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.
8.9
pretty bad
Typical Repair Cost:
$140
Average Mileage:
9,550 miles
Total Complaints:
83 complaints
Most Common Solutions:
not sure (39 reports)
the seats need to be replaced!!!!! (34 reports)
offer replacements for poorly designed headrests (all seats) (4 reports)
Petition To Honda To Replace Defective Driver Seats - This petition is to make Honda aware of this problem so they replace their defective driver seat which is causing honda owners severe pain and injury to their body. This affects Honda owners from the year 2008 up to and including 2012.
After driving my 2011 Accord for 40 minutes ... my right side of my back is killing me. No seat position helps. The seat appears too hard. The front seat is very uncomfortable and the lumbar support now starting to give me lower back pain as well.
What can i do ? Honda told me that's the way the seat is. So it looks like I am f**ked. I"m so sorry I got this car.
I am so beyond sad and disappointed. I have this new car that I was so excited about getting and I'm devastated, in tears. Everything else about the car is awesome but I literally hate getting into it because it is so uncomfortable. Now I have this new car and am stuck with it and am beyond upset. Honda has a choice...lose so many customers or do a major seat recall!
So uncomfortable!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Hard to stay focused on the road after 2 hours of driving because of back pain. Some people like these seats. So go on a long test drive be for you buy one. You may love the seats or you may hate them. PS: Back seats are very comfortable.
- Zack L.,
Nashua, NH, US
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After driving my 2011 Accord for 40 minutes ... my right side of my back is killing me. No seat position helps. The seat appears too hard. The front seat is very uncomfortable and the lumbar support now starting to give me lower back pain as well.
What can i do ? Honda told me that's the way the seat is. So it looks like I am f**ked. I"m so sorry I got this car.
- paul1234, Manalapan, NJ, US