2012 Honda Accord problems and complaints
Owners have filed 380 complaints with NHTSA about the 2012 Honda Accord. The most-reported areas: Seats (64), Air Bags (58), Steering (51).
Key takeaways
- 380 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 47 involve a crash, 4 a fire, 45 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Seats | 64 | 17% |
| Air Bags | 58 | 15% |
| Steering | 51 | 13% |
| Engine | 44 | 12% |
| Service Brakes | 38 | 10% |
| Electrical System | 32 | 8% |
| Power Train | 30 | 8% |
| Unknown Or Other | 28 | 7% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 26 | 7% |
| Suspension | 22 | 6% |
| Structure | 22 | 6% |
| Wheels | 18 | 5% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 Honda Accord 4 DR FWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| 2012 Honda Accord 2 DR FWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 5/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Electrical System - filed 2026-08-13
Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2012 Honda Accord. It was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a private sale. At the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was 124,414, and at the time of registration, it was discovered that the mileage was 170,762.
Power Train - filed 2026-07-22
The contact owns a 2012 Honda Accord. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30 MPH and turning left onto a secondary road, the vehicle abruptly stopped in the middle of the road. The vehicle was pushed off to the shoulder of the road with help from other motorists who had stopped to aid. The vehicle was l...
Tires - filed 2026-06-19
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...
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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.