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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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Chart based on 96 repairs.
2012 Honda Pilot suspension repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (6%)
$500 - $999 (11%)
$100 - $499 (17%)
< $100 (67%)
Chart based on 18 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
| 14100 mi | The power steering pump was groaning but showed no signs of failure. We took it into the dealer, described the problem and we were told the problem was covered under a recall. |
| 60000 mi US $319 |
Compliance bushing leakage. Right bushing replaced under Service Bulletin (extends warranty to 100,000 mikes or 8 years). No charge for replacement. Replaced sway bar and bushings due to broken bushings |
| 66000 mi US $650 |
STABILIZER WAS REPLACED IN LATE 2017 (SERVICE BULLETIN WORK). DEALER HAD NOT PROPERLY SECURED ATTACHMENT BOLTS, AND BOLTS HAD BECOME LOOSE, CREATING RATTLING NOISE FROM THE PASSENGER SIDE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. BOLTS WERE TIGHTENED AND INSPECTION DONE FOR ANY BOLT HOLE DAMAGE. NONE FOUND. |
| 70000 mi US $451 |
Replace bearing and wheel hub |
| 6200 mi | Power steering pump makes groaning noise with AC on. |
| 55400 mi US $600 |
Front lower suspension bushings replaced under warranty, along with other maintenance items. |
| 40000 mi US $440 |
Driver side front bearings worn so they were replaced |
2012 Honda Pilot 4dr SUV
250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD
| 77000 mi | Steering was requiring more effort than normal - minor noise. Replaced the power steering pump, and possibly also some other parts. |
| 86000 mi | Replace control arm bushings |
| 95000 mi US $1000 |
struts and shocks |
| 65000 mi | Replaced rear shocks Front compliance bushings |
| 19000 mi | Whining or whirring sound only when air conditioning compressor running, technical service bulletin recommended replacement of power steering pump. Problem solved with pump replacement |
| 44200 mi | Replaced power steering pump under warranty for vibrating noise. |
| 48000 mi | Replacement of suspension control arm due to leaking bushing. Covered under warranty per an extension honda made in a TSB. |
| 13000 mi | Car making same noise from June. Dealer this time said it was harmonic vibration btwn a/c and power steering unit. Changed power steering unit per service bulletin. No more noise. |
| 23000 mi | TSB FOR POWER STEERING PUMP AND BRACKET RELATED TO GROANING NOISE, AND AIR BAG RECALL, SERVICED IN SAME CALL. |
| 73000 mi | right rear wheel bearing assembly |
| 65000 mi | They also found that my front lower control arm bushings were worn, cracked and leaking due to an internal defect. |
| 75000 mi | Front compliance bushings failed (leaked out fluid), and were replaced free of charge due to a TSB/warranty extension by American Honda. |
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