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Dont Buy
taranm1985, 06/18/2015
2012 Honda Accord EX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
10 of 14 people found this review helpful
I have a 2012 Honda Accord ex 4 cyl. It hesitates when pulling out and when changing gears. Its still under warranty and I'm having to go through a consumption test on the oil because its using so much oil. I had a Honda Accord LX 2000 V6 that I wish I still had it was a great car. I decided against leather interior and went with fabric. The interior is a dark black plush fabric and is a total nightmare to clean and to try to keep clean. I wish I had never purchased this car. Also the seats are not comfortable.
Uncomfortable driver seat
junior12, 05/02/2012
2012 Honda Accord LX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
6 of 8 people found this review helpful
I own a 2012 Honda Accord LX. Drivers side seat just slightly above the lumbar support is hurting my back. Adjusting the seat or adding some padding does not help. Extreme discomfort after 25 minutes of driving time. Very poor seat design. Very disappointed in Honda. Do a "Google" search to read about many others having back pain due to the seat design. I like the 2012 Honda Accord's but what good is this car if I cannot drive it without being in severe pain.
my 2012 ex sedan accord
kokoloco84, 03/26/2012
2012 Honda Accord EX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
6 of 8 people found this review helpful
front drivers seat is very un-comfertable and the radio sounds like its coming from out a tin box. poor sounding
Not Understanding Other Reviews
trafficfdr, 11/25/2012
2012 Honda Accord SE 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
9 of 13 people found this review helpful
I am a Honda Lifer, I just traded in my '07 Accord lx 4cyl for a 12 Accord se 4 cyl, such a drastic improvement. I wasn't going to be priced gouged by the '13 model. I always figured you get a car with the bugs worked out over the newest toy. OK, the SE model has a power driver's seat, maybe the others cannot adjust the seat and it bothers them, no problem here or with the wife. Noise, no prob's either. Braking, same no complaints. I undetstand that previous years had them. Solid car all around. I was able to get this car for a bargain with the newer model on sale now. Grade "A" vehicle.
Back Problems
pamgattie, 08/28/2012
2012 Honda Accord EX-L V-6 4dr Sedan w/Navigation (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
9 of 13 people found this review helpful
Since I bought my Accord at the end of February, I have had lower back problems for the first time in my life. I have had to take a leave of absence to undergo epidural steroid injections. It wasnt until a recent long trip that I made the connection, When it was my turn to drive any lengthy amount of time, the pain returned just the same as the first case of back trouble. I cant go through this pain again and have nothing else to drive. Contacted Honda....we will see.
MOST UNCOMFORTABLE CAR EVER - DON'T BUY !
chris319, 04/20/2012
2012 Honda Accord EX-L V-6 4dr Sedan w/Navigation (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
13 of 20 people found this review helpful
We have owned this car for 3 Weeks and myself and my husband now both have back problems due to the driver's seat in the vehicle. It is complete torture to drive this car for more then 20 minutes at a time. When you test drive it for 5-10 minutes you will not notice it but if you drive it for 20 minutes+ you will soon realize just how bad the seat design for back support is as well as the awkward positioning of the headrest. We called the dealer within 24 hours to try & return but they were not of any assistance
Great acceleration and ride but NOISY on The Road
Renegade, 02/25/2019
2012 Honda Accord EX-L V-6 4dr Sedan w/Navigation (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
4 of 5 people found this review helpful
This car has been a real luxury for the last seven years and has required very little maintenance over and above normal wear and tear. My only complaints are .... 1. The car has a lot of road noise even for a 2012 model and in spite of putting much quieter tires and adding sound deadening material for the after half of the body. 2. Don’t even bother to get the expensive updates to the navigation system. The onboard maps are already a couple of years out of date. We normally only use Google maps on our iPads. In addition searching it’s listing for places is woefully inadequate. However after saying all of the negatives, my wife and I thoroughly enjoy the ride, comfort, control, and the power from the V6 engine. If only Honda would keep up with the technology and the noise canceling available in its competition and reserved for the Acura, we would buy another Accord in a heartbeat. Instead, we will transition to an Audi sedan later this year.
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Poor Heat and comfort
minnesota_jon, 01/23/2014
2012 Honda Accord EX-L 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
4 of 5 people found this review helpful
This car does not blow hot air when the temp is below 0 deg F. If you live in cold climates and don't want to over dress for a long commute to work, then make sure to test drive this car in the winter on a subzero day before buying. I actually took this car back to the dealer to have the heat checked in my first winter. The dealer said it was working normal. I've since asked other Honda owners about this and they agree that the heat is poor. My old Galant with 230,000 miles heats up much quicker and hotter! I am sadly trading this car in because of this as I'm tired of driving in an icebox. For a car with such a vaunted reputation, I am greatly disappointed with this vehicle.
Classic Accord
Michael Kass, 04/18/2016
2012 Honda Accord EX-L V-6 2dr Coupe w/Navigation (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
5 of 7 people found this review helpful
Even though I bought it "used", I got a great deal on a low mileage 2012 Accord V6 Coupe. Having owned 2 previously, I found this one to be classic in its reliability and performance. No surprises. Good, reliable entertainment. The V6 is nice, compared to my previous 4 cylinder Accords. People complain about the driver's side lumbar support as being "agressive". This may be true for most people, however I have a weak back, and find the strong lumbar support to be a blessing. The front seats themselves tend to be a bit "firm". They don't massage you or envelope you in comfort. That would be my only complaint about the 2012 Accord.
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2012 Accord Disappointment (EX 2.4L)
pigeonman, 03/24/2014
2012 Honda Accord EX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
9 of 15 people found this review helpful
Honda quality for 2012 does not include transmissions. Shifting at low speeds is unpredictable. Hesitation was a common occurance. It left the driver unsure of what to expect when pulling out in traffic. The car feels like an old "boat" from the 1960s. It is too big and bulky. There may be 190HP under the hood but you don't get to use it due to the tranny. For my wife's safety, I traded it after 27,000 miles.