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.
We were driving along and I noticed the rear window was fogging / icing up a bit. I turned on the rear window defroster, and not more than 2 minutes later we heard a extremely loud pop sound (like a gunshot). I was stunned, and my wife thought we were being shot at. I barely avoided an accident right when it happened, but was able to slow down and pull over. We could see that the entire back windshield was shattered, and once I got out of the car, the window fell in, glass everywhere. Cut my hand on the glass in the back. Called local Honda dealer, and they said to call corporate, and there was nothing they could do. Wasn't able to get through to corporate Honda USA, need to try again to see if there are any recalls, or recourse for this.
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We were driving along and I noticed the rear window was fogging / icing up a bit. I turned on the rear window defroster, and not more than 2 minutes later we heard a extremely loud pop sound (like a gunshot). I was stunned, and my wife thought we were being shot at. I barely avoided an accident right when it happened, but was able to slow down and pull over. We could see that the entire back windshield was shattered, and once I got out of the car, the window fell in, glass everywhere. Cut my hand on the glass in the back. Called local Honda dealer, and they said to call corporate, and there was nothing they could do. Wasn't able to get through to corporate Honda USA, need to try again to see if there are any recalls, or recourse for this.
- Dale G., Saratoga Springs, UT, US