2012 Honda Pilot EX-L
5FNYF4H51CB033653
Vehicle history report for the 2012 Honda Pilot EX-L (VIN 5FNYF4H51CB033653). Gray, sport utility vehicle [suv]/multipurpose vehicle [mpv], 3.5L 6-cyl 250 hp, gasoline. 34,755 mi reported. Registered in Nj. No open recalls. Unlock full title, salvage, lien & accident history.
![2012 Honda Pilot EX-L, Gray, Sport Utility Vehicle [SUV]/Multipurpose Vehicle [MPV] — representative vehicle photo for VIN 5FNYF4H51CB033653](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/6/6e/2012_Honda_Pilot_--_11-10-2011.jpg)
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What's a 2012 Honda Pilot worth?
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Official U.S. EPA fuel-economy estimates for the 2012 Honda Pilot.
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Safety recalls None found
No open NHTSA recall campaigns were found for this 2012 Honda Pilot.
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Common problems & what to inspect
Based on 170 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2012 Honda Pilot, here are the most-reported problem areas — and exactly what to check before you buy.
🔥 1 involved a fire
🔍 Test every electrical feature: windows, locks, infotainment, charging and all lights. Watch for flickering, dead accessories or warning lights.
🔍 Listen for knocks or ticking, check for leaks and blue/white exhaust smoke, and make sure it doesn't overheat. No check-engine light should be on.
🔍 Check for fuel or battery warnings, hard starts and stalling. On a hybrid/EV, confirm charging and range behave normally.
🔍 Drive through every gear: watch for slipping, hard or delayed shifts, and shudder. Check for transmission/driveline leaks and noises.
🔍 Confirm the airbag light turns on then off at startup — if it stays lit there's a fault (costly, and a safety risk). Check for signs of prior deployment.
🔍 Brakes should feel firm and quiet — no grinding, pulsing or pulling. Check for an ABS light and uneven pad/rotor wear.
Pre-purchase checklist
- Match the VIN on the dash, door jamb and title — they must be identical.
- Cold-start the engine; listen for knocks and check for blue or white exhaust smoke.
- Test-drive through all gears at low and highway speed — no slipping, shudder or pulling.
- Confirm every warning light clears at startup (none should stay on).
- Check fluids — oil, coolant, transmission — for level, color and leaks.
- Look underneath for rust, fresh undercoating or signs of collision repair.
- Always get an independent pre-purchase inspection from a trusted mechanic.
Owner complaints 170
Complaints filed with NHTSA by owners of the 2012 Honda Pilot.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
On April 9, 2026, my daughter came in from school and parked her Honda Pilot at about 5:10PM. At about 7:03PM, my wife and I were sitting outside and heard a loud POP, it sounded like a car backfiring. I went to investigate and saw a little smoke and a small orange glowing piece of something on the ground under the vehicle towards the front of the vehicle. …
Fire · NHTSA ODI #11730697AIR BAGS
One day my pilot 2012 suddenly started turning on and off the passenger airbag then out of the blue the airbag system light when on. Scanned it an it reads the passenger weight sensor is not communicating the part is no longer available to purchase and it is in backorder with date of delivery to be determined. Car is not safe to operate and Honda is not sell…
NHTSA ODI #11724777POWER TRAIN,ENGINE
The check transmission light comes and goes. Ive had the transmission flushed with no issues. It pulls codes for the torque converter as its supposedly getting stuck per mechanic or is over heating and throwing the code. It does not drive rough and I believe it is a faulty code that needs to be addressed and updated and cleared. Ive had it cleared out once a…
NHTSA ODI #11718961ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2012 Honda Pilot. The contact then discovered a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a private sale. At the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was 67,450. The contact stated that at the time of retrieving a Carfax report, it was discovered that the mileage was 140,000.
NHTSA ODI #11708810ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2012 Honda Pilot. After contacting the seller on Facebook Market Place the contact purchased the vehicle and later discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a private sale. At the time of purchase, the odometer mileage reading was 94,397. After obtaining a Vehicle Carfax, the mileage listed for t…
NHTSA ODI #11701282FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
My 2012 Honda Pilot is experiencing the same engine defect that Honda acknowledged in later model years (2013–2015) and issued recalls/extended warranty coverage for. The defect involves the Variable Cylinder Management (VCM) system causing excessive oil consumption, spark plug fouling, cylinder misfire, rough idle, fuel odor, and drivability issues that cre…
NHTSA ODI #11699821ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Odometer Fraud. The contact has never owned or purchased these vehicles. The vehicles never purchased in any type of sale. The contact stated that the state of New York has asked for additional paper for the vehicle's registration. The vehicle was not a private sale or dealer sale but illegitimately obtained. The contact has received a letter from state of N…
NHTSA ODI #11655228ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2012 Honda Pilot. The contact stated that while attempting to register the vehicle, it was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a private sale. At the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was 112,000, and at the time of registration, it was discovered that the mileage was 240,000.
NHTSA ODI #11654853+ 162 more complaints on record.
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5FNYF4H51CB033653 is a structurally valid 17-character VIN with a correct ISO 3779 check digit, assigned to a manufacturer in United States. It decodes to the 2012 Honda Pilot.
Does the 2012 Honda Pilot have any open safety recalls?
No open NHTSA safety-recall campaigns were found for the 2012 Honda Pilot. CarLogs checks this against official NHTSA data on every lookup.
What is a fair price for a 2012 Honda Pilot?
Comparable 2012 Honda Pilot listings run roughly $16,600–$26,000, typically around $21,598 (from 666 comparable vehicles). The full report shows this exact VIN's valuation.
What fuel economy does the 2012 Honda Pilot get?
The U.S. EPA rates the 2012 Honda Pilot at about 20 mpg combined (18 city / 25 highway).
Data last checked 7 Sep 2026 · Sources: NHTSA (recalls & complaints), U.S. EPA (fuel economy), NHTSA vPIC (specifications). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.