How many electrical complaints does NHTSA have for the 2012 Honda Pilot?

NHTSA lists 23 Electrical System complaints for the 2012 Honda Pilot, which is 13% of all 171 complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2012 Honda Pilot electrical system?

No. The data shows no related recalls tied to the Electrical System complaints for the 2012 Honda Pilot.

Have electrical problems caused fires in the 2012 Honda Pilot?

Yes. Of the 23 Electrical System complaints, 3 involved fires, including reports of engine compartment fires and a melted alternator.

At what mileage do 2012 Honda Pilot electrical problems usually appear?

The median mileage at failure for Electrical System complaints on the 2012 Honda Pilot is 24,000 miles.

How does the 2012 Pilot compare to other years for electrical complaints?

The 2012 Pilot's electrical complaint share is 13%, higher than 2010 (9%), 2013 (4%), and 2011 (10%), but far below 2020's 44% share.

2012 Honda Pilot Electrical System Problems

NHTSA lists 23 Electrical System complaints for the 2012 Honda Pilot, 13% of all complaints for that year, including 3 fires. Median mileage at failure is 24,000, and there is no related recall for this area.

Electrical System complaints: 23; 13% of 171
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 3
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 24,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical electrical symptoms owners report

Owners report engine compartment fires, in some cases with smoke, popping sounds, and total loss of the vehicle.
Some describe an alternator melting and burning the wiring harness, leading the vehicle to be totaled.
Key fobs reportedly stop working or physically crack and break after a couple years of normal use.
Owners describe a brief, unexpected complete loss of power while driving at highway speed, with dash lights flashing before the vehicle restarts on its own.
A few report a loud humming noise from the engine compartment tied to the A/C compressor turning on.
Some owners note the key fob fails to unlock doors and the issue was not resolved by the dealer.

When 2012 Honda Pilot electrical complaints were filed

First complaint Apr 9, 2012, latest Apr 12, 2026.

23 complaints filed with NHTSA from Apr 2012 to Apr 2026; peak Feb 2014 (2).

Electrical System recalls for the 2012 Honda Pilot

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Electrical System complaints by Pilot model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

201010 (9%)
201128 (10%)
201223 (13%)
201312 (4%)
201412 (10%)
201516 (15%)
2016586 (34%)
2017268 (29%)
201886 (20%)
2019270 (30%)
2020215 (44%)
2021128 (30%)
202234 (22%)
202328 (20%)
202411 (10%)
202545 (22%)

Frequently asked questions

How many electrical complaints does NHTSA have for the 2012 Honda Pilot?: NHTSA lists 23 Electrical System complaints for the 2012 Honda Pilot, which is 13% of all 171 complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2012 Honda Pilot electrical system?: No. The data shows no related recalls tied to the Electrical System complaints for the 2012 Honda Pilot.
Have electrical problems caused fires in the 2012 Honda Pilot?: Yes. Of the 23 Electrical System complaints, 3 involved fires, including reports of engine compartment fires and a melted alternator.
At what mileage do 2012 Honda Pilot electrical problems usually appear?: The median mileage at failure for Electrical System complaints on the 2012 Honda Pilot is 24,000 miles.
How does the 2012 Pilot compare to other years for electrical complaints?: The 2012 Pilot's electrical complaint share is 13%, higher than 2010 (9%), 2013 (4%), and 2011 (10%), but far below 2020's 44% share.