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CarComplaints.com Notes: The 2012 Honda Accord has a solid reputation (so far), with one very significant flaw: uncomfortable seats.
Owners have consistently reported uncomfortable seats with the entire 8th generation (2008-2012) of Honda Accords. Complaints range from back pain to leg circulation problems due to bad lumbar support, cushioning, & seat angle. Complaints aren't limited to only a certain body type -- the seat comfort problems are from a wide spectrum of owner height & weight.
The common theme we hear is "we never noticed this during the test drive." Unfortunately for unwary buyers, the seat pain is noticeable after 15-20 minutes.
5.5
fairly significant- Typical Repair Cost:
- $520
- Average Mileage:
- 20,650 miles
- Total Complaints:
- 4 complaints
Most Common Solutions:
- condensor was replaced (3 reports)
- cover up the space in the front lower bumper (1 reports)
AC / heater problem
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A D V E R T I S E M E N T S
Yesterday I noticed the A/C was not delivering cold air, so today I went to the service center at the dealership where I bought the car, which has 33,000 miles. The tech told me the A/C condenser had a hole "probably from road debris" and would have to be replaced. This repair, around $800 before tax, would not be covered by the warranty.
I expressed incredulity that road debris would do such damage. He said he has seen it happen before, that there are always "little rocks bouncing up from the road," and that I "probably never noticed anything, maybe just heard a little ping sound." I said that if the condenser is that easily damaged, and in such a vulnerable location, shouldn't there be a screen or shield to protect it? He said, well, it's not that common. I told him to go ahead with the repair, but when I got off the phone I began Googling, and quickly found that in May 2012, Honda settled a class action lawsuit that included a high number of Odysseys with condenser road-debris damage. This is from topclassactions.com: "Odyssey Settlement Members may receive 100% reimbursement of out-of-pocket expenses made to repair 'Condenser Road Debris Damage,' where the repairs were or are performed within the original 3-year/36,000 mile warranty period. This damage is defined as damage to the condenser that was caused as a result of rocks, pebbles or other road debris striking the condenser. Honda will also make available a screen that will protect the air conditioning condenser in Class Members’ Odyssey from road debris damage. Honda will reimburse Odyssey Sub-Class Members for the purchase price of the screen (up to $35.06) as well as reimburse $20 of the labor costs associated with installing the screen if it is purchased and professionally installed on an Odyssey Sub-Class Vehicle." (My Honda tech did not know of any screens available for the Accord.)
Google also directed me to this very useful website, where I noted a high number of road-debris condenser damage in Honda's other than Odysseys, including many Accords. I then called customer service for Honda North America (800-999-1009, extension 7), gave the fellow my VIN, explained my circumstances, told him what I'd seen in my Internet searches and asked if there were any service advisories related to what appears to be an unresolved problem. None, he said. In fairness to Honda, he was very polite, as was the tech at my local dealership. (When I asked if there were any discounts available, he got the service manager to approve 10 percent. Gotta appreciate that, and I remain a Honda devotee. Nonetheless, I think they are wrong on this matter, and I may pursue it further.
- margedavis, Mount Juliet, TN, US