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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%)

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2012 Honda Pilot body repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (8%)

$100 - $499 (8%)

< $100 (83%)

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Chart based on 12 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

Vinyl interior trim popped off the middle passenger side pillar 
31000 mi trim pieces at top of real tailgate kept popping up. due to absence of anchor pilot holes. Tailgate was replaced. 
38000 mi Rear tailgate hinge covers kept popping up and would not lay flush with the rest of the tailgate assembly surfaces. This wa due the absence of factory drilled pilot holes designed to retain the anchors on the covers to hold them flush. 
66000 mi

US $650
NOTICED RECENT FAILURE OF MOONROOF CLOSING PROPERLY. UPON CLOSURE, MOONROOF WILL AUTO-RETRACT AS IF THERE IS SOMETHING BLOCKING THE CLOSURE PATH. MECHANIC UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE, AS ENTIRE HEADLINER MUST BE REMOVED TO REVEAL MOONROOF WORKINGS. WILL TRY TO FIND ANOTHER SHOP CAPABLE OF PERFORMING WORK, OR RETURN TO DEALER FOR WORK TO BE DONE. 
2000 mi Minor scratches on fender and navigation screen. Dealer repaired to satisfaction without any issues. 
6200 mi plastic trim about rear window was warped 
12700 mi Dashboard panel in front of drivers knee squeaking/rattling 
18000 mi Squeaking panel under steering wheel that was unsuccessfully repaired in a previous visit. They found a metal "body pin" that was holding part of dash to frame and added a rubber bushing to fix. Center console cover unstable. It moves when it is closed and you lean on it with your elbow. 
30000 mi Center console cover unstable. It moves when it is closed and you lean on it with your elbow. 
One of rear doors not assembled properly leaving a gap, and window sill on same door was misaligned. They fixed these at a nearby body shop. I also complained about the trim parts covering the tailgate hinges but they refused to fix. 

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2012 Honda Pilot 4dr SUV

250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD

34000 mi Rear glass exploded while parked in my driveway. Covered by insurance, less a $200.00 deductable. 
56000 mi

US $340
Replace passenger side windshield molding 
8000 mi Loud vibration noise from headliner/roof when doors are closed 

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2012 Honda Pilot Body Problems

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