2012 Honda Pilot vs 2014 Honda Pilot
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 | 2014 Honda Pilot |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 171 | 116 |
| Recall campaigns | 9 | 3 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 62 | 84 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 17 | 8 |
| Fire reports | 3 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 20 | 20 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 40,000 mi | 38,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Honda Pilot | Honda Pilot |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 35 | 31 |
| Service Brakes | 25 | 7 |
| Electrical System | 22 | 9 |
| Air Bags | 20 | 9 |
| Structure | 8 | 20 |
| Power Train | 20 | 7 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 17 | 4 |
| Suspension | 14 | 7 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Vibration / shaking | 41 | 14 |
| Hesitation / surging | 12 | 0 |
| Stalling | 7 | 5 |
| Loss of power | 5 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 5 | 13 |
| Misfire / rough idle | 5 | 17 |
| Rust / corrosion | 5 | 8 |
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.