2012 Honda Accord Problems & Owner Complaints

Seats 64 13 injury

“FRONT DRIVER SEAT IS CAUSING NECK,BACK AND HIP PAIN AFTER DRIVING 10-15 MINUTES, ADJUSTING SEAT DOES NOT HELP. I TOOK VEHICLE BACK TO DEALERSHIP, THEY INSPECTED SEAT AND SAID THERE IS NO PROBLEM, I TOLD THEM THERE IS A PROBLEM BECAUSE NO MATTER WHO DRIVES THE CAR EVERYONE EXPERIENCES THE SAME PAIN. I GOOGLED "ACCORD SEAT PROBLEM" AND FOUND THAT THERE ARE SEVERAL WEBSITES AND HUNDREDS OF PEOPLE HAVING THE SAME ISSUE. FOR A COMPANY THAT MAKES SUCH GREAT CARS I NEVER EXPECTED TO HAVE A PROBLEM WITH A SEAT, I HOPE THEY VALUE THEIR CUSTOMERS AND FIX THE PROBLEM. *TR”
NHTSA complaint #10497953, 2012 · 3 injury(ies)

“I PURCHASED THIS HONDA ACCORD AS A CERTIFIED USED VEHICLE FROM A HONDA DEALER ABOUT 2 MONTHS AGO. I HAVEN'T DRIVEN THE VEHICLE VERY MUCH, CONSEQUENTLY THE PROBLEM DIDN'T BECOME VERY APPARENT UNTIL YESTERDAY. THE LUMBAR SUPPORT CAUSES SEVERE BACK PAIN. I TRIED ADJUSTING THE LUMBAR BUT EVEN AT THE LOWEST AVAILABLE SETTING THE THING SIMPLY RAMS INTO YOUR LOWER BACK. THIS PROBLEM ISN'T NOTICEABLE DURING A TEST DRIVE OF 5-10 MINUTES. IT BECOMES VERY APPARENT AFTER ABOUT 30-40 MINUTES. I'VE BEEN OUT OF THE VEHICLE FOR 18 HOURS AND STILL HAVE DISCOMFORT IN THE AREA WHERE THE LUMBAR SUPPORT CONTACTS M…”
NHTSA complaint #10763834, 2015 · 1 injury(ies)

“I BOUGHT THE 2012 HONDA ACCORD IN DEC 2011 FOR MY WIFE. THE CAR OVERALL HAS PERFORMED WELL WITH NO MAJOR PROBLEMS. MY WIFE HAS COMPLAINED ABOUT UNCOMFORTABLE SEATS SINCE WE BOUGHT IT. I TOO NOTICED IT WHEN I DROVE FOR DISTANCES OVER 30 MINUTES. LAST YEAR, 2014, I FINALLY BOUGHT MY WIFE A NEW CAR AND THE HONDA BECAME MY HAND ME DOWN. I HAVE BEEN MISERABLE IN THIS CAR. THE SEAT DESIGN CAUSES PAIN IN MY LEGS, ESPECIALLY MY LEFT LEG. IT ALSO CAUSES ME LOWER BACK PAIN. NO AMOUNT OF SEAT ADJUSTMENT RELIEVES THE PAIN SO I AVOID DRIVING IT LONG DISTANCES. AFTER DRIVING HOME ON MY LAST DAY OF WORK (…”
NHTSA complaint #10703371, 2015 · 1 injury(ies)

Air Bags 58 28 crash 17 injury

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 HONDA ACCORD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE CAUSING THE AIR BAGS TO DEPLOY EXCESSIVELY. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED UNDER AN UNKNOWN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER FOR THE AIR BAGS. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER SUSTAINED FOOT AND KNEE INJURIES AND THE PASSENGER SUSTAINED NINE RIBS FRACTURED, A FRACTURE FROM THE STERNUM, THE RIGHT CLAVICLE FRACTURE, TWO LOWER VERTEBRAE BRUISED AND A BRUISED LUNGS, ABDOMEN AND CHEST THAT NEEDED MEDICAL ATTENTION.…”
NHTSA complaint #11316249, 2020 · crash · 2 injury(ies)

“'TAKATA RECALL'. I HAVE TAKEN MEASURES FOR THE SAFETY RECALLS, ADHERING TO REQUIRED DATES PROVIDED BY NHTSA OF THIS VEHICLE, ONE BEING THE AIR BAGS RECALLS. I WAS INVOLVED IN A RECENT CAR WRECK (JANUARY 12TH, 2019)AT WHICH THE DRIVER FRONT AIR BAG DEPLOYED FROM STEERING WHEEL. THE OPPOSING PASSENGER RAN A RED LIGHT AT A STREET/INTERSECTION PERPENDICULAR TO THE STREET I WAS TRAVELING ON. I T-BONED HER 2010 HONDA ACCORD IN THE REAR PANEL, DRIVER'S SIDE. I WAS TRAVELING AT SPEED LIMIT, APPROX 42 MPH AND SHE WAS TRAVELING AT EXCESSIVE SPEED BUT I AM UNAWARE OF HER SPEED LIMIT. MY VEHICLE CONT…”
NHTSA complaint #11174322, 2019 · crash · 2 injury(ies)

“I WAS DRIVING DOWN MARKET STREET IN YOUNGSTOWN WHEN I WAS ALMOST OBSTRUCTED BY ANOTHER VEHICLE, I SWERVED AND WAS STRUCK BY ANOTHER VEHICLE MY AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY AT 40MPH AND SHE WAS GOING 25MPH. THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE SIDE AIR BAGS, MY BACK AND NECK HURT AS WELL AS MY PASSENGER. AMERICAN HONDA SAID THERE WERE NOT DEFECTS... *TR”
NHTSA complaint #10475332, 2012 · crash · 2 injury(ies)

Steering 51 3 crash 1 injury

“Sudden loss of steering control causing vehicle to veer from the intended path of travel.”
NHTSA complaint #11549747, 2023 · crash · 1 injury(ies)

“THE TIMING BETWEEN SHIFTS ON THE AUTOMATIC SHIFTS ARE GOOD SOMETIMES AND WHEN AIR CONDITIONING IS ON IT MAKES NOISES AND CAUSES THE CAR TO HAVE LATENCY IN GEAR SHIFTS, THE FRONT WHEEL HUB COVERS FALL OFF CAUSING THE TIRE TO ROLL OVER THE PLASTIC AND RIP IT OFF THE BODY , THE COOLANT SYSTEM IS DEFINITELY COMPROMISED BECAUSE THE CAR OVERHEATS TOO FAST ESPECIALLY IN HOT WEATHER, THE DEBRIS FROM THE ROAD GET CAUGHT UP IN AND AROUND THE ENGINE AND AIR FILTRATION SYSTEM FROM THE WHEEL COVERS BEING FAULTY THE PARKING BREAK DOESN'T WORK WELL AND IT'S BEEN HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM SINCE THE DAY I BOUGHT…”
NHTSA complaint #11205928, 2017 · crash

“MY COMPLAINT IS ABOUT SAFETY NEGLIGENCE, ON THE CORPORATE SITE FOR HONDA AND I QUOTE STATES ?YOUR SAFETY IS OUR PRIORITY?. I TOOK MY CAR TO GET CHECKED FOR A KNOCKING NOISE AND WAS TOLD BALL JOINTS RECOMMENDED TO BE REPLACED. I ASKED IF IT WAS SAFE TO DRIVE AND WAS TOLD YES BY SERVICE ADVISOR. AFTER BEING CHARGE FOR APPARENTLY TIGHTEN RODS. APPARENTLY THE CERTIFIED TECHNICIANS NEGLECT SAFETY OF THE CUSTOMER AND ALSO HAVE ATTITUDES TOWARDS CUSTOMERS WAS TOLD THIS WHEN BROUGHT CAR IN AND I QUOTE ?SO YOU KNOW MORE THAN THE HONDA ENGINEERS?. THE FRONT LEFT WHEEL OF MY CAR CAME OFF (WHERE THE NOI…”
NHTSA complaint #10606980, 2014 · crash

Engine 44 6 crash 1 fire 6 injury 1 death

“DRIVING MY HONDA ON A COLD NIGHT AT 20 DEGREE, I HIT MY BRAKES AND THE CAR ACCELRATED AT A EXTREME HIGH SPEED, I WAS UNABLE TO STOP AND CRASHED TOTALLING MY VEHICLE”
NHTSA complaint #11192434, 2018 · crash · fire · 1 death(s)

“'TAKATA RECALL'. I HAVE TAKEN MEASURES FOR THE SAFETY RECALLS, ADHERING TO REQUIRED DATES PROVIDED BY NHTSA OF THIS VEHICLE, ONE BEING THE AIR BAGS RECALLS. I WAS INVOLVED IN A RECENT CAR WRECK (JANUARY 12TH, 2019)AT WHICH THE DRIVER FRONT AIR BAG DEPLOYED FROM STEERING WHEEL. THE OPPOSING PASSENGER RAN A RED LIGHT AT A STREET/INTERSECTION PERPENDICULAR TO THE STREET I WAS TRAVELING ON. I T-BONED HER 2010 HONDA ACCORD IN THE REAR PANEL, DRIVER'S SIDE. I WAS TRAVELING AT SPEED LIMIT, APPROX 42 MPH AND SHE WAS TRAVELING AT EXCESSIVE SPEED BUT I AM UNAWARE OF HER SPEED LIMIT. MY VEHICLE CONT…”
NHTSA complaint #11174322, 2019 · crash · 2 injury(ies)

“2012 Accord exl - Engine Seizure! I had the air-bag recall done about 5 years ago. None of the air-bags deployed when the 2012 exl hit a telephone pole at 20 mph and broke the telephone pole in half. I finally found out about the class action lawsuit for the excessive oil consumption yesterday (1 Qt per 1,000 miles), 2 years after the engine seizure. I spoke with Honda headquarters (1919 Torrance Blvd., Torrance, ca 90501) today for an hour and a half. mostly on hold waiting for [XXX] to get her stupervisor [XXX] to come to the phone. Honda Seemed to think my 2012 v6 exl is not part…”
NHTSA complaint #11499716, 2023 · crash

Service Brakes 38 6 crash 1 injury

“AS I WAS BRAKING WHILE APPROACHING AN ANGLED PARKING SPACE THE CAR WOULD NOT STOP. THE CAR ACCELERATED, CROSSED THE SIDEWALK AND HIT A CONCRETE BUILDING. THE AIR BAGS WERE DEPLOYED. THE INSURANCE ADJUSTOR DECLARED THE CAR TOTALED. *TR”
NHTSA complaint #10504319, 2013 · crash · 1 injury(ies)

“At around 7:25am this morning I was driving to work in traffic and I was needing to stop, but my brakes were not working properly. They went all the way to the floor, no pressure, and I rear ended another person going 35mph. My entire front-end of my vehicle is totalled and my airbags did not even deploy. After the wreck I pumped my breaks to try to move it off the freeway and the breaks started to work again. This is a serious problem because had I been going any faster and even had my other family in the car we all could have been seriously injured or died!!”
NHTSA complaint #11540525, 2023 · crash

“PULLING INTO A PARKING SPACE CAR ACCELERATED AND BRAKES WOULD NOT STOP CAR. IT DROVE THROUGH A PLATE GLASS WINDOW. MY FOOT WAS NOT ON THE ACCELERATOR BUT ON THE BRAKE. ACCORDING TO NHTSA THIS IS A KNOWN PROBLEM.”
NHTSA complaint #11258194, 2019 · crash

Electrical System 31 1 crash 2 fire 1 injury

“THE FIRST TIME MY CAR STALLED I WAS IN THE HIGH WAY IN THE MIDDLE LANE AND MY CAR STOPPED WORKING, ALL THE LIGHT CAME ON AND MY RADIO TURNED OFF AND MY CLOCK RESET IT SELF. THE SECOND TIME IT WAS THE SAME DAY WHILE I WAS EXITING ON THE HIGHWAY, IN ADDITION I PUT PRESS THE ACCELERATE IT WOULD NOT RESPONSE. IN ADDITION WHEN I WOULD PRESS THE BRAKES THE MUSIC WOULD GO DOWN AT TIMES. I TOOK IT TO HONDA THEY DID NOT FIND ANYTHING WRONG WITH THE CAR, WHEN THE CAR WAS RETURN TO ME I FOUND SOMEONE EZ-PASS AND A CUP OF SODA IN THE CAR. THE CAR STALL N MY ONCE AGAIN I TURNING FROM A STOP SIGN. I CAL…”
NHTSA complaint #10519629, 2013 · crash · 1 injury(ies)

“Purchased a car from JKJ Auto on 01/17/2026 for $5000 + tax. Car was sold "as-is" with no dealer warranty. Vehile was only driven for 12 days before the car caught fire while my son was driving to school. He was trapped inside until a person ran over to help him out of the car. Police came to the scene and towed the vehicle. It was later examined by DSM Auto Repair who deduced that the battery was defective and overheated. This caused all other electrical cables to ignite along with the rest of the car. There were no warning lamps, messages or audio alerts. My son first noticed when t…”
NHTSA complaint #11715998, 2026 · fire

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 HONDA ACCORD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE WHILE PARKED WITH THE ENGINE TURNED OFF. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO EXTINGUISH THE FIRE AND NOTICED THAT THE FIRE DESTROYED THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR PANEL AND EXTENDED TO THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. A FIRE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FIRE AND OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 26,000. *TR”
NHTSA complaint #10564266, 2014 · fire

Power Train 30 3 crash

“WHILE DRIVING A HONDA ACCORD STRAIGHT AHEAD IN THE FAR RIGHT LANE, THE DRIVER SUDDENLY HEARD A "BOOM" NOISE, AND THE CAR SHOT FORWARD AT WHAT THE DRIVER SAYS FELT LIKE DOUBLE THE SPEED THE CAR WAS ORIGINALLY GOING. THE DRIVER SAYS HE HAD NO WAY TO CONTROL THE CAR AS IT MOVED FORWARD AND STRUCK THE CAR IN FRONT OF IT BEFORE VEERING LEFT AND CROSSING OVER ALL 4 LANES, INCLUDING A MEDIAN, AND CRASHING INTO A DITCH ON THE OTHER SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE DRIVER COMPLAINED OF CHEST PAINS AND WAS TAKEN TO THE HOSPITAL. AT FIRST, WHILE STILL AT THE SCENE OF THE ACCIDENT, PRIOR TO BEING TAKEN TO THE HOSPIT…”
NHTSA complaint #11398054, 2021 · crash

“THE TIMING BETWEEN SHIFTS ON THE AUTOMATIC SHIFTS ARE GOOD SOMETIMES AND WHEN AIR CONDITIONING IS ON IT MAKES NOISES AND CAUSES THE CAR TO HAVE LATENCY IN GEAR SHIFTS, THE FRONT WHEEL HUB COVERS FALL OFF CAUSING THE TIRE TO ROLL OVER THE PLASTIC AND RIP IT OFF THE BODY , THE COOLANT SYSTEM IS DEFINITELY COMPROMISED BECAUSE THE CAR OVERHEATS TOO FAST ESPECIALLY IN HOT WEATHER, THE DEBRIS FROM THE ROAD GET CAUGHT UP IN AND AROUND THE ENGINE AND AIR FILTRATION SYSTEM FROM THE WHEEL COVERS BEING FAULTY THE PARKING BREAK DOESN'T WORK WELL AND IT'S BEEN HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM SINCE THE DAY I BOUGHT…”
NHTSA complaint #11205928, 2017 · crash

“2012 HONDA ACCORD. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO TRANSMISSION MALFUNCTION. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED PLACED THE VEHICLE IN PARK, ENGAGED THE PARKING BRAKE, WITH THE VEHICLE STILL ON, AS HIS WIFE WAS SITTING IN THE PASSENGER SEAT, WITH THE AIR CONDITION ON. FIVE MINUTES LATER, THE VEHICLE STARTED ROLLING DOWN AN INCLINE, AND WENT THROUGH A FENCE. THE CONSUMERS HANDWRITING IS ILLEGIBLE.”
NHTSA complaint #10543702, 2013 · crash

Unknown Or Other 28 2 crash 1 fire 1 injury

“ON 8/03/2015 I WAS REAR ENDED BY ANOTHER SUV THAT FAILED TO STOP WHILE I WAS WAITING BEHIND A RED LIGHT. THE IMPACT OF THE ACCIDENT WAS SEVERE ENOUGH TO FORCE MY CAR TO HIT THE OTHER CAR IN FRONT OF ME AND CONSEQUENTLY I WAS TAKEN BUT THE AMBULANCE TO THE LOCAL HOSPITAL FOR FURTHER PHYSICAL EXAMINATION. I AM WRITING YOU THIS BECAUSE AFTER MY RELEASE FROM THE HOSPITAL I NOTICED DUE TO THE HIGH SPEED IMPACT THE AIR BAG LIGHT IN MY CAR HAD BEEN TURNED ON YET THE AIR BAG ITSELF NEVER DEPLOYED. THEREFORE I WOULD LIKE TO MAKE AN OFFICIAL COMPLAINT AND INQUIRY ABOUT THE HONDA AUTO COMPANY. I BELIEV…”
NHTSA complaint #10758663, 2015 · crash · 1 injury(ies)

“While driving to work and out of nowhere i began to smell a burning smell thought it was engine. I had AC on so I turned it off and that’s when I noticed that my center console was on fire. Was driving on freeway so took the first exit and immediately pulled over tried to put out fire but couldn’t. Luckily a couple from the car in front of me that was waiting for light came to help and put fire out. Have no idea what the cause of the fire was. Definitely a scary situation and safety issue.”
NHTSA complaint #11690881, 2025 · fire

“ALLSTATE CLAIM NUMBER: 0419487707 EDWARD DUGAN ALLSTATE AGENCY 1-630-351-9222 MY CAR DAMAGE DUE TO UNINTENDED ACCELERATION ON MY 2012 HONDA ACCORD. THE ACCIDENT HAPPED 7/1/16 AT BETWEEN 12/30 AND 1PM. WHEN IT HAPPENED, I DID NOT HAVE BRAKING ON THE BRAKE PETAL OR POWER STEERING. I DID A HALF CIRCLE IN MY YARD TO AVOID HITTING THE HOUSE OR GARAGE. IT HAPPENED FROM A STOP IN THE CULL-DE-SAC. IT LEFT ACCELERATION TIRE STRIPES WHERE IT STARTED IN THE CULL-DE-SAC. IN THE DRIVEWAY IT MARKED WHERE I TURNED. I TRIED TO AVOID THE GARAGE AND THEN THE HOUSE BY MAKING A SEMI CIRCLE IN THE YARD.…”
NHTSA complaint #10892331, 2016 · crash

Vehicle Speed Control 26 11 crash 1 fire 6 injury 1 death

“DRIVING MY HONDA ON A COLD NIGHT AT 20 DEGREE, I HIT MY BRAKES AND THE CAR ACCELRATED AT A EXTREME HIGH SPEED, I WAS UNABLE TO STOP AND CRASHED TOTALLING MY VEHICLE”
NHTSA complaint #11192434, 2018 · crash · fire · 1 death(s)

“2012 HONDA ACCORD. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO SUDDEN ACCELERATION. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED HE APPLIED THE BRAKES TO SLOW THE VEHICLE DOWN. INITIALLY, HE FELT THE EFFECTS OF THE BRAKES, IN WHICH THE VEHICLE STARTED TO SLOW DOWN. HOWEVER, WITHIN A FEW SECONDS, THE VEHICLE STARTED TO ACCELERATE AND IN SPITE OF HIM APPLYING THE BRAKES, THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO GAIN SPEED. THE VEHICLE WAS OUT OF CONTROL AND THERE WAS NOTHING HE COULD DO TO STOP CRASHING INTO THE VEHICLE IN FRONT OF HIS. AS A RESULT, HIS VEHICLE WAS TOTALED. THE CONSUMER, AS WELL AS THE PASSENGERS WERE INJURED, SOME REQUIRED…”
NHTSA complaint #10505086, 2013 · crash · 2 injury(ies)

“While stopped at a red light, I stepped on brake and without warning, the car accelerated uncontrollably, at a high speed. It crashed into a parked vehicle and was a total loss. i had my 17 mos. old granddaughter in a rear facing carseat, in the rear passenger side. Luckily, the Upa Baby carseat protected her and she was not hurt, nor was anyone else. Airbags did not deploy. Now i have to get a new car which is very costly, using the little I will get from insurance payout. The car was well maintained with less than 50,000 miles without any other prior incidents. I do see that other motoris…”
NHTSA complaint #11486925, 2022 · crash

Structure 22 8 crash 12 injury

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 HONDA ACCORD. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO LOAD THE TRUNK OF THE VEHICLE, THE HATCH CLOSED AND INJURED THREE FAMILY MEMBERS. MEDICAL ATTENTION WAS NOT RECEIVED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO APOSTOLAKIS HONDA (3156 ELM RD, CORTLAND, OH 44410, (800) 900-4600) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE DAMPERS ON THE SPRING MAY HAVE WEAKENED DUE TO THE AGE OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED TO PROPERLY OPEN THE TRUNK TO ITS FULL UPRIGHT POSITION FOR PROPER OPERATION OF THE TRUNK. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE…”
NHTSA complaint #11290099, 2019 · 3 injury(ies)

“'TAKATA RECALL'. I HAVE TAKEN MEASURES FOR THE SAFETY RECALLS, ADHERING TO REQUIRED DATES PROVIDED BY NHTSA OF THIS VEHICLE, ONE BEING THE AIR BAGS RECALLS. I WAS INVOLVED IN A RECENT CAR WRECK (JANUARY 12TH, 2019)AT WHICH THE DRIVER FRONT AIR BAG DEPLOYED FROM STEERING WHEEL. THE OPPOSING PASSENGER RAN A RED LIGHT AT A STREET/INTERSECTION PERPENDICULAR TO THE STREET I WAS TRAVELING ON. I T-BONED HER 2010 HONDA ACCORD IN THE REAR PANEL, DRIVER'S SIDE. I WAS TRAVELING AT SPEED LIMIT, APPROX 42 MPH AND SHE WAS TRAVELING AT EXCESSIVE SPEED BUT I AM UNAWARE OF HER SPEED LIMIT. MY VEHICLE CONT…”
NHTSA complaint #11174322, 2019 · crash · 2 injury(ies)

“I WAS DRIVING DOWN MARKET STREET IN YOUNGSTOWN WHEN I WAS ALMOST OBSTRUCTED BY ANOTHER VEHICLE, I SWERVED AND WAS STRUCK BY ANOTHER VEHICLE MY AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY AT 40MPH AND SHE WAS GOING 25MPH. THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE SIDE AIR BAGS, MY BACK AND NECK HURT AS WELL AS MY PASSENGER. AMERICAN HONDA SAID THERE WERE NOT DEFECTS... *TR”
NHTSA complaint #10475332, 2012 · crash · 2 injury(ies)

Suspension 22 1 crash

“MY COMPLAINT IS ABOUT SAFETY NEGLIGENCE, ON THE CORPORATE SITE FOR HONDA AND I QUOTE STATES ?YOUR SAFETY IS OUR PRIORITY?. I TOOK MY CAR TO GET CHECKED FOR A KNOCKING NOISE AND WAS TOLD BALL JOINTS RECOMMENDED TO BE REPLACED. I ASKED IF IT WAS SAFE TO DRIVE AND WAS TOLD YES BY SERVICE ADVISOR. AFTER BEING CHARGE FOR APPARENTLY TIGHTEN RODS. APPARENTLY THE CERTIFIED TECHNICIANS NEGLECT SAFETY OF THE CUSTOMER AND ALSO HAVE ATTITUDES TOWARDS CUSTOMERS WAS TOLD THIS WHEN BROUGHT CAR IN AND I QUOTE ?SO YOU KNOW MORE THAN THE HONDA ENGINEERS?. THE FRONT LEFT WHEEL OF MY CAR CAME OFF (WHERE THE NOI…”
NHTSA complaint #10606980, 2014 · crash

“This car needs CV AXLE ASSEMBLY REPLACED as published under 'honda news' attached as i am in one one the 22 states that uses road salt. Honda dealer claims to have no knowledge of this , I need you to escalate please. [XXX] [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)”
NHTSA complaint #11724923, 2026

“The contact owns a 2012 Honda Accord. The contact stated that while his wife was driving at a very slow speed, there was a loud sound coming from the front passenger’s side before the vehicle abruptly stopped driving forward. The vehicle was towed to the local mechanic who diagnosed that the front passenger’s side axle had fractured. The mechanic also discovered that the driver’s side axle was also unsafe. The driver’s and passenger’s side front axles were replaced, and the vehicle was repaired. The local dealer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The manufacturer was n…”
NHTSA complaint #11529060, 2023

Wheels 18 1 crash 2 injury

“I WAS DRIVING DOWN MARKET STREET IN YOUNGSTOWN WHEN I WAS ALMOST OBSTRUCTED BY ANOTHER VEHICLE, I SWERVED AND WAS STRUCK BY ANOTHER VEHICLE MY AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY AT 40MPH AND SHE WAS GOING 25MPH. THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE SIDE AIR BAGS, MY BACK AND NECK HURT AS WELL AS MY PASSENGER. AMERICAN HONDA SAID THERE WERE NOT DEFECTS... *TR”
NHTSA complaint #10475332, 2012 · crash · 2 injury(ies)

“I have bought three Hondas and leased one, I still have a 2012 Sedan and 18 months ago the car stopped in the middle of the road, thankfully no one hit us. The axle was broken and had to be repaired. Today [XXX] the car just stopped driving in a horrible round about [XXX] . The police and fire men, thank God helped to push the car out of the way into a parking lot. Talk about stress, the round abouts are a horror show, with more accidents than ever and a car just STOPS driving. Well now we are being told the axle is broken. What in [XXX] is wrong, I looked on-line and many people have mad…”
NHTSA complaint #11716999, 2026

“I just saw the new Honda Civic recall for wheels falling off and it reminded me to report this. On January 6, 2022 I was driving down I-29 from Grand Forks to Fargo and about 60 miles into my trip I thought I had a flat tire. I pulled over at the next exit and found I was missing 3 lug bolts and nuts, 1 lug nut with the bolt still attached, and my wheel was hanging on by just 1 lug bolt + nut. It looked like 3 or the bolts sheared off while I was driving. There was absolutely no prior warning or indication before this happened. I was doing about 75 mph and, from what I remember, it was about…”
NHTSA complaint #11698886, 2022

Fuel/Propulsion System 13 5 crash 1 fire 4 injury 1 death

“DRIVING MY HONDA ON A COLD NIGHT AT 20 DEGREE, I HIT MY BRAKES AND THE CAR ACCELRATED AT A EXTREME HIGH SPEED, I WAS UNABLE TO STOP AND CRASHED TOTALLING MY VEHICLE”
NHTSA complaint #11192434, 2018 · crash · fire · 1 death(s)

“2012 Accord exl - Engine Seizure! I had the air-bag recall done about 5 years ago. None of the air-bags deployed when the 2012 exl hit a telephone pole at 20 mph and broke the telephone pole in half. I finally found out about the class action lawsuit for the excessive oil consumption yesterday (1 Qt per 1,000 miles), 2 years after the engine seizure. I spoke with Honda headquarters (1919 Torrance Blvd., Torrance, ca 90501) today for an hour and a half. mostly on hold waiting for [XXX] to get her stupervisor [XXX] to come to the phone. Honda Seemed to think my 2012 v6 exl is not part…”
NHTSA complaint #11499716, 2023 · crash

“WHILE DRIVING A HONDA ACCORD STRAIGHT AHEAD IN THE FAR RIGHT LANE, THE DRIVER SUDDENLY HEARD A "BOOM" NOISE, AND THE CAR SHOT FORWARD AT WHAT THE DRIVER SAYS FELT LIKE DOUBLE THE SPEED THE CAR WAS ORIGINALLY GOING. THE DRIVER SAYS HE HAD NO WAY TO CONTROL THE CAR AS IT MOVED FORWARD AND STRUCK THE CAR IN FRONT OF IT BEFORE VEERING LEFT AND CROSSING OVER ALL 4 LANES, INCLUDING A MEDIAN, AND CRASHING INTO A DITCH ON THE OTHER SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE DRIVER COMPLAINED OF CHEST PAINS AND WAS TAKEN TO THE HOSPITAL. AT FIRST, WHILE STILL AT THE SCENE OF THE ACCIDENT, PRIOR TO BEING TAKEN TO THE HOSPIT…”
NHTSA complaint #11398054, 2021 · crash

Tires 12

“The suspected failed component is on 3-4 General Altimax GT45 tires. After approximately 15,000 miles of use and regular tire rotations every 5,000 miles, a steering wheel vibration developed immediately following a tire rotation. Multiple tire balances and a road-force balance did not identify a problem or correct the condition. Multiple, independent mechanics advised that the vibration may be caused by an internal tire belt defect, such as a shifted belt or belt separation. After the tires were rotated again, the vibration changed in character and became worse, further suggesting that the co…”
NHTSA complaint #11745320, 2026

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 HONDA ACCORD. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR INDICATOR REMAINED ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 58,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10945056, 2016

“I HAVE VIBRATION ON STEERING WHEEL BEYOND SPEED OF 60MPH. THE THREAD DEPTH ON THE FRONT TIRES IS 9.5/10 ON BOTH THE SIDES. THE THREAD DEPTH ON REAR TIRES IS 5 ON BOTH THE SIDES. AT THE DEALERSHIP I WAS TOLD THAT THERE ARE FLAT SPOTS ON THE TIRE. IT WAS WORKED UPON FOR WHEEL BALANCING. HOWEVER THE VIBRATION EXISTS. IS SUCH A VEHICLE SAFE TO DRIVE WITH A CHILD? HOW SAFE IS THE VEHICLE SITUATION? DOES HONDA AMERICAN KNOW ABOUT THE PROBLEM? I DID SOME SEARCH AND READING ON THE INTERNET FOR THE DEFINED PROBLEM, MODEL YEAR AND COMPONENTS. IT IS NOTED THAT THERE ARE OTHERS AS WELL WITH SAME ISS…”
NHTSA complaint #10691871, 2015

Engine And Engine Cooling 9

“The contact owns a 2012 Honda Accord. The contact stated that while his daughter was driving at an undisclosed speed and coming to a stop, the driver heard an abnormal sound, and the vehicle suddenly stopped in the middle of the road. The contact stated that the driveshaft had separated from the vehicle and had fallen on the road. The vehicle was towed to Ron's Automotive Center Inc, where it was diagnosed that the driveshaft had failed and damaged the oil pan. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the VIN was not included in a rel…”
NHTSA complaint #11691147, 2025

“The contact owns a 2012 Honda Accord. The contact stated while driving approximately 55 MPH, the vehicle started losing motive power. The contact stated that the "check oil" warning light was illuminated. The contact slowed the vehicle down and drove it to the dealer. The contact stated that when she pulled into the parking lot, she heard a loud popping sound coming from the engine compartment. The contact had the vehicle towed to the local dealer who diagnosed the vehicle and determined that the engine had sustained internal damage and required a major overhaul. The vehicle had not been repai…”
NHTSA complaint #11509498, 2021

“I TOOK MY 2012 HONDA ACCORD VEHICLE TO BE SERVICED AT A LOCAL DEALERSHIP. THE VEHICLE IS A LEASED VEHICLE WITH 10 MONTHS LEFT ON THE LEASE AND IS STILL UNDER THE 36,000 MILE WARRANTY. THE DEALERSHIP TOLD ME MY AC CONDENSER WAS BROKEN AND IT WAS $710 TO FIX AND IS NOT COVERED BY WARRANTY. THEY SAID IT WASN'T COVERED BECAUSE A ROCK FLEW UP AND HIT THE CONDENSER, WHICH DOES NOT MAKE IT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY. I FEEL AS THOUGH THIS IS A DESIGN/MANUFACTURE AND FUNDAMENTAL FLAW IN THE VEHICLE AS IF I GET THIS FIXED, IT COULD VERY WELL HAPPEN AGAIN TOMORROW WITH WHERE THE CONDENSER IS AND HAS LIMITED…”
NHTSA complaint #10588505, 2014

Visibility/Wiper 9

“TURNED VEHICLE ON IN MY DRIVEWAY WHERE I LIVE. WARMING UP THE ENGINE (GETTING READY TO GO TO STORE) AND I PUT ON FRONT AND REAR DEFROSTER (WAS COLD OUT). AND BACK WINDSHIELD MADE A LOUD NOISE AND JUST CRASHED INSIDE, GLASS SHATTERED INSIDE CAR. I USUALLY HAVE SOMEONE WITH ME SO I AM GRATEFUL I DID NOT. MY CAR WAS STATIONARY. WE JUST HAD SNOW FALL (WHICH IS SUPER NORMAL HERE AND IT WAS NOT THE FIRST TIME THIS HAPPENED SO NOT SURE WHY THE WINDOW IMPLODED INSIDE THE CAR). YOU CAN SEE IN PHOTO. MY HUSBAND CLEANED OFF THE CAR FOR ME. I USED A BRUSH IT WAS JUST A FEW FLAKES. I USED THE CAR 2…”
NHTSA complaint #11394521, 2021

“MY WINDSHIELD IS FULL OF SPECKS, WHICH IS CAUSING PROBLEMS WITH DRIVING, IF THE SUN HITS THE FRONT WINDOW ITS ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO SEE OUT THE WINDOW. THIS IS MY 3RD HONDA AND I NEVER HAD THIS PROBLEM BEFORE , ONE CAR I HAD FOR 15 YEARS NO WINDSHIELD PROBLEM WITH IT . IT HAPPENS WHEN THE SUN HITS THE WINDOW, BUT ALSO ON A CLOUDY DAY. ITS VERY VISIBLE AND DIFFICULT TO SEE CLEARLY DRIVING OR JUST SITTING LOOKING OUT THE WINDOW.”
NHTSA complaint #11257973, 2019

“HARD TO STEAL AT FIRST . SPEED OF WINDSHIELD WIPER CHANGES AT WILL WHILE IN USE.”
NHTSA complaint #10993231, 2017

Electronic Stability Control (Esc) 7

“THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT AND VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST LIGHTS CAME ON FIRST WHILE THE CAR WAS STATIONARY. THE OBD CODES WERE SCANNED AND THE CODE P0341 WAS READ. THE CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR WAS REPLACED AND THE LIGHTS TURNED OFF AND THE P0341 CODES WERE CLEARED. THE SECOND TIME THE LIGHTS CAME ON THE CAR WAS IN MOTION. THE OBD CODES WERE SCANNED AGAIN AND THE CODE P1009 WAS READ MEANING THE VTC ACTUATOR IS BAD AND NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. THIS IS A VERY COMMON ISSUE WITH ALL 2008-2012 ACCORDS AND THERE HAS BEEN SERVICE BULLETINS ISSUED REGARDING THE PROBLEM. THERE HAS ALSO BEEN A CLASS ACTION LAWSU…”
NHTSA complaint #11360522, 2020

“PURCHASED JUNE 13, 2020.. SHORTLY AFTER NOTICED IT'S LIGHT ON DASH WAS ON.. I HAVE JUST BECOME AWARE WHAT IT IS, IT IS STILL ON ALL THE TIME.. WITHIN A WEEK OR TWO I GOT AN OIL CHANGE AND THEY SUGGESTED I GET 2 NEW TIRES AND A FLANGE ON THE EXHAUST WOULD NEED REPAIRED SOON.. A FEW WEEKS AGO I PURCHASED 2 NEW TIRES UPON RETURNING HOME FRONT FLASHERS ONLY BEGAN TO BLINK INTERMITTENTLY IT CONTINUES TO DO THIS OCCASIONALLY.. I CALLED DISCOUNT TIRE THAT SAME DAY AND THEY DIDN'T KNOW IF ANYTHING HAD TO BE RESET SO I HAVE BEEN CONTINUOUSLY LOOKING FOR ANSWERS SO NOW I HAVE COME ACROSS THE RECALLS AND…”
NHTSA complaint #11354665, 2020

“VSA/ TC FAIL - CAUSED HAZARD. PROBLEM DESCRIPTION: I GOT STUCK ON MY DRIVEWAY, ON PAVEMENT, IN A STEEP SECTION OF THE ROAD. TC KEPT CUTTING THE THROTTLE. HERE'S WHAT I DID: 1) I TRIED TO USE THE BRAKES TO KEEP THE CAR FROM ROLLING DOWN THE HILL AND TO STOP THE NO-TRACTION WHEEL FROM SPINNING. THIS DID NOT WORK. TC KICKED IN, OVER AND OVER, CAUSING THE CAR TO ROLL BACKWARDS. 2) I TRIED TO USE THE BRAKES, DURING QUICK FOOT SWAP OF THE PEDALS (SEPARATE APPLICATION OF BRAKE, THEN GAS PEDAL). THIS TOO, DID NOT WORK. THIS WAS THE WORSE CASE - THE CAR ROLLED BACKWARD, AND THEN MADE THE DRIVERS SIDE…”
NHTSA complaint #11316873, 2020

Seat Belts 7 2 crash 1 injury

“CHILD'S ARM BECAME ENTRAPPED BY TANGLEMENT IN THE UNBUCKLED SEATBELT NEXT TO THE SEAT WHERE HE WAS SITTING. THE SEATBELT LOCKED AND WOULD NOT RELEASE THE CHILD'S ARM. THE CHILD'S ARM WAS LOSING CIRCULATION AND THE BELT HAD TO BE CUT. THE CHILD SUFFERED BRUISING AND SPRAINED WRIST. HONDA IS REFUSING TO REPLACE THE SEATBELT BECAUSE IT THE WARRANTY DOESN'T COVER AND "MODIFICATIONS" TO THE SEAT BELT. I WAS TOLD THAT WE SHOULD HAVE DROVE TO A DEALER FOR ASSISTANCE. I'M NOT SURE HOW THAT WOULD BE POSSIBLE DURING AN EMERGENCY SITUATION. *TR”
NHTSA complaint #10547063, 2013 · 1 injury(ies)

“I WAS IN A CRASH YESTERDAY 04/18/17 AT AROUND 4:55-5:00PM DUE TO MY BRAKES NOT REACTING AS THEY SHOULD AND STOPPING MY CAR. I REAR ENDED A CAR BECAUSE OF THIS AND MY FRONT OF MY CAR IS COMPLETELY TOTALED. I HAVE FILED A CLAIM WITH MY INSURANCE, BUT THIS WAS A FRIGHTENING EXPERIENCE. MY AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, AND NOTICED THAT MY SEATBELT HAD UNFASTENED AFTER THE INCIDENT. I WAS DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY, AND WAS IN TRAFFIC ON THE 405 SOUTHBOUND GETTING CLOSE TO THE 22 FWY EXIT BY SEAL BEACH. IF I WAS GOING FASTER THAN CRUISING SPEED, WHO KNOWS WHAT WOULD HAVE BEEN THE OUTCOME, SEEING THAT THESE 3…”
NHTSA complaint #10979279, 2017 · crash

“WHILE DRIVING IN RAINY WEATHER IN TRAFFIC, MY 2012 HONDA ACCORD COUPE REAR ENDED ANOTHER HONDA ACCORD, I WAS GOING UNDER 20 MPH AND MY HEAD HIT MY STEERING WHEEL DUE TO SEAT BELT FAILURE. *TT”
NHTSA complaint #10444522, 2012 · crash

Visibility 6

“2012 HONDA ACCORD. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO SUN VISOR/ VANITY MIRROR BROKE. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED THE SUN VISOR, WOULD NO LONGER STAY IN PLACE. SHE WAS ALSO INFORMED, THE SUN VISOR WAS ON BACK ORDER. THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE IN FRONT OF HER, APPLIED HIS/HER BRAKES, WHEN SHE APPLIED THE BRAKE, THE SUN VISOR CAME DOWN AND BLOCKED HER VIEW. AS A RESULT, SHE HIT AN OBJECT IN THE ROAD, WHICH CAUSED MAJOR DAMAGE TO HER VEHICLE. *JB”
NHTSA complaint #10644038, 2014

“WINDSHIELD CRACKS FROM LEFT END CORNER OF DRIVER SIDE UNDER COLD WEATHER WITHOUT ANY FORCE FROM OUTSIDE. *TR”
NHTSA complaint #10564858, 2014

“MY SUNROOF EXPLODED WHILE ON THE RAMP TO ENTER THE HIGHWAY. THERE WERE NO CARS AROUND, NO OVERPASSES WHEN I HEARD A LOUD EXPLOSION SOUND AND THEN WIND NOISE. NOT KNOWING WHAT HAPPENED I PULLED OVER, LOOKED AROUND THE CAR AND WENT BACK INSIDE AND STARTED DRIVING BUT THE WIND NOISE GOT LOUDER AND WHEN I OPENED THE SLIDER A LITTLE, I SAW THAT THE SUNROOF HAD SHATTERED. I PULLED OVER AGAIN AND CALLED MY DEALERSHIP AND WITHOUT EVEN LOOKING AT THE CAR THE SERVICE PERSON TOLD ME THAT A ROCK MUST OF HIT IT. I TOLD HIM THAT THERE WAS NO CARS OR TRUCKS AROUND ME AND HE SAID THAT IT MUST OF FLEW UP F…”
NHTSA complaint #10535731, 2013

Exterior Lighting 5 1 crash 1 injury

“ON 8/03/2015 I WAS REAR ENDED BY ANOTHER SUV THAT FAILED TO STOP WHILE I WAS WAITING BEHIND A RED LIGHT. THE IMPACT OF THE ACCIDENT WAS SEVERE ENOUGH TO FORCE MY CAR TO HIT THE OTHER CAR IN FRONT OF ME AND CONSEQUENTLY I WAS TAKEN BUT THE AMBULANCE TO THE LOCAL HOSPITAL FOR FURTHER PHYSICAL EXAMINATION. I AM WRITING YOU THIS BECAUSE AFTER MY RELEASE FROM THE HOSPITAL I NOTICED DUE TO THE HIGH SPEED IMPACT THE AIR BAG LIGHT IN MY CAR HAD BEEN TURNED ON YET THE AIR BAG ITSELF NEVER DEPLOYED. THEREFORE I WOULD LIKE TO MAKE AN OFFICIAL COMPLAINT AND INQUIRY ABOUT THE HONDA AUTO COMPANY. I BELIEV…”
NHTSA complaint #10758663, 2015 · crash · 1 injury(ies)

“Check Engine Light Due to Low Engine Oil Level, Radio/Climate Control Display May Go Dark, major issue is "No Start" Due to Ignition Switch Failure and fuses keep blowing so many issues and problems”
NHTSA complaint #11565885, 2022

“EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION, USING MORE THAN 1 QT OF OIL WITHIN 1,000 MILES.”
NHTSA complaint #11085145, 2016

Fuel System 5

“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 ma…”
NHTSA complaint #11440915, 2021

“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 YEA…”
NHTSA complaint #11120588, 2018

“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. *JB”
NHTSA complaint #10541759, 2013

Forward Collision Avoidance 3

“Problem: When the ABS computer system (ABS) fails, the balance between front and rear brakes becomes abnormal even for a vehicle without ABS, it becomes rear biased. Making it unsafe to stop quickly. (90% of the brake force is to the rear). The cost of this part is too expensive for most people to replace and this means that most will drive the car as is without replacing the ABS module. What I expect: I expect that the balance of brake force, is that of a vehicle without ABS (60-70% front).”
NHTSA complaint #11542993, 2023

“TURNED VEHICLE ON IN MY DRIVEWAY WHERE I LIVE. WARMING UP THE ENGINE (GETTING READY TO GO TO STORE) AND I PUT ON FRONT AND REAR DEFROSTER (WAS COLD OUT). AND BACK WINDSHIELD MADE A LOUD NOISE AND JUST CRASHED INSIDE, GLASS SHATTERED INSIDE CAR. I USUALLY HAVE SOMEONE WITH ME SO I AM GRATEFUL I DID NOT. MY CAR WAS STATIONARY. WE JUST HAD SNOW FALL (WHICH IS SUPER NORMAL HERE AND IT WAS NOT THE FIRST TIME THIS HAPPENED SO NOT SURE WHY THE WINDOW IMPLODED INSIDE THE CAR). YOU CAN SEE IN PHOTO. MY HUSBAND CLEANED OFF THE CAR FOR ME. I USED A BRUSH IT WAS JUST A FEW FLAKES. I USED THE CAR 2…”
NHTSA complaint #11394521, 2021

“VEHICLE IN MOTION, ON A CITY STREET, PROCEEDING IN AN EASTWARD DIRECTION.”
NHTSA complaint #11374178, 2020

Equipment 1

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 HONDA ACCORD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL VIBRATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO BALANCED THE TIRES AND RESURFACED THE BRAKE ROTORS. THE FAILURE RECURRED ALSO WHEN ATTEMPTING TO BRAKE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE AND STATED THAT THE VIBRATIONS WERE A NORMAL CHARACTERISTIC OF THE 2012 MODEL ACCORD. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 11,895. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 10,394. UPDATED 09/26/12*LJ THE CONSUMER STATED THE VIN ON THE VEHICLE IS NOT THE SAME AS THE VIN ON THE SIGNED LEASE AGREEMENT. UPDATED 09/27/2012 *…”
NHTSA complaint #10472135, 2012

Equipment Adaptive/Mobility 1

“I BOUGHT THIS 2012 HONDA ACCORD IN LATE SEPTEMBER 2014. IN OCTOBER, JUST A FEW SHORT WEEKS LATER, MY AC STOPPED COOLING. I TOOK IT TO A LOCAL MECHANIC AND FOUND THERE WAS A HOLE IN THE AC DRYER. HOW EXACTLY DOES A 2 YEAR OLD CAR ALREADY HAVE AC ISSUES? AFTER DOING SOME RESEARCH, APPARENTLY THIS IS A DESIGN FLAW BECAUSE ROCKS CAN FLY UP IN IT AND CAUSE THE HOLE. HONDA WILL NOT COVER THE $800+ EXPENSE. COMPLETELY UNACCEPTABLE. I OWNED A NISSAN FOR OVER 5 YEARS AND NEVER ONCE HAD AN ISSUE OR REPAIR THAT WAS MORE THAN $200. EXTREMELY DISAPPOINTED IN HONDA AND WILL NOT PURCHASE ANOTHER. *TR”
NHTSA complaint #10704480, 2014

Latches/Locks/Linkages 1

“The contact owns a 2012 Honda Accord. The contact stated that while attempting to use the remote key fob to unlock the trunk, the trunk failed to release. The contact then stated that she attempted to manually unlatch the trunk, but the latch failed to release from the cable. The contact stated that the vehicle was inspected by had an independent mechanical engineer that was able to fold the seating, but the trunk release failed to open. The contact stated that she was concerned for her safety during an emergency. An undisclosed dealer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired.…”
NHTSA complaint #11527435, 2023