Honda Accord Eighth generation (CP2-CP3) - Facelift (2011 - 2012)

2011
2012

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Body kits
Fender flares
Rims
Coilovers
Decals

Eighth generation (CP2-CP3) - Facelift of Honda Accord has been in production since 2011 by 2012.

In addition to external changes, the model has undergone changes in technical terms. Eighth generation (CP2-CP3) - Facelift is longer than the previous generation by 0.8 inches . The weight of the car has increased by 12 lbs.

2012 Honda Accord Engines list
- K24Z2
- K24Z3
- J35Z3
- J35Z2
2011 Honda Accord Engines list
- K24Z2
- K24Z3
- J35Z3
- J35Z2

Honda Accord Eighth generation (CP2-CP3) - Facelift dimensions and specs

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Eighth generation (CP2-CP3) - Facelift

Body style	Wagon, Hatchback, Sedan, Coupe
Engine options	K24Z2, 2.4L I-4, 177 HP, 161 lb/ft
	K24Z3, 2.4L I-4, 201 HP, 172 lb/ft
	J35Z3, 3.5L V-6, 268 HP, 254 lb/ft
	J35Z2, 3.5L V-6, 268 HP, 254 lb/ft
Length	191 - 194.9 in
Width	72.7 - 72.8 in
Height	56.4 - 58.1 in
Wheelbase	107.9 - 110.2 in
Curb weight	3184 - 3593 lbs
Number of doors	2 - 4
Seating capacity	5
Front hip room	56.4 - 56.6 in
Rear hip room	46.3 - 54.3 in
Front Headroom	37.4 - 41.4 in
Rear Headroom	35.1 - 38.5 in
Front shoulder room	58.2 - 58.4 in
Rear shoulder room	54.5 - 56.4 in
Fuel tank capacity	18.50 gal
MPG (City/Highway)	17 - 23/26 - 34
Towing capacity	1000 lbs
0-60 mph / 0-100 kph	5.6 - 8.6 sec
¼ mile time	14.2 - 16.4 sec

Honda Accord Common Problems generations

Unfortunately, there is no such thing as a perfect car. Each car has its own design flaws and problems that the user has to deal with. During the Honda Accord Eighth generation (CP2-CP3) - Facelift production period from 2011 to 2012 drivers have reported 547 complaints. The most common problems are AIR BAGS, SEATS, STEERING.

Model Year	Complaints
2012 Accord	300
2011 Accord	247

Problem Category	Number of Problems
AIR BAGS a driver pulled out infront of me into oncoming traffic and in a head on collision the driver air bag	145 ~ 32181 miles
SEATS the driver's seat is so uncomfortable that i feel it is a safety concern. driver fatigue and distraction. the seating...	100 ~ 12617 miles
STEERING i have purchased a new 2012 honda accord se model with vin [xxx] on january 19th 2012. i purchased my...	55 ~ 26667 miles
ENGINE that was on monday 12/31/2012 while traffic in freeway was very clear. i set cruise control at 60 mile/hour but...	44 ~ 48541 miles
SERVICE BRAKES my brakes constantly make an annoying clicking should it is only getting worse. i took the vehicle to the dealership...	34 ~ 23608 miles
UNKNOWN OR OTHER window on the driver side is wobbling and causing excessive annoying noise. it's getting worst with time....	32 ~ 34940 miles
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM abs lights on purchase after 5 months. i purchase my car on 12/30/11. on 30/5/12 i saw the lights on...	31 ~ 45005 miles
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL incident date: 12/05/2011 5:45pm weather/road condition: good no rain/snow normal traffic pattern summary: accord 2012 lx had a sudden engine...	29 ~ 20919 miles
POWER TRAIN incident date: 12/05/2011 5:45pm weather/road condition: good no rain/snow normal traffic pattern summary: accord 2012 lx had a sudden engine...	28 ~ 34443 miles
BODY > STRUCTURE my wife was driving down the road and the passenger side mirror literally exploded. *tr...	27 ~ 44922 miles
SUSPENSION 2012 honda accord. consumer states vehicle is a lemon *tgw the consumer stated since taking delivery of the vehicle he...	25 ~ 31882 miles
WHEELS i was driving approx 35 mph on a bridge that consist of concrete then metal grading. it was raining medium...	19 ~ 27196 miles
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM tl* the contact owns a 2012 honda accord. the contact stated that in colder weather the fuel cap was extremely...	14 ~ 30321 miles
VISIBILITY/WIPER my car was parked in orange coast college- costa mesa- ca parking lot about 5pm- 9pm. i got out about...	14 ~ 44748 miles
TIRES tl* the contact owns a 2012 honda accord equipped with dunlop sp sport tires. the contact stated that the rear...	11 ~ 6254 miles
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC car was stopped engine keep running foot was on the brakes. *tr...	9 ~ 2817 miles
SEAT BELTS while driving in rainy weather in traffic my 2012 honda accord coupe rear ended another honda accord i was going	9 ~ 51950 miles
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING incident date: 12/05/2011 5:45pm weather/road condition: good no rain/snow normal traffic pattern summary: accord 2012 lx had a sudden engine...	8 ~ 5672 miles
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN 2012 honda accord. consumer writes in regards to transmission malfunction. *smd the consumer stated placed the vehicle in park engaged...	6 ~ 1203 miles
EXTERIOR LIGHTING when my car is on dim the lights points down to the road and you cannot see anything in front	6 ~ 40086 miles
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL honda is sending out its cars with the rear wheel camber set to negative 1 to 2 degrees. this causes...	5 ~ 34591 miles
SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY > VISIBILITY as i was driving down the highway at approximately 70mph the glass in my sunroof burst. there was a loud...	5 ~ 26520 miles
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 2012 honda accord. consumer states the vehicle has never been able to give the expected city on highway miles per...	5 ~ 1304 miles
STRUCTURE tl* the contact owns a 2012 honda accord. the contact stated that the carpet under the accelerator pedal was not...	4 ~ 21250 miles
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY i bought this 2012 honda accord in late september 2014. in october just a few short weeks later my ac...	3 ~ 31333 miles
PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS > TIRES tl* the contact owns a 2012 honda accord. the contact stated that while driving 65 mph the steering wheel vibrated....	3 ~ 24331 miles
VISIBILITY my wife was driving down the road and the passenger side mirror literally exploded. *tr...	3 ~ 5000 miles
TRUNK LID > BODY > STRUCTURE tl* the contact owns a 2012 honda accord. while attempting to load the trunk of the vehicle the hatch closed...	2 ~ 33000 miles
HEAD RESTRAINT > FRONT ASSEMBLY > SEATS the seats and head rests has been poorly designed. it looks that these has been designed for men having a...	2 ~ 67 miles
WINDSHIELD > VISIBILITY tl* the contact owns a 2012 honda accord. the contact stated that the driver replaced the front windshield due to...	2 ~ 8995 miles
SIDEWALL > TIRES defect in dunlop sport 7000 a/s tire: tire sidewall bulged out from the inside of the tire. size of bulge...	2 ~ 4305 miles
ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING wife was driving at highway speed when car began to violently shake as if engine was misfiring. check engine light...	2 ~ 10496 miles
FRONT > SUSPENSION tl* the contact owns a 2011 honda odyssey. the contact stated that when turning in either direction the vehicle would...	2 ~ 150 miles
ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM tl* the contact owns a 2011 honda accord. while driving at unknown speeds the battery warning indicator illuminated. the vehicle...	1 ~ 42000 miles
WHEEL BEARING > FRONT > SUSPENSION tl* the contact owns a 2012 honda accord. while driving at speeds above 20 mph a humming noise was present...	1 ~ 69000 miles
NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM) > ELECTRICAL > EQUIPMENT the navigation unit shut off and would turn back on then an error report came on. *tr...	1 ~ 33000 miles
RACK AND PINION > STEERING tl* the contact owns a 2012 honda accord. the contact observed at different times especially when making turns that the...	1 ~ 14000 miles
12V/24V/48V BATTERY > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM tl* the contact owns a 2011 honda accord. the contact stated that the steering wheel became difficult to turn and...	1 ~ 85000 miles
TANK ASSEMBLY > STORAGE > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 2012 honda accord. consumer writes in regards to gas tank rattle noise complaint. *smd the consumer stated the noise was...	1
IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM tl* the contact owns a 2012 honda accord. the contact stated that the key was unable to be inserted into...	1 ~ 2000 miles
AIR CONDITIONER > APPLIANCE > EQUIPMENT tl* the contact owns a 2012 honda accord. the contact stated that while driving 65 mph the steering wheel vibrated....	1 ~ 10394 miles
TREAD/BELT > TIRES tl* the contact owns a 2012 honda accord with dunlop ste sport avs tires size: p215 60 r16. the contact...	1 ~ 8850 miles
REAR > SUSPENSION brand new 2011 accord v-6 coupe has so many isues.this is the only car i ever owned that you hear...	1 ~ 2500 miles
EQUIPMENT faulty lumbar support in honda accord se 2011. the lumbar support in the above model is faulty and is resulting...	1

How to improve the appearance of your Honda Accord and to make it look younger?

Time goes on, and the automobile industry does not stand still. The cars that were trendy just a few years ago no longer make people look at you with such enthusiasm. However, you won't love your car any less because it's getting old. But if you want your Honda Accord to stand out from the crowd and still catch the eye, transform its appearance. Put on nice rims - it'll make it more noticeable right away. Install coilovers - lowered cars always look cooler. Add fender flares to the kit and you get a sportier look. Put decals on it and people passing by won't be able to take their eyes off of you.

However, you can not only change the appearance of your car beyond recognition, but also to rejuvenate it. If you want, you can make your car a couple of generations younger. To do this you should buy a body kit - a set of body elements that repeat the outlines of cars of later versions. It won't make the car go faster, but it will be extremely difficult to notice the differences externally.

Body kits

Xotic Tech Front Bumper Lip Chin Spoiler...
- 【Material】Made of updated durable and sturdy ABS, no deformation in long-term use, physically strong firm and durable, anti-collision and scratch-resistant
- 【Special Design】DIY installation, different cool style reveal no matter you install the White spoiler or...
ZSPART Side Skirt ABS Fits for Most Cars...
- FITMENT - This Side Skirt will fit most cars. Simple installation using the accessories included in the package will give your car a cool look in no time
- QUALITY MATERIAL - The Side Skirt is...
Xotic Tech Front Bumper Lip Chin Spoiler...
- [Model] - Universal fitment for most vehicle front bumper lip.(Please measure and check the position you are going to install the spoiler, and make sure these splitters will fit your vehicle before purchase.)
- [Material] -...
SCITOO 3pcs Glossy Black PP Universal Fr...
- FITMENT - Our bumper lip fits for Most Car(Universal)
- ENHANCE AND PROTECT YOUR RIDE SCITOO's lip spoiler is a fast, easy and low-cost way to add an aggressive sports car look to your car!
- PREMIUM...
iJDMTOY 30W High Power 10-LED LEDayFlex ...
- All new Free-style flexible design
- 10 pieces super bright 3W each eagle eye LED lights (30W total)
- Each LED light is measured at 0.94" in diameter and 1.00" in length
- Free style mounting to bumper...
ROADFAR Universal PP Front Bumper Lip Bo...
- - Fit For - Front Lip Chin Splitter Body Kit is compatible with Most Car
- - Appearance - PP Glossy Black
- -Features-This is the perfect addition to a stock front end or ground effects kit....

Fender flares

EZ Flares – The Original Universal Fle...
- ENHANCE & PROTECT YOUR RIDE – The universal fender EZ Flares are a fast, easy, and low-cost way to give your car an aggressive, off-road look! Universal compatibility allows it to be installed on virtually...
EZ Flares XL – The Original Universal ...
- MAXIMUM PROTECTION & TIRE COVERAGE – The universal EZ Flares XL are fast, easy way to give your truck an aggressive, off-road look and stay legal! Universal compatibility allows it to be installed on virtually...
GOOACC Blind Rivet,Fender Flare & Rocker...
- 20 Pieces of Nylon Blind Rivets: Replaces GM: 10184895, 20452072 Ford: N803862-S, Chrysler: 6501559, 6506007-AA
- 20 Pieces of Fender Flare & Rocker Moulding Clip:Replaces Chrysler: 68039280-AA Jeep Wrangler JK & Wrangler Unlimited JK 2007 -
Xotic Tech Carbon Fiber Style Car Wheel ...
- 4 pieces of Carbon Fiber Texture Car Wheel Eyebrow Protector Arch Trim.
- Made of premium soft rubber with black carbon fiber pattern paint, flexible, waterproof and durable.
- These car wheel lip arch strips will protect...
50PCS Fender Flare Clips, Push Door Trim...
- [High quality material]: Fender Flare Clips are made of high quality Nylon material, which is wear-resistant and corrosion resistant. It is equipped with black foam for better sealing, smaller swing, and is not easy to...
A-Premium 4 Pcs Black Universal Splash G...
- Upgraded Universal Mud Flaps Splash Guards; Drilling Holes Required
- Compatible Makes: Universal; For All Body Styles: Car, Pickup, SUV, Van, Truck, etc.
- Package Includes: 4 Pcs (1 Set) --- Front and Rear
- Color: Black; Material:...

Rims

18x7.5 Enkei EDR9 (Matte Black) Wheels/R...
- Enkei EDR9 18x7.5 5x100/114.3 45mm offset Black Wheel Rim
OE Wheels LLC 17 inch Rim Fits Acura TL ...
- Manufacturer Part Number (MPN): 8543646
- Lifetime structural, one year face finish warranty.
- Center cap included, factory center cap will interchange
- Lugs/Bolts/Locks/TPMS are NOT Included.
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Compatible, Click "See more product details"...
All-Fit Rim Trim Wheel Protection Strips...
- Car Wheel Rim Protection Strips Available In 7 Standout Colors ?
- 25 Feet of OEM Grade Wheel Rim Material That Won't Rip Or Tear
- Package Includes Enough Rim Trim Wheel Protection For Four 24 inch...
TOUREN TR60 3260 Wheel 17X7.5 5X100/5X11...
- Touren Employs The Most Advanced Engineering In All Of Our Wheels
- Our Meticulous Standards Deliver The Highest Quality And Performance For Your Vehicle
- Vivid Finishes Create Tasteful Looks With Stylish Appeal; Our Lifetime Warranty Is...
Enkei RPF1 (18 x 8.5, 5 x 114.3) 40mm Of...
- Enkei RPF1 18x8.5 5x114.3 40mm Offset 73mm Bore Silver Wheel Rim G35/350z
18x8 Enkei Lusso (Black) Wheels/Rims 5x1...
- Size: 18x8 +40
- PCD: 5x114.3
- Finish: Black Paint

Coilovers

Coilover Struts Spring Shocks Assembly A...
- APPLICABLE MODELS- The Coilover Struts Spring Shocks fit 2008-2012 for Honda for Accord
- SPECIFICATIONS- Adjustable height, Adjustable camber plate, Non Adjustable Damper
- SPRING RATE -2 piece front( 8kg/1), 2 pieces rear (6kg/1)
- FEATURES OF COILOVER...
Coilover Struts Suspensions Shock Struts...
- 【FITMENT】The Coilover Suspensions Kits fits for 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 for Honda for Accord EX Coupe 2-Door/ EX Sedan 4-Door/ EX-L Coupe 2-Door/ EX-L Sedan 4-Door/ LX Sedan 4-Door/ LX-P Sedan 4-Door/ LX-S Coupe...
INEEDUP Complete Coilovers Struts Shocks...
- FITMENT - The Coilovers Struts Shocks Fit for 2008-2012 for Honda for Accord
- ADVANTAGE - Coilovers allow height adjustment, whether lifting or lowering the vehicle, depending on application. This could mean lowering for a street...
Rev9 R9-HS2-038_1 Hyper-Street II Coilov...
- Compatible With Honda Accord (CP/CS) 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012
- Spring Rate: Front - 8 kg/mm (448 lbs/inch) | Rear - 6 kg/mm (336 lbs/inch) // Top Mount: Yes, Standard Top Mount | Yes, Standard...
Godspeed MMX2530-B MAXX Coilovers Suspse...
- Compatible With Honda Accord (CP/CS) 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012; Spring Rate (F/R): 14 kg/mm (784 lbs/inch)/8 kg/mm (448 lbs/inch)
- Top Mount(Front): Yes, Standard Top Mount /// Top Mount(Rear): Yes, Standard Top Mount
- Lowers Vehicle...
Godspeed MSS0230-B MonoSS Coilover Lower...
- Compatible With Honda Accord (CP/CS) 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012
- Spring Rate (Front/Rear) : 10 kg/mm/6 kg/mm; Damping Levels: 16 Rebound Force Levels
- 52mm Mono-Tube Stainless Steel Shock With 16 Levels of Damping Adjustment Corresponds...

Decals

8 Pcs Wheel Rim Decal Stripes Car Decals...
- Quality Materials: these rim decals are made of reflective PVC material, which is waterproof and windproof, can resist rain erosion and sunlight, not easy to fade, good adhesion, not easy to fall, and can be...
Arrow Reflective Stickers for Car, 24PCS...
- 【Safety Warning Stickers】: This car sticker is designed with a diamond-grade, high-brightness reflective prism structure, which can have a good reflective effect even in low light. It is not only a cool decorative item, but...
24 x 6.6 Inches Giant Car Bumper Sticker...
- What Will You Get: this package contains 2 pieces 24 x 6.6 inches of large size car stickers for easy replacement and sharing, this will be the ideal present option, and if you have a...
7 inch Snow Mountain Tree Stickers for C...
- 【Works for A Long Time】: This forest snow mountain sticker is made of high quality PVC material, not only waterproof and anti-fading, but also not easy to fade very durable. We use a high level...
SINGARO Funny Car Stickers Exterior Acce...
- Funny stickers: Decorate your beloved car with this funny car sticker.
- Sticker composition: The sticker consists of three parts, the first layer is a transparent transfer film, the second layer is a car sticker, and...
3D Aluminum Alloy American US Flag Decal...
- Note: Please refer to picture 2 for size. The size of each shape is different. Please confirm the shape and size you need carefully before purchasing.Waterproof, light, no shrinkage, no fading, no rust.
- Quality: High...