2012 Honda Pilot vs 2012 Kia Sorento
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 21, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2012 Honda Pilot | 2012 Kia Sorento |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 171 | 879 |
| Recall campaigns | 9 | 5 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 62 | 233 |
| Investigations | 0 | 8 |
| Crash reports | 17 | 21 |
| Fire reports | 3 | 77 |
| NCAP overall rating | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 20 | 20–24 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 40,000 mi | 92,500 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Honda Pilot | Kia Sorento |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 35 | 461 |
| Electrical System | 22 | 127 |
| Air Bags | 20 | 81 |
| Power Train | 20 | 55 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 3 | 69 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 60 |
| Service Brakes | 25 | 33 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 17 | 29 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Vibration / shaking | 41 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 12 | 0 |
| Stalling | 7 | 142 |
| Loss of power | 5 | 39 |
| Check engine light | 5 | 81 |
| Misfire / rough idle | 5 | 0 |
| Rust / corrosion | 5 | 15 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 54 |
2012 Honda Pilot
2012 Kia Sorento
Compare all Honda Pilot vs Kia Sorento years →
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.