Suspension Related Problems of the 2012 Honda Pilot

Table 1 shows three common suspension related problems of the 2012 Honda Pilot. The number one most common problem is related to the suspension (eight problems). The second most common problem is related to the front suspension control arm (five problems).

Table 1. Suspension related problems of Honda Pilot


Recently reported Suspension problems of the 2012 Honda Pilot

The Suspension problem

I was driving on the pennsylvania turnpike in the left-hand lane alongside the concrete barrier. The road curved to the right and when I tried to gently steer to the right the steering wheel got stuck and locked. I wasn’t able to steer to the right and so the car hit the barrier.   Read details...

The Front Suspension Control Arm problem

Front lower control arm bushing failed and started leaking. Honda notified the dealers but not the owners like me see https://static. Nhtsa. Gov/odi/tsbs/2015/mc-10107367-9340. Pdf the warranty extension need to be 10 years not 7 years since 1) this was not communicated to owner 2) this is a   Read details...

The Front Suspension Wheel Bearing problem

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.   Read details...


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