2012 Honda Pilot Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 14about this part
- Share
- 8%of 172 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 75,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 14 complaints about the suspension of the 2012 Honda Pilot, 8% of the 172 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 75,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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.
“Front lower control arm bushing failed and started leaking. I have heard that many other Honda pilots have had the same problem and even my Honda mechanic has told me that he has repaired many of these and said Honda should recall them.”
NHTSA complaint #11105327, filed 2018-07, 69,000 miles“I took my car in for regular maintenance. I was notified that both front lower compliance bushings were excessively worn and needed replacing soon. I researched and found that there had been an extended warranty for this problem however I'm past the 100,000 mile warranty. My mileage 136,648. I never received any warning about this serious safety concern from anyone including my dealership. This is very costly and I'm hoping I can get some help in getting this repair done asap since it such a safety issue.”
NHTSA complaint #11319104, filed 2020-03, 136,648 miles“I brought my rain because of a woo king sound in 2014, 2015 hondarepaired partially under warranty compliance bushings. While still under warranty the car needed tie rods replaced/tightened I paid for this has been an ongoing problem for the past three years posing a safety issue for me and my children. I've recently emailed and called Honda they are refusing to cover this because of the mileage deapitwthis has been an ongoing problem since the car was still under warranty. The front end is still wobbly after repairs which I believe is a defect in this model.”
NHTSA complaint #11220490, filed 2019-06, 36,000 miles“Driving back from illinois to texas and started to feel vibration when the engine's vcm would activate. I was going about 65mph and slowly eased off of the gas, when I slowly pushed on the gas to speed up again I felt a vibration on the floor board that would not stop until I gave it more gas. This has been going on ever since. Even yesterday when I drove to san antonio and today when I drove back to houston, I have taken the car to the dealership 4 times in 2013.it has not been fixed even though the head mechanic did a ride along and agreed there was vibration. …”
NHTSA complaint #10559225, filed 2014-01, 3,000 miles“Both front wheel bearings failed, created a droning and rumbling noise while driving. There was also vibration through the car. It was felt at all speeds. The dealer replaced both bearings to replace fix the issue and appears to be resolved, but unknown if this issue will return. Spoke with a friend that with a Pilot and this also happened to his vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #10981565, filed 2017-05, 50,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10141640Apr 6, 2018G7
- 10141639Apr 6, 2018G7
- 10141638Apr 6, 2018These 2 SKUs are Front Left/Front Right lower control arms. The Customer communication requested return of unsold inventory to inspect for ball stud nuts with undersized flanges…
- 10107448Jun 30, 2015"service bulletin - american honda is extending the warranty on the front suspension rear lower arm (compliance) bushings to 7 years from the original date of purchase or 100,000…
- 10107367Jun 30, 2015"dealer message - today, june 30, 2015, american honda is announcing a warranty extension for some 2009-14pilot vehicles due to noisy or leaking front suspension rear lower arm…
- 10108786Mar 6, 2015Dealer message - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2009-2013 Pilots with a complaint of vibration when braking, and the technician found the front lower control arm…
- 10108822Feb 19, 2015Dealer message - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2009-2013 Pilots with a complaint of vibration when braking, and the technician found the front lower control arm…
- 10108821Feb 19, 2015Dealer message - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2009-2013 Pilots with a complaint of vibration when braking, and the technician found the front lower control arm…
- 10108858Feb 4, 2015Dealer message - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2009-2013 Pilots with a complaint of vibration when braking, and the technician found the front lower control arm…
- 10108857Feb 4, 2015Dealer message - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2009-2013 Pilots with a complaint of vibration when braking, and the technician found the front lower control arm…
Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 7% |
| 2025 | 2 | 1% |
| 2024 | 3 | 3% |
| 2022 | 6 | 4% |
| 2021 | 6 | 1% |
| 2020 | 3 | 1% |
| 2019 | 6 | 1% |
| 2018 | 4 | 1% |
| 2017 | 9 | 1% |
| 2016 | 14 | 1% |
| 2015 | 7 | 6% |
| 2014 | 7 | 6% |
| 2013 | 13 | 5% |
| 2012 | 14 | 8% |
| 2011 | 34 | 12% |
| 2010 | 17 | 15% |
| 2009 | 19 | 14% |
| 2008 | 8 | 6% |
| 2007 | 7 | 3% |
| 2006 | 18 | 7% |
| 2005 | 38 | 6% |
| 2004 | 27 | 5% |
| 2003 | 32 | 4% |
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 complaintsSteering
11 complaintsEngine cooling
10 complaintsOther or unknown
9 complaintsBody and structure
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 29, 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