2012 Honda Accord Engine Problems
NHTSA lists 72 engine complaints for the 2012 Honda Accord, 19% of its 373 total complaints for the year, with a median failure mileage of 33,658 miles. No related recall is listed for this engine issue.
- Engine complaints
- 72
- 19% of 373
- Crashes reported
- 15
- Fires reported
- 1
- Injuries reported
- 8
- Median mileage
- 33,658 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical engine symptoms owners report
- Owners describe sudden unintended acceleration where the car speeds up sharply even while the brake pedal is pressed, in several cases ending in a crash.
- Some reports describe the accelerator pedal becoming stuck to the floor board while parking or maneuvering at low speed.
- Several owners report the vehicle failing to slow down when braking, leading to collisions with objects like trees, signs, or barriers.
- One owner reported engine seizure tied to excessive oil consumption, describing roughly a quart of oil used per 1,000 miles.
- One report describes rough or delayed automatic transmission shifts, unusual noises with the air conditioning on, and the engine overheating quickly in hot weather.
When 2012 Honda Accord engine complaints were filed
First complaint Dec 6, 2011, latest Oct 3, 2025.
Engine recalls for the 2012 Honda Accord
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Engine complaints by Accord model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many engine complaints does the 2012 Honda Accord have?
- NHTSA lists 72 engine complaints for the 2012 Accord, which is 19% of the 373 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for the 2012 Honda Accord engine?
- No related recall is listed in NHTSA data for this engine complaint category.
- At what mileage do engine problems typically appear on the 2012 Accord?
- The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for engine complaints is 33,658 miles.
- Did the 2012 Accord engine problems cause crashes or injuries?
- NHTSA data tied to this engine complaint category includes 15 crashes, 1 fire, and 8 injuries.
- What kind of engine problems do owners describe?
- Owners describe sudden acceleration despite braking, accelerator pedals sticking to the floor, and in one case engine seizure linked to high oil consumption.