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Severe Back Pain
shangkarm, 10/02/2012
2012 Honda Accord EX-L 4dr Sedan w/Navigation (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
11 of 14 people found this review helpful
We bought this car in january 2012 and since then we are having severe back pain and the pain is gradually increasing. if we stop driving this car the pain goes away...and the minute we start...it reappears. we are feeling helpless as their bad designing of the seats are ruining our health. we spoke to our dealer and they said we should call the manufacturer directly. we want to know if there are others who had similar problem and what they did to resolve the problem. I think Honda should recall and replace the seats.
Seats are awful!
pjshifi1, 05/04/2012
2012 Honda Accord LX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
25 of 34 people found this review helpful
I just bought this car two weeks ago. The first time I noticed the issue was on a long drive, 5+/- hours with the car. At the end of the drive, my lower back was on fire and I had a hard time moving around for the rest of that weekend. Then the drive home was worse, because my back already was hurting. These seats are AWFUL! I took the car right back to the dealer and told them about the issue, I was told they really couldn't do anything about it and there is nothing wrong with the seat (it wasn't broken). I then call Honda USA, explained my issue and was given a case number. That case ending in Honda USA basically telling me to pound sand! I have said that I was not the only person with these issues, just go and Google it. The Honda rep to me they were un-aware of any issues like this and they don't pay attention to web postings. Now I have an issue, I have a brand new car that I HATE to drive. I ended up pulling my 10 year old Saab 140K mile (which the Accord was supposed to replace) back out of the garage and parked the Accord. Please Honda, get your stuff together and help myself and all other people get this resolved. These are BRAND NEW cars!
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2012 EX -4 cyl - Uncomfortable seats
christod, 08/06/2014
2012 Honda Accord EX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
6 of 7 people found this review helpful
I lease this car for the last 2+ years and can't wait to give it back . - The seats are very uncomfortable causing lower back and hip pain when driving more than 20 min. I adjusted the seat on any possible way but I couldn't find a comfortable position. -Grinding noise coming from plastics . - The road noise when driving on the highway is very annoying . +Fuel consumption is OK, a full tank for 370-400 miles with regular . +The space for passengers is really good. +Overall no mechanical issues .
Severe Road Noise
accordpos, 03/26/2012
2012 Honda Accord LX-S 2dr Coupe (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
12 of 16 people found this review helpful
I bought a brand new Accord LX-S Coupe thinking I was getting a quality car as advertised. I previously owned a 2001 Accord Ex Coupe and loved it. It didnt have any of these issues on the 2001, it came with a V6, sunroof leather seats and no sound issues at all for the same price. This car has SEVERE road noise over 45mph and cement roads are beyond belief. The dealer wants to sell me a more expensive model; Honda won't do anything and seems to state what I bought is a cheap car and i should expect the noise @ a $25k sticker price??? When you have the gas tank 3/4 full you can hear the gas splashing, the tire noise is so bad i have to blast the radio just to keep from going nuts.
Blown transmission.. Maintained
John, 11/11/2015
2012 Honda Accord EX 2dr Coupe (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
12 of 16 people found this review helpful
Purchased this car new, maintained it to Spec. Transmission blew at 120k miles. Had to replace. :(
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A very good buy
ncleveland90, 04/03/2012
2012 Honda Accord EX-L 2dr Coupe (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
5 of 6 people found this review helpful
I purchased a 2011 accord coupe (2.4 L, auto, EX model) last year and about a month ago I had a straight-on T-bone collision at 50mph with a guy who pulled out in front of me which totaled my car. The accord saved my life and from the pictures of the scene of the crash it was unbelievable that I walked away with just a bruise and small burn. I loved that car and every aspect of it so without hesitation I purchased the 2012 accord coupe to replace it, this time the EX-L model. Though there really wasn't any changes between model years, it is still just as spectacular as my previous one with a few bonuses in the EX to EX-L upgrade.
Built like a tank, handles like a point guard
gioreeko, 08/20/2012
2012 Honda Accord EX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
5 of 6 people found this review helpful
This is my 3rd Accord, and just leased it after putting 240,000 miles on my Civic. The Accords are just so solid feeling, feels a lot like my old BMW 5 series. The seats are really supportive and comfortable, so don't go by the few negative reviews, some people carry some extra weight, and no seat feels comfortable. Good power from the 190hp engine, yet gets really good gas mileage. Can't go wrong with Honda.
Garbage transmissions
Konstantin, 12/13/2016
2012 Honda Accord LX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
5 of 6 people found this review helpful
2012 Accord is a great car as far as the handling and quality of driving, roomy cabin and very comfortable yet one of the main components is complete trash!!! And that is transmissions. There is absolutely no use of comfort of the car when your trans is acting out at 40k miles and its questionable on weather honda factory waranty is going to own up to it. Thay are very reluctant to take care of their defects and they will most likely try to get out of paying for repairs.
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8th generation Accord
Satisfied Accord Owner, 05/18/2018
2012 Honda Accord EX V-6 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Not much to say other than if you want a low manor cost super reliable car with a great ride and quality interior look no further than the 2012 accord.
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Reliable
RW, 09/12/2016
2012 Honda Accord SE 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Third Honda. Always delivers good reliability and low mtce
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