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.
8.5
pretty bad
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
3,443 miles
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This Honda Accord has less than 20K miles and the rotors have been turned already. The technician at carey paul Honda in snellville, ga, said the rotors were warped. This is premature brake wear. At the time of this service, the back brakes had 10% wear; the front, 30% wear. I am concerned that there will be metal fatigue with this obvious defect which may cause the brakes to fail.
The contact owns a 2011 Honda Accord. While driving approximately 70 mph, the contact applied the brakes into the floorboard abnormally. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where the technicians were able to duplicate the failure but was unaware of the cause of failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised that they would have an engineer further inspect the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 7,300.
The contact owns a 2011 Honda Accord. The contact stated while driving 75 mph, the contact applied the brakes to slow down and the brake pedal went to the floor. The vehicle continued to travel at a high speed. The vehicle eventually slowed down, but failed stop completely. The contact had to release the brake pedal and apply the brakes again to get the vehicle to stop. The faulty brakes increased the stopping distance of the vehicle and increased the risk of a crash. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer and the dealer stated they could not find a problem with the vehicle. The contact stated the vehicle was unsafe to drive. The failure mileage was 7,300. Updated 09/07/11 the consumer stated Honda agreed to switch vehicle.updated 09/14/11
The contact owns a 2011 Honda Accord coupe lxs. The contact stated while traveling 70mph the vehicle would not stop until the brake pedal was depressed twice. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was not contacted. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure mileage was 7,000 and the current mileage was 7,200. Updated 9/13/11 the consumer stated the brake pedal goes all the way to the floor. Updated 09/30/11
- Lawrenceville, GA, USA
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Brand new 2011 Accord V-6 coupe has so many isues.this is the only car I ever owned that you hear gasoline splashing around the tank, when turning left or right the rear suspension squeaks, the transmission bucks like crazy when accelerating and decelerating!clunking noise from the front end. I am getting rid of it. Piece of junk. Do not buy one!been horrible and only had it since 1/1/11.
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- Hamilton, NJ, USA