-L 4WD 5-Spd AT

Engine: 3.5L V6 SOHC 24V
Transmission: 5A
Drivetrain: 4WD
Body & Doors: SPORT UTILITY 4-DR
Seating: 8
MPG: 17 City / 24 HWY

2012 Honda Pilot EX-L 4WD 5-Spd AT with DVD

Engine: 3.5L V6 SOHC 24V
Transmission: 5A
Drivetrain: 4WD
Body & Doors: SPORT UTILITY 4-DR
Seating: 8
MPG: 17 City / 24 HWY

2012 Honda Pilot EX-L 4WD 5-Spd AT with Navigation

Engine: 3.5L V6 SOHC 24V
Transmission: 5A
Drivetrain: 4WD
Body & Doors: SPORT UTILITY 4-DR
Seating: 8
MPG: 17 City / 24 HWY

2012 Honda Pilot Touring 4WD 5-Spd AT with DVD

Engine: 3.5L V6 SOHC 24V
Transmission: 5A
Drivetrain: 4WD
Body & Doors: SPORT UTILITY 4-DR
Seating: 8
MPG: 17 City / 24 HWY

Vin Numbers

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Safety and Reliability

NHTSA Crash Test

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* National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

IIHS Crash Test

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* Insurance Institute for Highway Safety

Safety & Recalls

Recall 12V063000 started on /Date(1329454800000-0500)/.

Summary: HONDA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 PILOT AND ACURA MDX VEHICLES. THE VENT SHUT FLOAT (VSF) VALVE CASE IN THE FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY DOES NOT MEET THE DESIGN SPECIFICATIONS.

Consequence: AS A RESULT, FUEL MAY LEAK FROM THE TANK, INCREASING THE RISK OF FIRE.

Remedy: HONDA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE VSF ASSEMBLY DATE AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 13, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HONDA CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-999-1009.

Recall 13V016000 started on /Date(1358485200000-0500)/.

Summary: Honda is recalling certain model year 2009-2013 Pilot and 2011-2013 Odyssey passenger vehicles manufactured from March 13, 2008, through December 21, 2012. One or more rivets that attach the airbag module to the airbag cover may be missing.

Consequence: The absence of more than one rivet could alter the performance of the driver's airbag during deployment. This could potentially increase the risk of injury during a crash.

Remedy: Honda will notify owners and instruct them to take their vehicle to a Honda dealer. The dealer will inspect the driver's airbag module and replace it if necessary, free of charge. The recall began on March 14, 2013. Owners may contact Honda at 1-800-999-1009.

Recall 17V030000 started on /Date(1484024400000-0500)/.

Summary: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2009-2012 Acura TSX, 2011-2012 Acura TSX Wagon, 2010-2012 Acura ZDX, 2008-2012 Honda Accord, 2010-2012 Honda Accord Crosstour and Honda Insight, 2009-2012 Honda Fit, 2009-2012 Pilot, 2007-2011 Honda CR-V, 2012 Honda FCX Clarity and 2006-2011 Honda Civic, Civic Hybrid, Civic NGV vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands, or "Zone A." Additionally, if not included in "Zone A" above, Honda is recalling certain 2009 Acura TSX, Honda Fit and Pilot, 2008-2009 Honda Accord, 2006-2009 Civic, Civic Hybrid and Civic NGV, and 2007-2009 Honda CR-V vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia, or "Zone B." Additionally, if not included in "Zone B" above, Honda is recalling certain 2008 Honda Accord, 2006-2008 Honda Civic, Civic Hybrid and Civic NGV and 2007-2008 Honda CR-V vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the front air bags, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.

Consequence: An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger side air bag inflator, free of charge. The manufacturer has mailed an interim notification, and will send a second notification when parts are available. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are KE1 and KE2.

Recall 17V545000 started on /Date(1504152000000-0400)/.

Summary: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2008-2012 Accord, 2010-2012 Accord Crosstour, 2006-2011 Civic, 2007-2011 CR-V, 2009-2012 Fit and Pilot, 2010-2012 Insight, and 2009-2012 Acura TSX vehicles that received replacement passenger frontal air bag inflators. One dealership may have incorrectly installed the replacement air bag inflators.

Consequence: In the event of a crash, an incorrectly installed passenger frontal air bag inflator may deploy the air bag improperly, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag module assembly, free of charge. The recall began October 30, 2017. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are O07, Y0A, N06, G05, M04, Y01, and O09.

Recall 18V042000 started on /Date(1515474000000-0500)/.

Summary: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2010-2013 Acura TSX, ZDX, Honda Accord Crosstour, Fit, Insight and Pilot vehicles, 2011-13 Acura TSX Sportswagon, 2010-2012 Honda Accord,, 2010-2011 Honda Civic, Civic NGV, Civic Hybrid and CR-V vehicles and 2013 Honda FCX Clarity and Fit EV vehicles ever registered in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands or "Zone A." Additionally, Honda is recalling certain 2010-2012 Acura TSX, Honda Accord, Accord Crosstour, Fit and Pilot, 2010-2011 Honda Civic, Civic NGV, Civic Hybrid and CR-V, and 2010 Acura ZDX and Honda Insight vehicles ever registered in the states of Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia or "Zone B." Unless included in Zones A or B above, Honda is recalling certain 2009 Acura TSX, Honda Accord, Civic, Civic NGV, Civic Hybrid, CR-V, Fit, and Pilot vehicles ever registered in the states of Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming or "Zone C." These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment (such as after a vehicle crash necessitating replacement of the original air bags), may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to higher absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.

Consequence: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began February 16, 2018. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are B0K and L0J.

Recall 18V268000 started on /Date(1524715200000-0400)/.

Summary: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2003-2012 Honda Accord and Pilot, 2010 Accord Crosstour, 2001-2011 Civic, 2002-2011 CR-V, 2003-2004, 2006-2008 and 2011 Element, 2007 and 2009-2013 Fit, 2010-2012 Insight, 2002-2004 Odyssey, and 2012 Ridgeline vehicles. The front passenger air bag may have been installed incorrectly during replacement.

Consequence: An incorrectly installed air bag may deploy improperly in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the passenger frontal air bag module assembly, free of charge. The recall began June 22, 2018. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are K1P, and M1O.

Recall 18V268000 started on /Date(1524715200000-0400)/.

Summary: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2003-2012 Honda Accord and Pilot, 2010 Accord Crosstour, 2001-2011 Civic, 2002-2011 CR-V, 2003-2004, 2006-2008 and 2011 Element, 2007 and 2009-2013 Fit, 2010-2012 Insight, 2002-2004 Odyssey, and 2012 Ridgeline vehicles. The front passenger air bag may have been installed incorrectly during replacement.

Consequence: An incorrectly installed air bag may deploy improperly in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the passenger frontal air bag module assembly, free of charge. The recall began June 22, 2018. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are K1P, and M1O.

Recall 18V661000 started on /Date(1538020800000-0400)/.

Summary: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2014 Honda Insight and Acura TSX and TSX Wagon, 2014-2015 Honda Crosstour and Pilot vehicles nationwide, as well as certain 2014 Honda FCX Clarity and Fit EV vehicles in Florida, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, Texas, Alabama, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, California, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan) and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Honda is also recalling certain 2011-2013 Acura TSX, TSX Wagon and ZDX, Honda Crosstour, Insight, Fit and Pilot vehicles, 2011-2012 Honda Accord and 2011 Honda Civic NGV, Civic, Civic Hybrid and CR-V vehicles in Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia and West Virginia. Lastly, Honda is recalling certain 2010-2013 Acura TSX and ZDX, Honda Crosstour, Fit, Insight and Pilot, 2011-2013 TSX Wagon, 2010-2012 Honda Accord and 2010-2011 Honda Civic NGV, Civic, Civic Hybrid and CR-V vehicles in Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin and Wyoming. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag air bag inflators assembled as part of the frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment (such as after a vehicle crash necessitating replacement of the original air bags), may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to higher absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.

Consequence: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began November 6, 2018. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are M2J and S2K.

Recall 19V502000 started on /Date(1561608000000-0400)/.

Summary: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2009-2014 Acura TSX, 2011-2014 TSX Sport Wagon, 2010-2013 ZDX, 2008-2012 Honda Accord, 2010-2011 Accord Crosstour, 2006-2011 Civic and Civic Hybrid, 2008-2010 Civic GX NGV, 2012-2015 Crosstour, 2007-2011 CR-V, 2009-2013 Fit, 2014 Fit EV, 2010-2014 Insight, and 2009-2015 Pilot vehicles. The vehicles are equipped with passenger frontal air bag inflators assembled as a recall remedy part or replacement service part, that may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.

Consequence: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began August 12, 2019. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are F5F and Q5E.

Recall 19V378000 started on /Date(1557979200000-0400)/.

Summary: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2009-2014 Acura TSX, 2011-2013 TSX Sport Wagon, and 2010-2012 ZDX and 2008-2012 Honda Accord, 2010-2011 Accord Crosstour, 2006-2011 Civic, Civic Hybrid and Civic NGV, 2012-2014 Crosstour, 2007-2011 CR-V, 2009-2013 Fit, 2010-2013 Insight, and 2009-2015 Pilot vehicles. The front passenger air bag inflator may have been installed incorrectly during replacement.

Consequence: An incorrectly installed air bag inflator may not properly deploy the passenger frontal air bag in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the inflator installation and, if necessary, replace the passenger frontal air bag module assembly, free of charge. The recall began July 5, 2019. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are M4O, P4R, T4Q, and W4P.

FAQ

One of the main issues about the 2012 Honda Pilot is related to the latest recall where "as a result, fuel may leak from the tank, increasing the risk of fire. ". 2012 Honda Pilot is ranked 4 in safety ratings, which is higher then the rating for 2011 Honda Pilot.

With various efficient powertrains, one of the benefits of the 2012 Honda Pilot is its excellent fuel economy. 2012 Honda Pilot has a 3.5L V6 SOHC 24V engine and It gets 18/25 mpg city/highway.

There are 10 recalls recorded in our database for 2012 Honda Pilot that’s on average above the average number of recalls per car in our database.

2012 Honda Pilot can go 378 miles in the city and 525 on the highways.

2012 Honda Pilot is made in United States between 2003 to 2022.

Honda All models of 2012

Honda Accord

$28,470 - $40,820
18 City / 25 HWY
12 Trims
8
1
3.5L V6 SOHC 24V

Honda Civic

$28,470 - $40,820
18 City / 25 HWY
12 Trims
8
1
3.5L V6 SOHC 24V

Honda Civic Hybrid

$28,470 - $40,820
18 City / 25 HWY
12 Trims
8
1
3.5L V6 SOHC 24V

Honda CR-V

$28,470 - $40,820
18 City / 25 HWY
12 Trims
8
1
3.5L V6 SOHC 24V

Honda CR-Z

$28,470 - $40,820
18 City / 25 HWY
12 Trims
8
1
3.5L V6 SOHC 24V

Honda Crosstour

$28,470 - $40,820
18 City / 25 HWY
12 Trims
8
1
3.5L V6 SOHC 24V

Honda Fit

$28,470 - $40,820
18 City / 25 HWY
12 Trims
8
1
3.5L V6 SOHC 24V

Honda Insight

$28,470 - $40,820
18 City / 25 HWY
12 Trims
8
1
3.5L V6 SOHC 24V

Honda Odyssey

$28,470 - $40,820
18 City / 25 HWY
12 Trims
8
1
3.5L V6 SOHC 24V

Honda Pilot

$28,470 - $40,820
18 City / 25 HWY
12 Trims
8
1
3.5L V6 SOHC 24V

Honda Ridgeline

$28,470 - $40,820
18 City / 25 HWY
12 Trims
8
1
3.5L V6 SOHC 24V

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