NHTSA Complaint #11691147 — 2012 HONDA ACCORD

POWER TRAIN issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11691147
Vehicle	2012 HONDA ACCORD
Component	POWER TRAIN
Date of Incident	April 30, 2025
Date Filed	October 3, 2025
Mileage	193,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	CT

Consumer Description

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 the driveshaft had separated from the vehicle and had fallen on the road. The vehicle was towed to Ron's Automotive Center Inc, where it was diagnosed that the driveshaft had failed and damaged the oil pan. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the VIN was not included in a related recall. The failure mileage was approximately 193,000.

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