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:
25 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
22 / 0
Average Mileage:
27,420 miles

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2011 Honda Accord seat belts / air bags problems

seat belts / air bags problem

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2011 Honda Accord Owner Comments (Page 2 of 6)

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problem #92

Mar 122015

Accord 4-cyl

  • 75,000 miles

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

Prior to your recalls on takata air bags. The last 2 years my vehicle has been going back and forth with the Honda dealer ship regarding my air bag light staying on, they said they could check it out but would charge $14900.for a diagnostics fee. Money I don't have. My vehicle is in my daughter possession who also has 2 kid ages 6 and 9. the dealership said they could disconnect the switch so she wouldn't have to see it. That is not the answer. I would hate to see if there is something wrong with the air bags and it S not on the recall list and something happens to my daughter or my grandkids. I just watched the news on the updates and the person that died because the air bags were not recognized as a problem. It also said she would have lived if they were fixed.(she was 17 years old). Is there a way to have this vehicle checked out not at my expense please. ( on December 6 I recently totaled my 2014 Honda odysee and my air bags saved me and the van was totaled ) my point isi don't want my family to end up like that 17 year old dead. Again to reiterate the air bag light stays on and I am not comfortable with it. Please help to fix this. Please contact me at thanks [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).'

- Derry, NH, USA

problem #91

Apr 202017

Accord

  • miles
I took my vehicle in to serra Honda of sylacauga on or around April 2017 to have my have my takata airbag inflator repaired due to a recall. Since the repair, my airbag light will not go off and I have called several times to inform serra Honda service personnel. Serra Honda personnel has informed me that the airbag indicator light being on has nothing to do with their service department and that if I brought it back, there would be a minimum of $140 charge to look at my airbag. This is unacceptable. Although the airbag indicator light comes on intermittently, it is still a concern for me especially since my fiance is the primary driver of the vehicle. It has been titled to her. Terra T. foster. Thank you for looking into this for me.

- Sylacauga, AL, USA

problem #90

Oct 202015

Accord

  • miles
Dashboard light shows a symbol saying airbag off each time engine starts. It remains on for several minutes before going off.

- Marlborough, MA, USA

problem #89

Dec 282017

Accord

  • 80,000 miles

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

Recall airbag was replaced filing because of notice sent to

- Wheeling, WV, USA

problem #88

Nov 012017

Accord 6-cyl

  • 130,000 miles
The contact owns a 2011 Honda Accord. While driving 5 mph, the contact's vehicle was struck on the driver's side by another vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed. The contact sustained back and neck injuries that required medical attention. The vehicle was not taken to an independent mechanic or dealer for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 130,000. Updated 8/27/18

- Woodbridge, CA, USA

problem #87

Jul 092017

Accord

  • 60,000 miles
My car was moving when it was hit by another car. I was on a city street and the other car ran a stop sign and hit me. My air bag did not deploy, but did catch on fire

- Lebanon, OH, USA

problem #86

Dec 162016

Accord

  • 40 miles

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

Takata recall-Honda is out of airbags

- Hebbronville, TX, USA

problem #85

May 052015

Accord

  • 2 miles
When someone accident to my car and airbag not blow out yet also have problem with airbag flash light,

- Dumas, AR, USA

problem #84

Dec 092017

Accord

  • miles
The airbag light turn on without any accident car was running.on the highway

- Poinciana, FL, USA

problem #83

Dec 092017

Accord

  • miles
Takata recall

- Bronx, NY, USA

problem #82

May 202017

Accord

  • 71,000 miles

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

Takata recall. I have been in an motorvehicle accident (my Honda Accord 2011). The accident accured on the highway due to heavy raining, the impact was front of the vehicle, caused damages to both side finders and bumper with the grill. Only the steering airbag had deployed. No side airbag, roof airbag or dashpool airbag deployed, I have a slight vertbral shoulder, rear neck slight injury.

- Bowling Green, KY, USA

problem #81

May 022016

Accord

  • miles
Takata recall- I am the only owner and driver of this car and for the past 1-1/2 years the passenger side airbag sensor has been going and off when idle or while driving. I have had numerous auto technicians check the sensor and been told there is nothing indicating any issues. The sensor should not go off on a car that has never been involved in any accidents!. I have paid paramus Honda to check my car and told that the sensor code has worn off or disappeared and that a special airbag technician will need to inspect the car for a fee. I need this to be remedied as I drive my children in this car daily and rely on it to get to work. The safety of anyone in the passenger seat is jeopardized if I have anyone sit in the front seat.

- Bergenfield, NJ, USA

problem #80

Sep 042017

Accord

  • miles
Water leak in the interior of the car. Anytime it rains, water leaks through the top section of the driver's side curtain airbag and starts dripping.

- Stafford, TX, USA

problem #79

May 282017

Accord

  • 92,000 miles
The contact owns a 2011 Honda Accord. When the vehicle was parked or while driving various speeds, the passenger side air bag warning indicator illuminated. The passenger side air bag indicator remained lit until the emergency light was turned on. Once the emergency light was turned off, the passenger side air bag warning indicator illuminated again. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 92,000.

- Charlotte, NC, USA

problem #78

Feb 062017

Accord

  • 100,000 miles
My sister was in a accident earlier in the year and the airbags did not deploy

- Abq, NM, USA

problem #77

Aug 152017

Accord

  • 62,000 miles
I am stationed in germany and have had the air bag recall fixed on my 2011 Honda Accord. It shows as cleared in the Honda europe tracking system (pdf attached) but still shows as open in the Honda usa and safecar, gov systems. I have opened a case with Honda usa pdf attached but I can't seem to get the issue resolved. My main worry is I'll be returning to the us on 8 Dec 17 and the shipper won't ship the vehicle if there are open recalls. Filing this with you to see if there is any assistance you can provide. If additional information is needed please let me know.

- Apo, AE, USA

problem #76

Aug 012017

Accord

  • miles
"takata recall"

- Mattydale, NY, USA

problem #75

Mar 022012

Accord

  • miles
"takata recall" I've taken my Honda Accord to the dealership several times and they are still the same ones from when I bought the car. There excuse is that they don't have the new replacements in yet! same words from the dealership for the last 3yrs along with the inside lighting hasn't worked since 2011.

- Huntington Beach, CA, USA

problem #74

Jun 162017

Accord

  • miles
Takata recall I received a recall notice dated July 2016 informing me of the recall but saying that the parts were not available. I never received a second notice that the parts were available. Recently I scheduled the repair with holler Honda of orlando fl. I assumed I would be given a car to drive while the repair was being done. I was told that I would not be furnished a car which meant that I would have to rent a car or pay taxi fare. Since this air bag defect is not of my doing I feel that I shouldn't have to pay anything out of my pocket. Am I right or wrong? I feel the recall should be totally cost free.

- Orlando, FL, USA

problem #73

Feb 292016

Accord

  • 52,000 miles
T boned a van at 35 mph. None of my airbags worked. Totaled car on 2/29/2016. Chest and neck injury. Hit the steering wheel. Also, right knee injury. Van cut across me, his airbags deployed. Chest badly bruised and knee. Knees hit up under dash. Bent the frame on my car. Had seatbelt on.

- Manquin, VA, USA

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