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2012 Honda Pilot consumer reviews

$28,620–$30,220 MSRP range
side view of 2012 Pilot Honda
(116 reviews)
91% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
Comfort
4.6
Interior
4.5
Performance
4.5
Value
4.5
Exterior
4.5
Reliability
4.7
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Best Family Vehicle you can own.

This Honda Pilot is a great vehicle, it is a very safe car, and gets great highway mileage. The interior is very well laid out, the rear seats fold up and down easily to get room for 8. When the rear seats are laid down there is great room to pack all your family essentials and wants for a drive away vacation.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
Comfort
4.0
Interior
4.0
Performance
5.0
Value
5.0
Exterior
4.0
Reliability
5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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I love my new Pilot!!

I think it is perfect for me. I am very happy as I got a good deal on it! I was also very happy with my salesperson Cesar!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
Comfort
5.0
Interior
5.0
Performance
5.0
Value
5.0
Exterior
5.0
Reliability
5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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2nd one owned... they are great!

These cars last forever. My last one has over 250,000 miles and is still going strong. I am just upgrading.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
Comfort
5.0
Interior
5.0
Performance
5.0
Value
5.0
Exterior
5.0
Reliability
5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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Love my Honda Pilot

This Pilot is perfect for us. The interior design is beautiful and comfortable. The ride is smooth and quite. I just can't say enough about how happy we are with this vehicle!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
Comfort
5.0
Interior
5.0
Performance
5.0
Value
5.0
Exterior
5.0
Reliability
5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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Great Family Car

This car is the best when you have a big family because it has 8 seats and a huge compartment at the back of the back. Great for family travel due to its big room for legs. Seats at the back can also be folded so more space for goods or stuff can me greater.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
Comfort
5.0
Interior
5.0
Performance
5.0
Value
3.0
Exterior
5.0
Reliability
5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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Love it- hate to part

This was a great car! I only wish I'd opted for the backup camera which I think is the next model up. I could do without all the other bells and whistles.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
Comfort
5.0
Interior
5.0
Performance
4.0
Value
4.0
Exterior
4.0
Reliability
5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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First "new" car in 14 years

Very pleased with my "newer" used car. Solid, comfortable well maintained. My wife is enjoying it's comfortable feel and solid steering.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
Comfort
5.0
Interior
5.0
Performance
5.0
Value
5.0
Exterior
5.0
Reliability
5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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Great travel vehicle

Love driving this around. I feel like I'm a wealthy person. Looks great drives great. If you want to be the envy of everyone in your neighborhood then buy the Honda Pilot. We prefer the look of the 2012-2015. In 2016 Honda made it look more like a minivan and less like a chick magnet.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
Comfort
5.0
Interior
5.0
Performance
5.0
Value
5.0
Exterior
5.0
Reliability
5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Good Car But Needs Work

My dad bought the 2012 Honda Pilot EX-L 4WD in October of 2011. The car was great up until the breaks started to not work to well. The wheels are going bald, the alternator is about to die out, and the rear axle is dislocated. I know in about a year from now the Honda's transmission will break because after 7 years of driving Japanese Imports their transmission breaks down. It's defiantly not better than my Expedition. The interior could use more room. It's an alright car.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
Comfort
4.0
Interior
3.0
Performance
4.0
Value
2.0
Exterior
4.0
Reliability
2.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does not recommend this car
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Too many mechanical issues for 2012

I originally purchased the new 2012 Honda Pilot because I really like they style. However, since about 40K miles I began to start having issues and thank goodness I bought the extended warranty. First we had the motor-mounts replaced, then the right axial seal, then the tension belt and were back with axial problems again.We're barely at 89K miles. I do enjoy the space and is very comfy but very disappointed with all the mechanical problems. I don't recommend, I'd go back to a Honda Sedan type vehicle and not Honda SUV.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
Comfort
4.0
Interior
4.0
Performance
3.0
Value
3.0
Exterior
4.0
Reliability
3.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does not recommend this car
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