2012 Honda Accord: Seats complaints
Owner-reported issue (NHTSA complaints, not a recall)
Symptoms
NHTSA has 64 owner complaints for the 2012 Honda Accord that list the seats component. Complaints are individual owner reports, not verified defects.
Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11529601 (filed 06/29/2023): “The trunk release mechanisms of my honda accord exl coupe failed, both manual cable and electrical trunk release. my trunk does not open and when i need to access my spare tire in the trunk - i will not be able to. a real danger since i live in canyon country and often phone reception is poor. the o…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11082259 (filed 03/31/2018): “The driver seat in my 2012 honda accord is so uncomfortable that i now have to seek medical attention for my neck shoulder lower back and leg pain. i bought the car used a couple of years ago and try to take it back 2 days later but i cannot afford to buy another car i owned a saturn for 16 years …”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11022772 (filed 09/12/2017): “The seats in my 2012 honda accord are causing back problems. i drove the saturn for 15 years and never had an issue with my shoulder or my lower back. the pain is getting so bad that i have to sit on two and a half inches of foam rubber and put my left foot on the dashboard to relieve the pressure.…”
Likely causes
These complaints do not establish a single root cause; read the examples above and get a diagnosis.
Fix, in plain English
No single fix is established by these reports. Check your VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls, ask a dealer about technical service bulletins (TSBs) or extended warranty coverage, then have the system diagnosed.
DIY difficulty: Varies
Depends on the specific failure; get a diagnosis first. (Our assessment.)
Cost
No sourced cost range for this issue. Get a written quote after diagnosis.
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