CarComplaints.com Notes: The 2011 Honda Accord has a solid reputation (so far), with one very significant flaw: uncomfortable seats.

Owners have consistently reported uncomfortable seats with the entire 8th generation (2008-2012) of Honda Accords. Complaints range from back pain to leg circulation problems due to bad lumbar support, cushioning, & seat angle. Complaints aren't limited to only a certain body type -- the seat comfort problems are from a wide spectrum of owner height & weight.

The common theme we hear is "never noticed this during the test drive." Unfortunately for unwary buyers, the seat pain is noticeable after 15-20 minutes.

10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
2 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
20,333 miles

About These NHTSA Complaints:

This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.

So how do you find out what problems are occurring? For this NHTSA complaint data, the only way is to read through the comments below. Any duplicates or errors? It's not us.

2011 Honda Accord brakes problems

brakes problem

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2011 Honda Accord Owner Comments

problem #8

Aug 152023

Accord

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

I have a 2011 Honda Accord V6 coupe. At approximately 11:39 hours on 8/15/2023 my car lost all steering and brakes and spun violently multiple times across the highway. Thankfully the car did not impact another vehicle and ended up on the side of the road in soft sand. A scan tool revealed a trouble code for a failing or fault within the VSA modulator. This module controls both the brake system and stability control in one unit. At the time of the above aforementioned incident 2 warning lights were on the dash for the following: ABS and Stability control. The Arizona Department of Public Safety responded to the incident. I file this complaint because the safety of other drivers and myself were placed in serious jeopardy.

- Pearce , AZ, USA

problem #7

May 112017

Accord

  • miles
I have spent over $2500 in brakes over the past 2 years and this time when purchasing new tires for my car, I was told it needed front and back brakes again!!! I did not put them on the car this time as my budget was exceeded with the tires. Now, it needs a catalytic converter which I will need in order to pass inspection. I am ready to give this car back to the dealer in which I got it from!!!!

- San Marcos, CA, USA

problem #6

Mar 072015

Accord

  • 53,538 miles
For the past two and half years, I have had to replace my brakes at almose every oil change. This time, it has only been about 6 weeks since they have been replaced

- San Marcos, CA, USA

problem #5

Jul 282016

Accord

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

I contacted to Honda dealer near my place today regarding the recall for the airbag. They did not know when they will have the parts and refused to provide a rental car. Honda told me not to allow anyone seat on the passenger side when I asked them a temporary remedy because I do not want to risk any life of my family. It did not make sense that I can not take more than 4 people including myself.

- La, CA, USA

problem #4

Jun 172014

Accord 4-cyl

  • 29,287 miles
While traveling on the highway, I noticed excessive vibration on braking. I took the car to the Honda dealer and was informed that the front rotors were warped. This was the second time I had this occurred in this car. At approximately 18,000 miles I had the same situation. Honda resurfaced the rotors and this problem disappeared. Honda is refusing to change the rotors. This is a safety and manufacturing defect that Honda should recall. Please attend to this matter urgently.

- Germantown, MD, USA

problem #3

Dec 052013

Accord

  • 44,000 miles
Left front break fills like it's not breaking properly, makes a noise when breaking at all times slow or fast.I have call Honda for this issue and see if more people have complain about this and they said no one else had.I hope no one else has the same problem but if they do so Honda can do a recall to fixed the problem

- Washington, DC, USA

problem #2

Jul 162012

Accord 4-cyl

  • 22,254 miles
Brake rotors are warped and cause you to lose control in curves and wet or low traction conditions.

- Lenoir City, TN, USA

problem #1

Sep 042012

Accord

  • 13,582 miles
As I was completing a left hand turn, I applied pressure to the brake and my car began to accelerate despite my foot being firmly applied to the brake. I continued to maintain pressure to the brake yet the car continued to accelerate where I hit an embankment / tree, I steered the car back onto the road and turned off the ignition. I contacted Honda though was given a report indicating that there weren't any diagnostic codes & the Honda factory engineer drove the car 5 to 6 miles without acceleration issues. I'm greatly concerned because I drove the car for over 13,000 miles prior to this without having acceleration problems and I've read roughly 18 other complaints with the 2011 Accord on this site citing various acceleration problems! just seems to me there should be something more I should be able to do, but I can't afford to just walk away from the car!

- Belleville, IL, USA

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