2012 Honda Pilot Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 5%of 172 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 72,010miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the body and structure of the 2012 Honda Pilot, 5% of the 172 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 72,010 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Right side windshield closure/trim (garnish - part number 73152 - sza - 01za) blew off while traveling at interstate speed. Saw / heard something hit the top part of the windshield and roof. Thought it came from vehicle in front of me. Did notice vehicle behind me pulled over. Didn't notice missing pc until cleaning windshield a couple weeks later.”
NHTSA complaint #10785874, filed 2015-10, 59,000 miles“On october 31, 2015 at approximately 1100 hours, I was traveling on interstate 85 northbound approaching the exit ramp to archdale, north carolina when a loud explosion sound occurred. While I continue north on interstate 85 in the slow lane until I could find a good and safe area to pull over, I started to hear a noise that sounded like glass hitting the roof of my vehicle. …”
NHTSA complaint #10787541, filed 2015-11, 72,010 miles“Vehicle is vibrating at high speeds (70...75 MPH). After numerous attempts at the dealership to correct vibration problems when running at highway speeds, only to have no correction done at all, I have decided to write to you about this issue. Honda will acknowledge there is a vibration problem at highway speeds but do not have a correction for it, other than charge the customers a new set of tires on a constant basis.”
NHTSA complaint #10605333, filed 2014-06, 36,000 miles“The white pearl paint is peeling off, separating from the primer. I brought it to a body shop and they said it looked like a manufacturing defect and I should file a complaint because it will probably spread to the whole car.”
NHTSA complaint #11317781, filed 2020-03Related service bulletins
- 10118538Sep 28, 2017Dealer message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2011-2014 Odysseys & Pilots in Taffeta White with a customer complaint of the paint on roof…
Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 4 | 2% |
| 2024 | 4 | 3% |
| 2023 | 6 | 4% |
| 2022 | 7 | 4% |
| 2021 | 5 | 1% |
| 2020 | 7 | 1% |
| 2019 | 12 | 1% |
| 2018 | 17 | 4% |
| 2017 | 15 | 2% |
| 2016 | 54 | 3% |
| 2015 | 10 | 9% |
| 2014 | 20 | 17% |
| 2013 | 47 | 17% |
| 2012 | 9 | 5% |
| 2011 | 19 | 6% |
| 2010 | 6 | 5% |
| 2009 | 7 | 5% |
| 2008 | 16 | 12% |
| 2007 | 15 | 7% |
| 2006 | 26 | 10% |
| 2005 | 23 | 3% |
| 2004 | 42 | 8% |
| 2003 | 47 | 7% |
Other parts of the 2012 Honda Pilot
35 complaintsBrakes
29 complaintsElectrical system
22 complaintsAir bags
20 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
20 complaintsVehicle speed control
17 complaintsFuel system
16 complaintsSuspension
14 complaintsSteering
11 complaintsEngine cooling
10 complaintsOther or unknown
9 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2012 Honda Pilot
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology