2011 Honda Accord Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 2%of 296 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 16,791miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the fuel system of the 2011 Honda Accord, 2% of the 296 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 16,791 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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.”
NHTSA complaint #10396866, filed 2011-04, 2,500 miles“As I was completing a left hand turn, I applied pressure to the brake and my car began to accelerate despite my foot being firmly applied to the brake. I continued to maintain pressure to the brake yet the car continued to accelerate where I hit an embankment / tree, I steered the car back onto the road and turned off the ignition. I contacted Honda though was given a report indicating that there weren't any diagnostic codes & the Honda factory engineer drove the car 5 to 6 miles without acceleration issues. …”
NHTSA complaint #10477019, filed 2012-09, 13,582 miles“This is the Honda Accord 2011 ex (v6) model. When moving at very slow speeds, say around 2-4 MPH, there sometimes is a flat spot, ie no acceleration when stepping on the accelerator pedal. , at this point there seems to be a 2 to 3 second hesitation before the care suddenly accelerates and lurches forward. Sometime, when this situation occurs, nothing happens when pressing the accelerator; then the accelerator must be completely released and pressed again, or pumped, to get moving and at some point power suddenly returns and the car lurches forward. …”
NHTSA complaint #10663253, filed 2014-12, 20,000 miles“The contact owns a 2011 Honda Accord. The contact stated that after the vehicle was started, he shifted into drive(D) and depressed the accelerator pedal; however, the vehicle hesitated to respond. The contact stated that upon accelerating, the vehicle independently decelerated at slow speeds. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that he used a code reader to diagnose the vehicle and retrieved two unknown codes for a faulty manifold air pressure sensor and mass air flow sensor. …”
NHTSA complaint #11538842, filed 2023-08, 135,500 miles“The contact owns a 2011 Honda Accord. The contact stated that he could abnormally hear gasoline fuel splashing around in the fuel tank from outside and inside the vehicle when driving or parked. The contact also stated that when applying the brakes while the fuel tank was full the vehicle would exhibit the splashing sound. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection and the contact was informed that the sound was a normal occurrence. The manufacturer was contacted but no assistance was provided. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 20.”
NHTSA complaint #10376631, filed 2011-01, 20 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10041345Feb 6, 2013Honda service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. The fuel injector and vtc timing at cold start ay create deposits on the oil control rings that could lead to…
- 10038553Apr 14, 2011Honda: the check fuel cap or malfunction light is on with a stored trouble code. The evap canister purge joint was incorrectly manufactured. 2011 accord.
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2 | 2% |
| 2024 | 22 | 14% |
| 2023 | 8 | 9% |
| 2022 | 17 | 6% |
| 2021 | 18 | 7% |
| 2020 | 63 | 17% |
| 2019 | 192 | 28% |
| 2018 | 476 | 25% |
| 2017 | 65 | 12% |
| 2016 | 44 | 7% |
| 2015 | 39 | 6% |
| 2014 | 37 | 4% |
| 2013 | 45 | 3% |
| 2012 | 16 | 4% |
| 2011 | 7 | 2% |
| 2010 | 13 | 2% |
| 2009 | 14 | 2% |
| 2008 | 11 | 1% |
| 2007 | 18 | 3% |
| 2006 | 4 | 1% |
| 2005 | 23 | 4% |
| 2004 | 14 | 1% |
| 2003 | 16 | 1% |
| 2002 | 11 | 1% |
| 2001 | 18 | 2% |
| 2000 | 32 | 3% |
| 1999 | 24 | 2% |
| 1998 | 82 | 7% |
| 1997 | 6 | 1% |
| 1996 | 11 | 2% |
| 1995 | 12 | 2% |
| 1994 | 18 | 5% |
| 1993 | 3 | 2% |
| 1992 | 1 | 0% |
| 1991 | 1 | 0% |
| 1990 | 4 | 2% |
| 1989 | 7 | 8% |
| 1988 | 4 | 5% |
| 1987 | 25 | 23% |
| 1986 | 18 | 33% |
| 1985 | 4 | 31% |
| 1984 | 4 | 18% |
| 1983 | 1 | 14% |
| 1982 | 2 | 20% |
| 1981 | 2 | 29% |
Other parts of the 2011 Honda Accord
115 complaintsSeats
38 complaintsEngine
25 complaintsSteering
21 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
21 complaintsBody and structure
19 complaintsElectrical system
18 complaintsOther or unknown
18 complaintsBrakes
15 complaintsSuspension
14 complaintsVehicle speed control
11 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
8 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2011 Honda Accord
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology