2012 Honda Accord: jerking or lurching

5 of the 374 complaints about the 2012 Honda Accord describe jerking or lurching.

owner complaints: 5
of this car's complaints: 1%
typical mileage: 70,000
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 5 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

Jerking or lurching by model year

2025
7
2024
2
2022
3
2021
10
2020
17
2019
21
2018
73
2017
17
2016
3
2015
14
2014
27
2013
68
2012
5
2011
3
2010
6
2009
7
2008
12
2007
14
2006
8
2005
19
2004
54
2003
134
2002
150
2001
30
2000
40
1999
50
1998
45
1997
1
1996
1
1994
2
1993
3
1991
2
1990
1

What owners say

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.

Filed Mar 31, 2019 · Transmission · 62,000 miles · FL

While driving home from work the transmission started 'slipping.' within the next 2 miles the car lost acceleration and began jerking and appeared to brake although my foot was still on the accelerator. The transmission shop where it was taken said two parts inside the transmission had fused together...the car was trying to go in reverse when placed in neutral. He said they had a honda odyssey there with 160,000 miles having the same problem. My car only has 62,000 miles. Defective part, common problem, or unlucky owner?

Filed Aug 24, 2015 · Acceleration, Fuel system · 30,000 miles · AL

Vin: [xxx] year: 2012 make: honda model: accord sedan when accelerating from stop or stop and go traffic, when accelerator is engaged car does not respond for appx. 5 seconds then accelerates at rapid pace causing a sudden jerk in acceleration. I have been behind other cars when this has happen which could have resulted in rear-in accident. Also crossing median with on-coming traffic on other side when car would stall while crossing almost causing on-coming car to hit me on passenger side. Since car was purchased used and out of warranty for this problem, townsend bmw, would not repair problem or even look at it after sale. This occurs at different times so have to drive for a while before it will occur. Will be taking to dealer soon when I can afford cost of parts and repairs. I have discovered that if I hold brake and give some acceleration I am assured the car will not stall on take off. This is the only safe way to drive this car in this condition.however, it is not normal by no means. Thank you for reading and hope this isn't happening to others but certainly needs to be considered for recall if others are having problems. Many possible situations where this could cause accident and injury to driver, passenger and others in front of the car. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Aug 15, 2015 · 81,000 miles · MD

I pulled up to park at a bike trailhead and as I touched the brake the accelerator went to the floor, lurching the car forward and forcing the left front tire over the railroad tie parking marker. The car high centered and I pressed on the brake pedal but the engine kept racing. I finally got the car in park with engine still racing and shut the car off. When I turned the car on again, it responded normally. I took it to my local dealer and there were no error codes in the car electronic system.