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.
Bought this car brand new in November of 2011. First time it rained, i was shocked at the amount of streaking after rolling the windows down and back up. For the record: I am aware that some streaking is sometimes normal. However, when it obstructs visibility i think there's a problem. First time i chalked it up to being brand new. Live in California where it doesn't rain much and so the second time, about 4 months later, i was equally disappointed. Opened a case because i've had my share of crap with Honda dealers and took it in. Of course i'm the idiot - they say it's normal. But, they said they would replace the parts causing the problem. I called them back numerous times over the cause of several weeks - they do not return my calls. This is a brand new car! I figured i'll trade it in as soon as i can - and not for a Honda! Today we took it for another ride. Rolled down the windows (bonedry!) and when we rolled them back up, there was again a now very familiar film on both the driver and passenger side windows that especially at night causes a bad glare in the mirrors. Normal?!
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Bought this car brand new in November of 2011. First time it rained, i was shocked at the amount of streaking after rolling the windows down and back up. For the record: I am aware that some streaking is sometimes normal. However, when it obstructs visibility i think there's a problem. First time i chalked it up to being brand new. Live in California where it doesn't rain much and so the second time, about 4 months later, i was equally disappointed. Opened a case because i've had my share of crap with Honda dealers and took it in. Of course i'm the idiot - they say it's normal. But, they said they would replace the parts causing the problem. I called them back numerous times over the cause of several weeks - they do not return my calls. This is a brand new car! I figured i'll trade it in as soon as i can - and not for a Honda! Today we took it for another ride. Rolled down the windows (bonedry!) and when we rolled them back up, there was again a now very familiar film on both the driver and passenger side windows that especially at night causes a bad glare in the mirrors. Normal?!
- Spitfire562 S., San Diego, CA, US