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.
I took my car to the place where I bought it because I was having this whining noise. It had gone on for awhile and I thought maybe it was a belt or something, but when I took it to the dealer they told me it was the rack and pinion steering, and they had to replace it. I don't understand why at 81,000 miles the rack and pinion system was in such bad shape I needed to replace it. I don't drive it on dirt roads, or rough pavement. I live in the mid-South, so not a whole lot of road salt. Most of my driving is small city or highway driving. Anyone that could illuminate me on this I would appreciate it.
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I took my car to the place where I bought it because I was having this whining noise. It had gone on for awhile and I thought maybe it was a belt or something, but when I took it to the dealer they told me it was the rack and pinion steering, and they had to replace it. I don't understand why at 81,000 miles the rack and pinion system was in such bad shape I needed to replace it. I don't drive it on dirt roads, or rough pavement. I live in the mid-South, so not a whole lot of road salt. Most of my driving is small city or highway driving. Anyone that could illuminate me on this I would appreciate it.
- sparkykitty, Paris, US