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.
My wife drives this Accord, new in Jan 2014, more than I do. She complained of poor headlamp performance on unlit country roads. I thought she was just not used to night driving. Then I had a 2 hour night drive in heavy rain.WTF? Even with the for lamps on with the dipped head lamps, it looked like 1950! Weak yellow beam with little forward reach. Only the undipped main beam gives anything really safe and my eyesight is good.
Looking across similar issues on CarComplaints.com, there's a couple of similar for 2008 Honda models which remain unresolved by the dealers.
Not impressed. Wish I'd bought a new Jag, but my good lady saw it as too flashy. Hey, ho ...Fortunately, we do not do much night driving, but it remains a pain in the ass ...
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My wife drives this Accord, new in Jan 2014, more than I do. She complained of poor headlamp performance on unlit country roads. I thought she was just not used to night driving. Then I had a 2 hour night drive in heavy rain.WTF? Even with the for lamps on with the dipped head lamps, it looked like 1950! Weak yellow beam with little forward reach. Only the undipped main beam gives anything really safe and my eyesight is good.
Looking across similar issues on CarComplaints.com, there's a couple of similar for 2008 Honda models which remain unresolved by the dealers.
Not impressed. Wish I'd bought a new Jag, but my good lady saw it as too flashy. Hey, ho ...Fortunately, we do not do much night driving, but it remains a pain in the ass ...
- trefor, Banbury, Oxfordshire, UK