2012 Honda Accord: Slipping transmission
Common wear/failure (not a recall)
Symptoms
Owners of the 2012 Accord report: slipping transmission. CarComplaints.com lists 4 owner complaints, average mileage 44,850 miles.
NHTSA has 30 owner complaints for the 2012 Accord in this area. Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11752147 (filed 07/22/2026): “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 fr…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11691147 (filed 10/03/2025): “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 t…”
Likely causes
Sources do not establish a single root cause; diagnosis is needed. Owner-reported fixes are listed below.
Fix, in plain English
Most common owner-reported solutions on CarComplaints.com: rebuild transmission (1 reports). Check for open recalls and extended warranty coverage with a dealer before paying out of pocket.
DIY difficulty: Pro
Diagnosis needs a scan tool; repair or replacement needs a lift, transmission jack and the manufacturer's fluid fill/relearn procedure. (Our assessment.)
Cost
CarComplaints.com owners report a typical repair cost of about $2,950 (owner-reported average, not a quote).
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