I have owned my 2012 accord lx-p model since 2013 through purchase after an expired lease. it is a dealer "certified" vehicle. the problem i have recently encountered is the strong smell of gas tank fumes after a fill and also after a long trip. the odor has become stronger in the cabin of the car while the smell still lingers at the gas cap/fill tube/ wheel well area. the 2013 model has the same condition and is noted as a recall. my model was manufactured in june 2012. i firmly believe the part and or manufacturing procedure is relevant to the defect identified in the adjoining year 2013 model. although recalls are declared through the corporate source, we must expect consumers to be alert and report these conditions. gas vapor is dangerous and unwanted for any driver or honda customer. honda declares safety is their most important parameter. i want this model to be included in the recall listing since accord recalls for gas problems are historically declared in the pilot, odyssey acura(2015-2016), 2012 civic and 1983,1984,1985,1986,1987,2005,2013 accords. gas related issues should be the utmost concern for a manufacturer and the historical relevance of this matter should be addressed with this case as well. *tr
2012 honda accord. consumer writes in regards to gas tank rattle noise complaint. *smd the consumer stated the noise was more prominent when the gear was in drive, with his foot on the brake. the dealer found the gas tank was rubbing on the body. they lowered the gas tank, placed insulation in it and adjusted the straps. updated 05/22/13 updated 05/29/13
The vehicle has several times failed to accelerate when the accelerator pedal is depressed. when the pedal is depressed nothing happens when it is expected to accelerate forward. this has happened for the most part when exiting an expressway and coming to a stop at the bottom of a ramp and then attempting to enter traffic or cross over traffic lanes. the remedy seems to be to release pressure from the pedal and depress it again rapidly. *jb
2012 honda accord. consumer states the vehicle has never been able to give the expected city on highway miles per gallon *tgw the consumer stated the manufacturers window sticker stated for city driving, the mpg was between 19 to 27 mpg with the average being 23 mpg. the consumer stated his vehicle was averaging 13 mpg in the city and on average, 19 mpg. per the manufacturer's sticker, the expected combined fuel economy was 27 mpg. however, the consumer's combined fuel economy was 15.4 mpg. the dealer was unable to diagnose any problems. *jb