Four problems related to power steering fluid have been reported for the 2012 Honda Accord. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2012 Honda Accord based on all problems reported for the 2012 Accord.
The other night I noticed fluid on my garage floor. First time I've noticed any leak out of this car. Looked underneath and found power steering fluid leaking from the rack and pinon on lh side at the boot. Looks like the same leak I've been seeing other people complain about online. 63,000 miles. Only using Honda power steering fluid.
Whining noise under the hood while engine was running and continued regardless of the car's speed. Cause: power steering rack was leaking. Internal damage to power steering pump. Power steering reservoir had debris in it causing the fluid to aerate. Solution: Honda dealership mechanic replaced the power steering rack, power steering reservoir and power steering pump. Note: had brought car in to the Honda dealership concerning this situation back on August 4, 2017. Results: mechanic found the power steering fluid low and performed a power steering flush. He also stated that possible damage to the power steering pump may have occurred. Noise was gone after this service.
I have the Honda Accord se 2012. Last time I took it for a oil change and where they also perform a check in Honda austin,texas when it was only 36 k miles done. They notified power steering fluid is leaking but it is good to go. Nothing major. I have observed the steering has become very hard recently and makes a lot of noise while at low speed. I took it for service in germain Honda on sawmill road in columbus. They inspected and told me it will cost me 1700 bucks. When I told them that this is a manufacturing defect and I have seen a lot of complains on the web for the same. They still denied it. A 2012 model vehilce without any accident if it needs 2000 dollar servicing and part change it is very harsh. I have never imagined Honda Accord can give you such problems. I will try to reach out to Honda incase they want to replace the part.
High pitched sound noticed while driving has been happening since shortly after car was purchased (we are 1st owners). Discovered steering fluid is leaking. Repair shop recommends new rack and pinion. Clearly a manufacturers defect since car has such low mileage (only 36,000 now and we've been having to steering fluid off for some time). Very disappointing.