2012 Honda Pilot Service and Repair Manual
This 2012 Honda Pilot factory service and repair manual is built around this exact year, engine and trim combination, with specifications and repair sequences from Honda for the 3.5L V6 (J35Z4).
Engines covered
- 3.5L V6 — SOHC, naturally aspirated, gasoline
Body styles covered
- 4-door sport utility
Trims covered
- EX
- EX-L
- LX
- Touring
Known issues on the 2012 Pilot. Nine recalls are on federal record for this model year, and seven of them concern the passenger frontal air bag inflator module: several cover inflators that may explode after long-term exposure to heat and humidity, sending sharp metal fragments toward the driver and other occupants, while others cover inflators that were installed incorrectly and may keep the air bag from deploying properly in a crash. A separate recall covers the fuel tank vent shut float valve case, which does not meet design specifications and can let fuel leak from the tank, increasing the risk of fire. The remaining recall covers the driver's air bag module, which may be missing one or more of the rivets that attach it to the air bag cover, altering deployment performance and increasing the risk of injury in a crash. Owners have filed 171 complaints for the year, and no technical service bulletins are logged for the 2012 Pilot.
From an air bag inflator inspection to a fuel tank check or routine service on the J35Z4 V6, this manual keeps you on the OEM procedure and correct specification for your 2012 Pilot.
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 Hybri
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants res
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of c
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 m
The absence of more than one rivet could alter the performance of the driver's airbag during deploym
Honda will notify owners and instruct them to take their vehicle to a Honda dealer. The dealer will
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.
AS A RESULT, FUEL MAY LEAK FROM THE TANK, INCREASING THE RISK OF FIRE.
HONDA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE VSF ASSEMBLY DATE AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE T
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 H
An incorrectly installed air bag inflator may not properly deploy the passenger frontal air bag in t
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the inflator installation and, if necessary, repl
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, 2
An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in seriou
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger side air bag inflator, free o
"Service bulletin - American Honda is announcing a powertrain warranty extension as a result of a settlement of a class action captioned, Soto et al.v. American Honda Motor Co., Inc., Case No. 3:12-cv-1377-SI (N.D. Cal.). The piston rings o
"Service Bulletin - There are several A/C leak detection tools available. -Refrigerant Gas Leak Detector -Ultrasonic Leak Detector -Leak Dye"
Dealer Message - The May episode of Tech2Tech is now posted. We've got some valuable information for you, so check it out! This month we're featuring "Replacing That Leaky Front Rocker Arm Oil Control Valve."
Service Bulletin - This bulletin is a notification of a class action settlement relating to airbag inflators. American Honda is offering a Customer Support Program (Warranty Extension) to cover any manufacturing defects in the replacement f
Service Bulletin - The front rocker arm oil control valve is leaking.
Dealer message - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2009-2013 Pilots with a complaint of vibration when braking, and the technician found the front lower control arm compliance bushings need to be replaced. To fully understand th
Dealer message - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2009-2013 Pilots with a complaint of vibration when braking, and the technician found the front lower control arm compliance bushings need to be replaced. To fully understand th
Dealer message - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2009-2013 Pilots with a complaint of vibration when braking, and the technician found the front lower control arm compliance bushings need to be replaced. To fully understand th
Showing the 8 most recent of 37 technical service bulletins on file with NHTSA.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 HONDA PILOT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT ANOTHER VEHICLE TRAVELING 60-70 MPH CRASHED INTO THE REAR OF THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE. THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE WAS PUSHED INTO AN INTERSECTI
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 HONDA PILOT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE HE WAS AT STOP THE VEHICLE WAS CRASHED INTO FROM THE REAR BY ANOTHER VEHICLE TRAVELING 60 MPH. THE IMPACT PUSHED THE CONTACT'S VE
DRIVING IN THE CITY WHEN THE 3 VEHICLE COLLISION HAPPENED GOING 25-30MPH. THE FIRST CAR STOPPED SUDDENLY TO LET PEDESTRIANS CROSS THE STREET. THEN THE SECOND CAR FOLLOWED AND I DID NOT CATCH THE STOP
DRIVING IN THE CITY WHEN THE 3 VEHICLE COLLISION HAPPENED GOING 25-30MPH. THE FIRST CAR STOPPED SUDDENLY TO LET PEDESTRIANS CROSS THE STREET. THEN THE SECOND CAR FOLLOWED AND I DID NOT CATCH THE STOP
ON APRIL 30 2014 MY WIFE [XXX] ENTERED THE CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF PHILADELPHIA CAMPUS IN THE 2012 HONDA PILOT. SHE APPROACHED THE GUARD BOOTH AND CAME TO A COMPLETE STOP. THIS CAN BE VERIFIED AS THE
Showing the 5 most serious of 228 complaints filed with NHTSA.
