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2012 Honda Accord transmission problems

27 complaints (7% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 62,000. 3 crashes reported.

owner complaints
27
of this car's complaints
7%
typical mileage
62,000
crashes
3
recalls
0

Which part fails

  • Driveline: driveshaft
    1
  • Automatic transmission
    1

At what mileage

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Honda Accord transmission problems in other years

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Specific symptoms reported on the 2012 Honda Accord transmission

Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.

Hesitation 6Jerking 5

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

What 2012 Honda Accord owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Jul 22, 2026 · Transmission · 100,000 miles · MA

The contact owns a 2012 Honda Accord. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30 MPH and turning left onto a secondary road, the vehicle abruptly stopped in the middle of the road. The vehicle was pushed off to the shoulder of the road with help from other motorists who had stopped to aid. The vehicle was later towed to the local mechanic, who diagnosed the vehicle and determined that the front passenger’s side CV axle was fractured from corrosion. The CV axle and the rear brakes and rotors were replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the VIN was not included in the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 20V769000 (POWER TRAIN). The contact stated that the vehicle had experienced the failure listed in the recall. The local dealer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 100,000.

Filed Oct 3, 2025 · Engine, Transmission · 193,000 miles · CT

The contact owns a 2012 Honda Accord. The contact stated that while his daughter was driving at an undisclosed speed and coming to a stop, the driver heard an abnormal sound, and the vehicle suddenly stopped in the middle of the road. The contact stated that the driveshaft had separated from the vehicle and had fallen on the road. The vehicle was towed to Ron's Automotive Center Inc, where it was diagnosed that the driveshaft had failed and damaged the oil pan. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the VIN was not included in a related recall. The failure mileage was approximately 193,000.

Filed Jun 26, 2025 · Transmission · SC

car cut off

Filed Sep 6, 2024 · Transmission · KY

Transmission is fluttering going into 2nd to 3rd gear.

Filed Jan 2, 2024 · Transmission · 120,000 miles · PA

The contact owns a 2012 Honda Accord. The contact stated that while depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle failed to move or respond. The vehicle was restarted but the failure persisted. The vehicle was towed to the residence. The vehicle was inspected by the contact’s neighbor who is a mechanic, and the contact was informed that the driveshaft needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The dealer was contacted. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage 120,000.

Filed Jul 8, 2022 · Engine, Transmission · GA

My 2012 Honda Accord is using oil in between my 3000 mile oil changes and it should not be using that much, in between changes I put 1.5 quarts of oil in the engine. I have read that some Hondas are having this problem I only have 125000 miles on my car and take really good care of my vehicles the inside still looks new. Also the air conditioner isn’t blowing cold enough air. I purchased it in May of 2014 I love my car, my mechanic says it’s the rings in the engine, I don’t drive car erratically. Hope you can help get my car fixed correctly, My Machanic noticed this the last couple of oil changes

Filed Mar 25, 2021 · Engine, Transmission · 195,000 miles · WI

This vehicle consumes so much oil to the point that there is not hardly any oil when the oil change is due

Filed Feb 26, 2021 · Acceleration, Fuel system · NJ · crash

While driving a honda accord straight ahead in the far right lane, the driver suddenly heard a "boom" noise, and the car shot forward at what the driver says felt like double the speed the car was originally going. The driver says he had no way to control the car as it moved forward and struck the car in front of it before veering left and crossing over all 4 lanes, including a median, and crashing into a ditch on the other side of the road. The driver complained of chest pains and was taken to the hospital. At first, while still at the scene of the accident, prior to being taken to the hospital, the driver assumed he had been hit by another car because of the "boom" noise and suddenly being pushed forward, which is what he told the police. However, after being released from the hospital and having processed what had occurred, it is believed the car malfunctioned and accelerated forward on its own. It is a miracle no one was seriously injured. This could have easily been a very tragic story instead of a miracle. This complaint is being submitted in hopes that something like this does not happen again.

Filed Sep 18, 2020 · Transmission · 82,000 miles · PA

Car jerks and shudders with light acceleration in low gears. Recall was issued on crosstour torque converter and should be issued on accord from this year well or extend powertrain warranty. Reading forums this should be a class action lawsuit. This will be my last honda until they get their act together. Already bought a different make for my sons car 2 months ago.

Filed May 23, 2019 · Engine, Transmission · 70,000 miles · PA

Engine/transmission has stuttering/jerking at low speeds in 1st or 2nd gear daily.

Questions about the 2012 Honda Accord transmission

Does the 2012 Honda Accord have transmission problems?

Owners have filed 27 complaints about the transmission of the 2012 Honda Accord, 7% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 2012 Honda Accord transmission problems start?

The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 62,000 miles.

Was there a recall on the 2012 Honda Accord transmission?

There is no recall for this problem on this model year.

What year does the Honda Accord have bad transmission?

The Honda Accord model years with the most transmission complaints are 2003 (924 complaints), 2002 (478 complaints) and 2004 (348 complaints).

Other 2012 Honda Accord problems

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