2012 Honda Accord Warranty: What’s Covered & What’s Not

Everything You Need To Know About Your 2012 Honda Accord Warranty

The 2012 Honda Accord warranty is a Manufacturer’s Warranty from the Honda factory. This warranty provides coverage for repairs within a certain amount of miles or years of vehicle ownership. If you’re not sure which type of warranty coverage your 2012 Honda Accord had, this article will help you figure that out.

Factory Warranty

2012 Honda Accord New Vehicle Limited Warranty

Every 2012 Honda Accord came with a basic three-year, 36,000-mile Manufacturer’s Warranty, also called the New Vehicle Limited Warranty, which started on the date of the car was first purchased or leased. 

This warranty is now expired. Basic Manufacturer’s Warranties cover replacements and repairs of parts that become defective under the typical use of the vehicle. Window glass damage and common wear and tear issues are excluded.

2012 Honda Accord Powertrain Warranty

The 2012 Honda Accord had a Powertrain Warranty that was good for up to five years or 60,000 miles. This warranty covered the powertrain parts, including the engine, transmission, front- and rear-wheel-drive systems, and the transaxle.  This warranty is expired.

Rust Perforation Limited Warranty

The Rust Perforation Limited Warranty for the 2012 Honda Accord was good for five years and had unlimited mileage. Available only to a vehicle’s original owner, this warranty covered the replacement or repair of any body panels that had completely rusted through. This warranty is expired.

Air Conditioning Warranty

The 2012 Honda Accord doesn’t have Air Conditioning Warranty coverage, however, charging the A/C was covered for the first year. If your 2012 Accord was delivered with a faulty air conditioning system, you should have notified the dealership to handle the problem.

Paint Warranty

Your 2012 Honda Accord warranty doesn’t cover paint issues or damage. If your 2012 Accord was delivered with paint damage, you could have notified the dealership to resolve the problem.

Replacement Battery Limited Warranty

The 2012 Honda Accord Replacement Battery Limited Warranty covered the vehicle’s battery for up to 100 months, or eight years and four months, which is now expired. Owners would receive a free replacement battery with installation service included for the first 36 months of ownership. The following 64 months offered a prorated battery credit depending on the lenght of time it’s been since it was purchased.

Tire Warranty

Honda doesn’t provide any type of tire warranty. The tires on your 2012 Accord are warranted by their manufacturer. If you need help to find out about your tire warranty, contact your dealership for help. Your Honda dealership may offer a Road Hazard Tire and Wheel Protection Plan which can cover tires.

Federal Emissions Warranty

Every 2012 Honda Accord came with a Federal Emissions Warranty that covered the Accord’s emissions system for either three years or 36,000 miles, or up to 50,000 miles in select states, whichever comes first. This warranty requires owners to follow their maintenance schedule to maintain coverage. 

The Clean Air Act also requires Honda to repair or replace the engine computer, onboard diagnostic system, and catalytic converter for up to eight years or 80,000 miles. If your 2012 Accord failed an emissions test approved by the EPA during this time, Honda would have helped to get your vehicle compliant free of charge.

For more information about Auto Warranties, you can check out this directory containing everything you need to know about Auto Warranties arranged by system. 

Read our article on the difference between recalls, warranty extensions, and technical service bulletins if you’d like to learn about other ways your car may be covered.

2012 Honda Accord Extended Warranty Available Upon Purchase

A Honda Care plan would have been available for a 2012 Honda Accord when it was first purchased before the Factory Warranty expired. This warranty would have covered the replacement or repair of parts like the transmission, engine, electronics, and air conditioning. 

This coverage was good for as long as  eight years or 120,000 miles. Extended warranties purchased on the new 2012 Honda Accord would have transferred to any subsequent owners of the vehicle . Your local Honda dealership can look up the VIN and current mileage on your vehicle to find out whether it has any extended warranties still running.

2012 Honda Accord Extended Warranties Available Now

Because your basic New Vehicle Limited Warranty coverage has expired, you’re no longer able to get a Honda Care plan for the 2012 Accord. However, third-party warranties are still available today.

If you’re looking for affordable Extended Warranty coverage for your 2012 Honda Accord, check out the FIXD Vehicle Protection Plan. We’ve partnered with CARCHEX, the industry leader in extended warranties, to cover everything from the engine and other powertrain parts to air conditioning and electrical systems, all for one low monthly fee. There are five levels of coverage available to suit all needs and budgets. Call now for a no-cost, no-obligation quote.

Want to know more about choosing an extended warranty? Check out: 10 Reasons Why an Extended Car Warranty May or May Not Work for You.

Recalls

Last updated on 11/19/2022. See NHTSA.gov for up-to-date information on recalls.