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2012 Honda Accord repairs by problem area
Engine (10%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (5%)
Brakes and Traction Control (18%)
Suspension and Steering (26%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (13%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (23%)
Other (6%)
Chart based on 62 repairs.
2012 Honda Accord repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (6%)
$500 - $999 (15%)
$100 - $499 (31%)
< $100 (48%)
Chart based on 52 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2012 Honda Accord 4dr Sedan
271-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD
| Honda Accord in Ontario, Canada Feb 2017 - Mar 2018 | |||
| Apr 201729760 miC $25 | Honda would not start unless jump started. A used battery was installed and now the accord Starts and runs fine. | ||
| Honda Accord in Texas, United States Sep 2016 - Mar 2018 | |||
| Mar 201895000 miUS $1800 | Power steering rack n pinion and high pressure hose | ||
| Honda Accord in Tennessee, United States Sep 2016 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Jun 2022249000 miUS $2400 | Abs/vsa module shot- cannot be repaired. Needed to be replaced. Honda no longer sells the part so it had to come out of used parts store. Also had tires changed whilst in the shop. | ||
2012 Honda Accord 4dr Sedan
190-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Honda Accord in Iowa, United States Apr 2013 - Jan 2015 | |||
| Jun 201431000 miUS $300 | Seats still very uncomfortable. Took car to a Relax the Back store and bought a seatback and seatcushion system. This helps a little, but is still not a satisfactory solution. | ||
| Sep 201438000 mi | Rattle in dash to left of steering wheel. Technician acknowledged rattle during test drive, removed some panels, but could not repair. Rattle persists. | ||
| Jan 2015 | Rattle in dash never fixed. | ||
| Honda Accord in Iowa, United States Nov 2015 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Dec 2017126000 miUS $285 | Front end-links worn/noisy, sway bar bushing replaced also, repair successful! | ||
| Honda Accord in Massachusetts, United States Mar 2012 - Dec 2019 | |||
| Jul 201561000 miUS $200 | Shifter broke down. Honda covered replacement of shifter cables. Shifter assembly was replaced at my expense. | ||
| Sep 201687000 miUS $350 | Rear left shock leaking. Replaced rear shock assembly (incl shock, spring, boots), both left and right. | ||
| Jun 201794000 miUS $920 | Replace front and rear brake pads and rotors. Clean and grease the calipers. Replace the brake fluid. Rear calipers were sticking, due to poor quality of the dealer brake job 2 years ago. | ||
2012 Honda Accord 4dr Sedan
190-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD
| Honda Accord in New Mexico, United States Oct 2011 - Mar 2015 | |||
| May 201210900 mi | Power sunroof would not close | ||
| Honda Accord in Washington, United States Apr 2017 - Apr 2017 | |||
| Apr 201796000 miUS $650 | Warped rotors and low brake pads | ||
| Honda Accord in Oregon, United States Jul 2012 - Mar 2015 | |||
| Aug 20136500 mi | Clear coat on rear skirt/ bumper cover had become delaminated and peeled off. Required the bumper to be reprinted and re-clear coated. | ||
| Mar 201412000 mi | The paint had some odd lines near the left rear fender on the rear bumper cover, and in the middle of the trunk. Clear coat damage was expected, but upon arriving at the dealer, application of a buffing compound and wax removed the lines. A piece of rubber gasket was hanging out of the tail light reflector on the left side of the trunk lid. Dealer attempted to tuck in, but it flapped back out on the drive home. Update: later just clipped it. | ||
| Honda Accord in Alabama, United States Sep 2015 - Jan 2022 | |||
| May 201638100 mi | Had rust on all door checks and in trunk (small spots, nothing structural). After pulling some teeth and contacting corporate, Honda agreed to cover completely. Work was done at a Honda Pro First shop. | ||
| Jun 201639000 mi | Had a grind on start up ever since I purchased the car with 32,000 miles. Honda agreed it was the VTC Actuator and replaced in June 2016 under warranty. | ||
| Jul 201748000 miUS $180 | Rear caliper failed. Replaced with OEM part | ||
| Oct 201750000 miUS $250 | Needed rear brakes, replaced by dealer. Dealer also found rear wheel bearing bad, needs to be replaced. | ||
| Jan 201956000 miUS $750 | Right rear wheel bearing has been making noise for over a year. Had new hub assembly (includes bearing) replaced, no longer making noise. Right rear caliper also failed, and was replaced during this service visit. Total cost for both repairs was $750. | ||
| Honda Accord in United Arab Emirates Aug 2015 - Oct 2015 | |||
| Oct 201578120 mi¤700 | Replaced below parts 50850-TA0-A02 Rubber, Transmission Mounting Insulator (Lower) 50870-TA0-A03 Rubber Assy., Transmission Mounting (Upper) Total cost 700 USD including 130K service maintenance | ||
2012 Honda Accord 4dr Sedan
177-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Honda Accord in Ohio, United States May 2017 - Jan 2022 | |||
| Dec 202154000 miUS $350 | Rear brakes only | ||
2012 Honda Accord 4dr Sedan
177-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD
| Honda Accord in Arkansas, United States Sep 2011 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Mar 202196000 miUS $569 | Left front wheel bearing became noisy. Diagnosis indicated the wheel bearing was worn, so it was replaced at the Honda dealer. | ||
| Honda Accord in Ohio, United States Feb 2016 - Dec 2017 | |||
| Aug 201655000 miUS $120 | A/C needed recharged | ||
| Honda Accord in Missouri, United States Jul 2015 - Aug 2017 | |||
| Oct 201598000 miUS $140 | Front driver wheel bearing failed. Front passenger wheel bearing failed. | ||
| Honda Accord in Florida, United States Nov 2016 - Jun 2022 | |||
| May 2020106000 miUS $400 | front wheel bearings were bad so i replaced the whole hub and bearing assembly. | ||
| Dec 2021117000 miUS $120 | Had a check engine light and fuel cap check alarm...turned out needed new fuel cap. | ||
| Honda Accord in Massachusetts, United States Sep 2012 - Jun 2018 | |||
| May 201749000 mi | Air bag light on. Replaced airbag sensor and module. | ||
| Honda Accord in Saudi Arabia Oct 2014 - Jul 2022 | |||
| Jun 201540300 mi﷼40 | Recharge AC Freon | ||
| Jun 201660760 mi﷼40 | recharge AC gas | ||
| Honda Accord in Ontario, Canada Apr 2012 - May 2012 | |||
| May 2012620 mi | Sensor for handbrake stayed on so that the car thought the handbrake was engaged when it wasn't. Loose connector. Tightened and it was fine. | ||
| Honda Accord in California, United States Nov 2012 - Jun 2014 | |||
| Jun 201322000 mi | Trim broke off of vent Replaced vent -- drivers side ABS light | ||
| Honda Accord in Washington, United States Nov 2011 - Oct 2016 | |||
| Jan 20122000 mi | Coolant leak at hose fitting on engine block. Bad gasket. Thermostat housing and gasket replaced. | ||
| Feb 20122800 mi | Coolant leak three weeks later - thermostat housing. I think this was related to the earlier repair. | ||
| Sep 201448000 mi | Right half shaft support bearing failed - leaking grease. | ||
| Aug 201565300 miUS $25 | Replace rubber boot on ball joint. I believe the boot was damaged by the dealer during prior warranty work to that area of the car. | ||
| Honda Accord in California, United States Sep 2011 - Mar 2013 | |||
| Feb 201329000 mi | I am not sure as it has clicking. They said they fixed it but it was bad again in a day. | ||
| Honda Accord in Florida, United States Oct 2011 - Jul 2018 | |||
| Nov 2011700 mi | Replaced leaking motor mount Replaced leaking motor mount | ||
| Honda Accord in Georgia, United States Jul 2015 - Jul 2019 | |||
| Feb 2016102000 miUS $150 | Rear calipers had not been actuating properly for some months. Boots protecting the caliper pins were ripped on the right rear. I had new parts but didn't get through the work myself. Took in for repair/replace and they replaced, with pads. | ||
| Jun 2016110000 miUS $160 | After replacing old tires, noticed that the right front wheel bearing was noisy. Noise had been masked somewhat by the old tires. Had the bearing replaced. | ||
| Dec 2016125000 miUS $240 | Left-front wheel bearing became noisy during November 2016. Had it replaced December 2nd. | ||
| Jan 2017127000 miUS $85 | Window switch on driver armrest. Switches for both driver and passenger window had popped out of their seat, in the assembly. Procured the correct assembly holding all the armrest switches from Ebay. Removed old assembly with screwdriver, snapped in the new one. All done. | ||
| Honda Accord in Virginia, United States Feb 2013 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Aug 201631000 miUS $200 | Faulty line. Leaking. Needed replacement | ||
| Dec 201739000 mi | original battery died. AAA replaced for free as part of my Premium membership | ||
| Honda Accord in Colorado, United States Jan 2015 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Apr 201545300 miUS $600 | Replaced rear struts due to leaking. | ||
| Honda Accord in Tennessee, United States Sep 2011 - May 2013 | |||
| Jan 2013 | Steering pump replaced | ||
2012 Honda Accord 2dr Coupe
271-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed manual FWD
| Honda Accord in Ontario, Canada Jun 2016 - Jul 2018 | |||
| Nov 201611320 mi | Trunk lockout wouldn't turn when the key was inserted. It was stuck in place. | ||
2012 Honda Accord 2dr Coupe
271-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Honda Accord in Pennsylvania, United States Dec 2012 - Jan 2020 | |||
| Oct 201531800 miUS $324 | Reported Brake pedal vibration. Was informed Brake rotors were warped and needed replacement. Brake rotors were resurfaced on all 4 sides. | ||
2012 Honda Accord 2dr Coupe
271-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD
| Honda Accord in Massachusetts, United States Oct 2014 - Oct 2019 | |||
| Nov 201648800 miUS $500 | Driver side wheel bearing was make noise. Price includes alignment. | ||
| Oct 201761225 miUS $1551 | Front axles Inner CV Joints worn causing vibration at highway speeds. | ||
| Nov 201762862 miUS $516 | No parking brake, both rear calipers replaced. | ||
2012 Honda Accord 2dr Coupe
190-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD
| Honda Accord in Georgia, United States Oct 2012 - Oct 2021 | |||
| Dec 20121000 mi | Replaced chipped window trim. | ||
| Honda Accord in North Carolina, United States May 2014 - Jun 2015 | |||
| May 201520000 mi | rattle in headliner near drivers war drivers door squeaks and creaks when fully opened | ||
| Jun 201520000 mi | door creaks when fully opened, replaced door strap | ||
| Honda Accord in Pennsylvania, United States Dec 2014 - Dec 2022 | |||
| Dec 202168000 mi | Leaking steering rack seal requires full replacement of rack and alignment. $1,500. Work has not been completed yet. | ||
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