2012 Honda Accord Steering Problems
- 39
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 39 stored complaint records:
- 2 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- power steering · 20 records
- steering wheel · 18 records
- steering rack · 9 records
- steering fluid · 7 records
- rack pinion · 4 records
- takata recall · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 18 |
| 30–60k mi | 9 |
| 60–100k mi | 6 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 honda accord. The contact stated that while driving 70 mph, the steering wheel began to shake. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis and the contact was informed that the driver's side tire would need to be replaced and the rest of the tires would need to be rotated. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. The vehicle was returned to the dealer three times but the…
ODI 10503448
Steering · Suspension
From day of purchase brand new, vehicle vibrates (shimmies) at speeds beginning at about 58 mph and upward. The vibration is felt in the steering wheel, and the wheel can be seen visibly vibrating. Passenger can sense the vibration from sitting in the passenger seat. After four attempts to correct the problem, dealer has failed. *tr the dealer performed a wheel balance and replaced the tires. However, the problem…
ODI 10489046
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 honda accord. The contact stated that while traveling 65 mph, the steering wheel began to shake violently. The vehicle was driven to the dealer where the failure could not be replicated. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted about the issue. The failure mileage was 90 and the current mileage was 1400.
ODI 10481445
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 honda accord. The contact stated that while driving approximately 60 mph the contact noticed a shimmy in the steering wheel and vibration throughout the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing three different times. The technicians were unable to diagnose the failure. The technicians balanced the tires and replaced the tires but the failure continued. The…
ODI 10478761
Steering
Brand new honda accord coupe 2012 ex-l with steering wheel vibration noticed on the interstate while driving home at the speed of 60+. *tr
ODI 10473794
Steering · Suspension
I purchased a 2012 honda accord v6 ex-l in dec. 2011. I noticed a steering shimmy/vibration and an escalating grinding noise in august 2012. I originally test drove this vehicle thoroughly when i purchased it and never noticed this problem until august 2012. The honda dealership technician isolated the noise to a failed left front wheel bearing. They replaced the bearing and grinding noise has gone away but continue…
ODI 10479894
Steering · Suspension · Wheels
I noticed noise, wheel vibrations and steering problems. The honda service department said that i had a bad wheel bearing on the left side and replaced it. After i received the car back from the shop, i noticed the car was pulling to the left, wheel vibrations, loose steering wheel and making noise. The car did not shift between gears properly and fluctuated between rpms randomly (even when at idle). I took it back…
ODI 10472610
Air Conditioner · Pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 honda accord. The contact stated that while driving 65 mph, the steering wheel vibrated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who balanced the tires and resurfaced the brake rotors. The failure recurred also when attempting to brake. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and stated that the vibrations were a normal characteristic of the 2012 model accord. The current mileage was…
ODI 10472135
Engine And Engine Cooling · Steering · Suspension
I am into my first year of leasing this new vehicle. I have brought it to the dealer for repairs 3 times. It has been confirmed by the dealer/shop that the vehicle has a "definite shimmy" shaking of steering wheel at highway speed. ( 60-65 ). They have done all the necessary steps to repair this problem and nothing has worked. I have called honda mfg and filed a report as well. I was told by the mfg, they would look…
ODI 10470465
Steering · Tires
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 honda accord. While driving approximately 65 mph, the contact noticed shaking in the steering wheel. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for a diagnostic test. The technician balanced the front tires but the failure continued. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer three more times. The technician balanced all four tires and replaced the front driver's tire. The last time the vehicle…
ODI 10469384
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 honda accord. The contact stated that while driving 65 mph, the steering wheel began to shake and pull to the right abnormally. The contact took the vehicle to a dealer for a diagnostic test. The dealer stated that the wheels needed to be balanced and aligned. After the dealer balanced the tires and performed a wheel alignment, the steering wheel continued to shake and pull to the right.…
ODI 10478637
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 honda accord. The contact stated that while driving 60 mph the steering wheel started to shake and vibrated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer on multiple occasions where the dealer decided to aligned, balance and finally replaced all four tires. The remedy failed to repaired the problem every single time they attempted to repaired it. The failure mileage was 8,000.
ODI 10478745
Steering
I have purchased a new 2012 honda accord se model with vin [xxx] on january 19th 2012. I purchased my vehicle from riverside honda through foothill federal credit union. Ever since, i have been experiencing nothing but nightmares. I have followed the recommended manufacturer's break in period format step by step. Three days after the purchased, i drove the vehicle on the fwy and noticed a weir, uncommon and rather…
ODI 10457579
Engine And Engine Cooling · Service Brakes · Steering
Since i purchased this car, the engine vibrates, power steering makes noise (and the pump was replaced by dealer), now it also vibrates when riding (wheel) and brakes make a "clamping" noise that honda assures me is normal. At 7k miles, the brakes were "adjusted". The car is now 14.5k miles and still vibrates in idle and when riding. I have filed a lemon law claim with the state of florida already, though honda is…
ODI 10483324