2012 Honda Accord Engine Problems

NHTSA component category: ENGINE · data through 07/14/2026

43Engine complaints

11.6%Of all 371 complaints

#4Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How engine ranks on this vehicle

SEATS64 · 17.3%

AIR BAGS56 · 15.1%

STEERING50 · 13.5%

ENGINE43 · 11.6%

SERVICE BRAKES36 · 9.7%

Share of the 371 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2012 Honda Accord overview page.

What owners report

“WHEN CRUISING ON THE HIGHWAY, THE STEERING WHEEL DEVELOPS A VIBRATION. ALSO, WHEN THE CAR IS IDLE, IT VIBRATES ALMOST LIKE A CYLINDER IS MISSING…”NHTSA complaint 10562051 — filed 01/29/2014

“2012 HONDA ACCORD. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO ENGINE MISFIRE THAT MAY DISABLE VEHICLE. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE WAS STILL UNDER WARRANTY. SUPPOSEDLY…”NHTSA complaint 10560947 — filed 01/15/2014

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Engine complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2012 Honda Accord have engine problems?

Engine is the #4 most-reported problem area on the 2012 Honda Accord: 43 of 371 complaints on file (11.6%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2012 Honda Accord have in total?

371 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 46 involved a crash, 4 involved a fire, 44 reported injuries, and 1 reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's engine category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ENGINE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/14/2026.