| 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
2012 Honda Pilot repairs by problem area
Engine (23%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (7%)
Brakes and Traction Control (8%)
Suspension and Steering (22%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (20%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (15%)
Other (3%)
Chart based on 96 repairs.
2012 Honda Pilot engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (5%)
$1000 - $2499 (5%)
$500 - $999 (9%)
$100 - $499 (23%)
< $100 (59%)
Chart based on 22 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2012 Honda Pilot 4dr SUV
250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD
| 127000 mi US $1000 |
Replaced water pump & timing belt |
| 43000 mi | Vehicle had an oil leak - oil was seaping from the rear main bearing cap side bolts. 4 main engine bearing bolts were removed and coated with Honda bond, then re-installed. |
| 77000 mi | Misfire due to piston ring oil blow by. Covered by 8 year extended warranty as a result of a class action settlement in 2013. Replaced oil, coolant, piston rings 1-3, head gaskets, o-rings, oil filter, etc... |
| 2000 mi | Ignition seems to hesitate before turning over, will also turn over at very low rpm and then rev up. |
| 43000 mi US $300 |
Thermostat caused engine light to illuminate. Mechanic found a nut lodged in the thermostat causing it to stay open constantly. Thermostat was replaced. Mechanic believes manufacture error is cause. Second manufacturing error found. |
| 60000 mi US $450 |
Replaced left rear hydraulic electric engine mount. Original part began to separate from base unit. |
| 102000 mi US $3500 |
VCM system failure led to fouled spark plug, then shortly after cracked head. We were one month outside warranty TSB and extended warranty, but since we had reported the fouled plug earlier they paid 75% of repairs. Also elected to replace engine mount, water pump-timing belt, billed only for parts. Short trips around town aggravate the VCM, switching from eco to normal mode wears the seals quickly. Installed VCM muzzler post repair |
| 88000 mi | Engine was misfiring, and eventually showed Check Engine light and VSA light. Covered by extended warranty which was a result of the engine misfire class action suit. |
2012 Honda Pilot 4dr SUV
250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD
| 127000 mi | Recall covered engine for additional 8 years. |
| 140000 mi US $30 |
Replaced air intake tube, old developed a crack |
| 66000 mi US $90 |
Vehicle entered a self-protection mode (i.e. no acceleration). Dealer cleaned throttle body to resolve;however, dealer did not provide recommend cleaning interval or provide information on component recall |
| 91000 mi US $20 |
Coolant Pipe under the car failed |
| 96000 mi US $500 |
Both of the oil sending sensors failed. Engine check light was on and car was in "limping mode" running at 8mpg not using 5th gear and shaking on the up-shift. Error code was related to the ECO mode |
| 61000 mi US $100 |
EGR valve was replaced. Actual cost was $320, but my extended warranty covered all but the deductible. |
| 11500 mi US $129 |
DEALER OVERFILLED OIL AND HAD TO RETURN TO DIFFERENT DEALER FOR REPAIR. WHEEL ALIGNMENT DONE AT SAME TIME |
| 22200 mi US $130 |
warning light |
| 7000 mi | Belt tensioner making noise, replaced |
| 31000 mi | Undetectable weeping of oil in oil pan. Needed to remove, clean and reseal the pan. Took all day for repair to be done. |
| 65000 mi | Check engine light, vtm4 light and traction control lights all on. Dealer said there was a recall that extended my power train warranty and covered the $2,225.08 bill. Spark plugs and piston rings replaced per bulletin 13-082. |
| 29000 mi | Fouled spark plugs replaced and computer software updated. |
| 70000 mi US $20 |
Check Engine light came on. Used code checker and researched that it could be problem with failing sensor with suggestion to make sure oil level is at top level since this sensor is sensitive to that when it gets older. Added oil and reset the code. The problem hasn't returned so far. If it does then it's time to take it to a dealer. |
| 61200 mi US $825 |
Check Engine light on - showed code P0404 - Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) valve. Valve failed and had to be replaced. Repairs not covered by warranty. |
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