Used 2012 Honda Accord SE 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5A) Consumer Reviews
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JaneHonda, Sun Prairie, WI, 09/08/2020
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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Anthony, San Antonio, TX, 10/07/2016
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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2012 accord (bad power steering)
syed, West Springfield, MA, 10/21/2015
updated 04/27/2016
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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The most uncomfortable seats
remiszj, Syosset, NY, 08/27/2012
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.
Road Noise resonates inside the cabin
nnima, 09/03/2012
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!