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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%)

Chart based on 62 repairs.
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2012 Honda Accord repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (6%)

$500 - $999 (15%)

$100 - $499 (31%)

< $100 (48%)

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Chart based on 52 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

Honda Accord in Ontario, Canada
Feb 2017 - Mar 2018
Apr 2017

29760 mi

C $25
Honda would not start unless jump started. A used battery was installed and now the accord Starts and runs fine. 
Honda Accord in Texas, United States
Sep 2016 - Mar 2018
Mar 2018

95000 mi

US $1800
Power steering rack n pinion and high pressure hose 
Honda Accord in Tennessee, United States
Sep 2016 - Jun 2022
Jun 2022

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

Honda Accord in Iowa, United States
Apr 2013 - Jan 2015
Jun 2014

31000 mi

US $300
Seats still very uncomfortable. Took car to a Relax the Back store and bought a seatback and seatcushion system. This helps a little, but is still not a satisfactory solution. 
Sep 2014

38000 mi
Rattle in dash to left of steering wheel. Technician acknowledged rattle during test drive, removed some panels, but could not repair. Rattle persists. 
Jan 2015 Rattle in dash never fixed. 
Honda Accord in Iowa, United States
Nov 2015 - Jun 2022
Dec 2017

126000 mi

US $285
Front end-links worn/noisy, sway bar bushing replaced also, repair successful! 
Honda Accord in Massachusetts, United States
Mar 2012 - Dec 2019
Jul 2015

61000 mi

US $200
Shifter broke down. Honda covered replacement of shifter cables. Shifter assembly was replaced at my expense. 
Sep 2016

87000 mi

US $350
Rear left shock leaking. Replaced rear shock assembly (incl shock, spring, boots), both left and right. 
Jun 2017

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

Honda Accord in New Mexico, United States
Oct 2011 - Mar 2015
May 2012

10900 mi
Power sunroof would not close 
Honda Accord in Washington, United States
Apr 2017 - Apr 2017
Apr 2017

96000 mi

US $650
Warped rotors and low brake pads 
Honda Accord in Oregon, United States
Jul 2012 - Mar 2015
Aug 2013

6500 mi
Clear coat on rear skirt/ bumper cover had become delaminated and peeled off. Required the bumper to be reprinted and re-clear coated. 
Mar 2014

12000 mi
The paint had some odd lines near the left rear fender on the rear bumper cover, and in the middle of the trunk. Clear coat damage was expected, but upon arriving at the dealer, application of a buffing compound and wax removed the lines. A piece of rubber gasket was hanging out of the tail light reflector on the left side of the trunk lid. Dealer attempted to tuck in, but it flapped back out on the drive home. Update: later just clipped it. 
Honda Accord in Alabama, United States
Sep 2015 - Jan 2022
May 2016

38100 mi
Had rust on all door checks and in trunk (small spots, nothing structural). After pulling some teeth and contacting corporate, Honda agreed to cover completely. Work was done at a Honda Pro First shop. 
Jun 2016

39000 mi
Had a grind on start up ever since I purchased the car with 32,000 miles. Honda agreed it was the VTC Actuator and replaced in June 2016 under warranty. 
Jul 2017

48000 mi

US $180
Rear caliper failed. Replaced with OEM part 
Oct 2017

50000 mi

US $250
Needed rear brakes, replaced by dealer.  Dealer also found rear wheel bearing bad, needs to be replaced. 
Jan 2019

56000 mi

US $750
Right rear wheel bearing has been making noise for over a year. Had new hub assembly (includes bearing) replaced, no longer making noise.  Right rear caliper also failed, and was replaced during this service visit. Total cost for both repairs was $750. 
Honda Accord in United Arab Emirates
Aug 2015 - Oct 2015
Oct 2015

78120 mi

¤700
Replaced below parts 50850-TA0-A02 Rubber, Transmission Mounting Insulator (Lower) 50870-TA0-A03 Rubber Assy., Transmission Mounting (Upper) Total cost 700 USD including 130K service maintenance 

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2012 Honda Accord 4dr Sedan

177-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD

Honda Accord in Ohio, United States
May 2017 - Jan 2022
Dec 2021

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

Honda Accord in Arkansas, United States
Sep 2011 - Jun 2022
Mar 2021

96000 mi

US $569
Left front wheel bearing became noisy. Diagnosis indicated the wheel bearing was worn, so it was replaced at the Honda dealer. 
Honda Accord in Ohio, United States
Feb 2016 - Dec 2017
Aug 2016

55000 mi

US $120
A/C needed recharged 
Honda Accord in Missouri, United States
Jul 2015 - Aug 2017
Oct 2015

98000 mi

US $140
Front driver wheel bearing failed. Front passenger wheel bearing failed. 
Honda Accord in Florida, United States
Nov 2016 - Jun 2022
May 2020

106000 mi

US $400
front wheel bearings were bad so i replaced the whole hub and bearing assembly. 
Dec 2021

117000 mi

US $120
Had a check engine light and fuel cap check alarm...turned out needed new fuel cap. 
Honda Accord in Massachusetts, United States
Sep 2012 - Jun 2018
May 2017

49000 mi
Air bag light on. Replaced airbag sensor and module. 
Honda Accord in Saudi Arabia
Oct 2014 - Jul 2022
Jun 2015

40300 mi

﷼40
Recharge AC Freon 
Jun 2016

60760 mi

﷼40
recharge AC gas 
Honda Accord in Ontario, Canada
Apr 2012 - May 2012
May 2012

620 mi
Sensor for handbrake stayed on so that the car thought the handbrake was engaged when it wasn't. Loose connector. Tightened and it was fine. 
Honda Accord in California, United States
Nov 2012 - Jun 2014
Jun 2013

22000 mi
Trim broke off of vent Replaced vent -- drivers side ABS light 
Honda Accord in Washington, United States
Nov 2011 - Oct 2016
Jan 2012

2000 mi
Coolant leak at hose fitting on engine block. Bad gasket. Thermostat housing and gasket replaced. 
Feb 2012

2800 mi
Coolant leak three weeks later - thermostat housing. I think this was related to the earlier repair. 
Sep 2014

48000 mi
Right half shaft support bearing failed - leaking grease. 
Aug 2015

65300 mi

US $25
Replace rubber boot on ball joint. I believe the boot was damaged by the dealer during prior warranty work to that area of the car. 
Honda Accord in California, United States
Sep 2011 - Mar 2013
Feb 2013

29000 mi
I am not sure as it has clicking. They said they fixed it but it was bad again in a day. 
Honda Accord in Florida, United States
Oct 2011 - Jul 2018
Nov 2011

700 mi
Replaced leaking motor mount Replaced leaking motor mount 
Honda Accord in Georgia, United States
Jul 2015 - Jul 2019
Feb 2016

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. 
Jun 2016

110000 mi

US $160
After replacing old tires, noticed that the right front wheel bearing was noisy. Noise had been masked somewhat by the old tires. Had the bearing replaced. 
Dec 2016

125000 mi

US $240
Left-front wheel bearing became noisy during November 2016. Had it replaced December 2nd. 
Jan 2017

127000 mi

US $85
Window switch on driver armrest. Switches for both driver and passenger window had popped out of their seat, in the assembly. Procured the correct assembly holding all the armrest switches from Ebay. Removed old assembly with screwdriver, snapped in the new one. All done. 
Honda Accord in Virginia, United States
Feb 2013 - Jun 2018
Aug 2016

31000 mi

US $200
Faulty line. Leaking. Needed replacement 
Dec 2017

39000 mi
original battery died. AAA replaced for free as part of my Premium membership 
Honda Accord in Colorado, United States
Jan 2015 - Jun 2022
Apr 2015

45300 mi

US $600
Replaced rear struts due to leaking. 
Honda Accord in Tennessee, United States
Sep 2011 - May 2013
Jan 2013 Steering pump replaced 

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2012 Honda Accord 2dr Coupe

271-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed manual FWD

Honda Accord in Ontario, Canada
Jun 2016 - Jul 2018
Nov 2016

11320 mi
Trunk lockout wouldn't turn when the key was inserted. It was stuck in place. 

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2012 Honda Accord 2dr Coupe

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

Honda Accord in Pennsylvania, United States
Dec 2012 - Jan 2020
Oct 2015

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

Honda Accord in Massachusetts, United States
Oct 2014 - Oct 2019
Nov 2016

48800 mi

US $500
Driver side wheel bearing was make noise. Price includes alignment. 
Oct 2017

61225 mi

US $1551
Front axles Inner CV Joints worn causing vibration at highway speeds. 
Nov 2017

62862 mi

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

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2012 Honda Accord 2dr Coupe

190-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD

Honda Accord in Georgia, United States
Oct 2012 - Oct 2021
Dec 2012

1000 mi
Replaced chipped window trim. 
Honda Accord in North Carolina, United States
May 2014 - Jun 2015
May 2015

20000 mi
rattle in headliner near drivers war drivers door squeaks and creaks when fully opened 
Jun 2015

20000 mi
door creaks when fully opened, replaced door strap 
Honda Accord in Pennsylvania, United States
Dec 2014 - Dec 2022
Dec 2021

68000 mi
Leaking steering rack seal requires full replacement of rack and alignment. $1,500. Work has not been completed yet. 

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