2011 Honda ACCORD problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
296 owner complaints analyzed
9 distinct recall campaigns
44,500 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2011 model year. Data snapshot: . 168 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Air Bags is the most frequently named component, appearing in 115 of 296 complaints (38.9%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Steering behavior | 23 | 7.8% |
| Braking behavior | 20 | 6.8% |
| Transmission and shifting | 17 | 5.7% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 7 | 2.4% |
| Fuel system concerns | 1 | 0.3% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Air Bags | 115 |
| Seats | 38 |
| Engine | 25 |
| Steering | 21 |
| Unknown Or Other | 18 |
| Power Train | 16 |
| Structure:Body | 16 |
| Electrical System | 14 |
Air Bags: 115; Seats: 38; Engine: 25; Steering: 21; Unknown Or Other: 18; Power Train: 16; Structure:Body: 16; Electrical System: 14
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 66 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 23 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 29 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 17 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 27 |
| 150,000 and above | 6 |
Under 25,000: 66; 25,000 to 49,999: 23; 50,000 to 74,999: 29; 75,000 to 99,999: 17; 100,000 to 149,999: 27; 150,000 and above: 6
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (66). 128 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2011 | 47 |
| 2012 | 22 |
| 2013 | 3 |
| 2014 | 18 |
| 2015 | 19 |
| 2016 | 56 |
| 2017 | 49 |
| 2018 | 17 |
| 2019 | 17 |
| 2020 | 4 |
| 2021 | 9 |
| 2022 | 6 |
| 2023 | 13 |
| 2024 | 6 |
| 2025 | 4 |
| 2026 | 6 |
2011: 47; 2012: 22; 2013: 3; 2014: 18; 2015: 19; 2016: 56; 2017: 49; 2018: 17; 2019: 17; 2020: 4; 2021: 9; 2022: 6; 2023: 13; 2024: 6; 2025: 4; 2026: 6
Pattern summary
Air Bags leads the component reports. Steering behavior appears in 23 complaint narratives. Braking behavior appears in 20 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 17 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10403447 · 2011-05-26 (May 26, 2011)
2011 HONDA ACCORD. CONSUMER STATES PROBLEM WITH STEERING AND BRAKES *TGW
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10403447 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10405880 · 2011-06-10 (June 10, 2011)
I PURCHASE A HONDA ACCORD 2011 ON 2/18/2011. I ALWAYS GET AN OIL CHANGE VERY 3000 TO 4000 MILES. THE SECOND TIME I TOOK IT IN FOR OIL CHANGE THE TECH TOLD ME THERE IS A LEAK IN THE MAIN REAR SEAL AREA AND THAT THEY NEED THE FOR ABOUT TWO DAYS. I DIDN'T MIND IT DUE TO THAT FACT IT WAS NOT THE MAJOR REPAIR LIKE TOUCH THE ENGINE, BUT SOON AFTER I RECEIVE A CALL TELLING ME THAT THEY NEED TO CHANGE THE SHORT BLOCK OF THE ENGINE THAT'S WHEN I GOT CONCERN. IT A BRAND NEW CAR WITH A NEW ENGINE AND THEY ALREADY TO PLACE THE SHORT BLOCK ENGINE ! I W…
Owner-reported narrative. 7,934 miles reported. Look up ODI 10405880 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10376631 · 2011-01-14 (January 14, 2011)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HONDA ACCORD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE COULD ABNORMALLY HEAR GASOLINE FUEL SPLASHING AROUND IN THE FUEL TANK FROM OUTSIDE AND INSIDE THE VEHICLE WHEN DRIVING OR PARKED. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES WHILE THE FUEL TANK WAS FULL THE VEHICLE WOULD EXHIBIT THE SPLASHING SOUND. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE SOUND WAS A NORMAL OCCURRENCE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED BUT NO ASSISTANCE WAS PROVIDED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPR…
Owner-reported narrative. 20 miles reported. Look up ODI 10376631 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10378748 · 2011-01-26 (January 26, 2011)
WHILE BRAKING TO A STOP FOR A RED LIGHT OR TO SLOW DOWN TO LESS THAN 10 MPH TO TURN AND THEN ACCELERATING TO PROCEED, THE ENGINE WOULD HESITATE FOR 2-5 SECONDS AND THEN FUNCTION NORMALLY. ENGINE DID NOT STOP, BUT REMIANED IN IDLE MODE. HESITATION HAPPENS AT RANDOM ABOUT 2% OF TIME. NEW VEHICLE WITH UNDER 1500 MILES. DOES NOT MATTER IF ENGINE IS HOT OR COLD. TAKEN TO DEALER AND EXPLAINED IN DETAIL. DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE; SO NOTHING WAS REPAIRED. ISSUE DID NOT CAUSE A WARNING LIGHT OR ERROR CODE. CAME REAL CLOSE TO BEING HIT ON A…
Owner-reported narrative. 1,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10378748 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10396866 · 2011-04-19 (April 19, 2011)
BRAND NEW 2011 ACCORD V-6 COUPE HAS SO MANY ISUES.THIS IS THE ONLY CAR I EVER OWNED THAT YOU HEAR GASOLINE SPLASHING AROUND THE TANK,WHEN TURNING LEFT OR RIGHT THE REAR SUSPENSION SQUEAKS,THE TRANSMISSION BUCKS LIKE CRAZY WHEN ACCELERATING AND DECELERATING!CLUNKING NOISE FROM THE FRONT END. I AM GETTING RID OF IT. PIECE OF JUNK. DO NOT BUY ONE!BEEN HORRIBLE AND ONLY HAD IT SINCE 1/1/11. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 2,500 miles reported. Look up ODI 10396866 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10400555 · 2011-05-11 (May 11, 2011)
UNCOMFORTABLE DRIVER'S SEAT IN HONDA ACCORD 2011 LX SEDAN . CAN'T DRIVE FOR MORE THAN 45 MINUTES AT A STRETCH WITHOUT SQUIRMING /SHIFTING IN SEAT AND THIS MAY CAUSE ACCIDENTS . THE DRIVER'S SEAT CAUSES BACK PAIN PLUS THIGH PAIN AFTER EXTENDED DRIVING OR 45 MINUTES LUMBAR SUPPORT PILLOWS, THIGH SUPPORT PILLOWS DOES NOT HELP MUCH WITH BACK OR LEG PAIN. I HAD A CAMRY SOLARA AND I OWN A MERCEDES AND THEY DON'T GIVE ME BACK PROBLEMS. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10400555 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10573507 · 2014-03-24 (March 24, 2014)
CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO DEALERSHIPS IN THE PHOENIX, ARIZONA AREA HOT-WIRING MODIFICATIONS OF NEW VEHICLE IGNITION SYSTEM AND SECURITY SYSTEMS. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED THE HOT-WIRING MODIFICATIONS WERE FOR THE BENEFIT AND CONVENIENCE OF CAR DEALERS FOR PHYSICALLY MANAGING THEIR INVENTORY. *JB
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10573507 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10645049 · 2014-10-16 (October 16, 2014)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HONDA ACCORD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME DIFFICULT TO TURN AND THE BATTERY WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE FAILURE OCCURRED ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS AND ONLY DURING RAIN WEATHER CONDITIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, WHO WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 85,000.
Owner-reported narrative. 85,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10645049 at NHTSA ↗