2011 Honda Accord Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 14about this part
- Share
- 5%of 296 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 60,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 14 complaints about the suspension of the 2011 Honda Accord, 5% of the 296 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 60,000 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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.
“I have took my car to the shop because it keeps speeding up and down and they said they didn't couldn't find anything wrong with the transmission and it's still doing it and I had the transmission fluid change hoping it would help it but it didn't .. They changed the fluid but not the filter.. Now the transmission seal is leaking.. I have had this car to the shop several times.. The car speeds up going up or down hills or driving straight on flat roads.”
NHTSA complaint #10944511, filed 2017-01, 95,000 miles“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“I purchased this vehicle in february 2015. The first thing that I had to fix was the axle ( output shaft ) seal leak which the Honda dealer did not want to repair even though the car only had 62,000. Also, it makes a loud noise in the back when I go over the speed bump which is coming from the suspension. In addition, whenever I took the vehicle to ntb for an oil change. The mechanic told me that the rear main seal needs to be replaced because it is starting to leak motor oil. …”
NHTSA complaint #10731475, filed 2015-07, 61,000 miles“My car has a steering shimmy and vibration problem that began as mild and is now severe and vibrates the entire vehicle. Honda balanced my tires several times, then replaced all 4 michelin pilot tires with 4 new ones. Those had to be repeatedly balanced and then were replaced a 2nd time in less than 1,000 miles. The 2nd set was repeatedly balanced with no results. Both front axles were replaced and both front rotors were replaced with the vibration never changing. …”
NHTSA complaint #10432423, filed 2011-10, 3,265 miles“I keep hearing whining sounds under hood. I initially thought it was power steering because it was a little low. However, after topping it off, it continues and sometimes get even louder. I have also noticed cracking sound from wheel when driving. It's really noticeable when roads/streets are uneven. It sounds like wheels are going to roll off at any time. Dealership told me my driver side map light needs to be replaced. However, driver side map light works on rare occasions. I also noticed that light on driver side visor seems to have a short. This is very disturbing. …”
NHTSA complaint #11004303, filed 2017-07, 77,500 milesRelated recalls
- 10V640000Dec 16, 2010Honda is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 honda accord v6 and model year 2011 honda pilot vehicles. The bolts that attach the lower left and right front…Covers: Honda Accord 2010–2011, Pilot 2011
Related service bulletins
- 10165333Jul 11, 2019This SKU is a Front Upper Ball Joint. The customer communication requested return of unsold inventory to inspect for the outer diameter of the ball joint housing being too small…
- 10086863Sep 17, 2013Service bulletin - a clunk is heard in the front suspension while driving over irregular surfaces and in hot weather. The noise goes away temporarily when the vehicle is lifted…
- 10051920Jun 4, 2013Honda: clunk noise in the front suspension during hot weather. This clunk noise is mostly heard while driving on irregular surfaces. *kb updated 8/5/13.
Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3 | 3% |
| 2024 | 8 | 5% |
| 2023 | 3 | 3% |
| 2022 | 8 | 3% |
| 2021 | 3 | 1% |
| 2020 | 6 | 2% |
| 2019 | 6 | 1% |
| 2018 | 15 | 1% |
| 2017 | 3 | 1% |
| 2016 | 13 | 2% |
| 2015 | 15 | 3% |
| 2014 | 16 | 2% |
| 2013 | 14 | 1% |
| 2012 | 23 | 6% |
| 2011 | 14 | 5% |
| 2010 | 21 | 4% |
| 2009 | 11 | 2% |
| 2008 | 22 | 1% |
| 2007 | 21 | 4% |
| 2006 | 9 | 2% |
| 2005 | 11 | 2% |
| 2004 | 20 | 2% |
| 2003 | 31 | 2% |
| 2002 | 32 | 3% |
| 2001 | 33 | 4% |
| 2000 | 64 | 5% |
| 1999 | 38 | 3% |
| 1998 | 62 | 5% |
| 1997 | 28 | 6% |
| 1996 | 11 | 2% |
| 1995 | 8 | 1% |
| 1994 | 15 | 4% |
| 1993 | 3 | 2% |
| 1992 | 5 | 2% |
| 1991 | 3 | 1% |
| 1990 | 4 | 2% |
| 1989 | 7 | 8% |
| 1988 | 2 | 2% |
| 1987 | 4 | 4% |
| 1986 | 4 | 7% |
| 1985 | 2 | 15% |
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 complaintsVehicle speed control
11 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
8 complaintsFuel system
7 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