2011 Honda Pilot vs 2012 Honda Pilot
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2011 Honda Pilot | 2012 Honda Pilot |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 292 | 170 |
| Recall campaigns | 11 | 9 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 77 | 62 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 29 | 17 |
| Fire reports | 5 | 3 |
| NCAP overall rating | 4/5 | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 18–19 | 20 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 48,113 mi | 40,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Honda Pilot | Honda Pilot |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 68 | 20 |
| Engine | 31 | 35 |
| Service Brakes | 39 | 25 |
| Suspension | 34 | 14 |
| Electrical System | 26 | 22 |
| Steering | 34 | 11 |
| Power Train | 21 | 20 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 18 | 17 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Vibration / shaking | 45 | 41 |
| Stalling | 11 | 7 |
| Clunking / rattling | 9 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 8 | 5 |
| Oil consumption | 8 | 0 |
| Rust / corrosion | 8 | 5 |
| Misfire / rough idle | 6 | 5 |
| Hesitation / surging | 6 | 12 |
2011 Honda Pilot
2012 Honda Pilot
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.