CarComplaints.com Notes: The 2012 Honda Accord has a solid reputation (so far), with one very significant flaw: uncomfortable seats.

Owners have consistently reported uncomfortable seats with the entire 8th generation (2008-2012) of Honda Accords. Complaints range from back pain to leg circulation problems due to bad lumbar support, cushioning, & seat angle. Complaints aren't limited to only a certain body type -- the seat comfort problems are from a wide spectrum of owner height & weight.

The common theme we hear is "we never noticed this during the test drive." Unfortunately for unwary buyers, the seat pain is noticeable after 15-20 minutes.

7.7

pretty bad
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
5,844 miles

About These NHTSA Complaints:

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2012 Honda Accord fuel system problems

fuel system problem

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2012 Honda Accord Owner Comments

problem #4

Nov 122021

Accord

  • 19,377 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The contact owns a 2012 Honda Accord. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked in the driveway, the contact attempted to start the vehicle, but the vehicle would not start. The contact self-diagnosed the vehicle with a code reader which showed that the MAP sensor needed to be cleaned. The contact cleaned the MAP and mass airflow sensor, however, the failure recurred. Upon inspection, the contact noticed that the fuel pump relay in the driver's side cabin was in a stuck position. The contact replaced the main PGM-FI (Programmed Fuel Injector) fuel pump relay. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 07V097000 (Fuel System, Gasoline) however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The failure mileage was 19,377.

- Wichita, KS, USA

problem #3

Jul 152018

Accord 4-cyl

  • miles
I have owned my 2012 Accord LX-P model since 2013 through purchase after an expired lease. It is a dealer "certified" vehicle. The problem I have recently encountered is the strong smell of gas tank fumes after a fill and also after a long trip. The odor has become stronger in the cabin of the car while the smell still lingers at the gas cap/fill tube/ wheel well area. The 2013 model has the same condition and is noted as a recall. My model was manufactured in June 2012. I firmly believe the part and or manufacturing procedure is relevant to the defect identified in the adjoining year 2013 model. Although recalls are declared through the corporate source, we must expect consumers to be alert and report these conditions. Gas vapor is dangerous and unwanted for any driver or Honda customer. Honda declares safety is their most important parameter. I want this model to be included in the recall listing since Accord recalls for gas problems are historically declared in the Pilot, Odyssey Acura(2015-2016), 2012 civic and 1983,1984,1985,1986,1987,2005,2013 Accord. Gas related issues should be the utmost concern for a manufacturer and the historical relevance of this matter should be addressed with this case as well.

- Hamilton Square, NJ, USA

problem #2

Feb 152013

Accord 6-cyl

  • 4,000 miles
The vehicle has several times failed to accelerate when the accelerator pedal is depressed. When the pedal is depressed nothing happens when it is expected to accelerate forward. This has happened for the most part when exiting an expressway and coming to a stop at the bottom of a ramp and then attempting to enter traffic or cross over traffic lanes. The remedy seems to be to release pressure from the pedal and depress it again rapidly.

- Social Circle, GA, USA

problem #1

Jul 022012

Accord 4-cyl

  • miles
2012 Honda Accord. Consumer states the vehicle has never been able to give the expected city on highway miles per gallon the consumer stated the manufacturers window sticker stated for city driving, the mpg was between 19 to 27 mpg with the average being 23 mpg. The consumer stated his vehicle was averaging 13 mpg in the city and on average, 19 mpg. Per the manufacturer's sticker, the expected combined fuel economy was 27 mpg. However, the consumer's combined fuel economy was 15.4 mpg. The dealer was unable to diagnose any problems.

- Elizabeth, NJ, USA

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