2012 Honda Accord

263 serious complaints of 380, the most about air bags (58) and steering (51); per car on the road, 0.3× this model's usual year. 8 recalls.

What owners report

“The contact owns a 2012 honda accord. While driving 35 mph, the air bags failed to deploy after the contact's vehicle was rear ended by another vehicle. A police report was not filed and the contact sustained unknown injuries that did not require medical assistance.”

An owner's complaint to NHTSA about the air bags, Nov 2015

“The contact owns a 2012 honda accord. The contact stated that while driving 60 mph the steering wheel started to shake and vibrated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer on multiple occasions where the dealer decided to aligned, balance and finally replaced all four tires.”

An owner's complaint to NHTSA about the steering, Oct 2012

Fixes and extended coverage

• Extended coverage The piston rings on certain cylinders may rotate and align which can lead to spark plug fouling. (Service, Jul 2014)
• Extended coverage American Honda is offering a Customer Support Program (Warranty Extension) to cover any manufacturing defects in the replacement front passengers airbag inflator only. (A18-052, Jun 2018)
• Extended coverage Warranty Extension: Customer Support Program For Front Passenger's Airbag Inflator for 2010-12 Accord and Other Listed Years and Models (Expires September 30, 2028) (19-003-1, Aug 2019)
• Extended coverage Warranty extension: mil comes on with dtcs p0301 thru p0304 - the piston rings on certain cylinders may rotate and align which can lead to spark plug fouling. (WE -, Sep 2015)

From the manufacturer's bulletins filed with NHTSA. A dealer can look up whether a car has had the work done or is still covered.

380 owner complaints · 8 recalls (check a car's VIN for open recalls) · EPA combined: 21–27 mpg · NHTSA: 5 of 5 stars · 2012 trims and features