Electrical complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2012 Honda Pilot has 19 NHTSA electrical complaints and 0 electrical-related recalls.
19
Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 2, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2012 Honda Pilot. The contact then discovered a mileage disc... |
| Nov 24, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2012 Honda Pilot. After contacting the seller on Facebook Ma... |
| Apr 17, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Odometer Fraud. The contact has never owned or purchased these vehicles. The vehicles never purchase... |
| Apr 9, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2012 Honda Pilot. The contact stated that while attempting t... |
| Dec 22, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Check engine light came on followed by shaking of the vehicle. The code was checked indicating a cyl... |
| Dec 4, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | See attached document for complaint |
| Sep 18, 2022 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The car started smoking, I was able to pullover and get out. The fire department came and removed th... |
| Jan 1, 2022 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Back up camera stop working. Apparently alot of honda pilot owners complain that the camera stops wo... |
| Aug 13, 2019 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | YESTERDAY (AUGUST 13TH) I WAS DRIVING ON A CITY STREET ABOUT 45 MPH AND MY 2012 HONDA PILOT'S DASHBO... |
| Apr 25, 2018 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | THE GASKET ON THE SPOOL VALVE ON OLDER HONDA PILOTS IS KNOWN TO FAIL. THE FAILURE RESULTS IN OIL LE... |
| Aug 11, 2016 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITY/WIPER | WHEN BACKING UP USING THE BACKUP CAMERA THE CAMERA DISPLAY WILL SOMETIMES GO BLACK ON THE SCREEN. I ... |
| Feb 19, 2014 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES | POWER WENT DOWN, ALL DOORS NOT OPERATIVE, TRUNK ALSO NON OPERATIVE, COULD TRAP PASSENGER AND DRIVER ... |
| Jan 1, 2014 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | THE KEYS FOR THE 2012 HONDA PILOT ARE VERY CHEAPLY MADE. OUR VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED IN DECEMBER 2011.... |
| Jun 12, 2013 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 HONDA PILOT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE KEY FOB WOULD NOT FUNCTION WHEN... |
| Jan 7, 2013 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE | FROM A DEAD STOP OR SLOW ROLL, THE ENGINE FAILS TO RESPOND IMMEDIATELY TO THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. TH... |
| Dec 21, 2012 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | I PURCHASED A HONDA PILOT 2012 EX-L 4WD IN NOV 2011. SINCE DAY ONE I NOTICED THAT THERE HAS BEEN A P... |
| Oct 31, 2012 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | MY WIFE PULLED THE VEHICLE INTO OUR DRIVEWAY AND EXITED THE CAR JUST A SHE NOTICED WHITE SMOKE COMIN... |
| Jun 1, 2012 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | THIS IS FIRST SUMMER FOR MY BRAND NEW HONDA PILOT 2012 LX CAR AND I NOTICE WHEN AC IN ON AND CAR IS ... |
| Jan 12, 2012 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 HONDA PILOT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE HEARD A GRINDING NOISE WHILE STA... |