2011 Honda Accord Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 11about this part
- Share
- 4%of 296 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 4,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 11 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 2011 Honda Accord, 4% of the 296 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 4,000 miles. 3 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.
“The second day after I bought my car I noticed that the car hesitates or pauses when accelerating from a stop or from a rolling stop. It frequently happens when making left or right turns going forward. The engine does not stop but remain in idle mode. No warning lights come on.”
NHTSA complaint #10457570, filed 2012-05, 22 miles“I was parking my 2011 Honda Accord coupe in a space in a parking lot, feathering the brake and about to come to a complete stop. Suddenly the car revved up and accelerated forward. The engine raced as if the throttle had been floored. In about 2 feet of space it accelerated enough to jump about a 6-inch curb where it hit a woody bush, which stopped its forward motion. The consumer has since returned the vehicle to the dealer. Updated 11/03/11”
NHTSA complaint #10418529, filed 2011-08, 8,000 miles“When driving my 2011 Honda v6 elx, purchased 1/21/15 I have experienced an intermittent hesitation in many situations. While slowing in traffic,at a stoplight or sign,making a left turn, there is a acceleration gap. This occurs when I'm ready to go and reach speeds upward of 15-40 MPH, depending on the situation. There's just nothing at the peddle. I must let off and quickly re- apply the peddle again when it finally accelerates! Now that I've read these complaints I see several others with the exact same issue. This must be addressed right away! …”
NHTSA complaint #10850837, filed 2016-03, 70,000 miles“Owned auto for 2 days when auto began to hesitate when pushing on gas pedal and then surged forward. Dealer could not duplicate problem. 5 days later did same for a period of 20 minutes and when driving to dealer (15 min) became progressively worse. Dealer has had auto for 8 days and cannot duplicate problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10379168, filed 2011-01, 115 miles“Vehicle suffers from an un-commanded acceleration/throttle problem which is completely reproducible. It affects the low speed behavior of the vehicle particularly during turns where there is potential for loss of control. The defect was confirmed by Honda staff when road testing it versus other similar new vehicles. I have documentation from Honda to corroborate that. In any case, at this point, Honda is either unable or unwilling to address and resolve this safety defect.”
NHTSA complaint #10397913, filed 2011-04, 6 milesVehicle speed control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3 | 3% |
| 2024 | 5 | 3% |
| 2023 | 2 | 2% |
| 2022 | 11 | 4% |
| 2021 | 9 | 4% |
| 2020 | 13 | 4% |
| 2019 | 32 | 5% |
| 2018 | 111 | 6% |
| 2017 | 18 | 3% |
| 2016 | 23 | 4% |
| 2015 | 26 | 4% |
| 2014 | 41 | 4% |
| 2013 | 51 | 4% |
| 2012 | 26 | 7% |
| 2011 | 11 | 4% |
| 2010 | 23 | 4% |
| 2009 | 21 | 3% |
| 2008 | 33 | 2% |
| 2007 | 41 | 8% |
| 2006 | 24 | 6% |
| 2005 | 58 | 9% |
| 2004 | 58 | 6% |
| 2003 | 81 | 4% |
| 2002 | 46 | 4% |
| 2001 | 57 | 6% |
| 2000 | 64 | 5% |
| 1999 | 51 | 4% |
| 1998 | 67 | 6% |
| 1997 | 38 | 8% |
| 1996 | 29 | 6% |
| 1995 | 27 | 5% |
| 1994 | 22 | 6% |
| 1993 | 8 | 4% |
| 1992 | 12 | 6% |
| 1991 | 5 | 2% |
| 1990 | 6 | 3% |
| 1989 | 9 | 10% |
| 1988 | 12 | 14% |
| 1987 | 9 | 8% |
| 1986 | 2 | 4% |
| 1985 | 1 | 8% |
| 1984 | 1 | 5% |
| 1982 | 1 | 10% |
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 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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