2012 Honda Accord Honda Accord 2012

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2012 Honda Accord repairs by problem area

Engine (10%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (5%)

Brakes and Traction Control (18%)

Suspension and Steering (26%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (13%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (23%)

Other (6%)

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2012 Honda Accord brake repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (9%)

$500 - $999 (36%)

$100 - $499 (45%)

< $100 (9%)

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Chart based on 11 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2012 Honda Accord 4dr Sedan

271-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD

249000 mi

US $2400
Abs/vsa module shot- cannot be repaired. Needed to be replaced. Honda no longer sells the part so it had to come out of used parts store. Also had tires changed whilst in the shop. 

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2012 Honda Accord 4dr Sedan

190-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD

94000 mi

US $920
Replace front and rear brake pads and rotors. Clean and grease the calipers. Replace the brake fluid. Rear calipers were sticking, due to poor quality of the dealer brake job 2 years ago. 

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2012 Honda Accord 4dr Sedan

190-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD

96000 mi

US $650
Warped rotors and low brake pads 
48000 mi

US $180
Rear caliper failed. Replaced with OEM part 
50000 mi

US $250
Needed rear brakes, replaced by dealer.  
56000 mi

US $750
Right rear caliper also failed, and was replaced during this service visit. Total cost for both repairs was $750. 

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2012 Honda Accord 4dr Sedan

177-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD

54000 mi

US $350
Rear brakes only 

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2012 Honda Accord 4dr Sedan

177-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD

22000 mi ABS light 
102000 mi

US $150
Rear calipers had not been actuating properly for some months. Boots protecting the caliper pins were ripped on the right rear. I had new parts but didn't get through the work myself. Took in for repair/replace and they replaced, with pads. 

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2012 Honda Accord 2dr Coupe

271-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD

31800 mi

US $324
Reported Brake pedal vibration. Was informed Brake rotors were warped and needed replacement. Brake rotors were resurfaced on all 4 sides. 

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2012 Honda Accord 2dr Coupe

271-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD

62862 mi

US $516
No parking brake, both rear calipers replaced. 

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2012 Honda Accord Brake Problems

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