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.

9.0

really awful
Typical Repair Cost:
$2,950
Average Mileage:
44,850 miles
Total Complaints:
4 complaints

Most Common Solutions:

  1. not sure (3 reports)
  2. rebuild transmission (1 reports)
2012 Honda Accord transmission problems

transmission problem

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2012 Honda Accord Owner Comments

problem #4

Aug 082019

Accord Limited 4 cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 80,000 miles

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

My 2012 Honda Accord needs to have the transmission rebuilt. Only 80,000 miles. First time as a honda owner. I am 61 years old, my entire life owned Chevy's....never had a transmission issue. So disappointed.

- Sue H., Cincinnati, OH, US

problem #3

Jan 122017

Accord EX I4

  • CVT transmission
  • 33,001 miles

This issue is definitely worth Honda to look into and recall and fix the cause. What if it causes an accident resulting in loss of life.

- Sunny S., Long Valley, NJ, US

problem #2

Oct 292012

Accord EXL-P V6

  • Automatic transmission
  • 3,653 miles

I got in my car about 10:30pm Monday to come to work and notice that my car wasn't shifting to the next gear the right work. if felt like a little pulling situation and I could hear that it was shifting to the next gear as well. i having to many problems to early. not a happy camper at all

- Aleane C., North Little Rock, AR, US

problem #1

May 022012

Accord EX 4 cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 62,715 miles

Same story as many others: 2002 Accord with low miles and regular maintenance performed at dealership - transmission needs to be replaced at less than 63,000 miles. Yes, the car is 10 years old and has been otherwise trouble free, but 63,000 is not a lot of miles. The dealership is kind enough to give us a good deal to replace in light of our regular maintenance, but $2400 is still a lot of money and not really much of a bargain compared to Aamco. May be my last Honda.

Update from May 9, 2012: This should be for a 2002 Honda Accord - not a 2012 Honda Accord

- Greg E., Culver City, CA, US

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