The Lemon Index2011 Honda Accord.
The 2011 Honda Accord is one of the most reliable years by owner complaints: 94 complaints in its first 3 years and a Lemon Index of 30, where 100 is the average car. Owners complain most about seats, it has 9 recalls, and it gets 21 to 26 mpg combined. It's the best Honda Accord year we track.
One of the most reliable. 3.3× fewer complaints than average.
Worst year 2008
Before you buy. What matters most for this car.
How serious. Out of 311 owner complaints, owners reported:
Every Honda Accord year. 2011 is highlighted. Lower is better.
What owners complain about most. From owner complaints to the government.
Share of this year's owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not the share of cars that break. One complaint can name more than one area.
When owners reported problems. From owner complaints to the government.
Most owners who filed a complaint with NHTSA had 7K to 83K miles on the car (179 complaints listed the miles). This shows when people who had a problem reported it, not the odds that your car will have it.
- airbags complaints mostly came at 40K–115K miles
- seats complaints mostly came at 0K–20K miles
- engine complaints mostly came at 33K–116K miles
Recalls 9
- airbags 2019
The vehicles are equipped with passenger frontal air bag inflators assembled as a recall remedy part or replacement service part, that may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high …
- airbags 2019
The front passenger air bag inflator may have been installed incorrectly during replacement.
- airbags 2018
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
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- airbags 2018
The front passenger air bag may have been installed incorrectly during replacement.
- airbags 2018
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
- airbags 2017
One dealership may have incorrectly installed the replacement air bag inflators.
- airbags 2017
An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
- airbags 2016
An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
- suspension 2010
HONDA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010-2011 HONDA ACCORD V6 AND MODEL YEAR 2011 HONDA PILOT VEHICLES.
Recall repairs are free at any dealer. A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car, so check its VIN.
Problems Honda told dealers about
Honda sent dealers 75 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:
- Information provided regarding an investigation, on some vehicles, into the automatic…
- An investigation on some vehicles, with automatic transmission fluid (atf), that are experiencing
- "dealer message - american honda (ahm) is investigating certain 2011-2012 accord l4s with a…
Ask a seller or mechanic if these were done. Some are free under warranty or a special program.
Safety
Crash test details
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honda Accord Sedan 4 DR FWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ |
| Honda Accord 2 DR FWD | not rated | not rated | not rated | ★★★★★ |
| Honda Accord Crosstour SUV AWD | not rated | not rated | not rated | ★★★★☆ |
| Honda Accord Crosstour SUV FWD | not rated | not rated | not rated | ★★★★☆ |
Fuel cost and engines
About $2450–3050 a year in fuel (EPA estimate). Engines: 2.4L 4-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl.
In owners' words
The passenger and driver's seats are extremely uncomfortable. These seat are going to cause back problems. Honda should fix these immediately.
2011 Honda Accord owner · NHTSA complaint 10573691
More owner reports
Car seats are very uncomfortable making driver to experience severe back pain and legs to go to sleep.
NHTSA complaint 10417481
Brand new Honda Accord lx 2011 worst seat ever back pain lower back pain everyday with single commute to work it is horrible.
NHTSA complaint 10395619
Quick answers
Is the 2011 Honda Accord reliable?
Yes, it is one of the most reliable by government complaints. It drew 3.3× fewer complaints than average filed with NHTSA in its first 3 years, per car sold (Lemon Index 30; 100 is average, lower is better).
What are the most common 2011 Honda Accord problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are seats (32%), transmission & drivetrain (12%) and steering (10%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2011 Honda Accord have?
9 safety recalls (latest: airbags). Recall repairs are free at any dealer; check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2011 Honda Accord get?
21 to 26 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
Is the 2011 Honda Accord safe?
NHTSA gave it 5 out of 5 stars overall in its best tested version. Ratings differ by body style, and the full table is on the advanced page.
At what mileage do 2011 Honda Accord problems start?
Half of the owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 7,000 and 83,200 miles. The middle report was at 44,000 miles, from 179 complaints.
Does the 2011 Honda Accord have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues make up 12% of its owner complaints.
How much does the 2011 Honda Accord cost in fuel a year?
About $2450 to $3050 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2011 Honda Accord have?
2.4L 4-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl.
Lemon Index = safety complaints filed with the U.S. government (NHTSA) in a car's first 3 years, per car sold, against the average car of the same model year. 100 is average; lower is better. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect. How it works