2012 Honda Pilot brakes problems
Owners reported brakes problems in 29 complaints for the 2012 Honda Pilot, 13% of the complaints on file. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 29 13% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 36,000 miles 27 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 4 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 4 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When brakes problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 9 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 5 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 6 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 4 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 0 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 0 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 1 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 2 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 27 brakes complaints that report mileage, the median is about 36,000 miles, and 74% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 4 crashes, 4 injuries.
What owners wrote
On may 17, 2016, in my driveway, I was trying to move my 2012 pilot from beside my husband's vehicle to behind it so my son could pull into the driveway. I pressed the gas pedal to move behind my husband's truck and it moved up a little before it accelerated to a high speed slamming his truck into the garage and crushing it. I hit the brakes, but it didn't help. The engine was revving and tires were spinning as fast as they could.
2012 honda pilot has vibration/shaking in the steering wheel when braking from 50+ MPH. Not noticeable at lower speeds, but very noticeable above 50MPH. Steering wheel shakes and makes it seem as if the car wants to lose control or not brake as it should.
Other problems reported for the 2012 Honda Pilot
- Engine 45 complaints
- Electrical system 22 complaints
- Air bags 20 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 20 complaints
- Cruise control 17 complaints
- Fuel system 17 complaints