2012 Honda Accord engine problems
Owners reported engine problems in 52 complaints for the 2012 Honda Accord, 10% of the complaints on file. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 52 10% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 58,000 miles 39 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 6 and 1
- Injuries and deaths
- 6 and 1
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When engine problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 10 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 7 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 3 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 8 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 3 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 1 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 3 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 2 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 2 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 39 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 58,000 miles, and 51% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 6 crashes, 1 fire, 6 injuries, 1 death.
What owners wrote
Driving my honda on a cold night at 20 degree, I hit my brakes and the car accelrated at a extreme high speed, I was unable to stop and crashed totalling my vehicle
The contact owns a 2012 Honda Accord. The contact stated while in a drive-through with the vehicle in idle, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the piston rings had failed and needed to be replaced. The dealer also informed the contact that the vehicle could not be repaired under an extended warranty associated to the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure.
Other problems reported for the 2012 Honda Accord
- Seats 65 complaints
- Air bags 56 complaints
- Steering 51 complaints
- Brakes 39 complaints
- Electrical system 33 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 27 complaints
- Cruise control 26 complaints
- Suspension 24 complaints