Two problems related to steering is tight 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.
I noticed my steering was getting hard to turn around 42k miles. After changed new tires and done wheel balance and alignment, the same continued and felt the pain in my hands every time. I requested to check the power steering fluid level and the Honda service technician said that no issues. As time continued the steering problem got worst. While driving the steering was not good, its hard to simple turn also my wife also observed the same and told me that manual power while getting out of parking spaces, or when having to turn while vehicle was stopped. I explained the problem to my local Honda service technician during the oil change and he has told me that that it need to be replaced and little bit dirty and it should go away after a while. It is same and no progress, it got worst! asking the dealership for cost relief from Honda for repair and dont know how much it's going to cost though.
I noticed my steering was getting hard to turn. I checked the power steering fluid and it was low. I added fluid. As time continued the steering problem got worst. Whie driving the steering was good, but I had to use manual power while getting out of parking spaces, or when having to turn while vehicle was stopped. I expalined the problem to my local Honda service technician and he told me I added too much fluid and it should go away after a while. It got worst and I took it back after a few months. He then told me that the fluid wentt down to the cv boot and the steering rack; the quoted cost for repair was $1350. 00. By this time my car was out of warranty. After asking the new dealership for cost relief from Honda, they reduced the cost to $500, and I finally got the steering problem repaired on 08/11/14.