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2012 Honda Pilot review

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Mileage (EPA estimate)

17 city, 24 highway, 20 combined

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Ratings & reliability

Customer ratings

4.6 out of 5

33 customer reviews
The 2012 Honda Pilot delivers a spacious and comfortable interior, ideal for families and road trips. Its reliability and responsive handling earn high praise, despite minor dissatisfaction with technology features like the backup camera. Though fuel efficiency did not stand out for some owners, the overall consensus deems it a versatile and dependable choice for SUV shoppers.

RepairPal reliability rating

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RepairPal gave the Honda Pilot an overall reliability rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars, which RepairPal describes as Above Average. This rating ranks Honda Pilot 15th out of 32 among Midsize SUVs.

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Honda Pilot features and specs

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Standard Features

  • ABS Brakes
  • Air Conditioning
  • Cruise Control
  • Fold-Away Third Row
  • Front Seat Heaters
  • Leather Seats
  • Memory Seat(s)
  • Overhead Airbags
  • Parking Sensors
  • Power Locks
  • Power Mirrors
  • Power Seat(s)
  • Power Windows
  • Rear Air Conditioning
  • Rear Defroster
  • Rear Sunshade
  • Rear View Camera
  • Side Airbags
  • Sunroof(s)
  • Third Row Seat
  • Traction Control
  • Alloy Wheels
  • Power Hatch/Deck Lid
  • Tow Hitch
  • Automatic Transmission
  • Bluetooth Technology
  • AM/FM Stereo
  • Auxiliary Audio Input
  • CD Audio
  • Rear Entertainment System
  • Navigation System
  • Satellite Radio Ready

Optional Features

  • Parking Sensors
  • Leather Seats
  • Full Roof Rack
  • Running Boards
  • Bluetooth Technology

Drive Wheels

Front Wheel Drive (2WD)

Engine size

3.5L

Horsepower

250

Torque (ft-lbs)

253

Engine type

Gas

Fuel capacity

21

Wheelbase

109.2"

Overall length

191.4"

Width

78.5"

Height

72.7"

Leg room

F 41.4"/M 38.5"/R 32.1"

Head room

F 39.3"/M 39.8"/R 38.2"

Front tires

P235/60R18

Rear tires

P235/60R18

Seating capacity

8

Max towing capacity

200/2000 lbs.

Transmission

Automatic

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