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Hard Steering
diwakar, 06/18/2012
2012 Honda Accord EX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
14 of 17 people found this review helpful
Steering in 2012 makes of Accord is extremely hard and impossible to manauvre the vehicle with one hand.The previous versions including 2011 make had softer steerings and I dont know what made the company as good as Honda to come up with such poor steering. There is no comfort in driving this vehicle and the steering feels like that of a truck at slow speed
An Utterly Depressing Car
E_W, 08/18/2015
2012 Honda Accord EX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
18 of 23 people found this review helpful
Powertrain: Slow slow slow acceleration. No torque, with flat spots and hesitation everywhere. 5-speed manual has had a crunchy 1-2 shift since new - I'm not a rookie driver. Geared for fuel economy with long jumps between 1-2 and 4-5. Falls on its face when you shift unless you're perfect. E-Throttle is absolutely atrocious and unpredictable. Once I turn the A/C on in the late spring, it stays on until October, because it takes two days to re-learn how to drive the terrible E-throttle and jumpy engine when you toggle between A/C on and off - the engine response is different to the point of multiple personalities. Engine is quiet at speed but thrashy if (when) you have to rev over 3500 RPM in search of some power for everyday acceleration needs. Be prepared for tailgaters unless you're comfortable shifting at Nascar RPM levels. Highway driving is better - 5th is just right for economy vs. not having to downshift much. Interior: Cheap materials. Ok layout and good space. I don't share the complaint about the seats, I can drive this car for 10 hours without back issues. I'm 240 lbs, maybe I have a different spine than most. Road noise is insane, louder than commercial trucks I've driven. I've never owned a louder vehicle in my life. Honda doesn't even pretend to make an effort to quiet these cars down. The stitching on the most frequently used seats hasn't separated yet, but it's looking pretty sorry. Economy: Until about 60k miles I averaged right around 30 MPG in highway-biased mixed driving with A/C on. Good real world mileage for a bigger car. 33-34 MPG fully loaded on family roadtrips with A/C on. MPG has dropped to about 26 in similar driving, but I'm on factory spark plugs at almost 90k so it's probably time for a tune-up. Reliability: No check engine light for 90k miles. 3rd set of rear brakes, but factory fronts - common complaint in these cars but abnormal for a passenger car. Weird popping sound when I first pull out of a parking spot after sitting - happened since day 1 and I don't hear it anymore. Uneven tire wear despite alignments and rotation. Terribly, horribly loud tires as a result of cupping and no sound insulation. Second set of tires, different brand, same result. Had to replace two lower motor mounts at 85k due to clunking, and the car still isn't right. I'm afraid it needs axles although I don't know why it would after 90k of mostly highway. The boots are fine. Overall Driving Experience: MISERABLE Slow, hesitate-y, boring, loud, depressing. What seems like a smart buying decision on paper leads to disappointment. Value: I got what I considered a screamin' deal on a no-option stick base model. The car feels every bit an economy car although it is economical.
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Acceptable...Not Incredible
Chuck M., 07/30/2016
updated 08/03/2018
2012 Honda Accord EX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
7 of 8 people found this review helpful
The 4 cylinder engine in the is EX rated at 190hp instead of 177 in lower trims. The car has nice acceleration and a strong transmission. Bigger inside than Camry and Fusion, and it's great for tall drivers. I'm 6' 3" and I have plenty of headroom with the sunroof even when wearing a ball cap. You can have someone you don't know sitting in the passenger seat and you'll both be comfortable due to lots of hip and shoulder room. I was disappointed to find out the EX trim does not come with an outside temp display in the odometer. Only EX-L's come with that. No fuel computer either unless you have the EX-L with nav. It does have a USB and a 6-disc changer but the stereo is eh. My biggest complaint far and away is the A/C blower. It's very weak. The dealer and 2 other repair shops verified that's just how Honda's are. Bummer but I'm gonna keep the car anyway since I got it 2k below book value. Happy Shopping !!
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I'm Sooo In Love With This Car!!!
tammylr95, 08/12/2012
2012 Honda Accord EX-L V-6 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
12 of 15 people found this review helpful
I purchased an Accord EX-L V6, and I am very pleased with my decision. It really has the feel of a luxury car! It is GORGEOUS to look at! There is no road noise and the V6 kicks butt!!!
This Accord is Great!!!!!!!
RenBees, 12/15/2015
updated 12/27/2017
2012 Honda Accord LX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
9 of 11 people found this review helpful
I bought my 2012 Honda Accord LX with just under 36,000 miles in Oct. 2014. Now its December 2017 and my car has recently passed 85,000 miles. I got a great deal from Honda of New Rochelle. All I can say from my 3 years with my Accord is that this car is great!!! I can be picky about cars. The center stack has a lot of buttons but you get used to it really quickly. This car should have more tech being a 2012 car but it has everything you need. It is not fast but acceleration is good. The 5-speed transmission is well ratioed and doesn't make you wish for another gear. This car is smooth. It does everything well. If you value practicality this is the car for you. You get a good driving experience in this large comfortable car. I have been averaging just under 27.4 mpg in 66/34 highway, city. I got 35 mpg on a trip from CT to MA and back, so the mpg estimate is fairly accurate. I would like to get 2 mpg higher but I live in a condensed area. This is my first Honda and I am very pleased. I would definitely recommend this car to anyone looking for a quality, practical car with an excellent resale value that gives you a good driving experience on the used car market.
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Good solid car
RPO, 07/29/2018
2012 Honda Accord LX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
2012 Honda Accord is a good solid car performing well on trips or around town. Very comfortable interior. Hard pressed to find any complaints with this car, and would highly recommend it. Dealer support is very good, and accommodative.
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Great car
Designman, 08/05/2018
2012 Honda Accord EX-L V-6 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
It was a lot larger than I expected and very difficult to get into the garage . Otherwise performed beautifully until I sold it at 132,000 miles. Never burned any oil otherwise mechanically outstanding. Ride was a bit stiff but handling was outstanding .
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Honda has disappointed me
knapppj, 03/24/2017
2012 Honda Accord SE 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
I will be short and sweet. I bought the car with 44,000 miles off a Honda Lease and by 50,000 miles I noticed a power steering leak. I found the power steering rack was leaking. I tried to get it covered by Honda of America but they would not pay for it. I just replaced it for $900 because I was sick of the oil spot in my garage. I also had the wire recoil break in the steering wheel and lost all controls on the steering wheel and I am assuming I lost my airbag as well until its fixed. Honda of America again denied my claim as I figured this is a defective part. So I will be without airbag until I cough up the $500 to repair it. This is all under 65,000 miles. At this rate, I will have to spend $1400 every 3-5 years to replace these items if Honda is saying they werent defective. I am switching to Toyota. My parents also had issue with their Honda Odyssey and Honda of America would not cover a defective transmission for them.
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Good car for the money
Mjm43ktm, 07/27/2017
2012 Honda Accord LX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
I have put 78k trouble free miles on this car since I bought it brand new. I do my own engine oil and transmission oil changes. I live in a hilly area so I put new rear brakes on at about 65k miles. One of the tires had sidewall damage so l replaced them at 75k miles. The tires still had tread left. The car handles well, but the suspension is firm so if you drive on bumpy roads it will give a rough ride. The four cylinder engine is smooth and quiet in every day driving, but will accelerate hard if you put your foot to the floor. This is the last year of the five speed automatic transmmission. I like the firm seat foam but the fabric could be better quality. I get 35 mpg going 70 mph on long trips, and I get 25-27 in town. I did make a 5 hour trip on state routes with a 55 mph speed limit and I got 42 mpg! This car looks good and is a great value. Comfortable for four adults. It has a huge trunk.
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Great car for reliability and safety.
kenmasters, 03/25/2017
updated 10/10/2024
2012 Honda Accord LX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
This car is great for the family. 5 star safety rating and very good reliability rating. I had this car for 6 years now and have not had 1 breakdown. Did have to replace front wheel bearings at 105,000 miles though. I Have changed rims and tires for lighter ones and now getting 28 mpg on average going to work and around town. All electronics still working fine and still no rattles. I chose this car because it does not have Direct Injection and therefore less problems to deal with later...AKA carbon builup and high pressure fuel pump going bad. My only complaints now is trim on outside windows are falling apart,roof liner glue has failed and the car seats are on the firm side. REPLACED STARTER AT112.00 MI(es NOW AT 160,000 MILES )
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