2012 Honda Pilot: Misfiring
Common wear/failure (not a recall)
Symptoms
Owners of the 2012 Pilot report: misfiring. CarComplaints.com lists 1 owner complaints, average mileage 35,800 miles.
NHTSA has 45 owner complaints for the 2012 Pilot in this area. Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11730697 (filed 04/12/2026): “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 o…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11718961 (filed 02/18/2026): “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 i…”
Likely causes
Sources do not establish a single root cause; diagnosis is needed. Owner-reported fixes are listed below.
Fix, in plain English
Most common owner-reported solutions on CarComplaints.com: none clearly reported. Check for open recalls and extended warranty coverage with a dealer before paying out of pocket.
DIY difficulty: Pro
Internal engine work (lifters, oil consumption, fuel dilution diagnosis) requires engine teardown or dealer software/tests. (Our assessment.)
Cost
CarComplaints.com owners report a typical repair cost of about $5,000 (owner-reported average, not a quote).
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Sources
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