2011 Honda Accord Engine Problems
- 15
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 15 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- makes loud · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 100–150k mi | 5 |
| 1–30k mi | 3 |
| 60–100k mi | 3 |
| 30–60k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Engine
On 4/5/19, my wife's honda pilot ex experienced severe engine problems on the road in fairview tn resulting in an inability to accelerate, hesitation when the gas pedal was depressed, and a flashing 'check engine' light. These symptoms were identical to an issue she had with this vehicle in 2017 that necessitated a tow to darrell waltrip honda in franklin tn for repair, and similar to less severe episodes of…
ODI 11202664
Engine
While driving at highway speed (55 mph) and then slowing down for traffic, the variable timing control actuator apparently stuck. The engine warning light came on followed by white smoke from the tailpipes. There was an immediate lack of power trying to accelerate again. This continued until the car was at a service shop. The mechanic indicated the engine went from 6 cylinders to 3 cylinders (eco mode) but never…
ODI 11182105
Engine
Engine makes loud rattle for approximately 2-3 seconds on cold startup. Research indicates that problem could lead to catastrophic engine failure. Honda has acknowledged this as a problem, however is not offering to fix it. Out of pocket cost is around $800, and consumers should not have to pay for this when it is a manufacturer's defect.
ODI 11173065
Engine
My engine makes a loud rattling sound for 2-3 seconds after a cold start-up, especially after the car sat overnight. After 2-3 seconds, the sound goes away. According to honda tsb, the vtc actuator is faulty and needs to be replaced to resolve the problem. If left untreated, the timing chain can be stretched which leads to reduced fuel economy and possibly other engine problems. Up to the time of this complaint,…
ODI 11157190
Engine
Variable valve timing actuator went out and had to be replaced. This was recalled on earlier models. I've seen lots of forums where people with 2010's and 2011's still having this problem. We learned about the problem by researching what the rattling sound could be when we start the car from these forums. The oil light started coming on and the car was losing oil. It started rattling even while driving it or idling…
ODI 10969651
Engine · Power Train
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.
ODI 10966608
Engine
A design defect that enables oil to enter into engine'x combustion chamber. This leads to premature spark plug degradation and engine malfunction. Essentially, the engine is working much harder than it has to in normal driving conditions. Unfortunately, my daily commute does not consist of climbing through the beautiful rockie mountains, but fighting traffic on i94. Thus the oil consumption should be normal, and yet…
ODI 10908048
Engine
I just bought a 2011 accord with 2.4l engine and i notice in the mornings on cold start, my engine makes loud rattle noise for few sec. I did research and lots of people having the same engines. It turn out to be engine timing vtc actuator defected. Honda issued service bulletin for this but refusing to replace this part. This issue should be recall. It cost between 700-900 dollars to replace it. Im about to pay…
ODI 11102732
Engine
My 2011 honda accord makes noise on cold starts. On 10/20/15, i picked up my car from honda service and they explained it as noise from the vtc actuator and stated in writing there is no repair yet available from honda. I find this unacceptable and i won't buy a honda again unless they repair this at no charge to avoid any further damage to my vehicle...i have only owned honda accords since 1989.
ODI 10787206
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 honda accord. While driving approximately 20 mph and depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle made a whining noise. The failure occurred each time the vehicle was due for an oil change. The noise stopped when the contact removed his foot from the accelerator pedal. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that the vehicle was low on oil, which caused the timing…
ODI 10968414
Air Bags · Engine
Warranty extension notification: piston rings that stick together resulting in high motor oil consumption. And default notification in the air bag.
ODI 10938511
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Vehicle Speed Control
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…
ODI 10663253
Engine · Power Train · Suspension
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…
Crash reported
ODI 10731475
Engine · Steering
At approximately 50+ mph the front of the car shakes. This has been going on for almost over an year. I took it to the dealership, said nothing is wrong. It starts to shake so bad that you have to let up on the accelerator and almost stop, before you feel safe enough to continue on. Shaking is the worse for the first 3 miles at the start of the day but never seems to completely goes away. *tr
ODI 10488934
Engine
Car hesitates or pauses when accelerating from a stop or from a rolling stop. It frequently happens when making a left or right turn going forward. The engine does not stop but remains in idle mode. Rapid acceleration follows the hesitation. *js
ODI 10458527