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:
22 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
20 / 0
Average Mileage:
27,907 miles

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2011 Honda Accord seat belts / air bags problems

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2011 Honda Accord Owner Comments (Page 1 of 6)

problem #107

Aug 012022

Accord

  • miles

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

Air bag light on, air bag recall not shown

- Shrewsbury, MA, USA

problem #106

Jul 302021

Accord 4-cyl

  • 78,000 miles
The contact owned a 2011 Honda Accord. The contact stated that while driving at 40 - 45 mph, a Ford pick-up truck traveling about 50 mph crashed into the her vehicle's front driver side corner then hit her rear driver side. The air bags did not deploy. No medical attention was received however, the contact stated feeling some pain now. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a body shop and was awaiting inspection from the insurance company. The dealer and manufacturer were not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 78,000.

- Fort Wayne, IN, USA

problem #105

Feb 122021

Accord

  • miles
I have responded to Honda's recall notices for airbag repairs on this 2011 car several times and told them that the car was leased in 2011 and returned to Honda in 2014. I am concerned that whoever Honda sold this car to is not receiving recall notices. On the last notice that I received, I wrote on the information change card provided that the car was returned at joyce Honda in denville, NJ when I leased a 2014 Honda. I also wrote that I would notify NHTSA of Honda's inability to correct the recall notice. I just received another notice on 2/15/2021. Please let Honda know what they need to do to really comply with the law.

- Fort Mill, SC, USA

problem #104

Nov 162020

Accord

  • 157,000 miles

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

The contact's girlfriend owned a 2011 Honda Accord. The contact stated that as his girlfriend had made a complete stop upon exiting the highway, another vehicle crashed into her vehicle. The air bags did not deploy upon impact. A police report was filed at the scene. His girlfriend was experiencing minor whiplash due to the accident, no other injuries were reported at the scene and no medical attention needed. The vehicle was towed to the contact's home which was near the scene of the accident. The dealer nor the manufacturer had yet to be notified of the failure. The vehicle was destroyed due to the accident. The failure mileage was approximately 157,000. The VIN was not available.

- Selma, OR, USA

problem #103

Jun 012019

Accord

  • miles
The contact owns a 2011 Honda Accord. The contact received a recall notice for NHTSA campaign number: 16V346000 (air bags). The contact called rick case Honda (15700 rick case Honda way, davie, fl 33331, (954) 388-1035) to have the vehicle serviced for the recall twice. Both times the contact called, he was informed by a representative that someone would call him back to schedule an appointment. The contact had yet to hear back from the dealer. The manufacturer was not notified. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Boca Raton, FL, USA

problem #102

Feb 012019

Accord

  • 180,000 miles
Takata recall was done Dec 08,2018. About 2 month later my air bag light was coming on once in a while, it's been getting worse, now air bag light is on constantly, everytime cae is running. I am wandering if this problem is due to a recall?

- South Riding, VA, USA

problem #101

Jan 022019

Accord

  • 141,000 miles

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

Passenger air bag is always lit ( off) whenever the ignition is turned on..alarm is alarm on ( light) whether its stationary or car is in motion..eventhough there is a passenger sitting, passenger airbag is always lighting ( flashing)...Honda dealer says that I have to pay to reset or diagnostic is done..

- San Jose, CA, USA

problem #100

Sep 272018

Accord

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2011 Honda Accord. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 18V661000 (air bags). The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer (carbone Honda of yorkville, 5009 commercial dr, yorkville, NY 13495, (315) 790-6106) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Whitesboro, NY, USA

problem #99

Mar 172018

Accord

  • miles
My Honda Accord 2011, passenger air bag has blinking off, I have a passenger sit on the passenger side with the hope to reset the alarm and no avail...there is also a red indication of the alarm ( red light) that wnen I tried to start the ignition, the light wont disappear..Honda dealer says, I have to pay diagnostic etc to reset the alarm..the alarm comes on whether its stationary or in motion.

- San Jose, CA, USA

problem #98

Jan 122016

Accord

  • miles
The contact owns a 2011 Honda Accord. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 18V661000 (air bags). The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Richards Honda (7791 Florida blvd, baton rouge, la 70806, (225) 341-6650) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and was not able to confirm when the parts were to become available. The contact had not experienced a failure.

- Baton Rouge,, LA, USA

problem #97

Nov 012018

Accord

  • miles

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

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2011 Honda Accord. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 18V661000 (air bags). Paragon Honda (5706 31st ave, woodside, NY 11377, 718-507-3950) was contacted more than five times and stated that the part was not available. The dealer was unable to determine when the manufacturer would provide the part to schedule the recall repair appointment. The dealer kept stating that they would follow-up within 24 to 48 hours, but never did. The manufacturer was contacted. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Astoria, NY, USA

problem #96

Nov 212018

Accord

  • 58,000 miles
Takata recall: I was driving and was in an accident where traffic stopped and I rear ended the truck in front of me. My car's front end was smashed in almost to the dash. I estimate my speed at 25mph. The driver airbag did not deploy and my chest hit the steering wheel. I am suffering from a fractured xiphoid process.

- Bend, OR, USA

problem #95

Mar 012018

Accord

  • 59,000 miles
Interior water leak on driver side when it rains or car is washed. Airbag is getting wet. Dealer cannot fix

- Oviedo, FL, USA

problem #94

Jun 292018

Accord

  • 108,000 miles
Alert: Side airbag off

- Carlsbad, CA, USA

problem #93

May 012015

Accord 4-cyl

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2011 Honda Accord. The contact received an email concerning NHTSA campaign number: 18V268000 (air bags), but did not receive a notice indicating that the vehicle was included in the recall. The contact was not provided any information concerning part availability. The manufacturer was contacted and stated that the recall was to start on June 1, 2018. Asheboro auto mall (1625 E dixie dr, asheboro, nc 27203, (888) 643-7432) was notified. The contact had not experienced a failure. The consumer was informed the airbag did not need to be replaced.

- Lexington, NC, USA

problem #92

Mar 122015

Accord 4-cyl

  • 75,000 miles
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
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

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