What 295 owners told NHTSA about the 2011 Honda Accord Fhev

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.

NHTSA ODI 11510915

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.

NHTSA ODI 11502346

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.

NHTSA ODI 11501650

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.

NHTSA ODI 11481898

Air bag light on, air bag recall not shown

NHTSA ODI 11481321

CVT actuator makes noise on cold start up.

NHTSA ODI 11479540

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.

NHTSA ODI 11476384

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!

NHTSA ODI 11449421

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.

NHTSA ODI 11446419

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.

NHTSA ODI 11435543

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.

NHTSA ODI 11430008

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.

NHTSA ODI 11427570

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.

NHTSA ODI 11422262

the drive shaft axle snapped when I made a left turn while driving.

NHTSA ODI 11422234

The contact owns a 2011 Honda Accord. The contact stated that while attempting to park the vehicle the accelerator pedal became stuck causing the vehicle to experience unintended acceleration and crashed into a building causing the airbag to deploy. No injuries were reported and no police report was taken. The cause of the failure was not determined. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The local dealer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 100,000. Invalid VIN.

NHTSA ODI 11421693

I WAS PULLING SLOWLY OUT OF A DRIVE-THROUGH BANK FACILITY ONTO A ONE-WAY STREET WITH NO TRAFFIC, AND SUDDENLY MY CAR STARTED TO TURN TO THE SIDE. I HAD NO CONTROL OVER THE STEERING AND THE CAR PING-PONGED FROM CURB TO CURB, STRIKING SEVERAL STATIONARY OBJECTS AND A PARKED CAR.

NHTSA ODI 11416183

ENGINE RATTLES LOUDLY FOR ABOUT 4 SECONDS AT STARTUP WHILE STATIONARY. I BELIEVE THE VARIABLE VALVE TIMING CONTROL (VTC) ACTUATOR IS DEFECTIVE.

NHTSA ODI 11404396

I HAVE RESPONDED TO HONDA'S RECALL NOTICES FOR AIRBAG REPAIRS ON THIS 2011 CAR SEVERAL TIMES AND TOLD THEM THAT THE CAR WAS LEASED IN 2011 AND RETURNED TO HONDA IN 2014. I AM CONCERNED THAT WHOEVER HONDA SOLD THIS CAR TO IS NOT RECEIVING RECALL NOTICES. ON THE LAST NOTICE THAT I RECEIVED, I WROTE ON THE INFORMATION CHANGE CARD PROVIDED THAT THE CAR WAS RETURNED AT JOYCE HONDA IN DENVILLE, NJ WHEN I LEASED A 2014 HONDA. I ALSO WROTE THAT I WOULD NOTIFY NHTSA OF HONDA'S INABILITY TO CORRECT THE RECALL NOTICE. I JUST RECEIVED ANOTHER NOTICE ON 2/15/2021. PLEASE LET HONDA KNOW WHAT THEY NEED TO DO TO REALLY COMPLY WITH THE LAW.

NHTSA ODI 11396592

TL* THE CONTACT'S GIRLFRIEND OWNED A 2011 HONDA ACCORD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AS HIS GIRLFRIEND HAD MADE A COMPLETE STOP UPON EXITING THE HIGHWAY, ANOTHER VEHICLE CRASHED INTO HER VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY UPON IMPACT. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED AT THE SCENE. HIS GIRLFRIEND WAS EXPERIENCING MINOR WHIPLASH DUE TO THE ACCIDENT, NO OTHER INJURIES WERE REPORTED AT THE SCENE AND NO MEDICAL ATTENTION NEEDED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S HOME WHICH WAS NEAR THE SCENE OF THE ACCIDENT. THE DEALER NOR THE MANUFACTURER HAD YET TO BE NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED DUE TO THE ACCIDENT. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 157,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.

NHTSA ODI 11377195

AFTER 2 YEARS OF OWNING MY NEW 2011 HONDA ACCORD, I NOTICED A GRINDING SOUND DURING COLD STARTS THAT LASTED 1-2 SECONDS AND THEN STOPS. I HAVE THE DEALERSHIP INSPECT THE PROBLEM BUT THEY QUICKLY DISMISSED AND SAID THE NOISE WAS BEING MADE BY THE VTC AND TO NOT WORRY ABOUT THE NOISE. IN ADDITION, THEY SAID THAT NO HARM WOULD BE CAUSED BY THE NOISE. NOW I HAVE OVER 100,000 MILES ON THE CAR AND THE NOISE IS ON EVERY COLD START NO MATTER WHAT THE TEMPERATURE AND LAST FOR 2-5 SECONDS. I RECENTLY CALLED THE DEALER AND THEY INDICATED THAT IF THE VTC WAS THE PROBLEM (WHICH IT HAS BEEN ALL ALONG), THEN I WOULD NEED TO PAY IN FULL FOR THE REPAIR SINCE IT IS OUT OF WARRANTY.

NHTSA ODI 11354525

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HONDA ACCORD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT DURING INCLEMENT WEATHER, WATER LEAKED INTO THE VEHICLE BETWEEN THE ROOF AND DOOR FRAME AND RUBBER SEAL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO BE DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE DEALER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 75,000.

NHTSA ODI 11330771

10 HOURS AFTER THE CAR WAS LAST DRIVEN OR TOUCHED, THE DOOR SPONTANEOUSLY CAUGHT ON FIRE. IT SEEMS THE SPARK CAME FROM THE DOOR LOCKS AND POWER WINDOW MASTER SWITCH AREA. I HAVE VIDEO OF IT HAPPENING. IT BURNED FOR NEARLY 10 MINUTES. THE ENTIRE DOOR IS ALMOST COMPLETELY MELTED.

NHTSA ODI 11324876

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HONDA ACCORD. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V346000 (AIR BAGS). THE CONTACT CALLED RICK CASE HONDA (15700 RICK CASE HONDA WAY, DAVIE, FL 33331, (954) 388-1035) TO HAVE THE VEHICLE SERVICED FOR THE RECALL TWICE. BOTH TIMES THE CONTACT CALLED, HE WAS INFORMED BY A REPRESENTATIVE THAT SOMEONE WOULD CALL HIM BACK TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT. THE CONTACT HAD YET TO HEAR BACK FROM THE DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.

NHTSA ODI 11270056

ROUGH SHIFT FROM 2ND TO 1ST GEAR ONLY WHEN DOWNSHIFTING ON AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION.

NHTSA ODI 11266750

THE CAR ACCELERATES ON ITS OWN, WHEN YOU PUT IT ON P IT STAYS FULLY ACCELERATED. WHEN THE VEHICLE IS STATIONARY. IN MOTION IS DOING THE SAME THING

NHTSA ODI 11258337