Honda Accord Complaints (2011)

296 consumer complaints on file.

#11542018September 1, 2023
SERVICE BRAKES, STEERING, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
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.
Crash:
Yes
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11541967August 31, 2023
SUSPENSION
*What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? Replace both front lower ball joints with proper front alignment as advised in TSB: Replace both of the front lower ball joints with updated service parts made to address this specific symptom. If the ball joints were previously replaced, then replace both front knuckle assemblies. *How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? Faulty defective front lower ball joints installed on the vehicle that is considered a safety risk according to the certified Honda service tech that inspected the vehicle. Certified Honda service technician advised ball joints could separate from the front knuckle allowing the suspension to separate from the wheel while vehicle is in motion that could result in potential injury or possible death. Safety of others may be at risk due to other owners may not be aware of the TSB bulletin and vehicle may not reproduce noise or problems due to internal/external factors. *Has the problem been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer or independent service center? Yes, confirmed by Honda certified service technician. *Has the vehicle or component been inspected by the manufacturer, police, insurance representatives or others? Vehicle was first inspected by Pep boys (could not duplicate the noise and visual inspection passed. Took the vehicle to Honda service for second opinion. Service technician followed TSB procedures to duplicate the confirmed noise and diagnose the problem was related to the TSB bulletin provided by Honda. *Were there any warning lamps, messages or other symptoms of the problem prior to the failure, and when did they first appear? No warnings, messages or symptoms identified unless the vehicle is in motion during extremely hot temperatures. Visual confirmation fails due to component failure inside the defective part. Vehicle does not always duplicate the noise unless proper conditions are available.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11538842August 16, 2023
ENGINE, FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:MASS AIR FLOW (MAF) SENSOR
The contact owns a 2011 Honda Accord. The contact stated that after the vehicle was started, he shifted into drive(D) and depressed the accelerator pedal; however, the vehicle hesitated to respond. The contact stated that upon accelerating, the vehicle independently decelerated at slow speeds. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that he used a code reader to diagnose the vehicle and retrieved two unknown codes for a faulty manifold air pressure sensor and mass air flow sensor. Additionally, the contact stated that he performed a tune-up and routine maintenance on the vehicle however, the failure recurred. The check engine warning light illuminated again after the tune-up. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer was not notified of the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was informed that TSB 13-078 Warranty Extension had expired. The failure mileage was approximately 135,500.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11526385June 10, 2023
SUSPENSION
Axle broke on passenger side. Broken parts unavailable. Car stopped at a busy intersection. No warning. Parking brake failed to engage at the same time.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11519661April 30, 2023
ENGINE
When starting up a noise it the motor for the sencod time with 71,000 miles why
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11512442March 17, 2023
AIR BAGS
The contact owned a 2011 Honda Accord. The contact stated that the vehicle was previously involved in a crash and the air bags did not deploy. There was no further information provided. The contact received a recall notice of NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V502000 ( Air Bags) and the vehicle was taken to the dealer for the recall repair. However, the contact stated while driving 25 MPH, the front end of the vehicle crashed into the passenger's side of a construction truck. The air bags failed to deploy, causing the contact's head, left arm, and left breast to hit the steering wheel. The contact was transported to her residence by a police patrol officer. The contact received medical assistance 5 hours later. The contact sustained an inability to bend her left arm, bruises on the knee, and severe pain in the neck, head, and arm. The contact sustained memory loss and confusion. The contact had been receiving physical therapy. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a tow lot, where it was totaled. The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 85,000
Crash:
Yes
Fire:
No
Injuries:
1
Deaths:
0
#11510915March 9, 2023
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
I was driving and I was at a stop light then went sounded like my car was in neutral but it wasn't.. sounds like a bad transmission, I'm not 100% sure. Started a clanking sound. Went to park and turned off the vehicle then started it up didn't make a sound until I put it in reverse then it wouldn't reverse.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11502346January 18, 2023
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
THE TPMS LIGHT STAYS ON, EVEN AFTER TIRES ARE FILLED WITH THE CORRECT AMOUNT OF AIR AND THEN TIRES REPLACED . ALSO ON THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR PANEL THE LEATHER IS BLISTERING , CAR IS GARAGE KEPT . I AM NOT SURE THE EXACT DATE I NOTICED THIS , IM GIVING AN ESTIMATION.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11501650January 13, 2023
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Was driving and took a left hand turn and transaxle broke in half. Could not move after that. Was no warning and it looks like that transaxle was rusting and broke.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11481898August 29, 2022
POWER TRAIN
Both the passenger and driver side CV axles have a rubber vibration isolator mounted in the center of each drive axle. The rubber is cracking and showing rust heave underneath, The attachment method has deteriorated and the rubber damper is trapping moisture and salt that have seeped underneath. This has caused significant corrosion to the steel axle thereby weakening the axle and creating a safety hazard due to potential breakage. Neither axle has broken yet, but there are currently recalls on other model year Honda Accords for the same issue.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11481321August 26, 2022
AIR BAGS
Air bag light on, air bag recall not shown
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11479540August 16, 2022
ENGINE
CVT actuator makes noise on cold start up.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11476384July 28, 2022
TIRES
The contact owns a 2011 Honda Accord equipped with Bridgestone Tires, Tire Line: Ecopia EP422 Plus, Tire Size: 235/45/R18, DOT Number: BANOO3767. The contact stated that the tire dealer had previously replaced the driver's and passenger's side front tires due to bubbles along the sidewall. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle drove over a manhole cover, causing the passenger's side front rim to cut the tire and cause a blowout. The dealer was made aware of the failure; however, the passenger's side front tire was not replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 77,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11449421January 29, 2022
SEATS
No accident occurred!, seats are extremely uncomfortable and is causing me back pains when sitting for long periods of time, I can imagine in a collision these seats would be very unsafe to a persons body, they’re so stiff if would be like getting pressed against a wall if hit hard enough, it’s time Honda FIXES this problem!
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11446419January 5, 2022
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The calendar reset to January of 2002 instead of 2022 and the clock is an hour ahead now. I went online and many people are having the same issue with the navigation version such as mine.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11435543October 5, 2021
STEERING
I have a 2011 Honda Accord with 70,000 miles and the power steering rack went bad and is leaking fluid. It is unsafe to drive without power steering. There was no warning when it failed.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11430008August 21, 2021
ENGINE, POWER TRAIN
The engine on the Honda Accord car shudders and loses power when there is a change in gears. Based on my research and after consultation with my mechanic, the Honda Odyssey had similar problems. The problem was traced to the torque converter. Supposedly Honda had to implement a software fix for the torque converter on those Odyssey's.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11427570August 3, 2021
AIR BAGS
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.
Crash:
Yes
Fire:
No
Injuries:
1
Deaths:
0
#11422262June 25, 2021
POWER TRAIN
This issue is related to Honda TSB issued for faulty VTC actuator . My car makes a loud grinding sound when started from cold everyday. https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2016/SB-10087883-2280.pdf I sent a email to Honda support on June 8th 2021, asking if this issue will cause catastrophic engine failure while driving (case id : 12274491) and can cause serious bodily injury? I never received a response. I sent a followup email on June 17th 2021 and still no response. My only worry is that this issue is so much widespread that all Accords manufactured between 2008 - 2012 are affected. Serious quality control issue. What if my car suddenly stops in the middle of a busy highway..what if Engine completely seized, break apart, due to damage happening over the period of time? I believe that Honda understand all these issues and not willing to respond over email, to avoid legal liability. With this complain i would like NHTSA to get a official statement from Honda on seriousness of this issue and if its a safety issue (if not fixed), it should fall under Recall.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11422234June 24, 2021
POWER TRAIN
the drive shaft axle snapped when I made a left turn while driving.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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