2012 Honda Pilot Steering Problems

“When braking at speeds above 50 MPH, there is a vibration at the steering wheel. I brought the vehicle to a Honda dealer and was told the front rotors should be refaced when the car needs new brake pads. I have had a 2006,2009, and 2012 Pilot. My driving habits have not changed, the mileage per year is consistent, and there has been no hard or excessive braking. I have not had this problem with the other model years. So, what's the problem? Are the current rotors thinner or inferior?”

“It happened to me 3 times that the power steering failed and battery light came up while I drive the 2012 Honda Pilot on a 5inch water puddle. It was actually pretty dangerous and scared when it happened because I was driving on the highway in a raining condition. The steering wheel suddenly locked up due to the power failure and it resumed by itself around 10 seconds after passing puddle. I brought it up to the dealership after the 2nd event during regular maintenance but no issue was found. The 3rd incident happened right after the warranty is expired. …”

“Purchased this vehicle in january 2012. We hardly driven this car till this year in 2013. As of june 28th of 2013, the Pilot has 7046 miles. In early june we took it down to baltimore when I noticed that there is something wrong with the brakes or steering problems when I applied some braking over 65mph and going down hill was extremely apparent. The steering would vibrate when applying the brakes. I took it to the dealership on 28th. The dealership told me I was hard braking and that was causing the rotors to warp. I asked them to clarified hard braking. …”

“Driving home from the dealer in a brand new 2012 Honda Pilot, 4wd, ex-l w/res on 6/26/12. At approximately 62 to 65 MPH the transmission is lurching as it appears to be shifting back and forth between 4th and 5th gear. This causes a jerking motion and can be felt in the steering. Took vehicle back to dealer on 6/28/12 and a Honda technician drove the vehicle as I was in the passenger seat. The technician confirmed the issue and indicated it was exactly as I had described. He says this is a known problem but there is no fix. He said it's due to the torque converter. …”

“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.”