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Robert, 08/02/2016
2012 Honda Accord EX-L V-6 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
21 of 23 people found this review helpful
Purchased a 1 year old Honda Accord For my daughter 2 years ago 10000 miles when purchased 39000 now and the Rack and Pinion steering went out read 2 message boards and found several (over 50 ) Honda Accord owners have had the same issue with low miles and yet Honda does NOT back there product $1200-$1500 to repair a 3-1/2 year old car that was $24000 when purchased Not a happy Customer #Hondadoesnotbackthereproduct
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An excellent car
olejoe, 11/11/2012
2012 Honda Accord EX-L V-6 2dr Coupe (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
14 of 15 people found this review helpful
This is my wife's car, and she would call it excellent in every way. I, however would have some very minor reservations. We have owned this car a year now and it has been nearly perfect with no problems in 14k miles. It runs great, drives great, and in my opinion, is one of the best looking cars around. If I were to change anything, it could do with a little less road noise. You can tell when the highway goes from asphalt to concrete by the sound and feel through the steering wheel. I understand road feel is a good thing, but I don't need to hear it as well. I wish it could attain the same mpg as our old 4 cylinder coupe, but you will have that trade off for the wonderful power of the V6!
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JaneHonda, 09/08/2020
2012 Honda Accord SE 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
13 of 14 people found this review helpful
I bought my 2012 Accord SE in May of 2019 with 69k miles on it and I've owned it for about a year and a half now. It now has 78k miles, and in the first 12 months, I spent $80 total on maintenance. As an ASE certified technician, I did all labor myself. But even so, that figure is nothing compared to my previous car, a 2005 Audi A4. When I switched from an Audi to a Honda, I wasn't sure I'd be satisfied with the features that were available. As it turns out, all I need for the everyday are leather and heated seats. The only features I really miss about the Audi are premium sound and sport mode. If you live in a snowy area and are skeptical about buying front wheel drive, don't be. I live in Wisconsin where we can count on 30+ inches of snow every year. As I said, my previous car was an Audi with Quattro AWD. Aside from Subaru, Audi has arguably the most sophisticated and legendary AWD system out there. I stuck with all seasons for the Audi and I fishtailed all the time, even at low speeds. I invested in a quality set of Blizzak snow tires when I bought the Accord and, I'm not kidding, it handles better than the Audi did. I can make a turn through four inches of un-plowed snow without sliding. My point being, what really matters most of the time is the quality of your tires more so than your drive train. I also should note that I purchased the 2.4L four-banger instead of the V6. It has plenty enough power to get you around town with 177 horses at your service. My four-cylinder is very easy to maintain and has a timing chain which means I won't have to worry about a flimsy belt snapping off and ruining my engine when I'm cruising down the interstate. It also doesn't burn a single drop of oil even after eight years. The bottom line is, the Accord sedan is a great family hauler or commuter car. It's cheap to own (not necessarily to buy!), it's extremely comfortable, and I highly recommend this car to anyone who likes to keep their vehicles for any extended length of time. If you take care of your Accord, it will certainly take care of you.
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2012 accord (bad power steering)
syed, 10/21/2015
updated 04/27/2016
2012 Honda Accord SE 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
18 of 20 people found this review helpful
i bought a new 2012 accord .it only have 29000 miles on it .and i have to replace the power steering pump 3 times.and rack and pinion 2 times.thank God it was under warrenty so i didnt have to pay out of my pocket.but i cant belive it happend to me that many times in 3 years.
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Anthony, 10/07/2016
2012 Honda Accord SE 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
18 of 20 people found this review helpful
Hello, while this might not be the right place to put this information I hope someone can find It useful. I am currently in college and drive 50 miles a day highway. I purchased this car used two months ago and so far its been great! It is a 2012 special edition with 55,000 mi. Being a 2012 it isn't to advanced, but it works very well for me I love the layout and the controls. I will say that it is quite uncomfortable for me I am 6'2 and after about an hour of driving I get extremely stiff but for short drives it works out just fine. My gas millage is great in my opinion for the size of the car but below I have created a chart in which I have gathered data on my driving and my MPG and how I drive. The Fuel tank is 18.5 gallons which is very nice but when driving aggressively and over 65+ I have found that my average MPG is close to 23 (this is all highway) and driving more sensibly at around 55-60 I can usually get 30MPG Therefore with 23 Mpg you can go 425 miles on one tank while 555 miles on the other, giving you a difference of 129.5 miles dividing that by thirty in which you could use those miles if you drive smarter @30MPG you save 4.316 GALLONS PER FILL UP!! And lets say right now im from Texas and gas here is about 2.00 A gallon so you can save 8.60 A Fill UP!! Lets say you fill up 4 times a month so 8.60 X 4= 34.36 that you can save a month so by driving smarter you can save an entire tank of gas a month! And 34.36 X12 That's 412.33 DOLLARS A YEAR! (or about 22 fill ups on an empty tank) I hope you all find this information useful and maybe even save some money!:D Overall I would highly recommend this car to anyone it is pretty basic but gets the job done and efficiently!
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The most uncomfortable seats
remiszj, 08/27/2012
2012 Honda Accord SE 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
38 of 44 people found this review helpful
This car has the most uncomfortable seats of anything that we ever tried. Our short test drive wasn't enough to set the alarm, but my wife commutes 140 miles a day and after the first day complained about very uncomfortable seats. After two weeks of driving my wife couldnt take it any more with severe back pain, so I started suffering in this brand new Accord. I tried every combination of settings of this power seat, but no matter what I did there was annoying hump sticking out above the lumbar area. When driving for more than just a few miles you can't stop switching position in search for a more comfortable one. Im 511 170 lb, and my wife is 55 130 lb so we dont carry extra weight.
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Chuck, 03/23/2018
updated 03/27/2020
2012 Honda Accord EX-L V-6 2dr Coupe (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
12 of 13 people found this review helpful
Bought new, my first non-GM car owned in 27 years. FANTASTIC engine, 5AT anticipates your needs, go-kart like steering, decent ride quality, solid, dependable, does what it's supposed to do. Zero squeaks/rattles/creaks. Interior storage is impressive. HOWEVER, seat comfort is a personal preference - spend a good hour sitting in one before you buy. Very poor blind-spot visibility. OE Michelins wear like iron, but handicap high-speed turns. Condition the leather seats early and often. Paint chips easily. HandsfreeLink voice recognition is abysmal. 270 Watt sound system is OK, but not what I expected for the power rating. Audio/Clock/DIC settings are cumbersome. That said, I love the looks, the performance, and the overall quality. If I hear a rattle, it is my stuff, not the interior. The seats are FIRM, but hug you and wear well (if maintained). Brakes don't pulsate, squeak, or wear out prematurely. People nicknamed this the "O.M.M." (Old Man's Mustang) and I wouldn't disagree. For those of us in the snow-belt (FWD) without little kids (2 door) and who want serious passing power (J35 V6), you could do a lot worse. Zeibart cut the road noise and WeatherTech saved the carpet. I would do it all over again given my needs and the choices available then. Keep in mind that Honda dealer support is below even GM standards - charged $106 checkout fee (while under warranty) for a slow coolant leak they couldn't find. What Honda? Do you think I purposely drained my own coolant? Or did it just "evaporate"? Honda, you should have just ate the 1 hour diagnosis. 2020 Update: regrettably, I had to sell it. Not it’s fault, but because the new driving dynamic is that everyone else drives an SUV/Pickup with blinding HID headlights, they’re totally distracted by their electronic toys so they don’t notice this little car, they don’t respect its size, and the crumbling roads are destroying its looks. I now peacefully drive a beat-up 19 YO pickup. THE END.
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Better than I expected!
jwell000, 06/26/2012
2012 Honda Accord EX-L V-6 2dr Coupe (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
21 of 24 people found this review helpful
The Accord, in my opinion, has always been a nice looking (albeit, not all that flashy) auto with known reliability. All of my past automobiles have been American sports cars, luxury sedans, and trucks. While shopping for a new vehicle, I wanted something that was safe and reliable while providing a modest yet stylish middle-class appearance to my clients. I choose an Accord for practical reasons. I knew instantly that I wanted a V6, leather, and a coupe. I figured this would give me the creature comforts I desired in addition to enough horsepower to keep up with traffic. Boy, was I wrong! This car handles better and has more luxury appointments than many of the vehicles I've owned.
Expectations were shattered
Tony, 10/27/2016
updated 12/05/2017
2012 Honda Accord EX-L V-6 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
7 of 7 people found this review helpful
I drove a 2002 Bonneville SE for the longest time. Then I graduated college and decided to sell ole reliable and get something with updated safety and overall technology amenities. I had heard a great deal of great things about the reliability of Honda's and the safety of the Accord. So I decided to check it out and fell in love at first drive. I have the 2012 sedan V6 EX-L. I got it certified pre-owned through a Honda dealer in Michigan (who by the way has been fantastic from start to present -- they even held the car for me when I wasn't sure if I was going to get the job I have now). Gas mileage, size, and safety were the reasons I got this car but this thing has gone above and beyond. The attention to detail of button placement, quality of materials, and even the RIDE is incredible. I'm used to an air suspension from my boat of a Bonneville so it's not luxury standard, but I can definitely feel some Acura refinements in this suspension and ride quality. The steering and transmission are snappy when I need them to be and it has an overall solid, controlled feel when I drive it which makes me feel even better about being on the road in it. I do a LOT of city driving and my typical combined loop is the higher end of 26 mpg(eco is incredible). My highest recorded MPG is from a trip I made from Chicago to Lansing and that was about 42.7 MPG. This is the perfect blend of sporty, SAFE, comfortable, and reliable that a recent college grad (or anyone, really) can ask for and I highly recommend. Plus it's easy on the eyes. I've had it for about four months and I've only put 9K (bought it with 20K on odometer) on it but I plan on taking this to the 200K mark unless I'm convinced to trade in for a newer Accord! Hope this helps for those who are serious about their vehicle shopping, good luck out there!
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Road Noise resonates inside the cabin
nnima, 09/03/2012
2012 Honda Accord SE 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
20 of 23 people found this review helpful
I recently bought the 2012 SE model here in Toronto, Canada, we don't get the leather seats for the SE model here but we get bluetooth instead, no idea why tho, anyway, The car looks okay (better than Camry) has good leg room in the back (Unlike Camry) and despite everyone complaining about the seats has very comfortable seats if you ask me, the problem is road noise on the highway, it drives you crazy, you can barely hear other passengers talking to you when you are doing 100 KM/h (60 mph) on cement highway, the tire thrum, road noise and wind noise resonates inside the cabin like it's a tin can being rolled on the highway and you are inside it!