2012 Honda Accord Electrical System Problems
NHTSA lists 35 electrical system complaints for the 2012 Honda Accord, 9% of that year's 373 total complaints. Two fires and two crashes were reported in this area, at a median mileage of 51,500 miles. No related recalls are listed.
- Electrical System complaints
- 35
- 9% of 373
- Crashes reported
- 2
- Fires reported
- 2
- Injuries reported
- 2
- Median mileage
- 51,500 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical electrical symptoms owners report
- Some owners report the vehicle stalling suddenly while driving, with dashboard lights, radio, and clock resetting at the same time.
- Several owners describe fires starting in the electrical system, in one case while the car was parked with the engine off and destroying the door panel and instrument panel.
- Door lock actuators reportedly fail on all four doors, causing the doors to randomly lock and unlock while driving.
- Owners report difficulty inserting or turning the key in the ignition switch, sometimes recurring multiple times without a diagnosed cause.
- Some owners describe intermittent starting failures and power loss unrelated to the battery or alternator, in one case requiring a new starter.
When 2012 Honda Accord electrical complaints were filed
First complaint Jun 1, 2012, latest Aug 13, 2026.
Electrical System recalls for the 2012 Honda Accord
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Electrical System complaints by Accord model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How common are electrical system problems on the 2012 Honda Accord?
- NHTSA lists 35 electrical system complaints for the 2012 Accord, which is 9% of the 373 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for the 2012 Honda Accord electrical system?
- No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for this problem area on the 2012 Accord.
- At what mileage do electrical problems typically show up on the 2012 Accord?
- The median mileage at failure for electrical system complaints on the 2012 Accord is 51,500 miles.
- Have there been fires linked to electrical issues on the 2012 Accord?
- NHTSA data shows 2 fires and 2 crashes reported in connection with electrical system complaints on the 2012 Accord.