Auto loans: 2012 Honda Pilot
None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. Rated 11.5 to 11.8 L/100 km combined (EPA). 9 NHTSA recall campaigns. CarmaCars is not a lender, dealer or lessor, and does not arrange financing or leases. We rent cars, and sell one only when it is listed for sale on this page with its price.
- For sale by us
- 0
- Combined
- 11.5 to 11.8 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 9
For sale
We do not have a 2012 Honda Pilot for sale right now. We are a rental company: rent one for a week to try it, or tell us what you want and we look for one for you.
CarmaCars is not a lender, dealer or lessor, and does not arrange financing or leases. We rent cars, and sell one only when it is listed for sale on this page with its price.
2012 Honda Pilot specs
| Spec | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 3.5L 6-cylinder | 3.5L 6-cylinder |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive | All-wheel drive |
| Transmission | 5-speed automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Fuel | Regular gas | Regular gas |
| City | 13.2 L/100 km | 13.6 L/100 km |
| Highway | 9.4 L/100 km | 9.7 L/100 km |
| Combined | 11.5 L/100 km | 11.8 L/100 km |
| CO₂ | 276 g/km | 276 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $17.83 | $18.29 |
2012 Honda Pilot: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 3.5 L | 3.5 L |
| Cylinders | 6 | 6 |
| MPG city (US) | 18 | 17 |
| MPG highway (US) | 25 | 24 |
| MPG combined (US) | 20 | 20 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 24 | 24 |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$3,350 | US$3,350 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $3,566 | $3,658 |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov). Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.
What to check when buying the 2012 Honda Pilot
- NHTSA lists 9 recall campaigns for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 171 complaints with NHTSA, most often about engine (35), service brakes (28) and electrical system (22). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19V502000 | 2019-06-27 | air bags:frontal:passenger side:inflator module | Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2009-2014 Acura TSX, 2011-2014 TSX Sport Wagon, 2010-2013 ZDX, 2008-2012 Honda Accord, 2010-2011 Accord Crosstour, 2006-2011 Civic and Civic Hybrid, 2008-2010 Civic GX NGV, 2012-2015 Crosstour, 2007-2011 CR-V, 2009-2013 Fit, 2014 Fit EV, 2010-2014 Insight, and... |
| 19V378000 | 2019-05-16 | air bags:frontal:passenger side:inflator module | Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2009-2014 Acura TSX, 2011-2013 TSX Sport Wagon, and 2010-2012 ZDX and 2008-2012 Honda Accord, 2010-2011 Accord Crosstour, 2006-2011 Civic, Civic Hybrid and Civic NGV, 2012-2014 Crosstour, 2007-2011 CR-V, 2009-2013 Fit, 2010-2013 Insight, and 2009-2015 Pilot... |
| 18V661000 | 2018-09-27 | air bags:frontal:passenger side:inflator module | Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2014 Honda Insight and Acura TSX and TSX Wagon, 2014-2015 Honda Crosstour and Pilot vehicles nationwide, as well as certain 2014 Honda FCX Clarity and Fit EV vehicles in Florida, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, Texas, Alabama, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, South... |
| 18V268000 | 2018-04-26 | air bags:frontal:passenger side:inflator module | Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2003-2012 Honda Accord and Pilot, 2010 Accord Crosstour, 2001-2011 Civic, 2002-2011 CR-V, 2003-2004, 2006-2008 and 2011 Element, 2007 and 2009-2013 Fit, 2010-2012 Insight, 2002-2004 Odyssey, and 2012 Ridgeline vehicles. The front passenger air bag may have been... |
| 18V042000 | 2018-01-09 | air bags:frontal:passenger side:inflator module | Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2010-2013 Acura TSX, ZDX, Honda Accord Crosstour, Fit, Insight and Pilot vehicles, 2011-13 Acura TSX Sportswagon, 2010-2012 Honda Accord,, 2010-2011 Honda Civic, Civic NGV, Civic Hybrid and CR-V vehicles and 2013 Honda FCX Clarity and Fit EV vehicles ever... |
| 17V545000 | 2017-08-31 | air bags:frontal:passenger side:inflator module | Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2008-2012 Accord, 2010-2012 Accord Crosstour, 2006-2011 Civic, 2007-2011 CR-V, 2009-2012 Fit and Pilot, 2010-2012 Insight, and 2009-2012 Acura TSX vehicles that received replacement passenger frontal air bag inflators. One dealership may have incorrectly... |
| 17V030000 | 2017-01-10 | air bags:frontal:passenger side:inflator module | Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2009-2012 Acura TSX, 2011-2012 Acura TSX Wagon, 2010-2012 Acura ZDX, 2008-2012 Honda Accord, 2010-2012 Honda Accord Crosstour and Honda Insight, 2009-2012 Honda Fit, 2009-2012 Pilot, 2007-2011 Honda CR-V, 2012 Honda FCX Clarity and 2006-2011 Honda Civic, Civic... |
| 13V016000 | 2013-01-18 | air bags | Honda is recalling certain model year 2009-2013 Pilot and 2011-2013 Odyssey passenger vehicles manufactured from March 13, 2008, through December 21, 2012. One or more rivets that attach the airbag module to the airbag cover may be missing. |
| 12V063000 | 2012-02-17 | fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly | HONDA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 PILOT AND ACURA MDX VEHICLES. THE VENT SHUT FLOAT (VSF) VALVE CASE IN THE FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY DOES NOT MEET THE DESIGN SPECIFICATIONS. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Auto loans: the 2012 Honda Pilot
CarmaCars is a rental company and does not have the 2012 Honda Pilot for sale right now. Rent one for a week first, or ask us to look for one. We are not a lender and do not arrange loans. A monthly rental can cover the time while you arrange financing with your bank. The 2012 Honda Pilot for buyers: what the numbers say, what to check, how to try it.
Recalls and complaints
Check whether every recall was done, by the VIN, before you pay. NHTSA lists 9 recall campaigns for this model; ask the seller for proof each one was fixed. Owners filed 171 complaints with NHTSA, most often about engine, service brakes and electrical system; have those parts checked. Have a mechanic inspect a used one before you buy it.
Engine and fuel
The 3.5L 6-cylinder is what moves it, with front-wheel drive. It runs on regular gas. With front-wheel drive, the weight of the engine sits over the driven wheels, which helps in winter.
By the EPA's combined rating of 11.5 L/100 km, 300 km takes about 35 litres. A 300 km weekend costs about $53.49 in energy at our price setting. The EPA estimates US$3,350 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles.
Living with the Pilot
An SUV body means more headroom and a taller cargo opening than a car of the same length.
When the Pilot makes sense
It suits a work trip where a reliable car matters more than anything else. It uses more fuel than most, so it suits shorter trips or people who need its size.
A longer test drive
Nothing is charged until we confirm the rental and you approve the offer. Rent the Pilot for a week and see how it fits your life. Rent the Pilot for a week, or up to 365 days, before you commit to buying one.
Money matters
The EPA estimates US$3,350 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles at US prices. At our price setting, 100 km costs about $17.83 in fuel. A 1,000 km month costs roughly $178.30 at our price setting.
Narrowing it down
Set a budget that includes tax, licensing, insurance and the first set of tires. Ask the seller which trim it is; badges can be swapped and options vary. Within the 2012 lineup, trims share powertrains or differ in equipment; the trim pages show which.
Ready when you are
Questions about trying a car first? Ask in your request.
Rent it for a week before you buy
A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel. Rent a 2012 Honda Pilot from us first.
Ask us about the 2012 Honda Pilot
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 2012 Honda Pilot for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 2012 Honda Pilot
Does CarmaCars sell the 2012 Honda Pilot?
Not right now. CarmaCars rents cars; it sells one only now and then. Tell us what you want and we look for one, or rent one for a week first.
Can I rent a 2012 Honda Pilot before I buy one?
Yes. Request it for a week (or longer, up to 365 days) and drive it as your own; nothing is charged until we confirm and you approve.
Does the 2012 Honda Pilot have recalls?
NHTSA lists 9 recall campaigns for it, in the table on this page. Ask for proof each was fixed.
What does the 2012 Honda Pilot cost in fuel a year?
EPA puts it at US$3,350 a year for 15,000 miles at its fuel prices; at our price setting, 20,000 km cost about $3566.00.
Where do the figures come from?
Fuel use and fuel cost from the US EPA (fueleconomy.gov), dimensions and weight from NHTSA vPIC Canadian specifications, recalls and complaints from NHTSA. We leave out any figure no free source publishes.