Check Engine Light On problems of the 2012 Honda Pilot

Two problems related to check engine light on have been reported for the 2012 Honda Pilot. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2012 Honda Pilot based on all problems reported for the 2012 Pilot.

1 Check Engine Light On problem

Failure Date: 06/01/2020

Tl the contact owns a 2012 Honda Pilot. The contact stated while driving 55 mph, the vehicle started jerking and hesitating with the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not drivable. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who informed the contact that the spark plugs needed to be replaced. The contact called roush Honda (100 w. Schrock rd, westerville, OH 43081, (614) 882-1535) and made the dealer aware of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. Upon investigation, the contact associated the failure with NHTSA campaign number: 12v063000 (fuel system, gasoline) however, the VIN was not included. The failure mileage was unknown.

2 Check Engine Light On problem

Failure Date: 07/04/2014

The check engine light and vtm4 light come on after over an hour of driving. Sometimes the whole inside of the car smells has while driving and the fuel consumption is not efficient. In addition when the car sits in the garage for a few days, maybe 2-3, and I start driving, the wheels make some deep brushing noise. This gets worst when I brake. Sometimes it smells like something is burning under the hood or around the engine,.




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