2012 Honda Pilot drivetrain & axles problems
20 complaints about drivetrain & axles have been filed for the 2012 Honda Pilot, which is 9% of all its NHTSA complaints.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 20 9% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 5,000 miles 15 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When drivetrain & axles problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 11 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 3 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 1 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 0 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 0 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 0 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 15 drivetrain & axles complaints that report mileage, the median is about 5,000 miles, and 100% were reported before 60,000 miles.
None of the drivetrain & axles complaints mention a crash, fire, injury or death.
What owners wrote
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 honda pilot. The contact stated that when driving approximately 45-70 MPH he noticed that the vehicle would start to shutter. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and they advised the contact that what he was feeling was normal for the vehicle. After the diagnosis the owner stated that he believed that the failure was due to the torque converter. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and they offered no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 30.
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 honda pilot. The contact stated that while driving approximately 60 MPH and attempting to decelerate, the vehicle suddenly began to vibrate and lose power before responding normally. The vehicle was taken to the dealer but no diagnosis was determined. No repairs were performed. The contact was informed that the vibration was caused by the motor mounts, which the dealer advised was normal. The vehicle continued to experience the failure.
Other problems reported for the 2012 Honda Pilot
- Engine 45 complaints
- Brakes 29 complaints
- Electrical system 22 complaints
- Air bags 20 complaints
- Cruise control 17 complaints
- Fuel system 17 complaints