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.
I bought this brand new thinking I was getting a quality car as advertised. I previously owned a 2001 Accord and loved it. This POS has severe road noise that I have never experienced in any of the other 14 cars I have owned in my life. The dealer wants to sell me a more expensive model; Honda won't do anything and seems to state what I bought is a cheap car, @ a $25k sticker price??? When you have the gas tank 3/4 full you can hear the gas splashing, the trunk seems to have some sort of shift or clunk when going over bumps. HONDA CHEAPED OUT AND DID NOT PUT ANY SOUND ABSORBING MATERlAL IN THIS CAR, THIS IS MY 3RD HONDA AND MY LAST, I AM DISGUSTED TO SAY THE LEAST. I have regestered 2 complaints with them, next step is back to the dealer to have a mechanic do a ride along to verify the issues and report back to Honda not that i expect that to do any good.
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I bought this brand new thinking I was getting a quality car as advertised. I previously owned a 2001 Accord and loved it. This POS has severe road noise that I have never experienced in any of the other 14 cars I have owned in my life. The dealer wants to sell me a more expensive model; Honda won't do anything and seems to state what I bought is a cheap car, @ a $25k sticker price??? When you have the gas tank 3/4 full you can hear the gas splashing, the trunk seems to have some sort of shift or clunk when going over bumps. HONDA CHEAPED OUT AND DID NOT PUT ANY SOUND ABSORBING MATERlAL IN THIS CAR, THIS IS MY 3RD HONDA AND MY LAST, I AM DISGUSTED TO SAY THE LEAST. I have regestered 2 complaints with them, next step is back to the dealer to have a mechanic do a ride along to verify the issues and report back to Honda not that i expect that to do any good.
- Robert B., Norwood, PA, US