Power Train Related Problems of the 2012 Honda Pilot

Table 1 shows four common power train related problems of the 2012 Honda Pilot. The number one most common problem is related to the power train (eight problems). The second most common problem is related to the automatic transmission torque converter (five problems).

Table 1. Power Train related problems of Honda Pilot


Recently reported Power Train problems of the 2012 Honda Pilot

The Power Train problem

While driving the vehicle at around 45 mph it suffered a complete loss of power for 3-5 seconds. The dashboard lights illuminated and then the vehicle restarted without having to restart via the ignition and all of the dash lights turned off. This has happened intermittently on two prior occasions.   Read details...

The Automatic Transmission Torque Converter problem

Recently purchased a used 2012 Honda Pilot touring. After driving for a few days, I tuned into a considerable vibration in my seat mostly at highway cruising speeds. I believe it is the same shudder that others have reported.   Read details...

The Vehicle Shudder problem

Vehicle developed a vibration around 45000 miles in rear and thought tires needed rebalancing. That didn't help and after vibrating on a 1600 mile trip had dealer replace tires with original brand and size after discussing problem with them.   Read details...


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