2011 Honda Accord Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 21about this part
- Share
- 7%of 296 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 4,700miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 21 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2011 Honda Accord, 7% of the 296 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 4,700 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I notice two problems with the 2011 Accord v6 exl automatic I just bought. 1. Without foot on the accelerator, the car rolls at 10mph speeds. While reversing out of garage this is a big problem. 2. Right around 45mph mark, the car lurches forward briefly before it picks up the acceleration. Both these are consistently reproducible in the car I have.”
NHTSA complaint #10966608, filed 2017-03, 50,200 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“At very slow speeds, there is a 2 to 3 second hesitation in acceleration upon depressing the accelerator. The driver then is inclined to depress the accelerator further. The power returns suddenly at this new faster level & the car tends to lurch forward. Dealer says linkage is electronic & working as expected. I've owned several new hondas & have never experienced this in any others. I consider it dangerous!”
NHTSA complaint #10443994, filed 2012-01, 1,000 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“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 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10142434Jun 13, 2018Service bulletin - American Honda is announcing a powertrain warranty extension as a result of a settlement of a class action captioned, Soto et al.v. American Honda Motor Co…
- 10053785Oct 9, 2013Honda: a powertrain warranty extension resulting from settlement, covering repairs of engine misfire, regarding piston rings on certain cylinders that rotate and align, can lead…
- 10053750Sep 27, 2013Honda: information provided regarding an investigation, on some vehicles, into the automatic transmission fluid (atf) leakage from driveshaft seals. Model 2011-2012 accord.
- 10086701Sep 12, 2013"dealer message - american honda (ahm) is investigating certain 2011-2012 accord l4s with a complaint of an atf (automatic transmission fluid) leak from the driveshaft seals. To…
- 10054068Sep 12, 2013Honda: an investigation on some vehicles, with automatic transmission fluid (atf), that are experiencing a leakage from the driveshaft seals. Model 2011-2012 accord.
- 10039424Jul 15, 2011Honda: spark plugs may be fouled. The malfunction light comes on with stored trouble lights.
- 10037974Feb 25, 2011Honda: the malfunction light is on and a software update is needed.
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5 | 5% |
| 2024 | 6 | 4% |
| 2023 | 3 | 3% |
| 2022 | 8 | 3% |
| 2021 | 14 | 6% |
| 2020 | 16 | 4% |
| 2019 | 43 | 6% |
| 2018 | 139 | 7% |
| 2017 | 33 | 6% |
| 2016 | 29 | 5% |
| 2015 | 40 | 7% |
| 2014 | 65 | 7% |
| 2013 | 110 | 8% |
| 2012 | 27 | 7% |
| 2011 | 21 | 7% |
| 2010 | 45 | 8% |
| 2009 | 36 | 5% |
| 2008 | 70 | 5% |
| 2007 | 58 | 11% |
| 2006 | 50 | 12% |
| 2005 | 113 | 17% |
| 2004 | 348 | 34% |
| 2003 | 924 | 47% |
| 2002 | 478 | 46% |
| 2001 | 209 | 23% |
| 2000 | 201 | 17% |
| 1999 | 246 | 22% |
| 1998 | 276 | 23% |
| 1997 | 33 | 7% |
| 1996 | 27 | 6% |
| 1995 | 18 | 3% |
| 1994 | 21 | 6% |
| 1993 | 17 | 9% |
| 1992 | 25 | 12% |
| 1991 | 18 | 8% |
| 1990 | 15 | 8% |
| 1989 | 3 | 3% |
| 1988 | 11 | 13% |
| 1987 | 7 | 6% |
| 1986 | 5 | 9% |
| 1985 | 1 | 8% |
| 1983 | 1 | 14% |
| 1982 | 1 | 10% |
| 1981 | 1 | 14% |
Other parts of the 2011 Honda Accord
115 complaintsSeats
38 complaintsEngine
25 complaintsSteering
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 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.
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