2011 Honda Accord problems and complaints
Owners have filed 296 complaints with NHTSA about the 2011 Honda Accord. The most-reported areas: Air Bags (115), Seats (38), Engine (25).
Key takeaways
- 296 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 33 involve a crash, 3 a fire, 32 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 115 | 39% |
| Seats | 38 | 13% |
| Engine | 25 | 8% |
| Steering | 21 | 7% |
| Power Train | 21 | 7% |
| Structure | 19 | 6% |
| Electrical System | 18 | 6% |
| Unknown Or Other | 18 | 6% |
| Service Brakes | 15 | 5% |
| Suspension | 14 | 5% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 11 | 4% |
| Hydraulic | 7 | 2% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 Honda Accord Sedan 4 DR FWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| 2011 Honda Accord 2 DR FWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 5/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Steering - filed 2026-07-31
At only 61,083 miles, the rack and pinion on my 2011 Honda Accord was diagnosed as leaking by Baierl Honda in Wexford, PA. The dealership documented the issue as: “FOUND RACK AND PINION LEAKING; PARTS/LABOR (INCLUDING ALIGNMENT AND POWER STEERING FLUID) $2,777 PLUS TAX.” This is a major steering component that should l...
Wheels - filed 2026-03-05
1. What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? Wheel Rim split in half 2. How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? Potential for car flipping if I were on highway or driving fast. Entire tire rim collapsed and could have easily injured passenger. ...
Electrical System - filed 2026-02-17
Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2011 Honda Accord. The contact discovered a mileage discrepancy after the purchase. The vehicle was a private sale. At the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was 110,655. It was later discovered that the title mileage was 304,415. The contact discovered the discrepancy through...
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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.