CarComplaints.com Notes: The 2012-2013 Honda Pilot have a small complaint trend of owners reporting the engine hesitates sometimes when accelerating.

While it's not a widespread trend with the Pilot, it's a little concerning because of the possibly safety ramifications. While it's certainly something to keep in mind, most Pilot owners are not experiencing this problem.

7.3

pretty bad
Typical Repair Cost:
No data
Average Mileage:
27,700 miles
Total Complaints:
3 complaints

Most Common Solutions:

  1. not sure (3 reports)
2012 Honda Pilot accessories - interior problems

accessories - interior problem

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2012 Honda Pilot Owner Comments

problem #3

Dec 022015

Pilot EX-L

  • Automatic transmission
  • 25,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Bought a 2012 Honda Pilot. MOST UNCOMFORTABLE SEATS ever, gives my wife a headache. WHAT IS UP WITH THOSE HEAD RESTRAINTS!!!! Gives her a sore neck and back, and lower back.

HONDA NEEDS TO HEAR about this!!!!

- Chalres S., Wenatchee, WA, US

problem #2

Apr 302012

Pilot

  • Automatic transmission
  • 25 miles

I now have a chronic muscle pain due to the shape of the front seat on the bottom. The edges are curled up so for long distance driving it has become a painful issue. I went to doctors thinking it was some muscular problem. It took me this long to figure out that it is the seat causing me the pain. I don't know what to do about it. I am making payments on the SUV and so I will have it for a very long time!

- jantoniou, Yonkers, NY, US

problem #1

Jan 012015

Pilot EX-L

  • Automatic transmission
  • 58,000 miles

The front seats are uncomfortable to the point of being painful on trips over 10 mins. The side bolsters are stuffed with more dense material than the middle, and can put painful pressure on your legs/rear.

Others have suggested taking the vehicle to an upholsterer to have the seats re-done. Others have bought additional seat cushions to relive the pressure.

Poor engineering ...

- S B., Lubbock, TX, US

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