2011 Honda Accord Seats Problems
- 37
- 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 37 stored complaint records:
- 0 indicate a crash
- 5 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- back pain · 19 records
- very uncomfortable · 7 records
- lumbar support · 6 records
- front seats · 5 records
- lower back · 5 records
- seats very · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 21 |
| 30–60k mi | 4 |
| 60–100k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Seats
The active head restraints moved into the forward position for no apparent reason (i.e., there was no rear collision). It happened first with the driver's seat and separately, at some later point, with the front passenger's seat. The restraints were supposed to automatically move back to their normal position (according to the owner's manual), but that didn't happen - they remained locked in the forward position. I…
ODI 11100306
Seats
The driver seat cause back pain, back injuries and require ibuprofen to tolerate driving the car. Several of hundreds of consumer complaint to honda and even though the local dealer acknowledge the problem. Honda is refusing to acknowledge the defective seat that cause back injuries and replace the seat.
2 injuries
ODI 10726471
Seats
I have been to several dealers and i get the same answer. If i figure out how to fix my seat problem it will void my warranty. I can not get the seat on a 90 degree angle.it is cutting off my circulation and my foot goes numb. I have a knee replacement and can not get my leg straight enough so my knee does not start to hurt. Between the numbness and the knee pain i am afraid of having an accident due to the angle of…
ODI 10702734
Seats
This model car has the most awful, poorly designed seats. I am vary sure people will get sever back problem with this kind of seat design. *tr
ODI 10700935
Seats
I am having major low back and tail bone pain from the front seats. I have a hard time even driving 15 miles to work. The seat issues make it impossible to travel far distances and i need to rent a car. I drive a lot for my job, so i'm in the car most of the day. The pain and discomfort are in every position the seat can go. There is no relief.
ODI 10779565
Seats
The 2011 honda accord is excellent car but the seats are incredibly a nightmare. The seats are very uncomfortable in fact i had to seek the help of a chiropractor. You cannot drive the car 3 miles before you start feeling neck pains, shoulders and upper back. Head rest and the seat curves makes one more miserable on the wheels. I hope something will be done to help this sad news.
ODI 10748294
Seats
The seats in my car i find to be horribly uncomfortable. I am not sure this site is appropriate for the compliant, but thought i would try. The headrest is not ergonomic at all, it pushes my head forward when i sit back. This causes literally a pain in my neck from strain, and simply a danger since the annoyance is a distraction from driving. *tr
ODI 10652652
Seats
I purchased the 2011 honda accord coupe used from norm reeves honda in cerritos, ca. I have been experiencing extreme leg and back pain after long commutes. I am completely afraid to continue driving the vehicle. I had to resort to driving a company car instead, the pain still exists after 3 weeks of not driving the vehicle. Please investigate into this, there are hundreds of consumers affected by the seats. Honda…
ODI 10734998
Seats
The front seats in the 2011 honda accord need to be recalled and replaced. It has caused me (and thousands of others online) to have severe back pain. The lower lumbar support sticks out way to far and causes uneven support to your lower and upper back. I have never had back issues, but after driving this car for a week, i am in serious pain. So what are my options? Go buy expensive aftermarket pillows that don't…
ODI 10470796
Seats
The drivers side seat is very uncomfortable due to over protruding lumbar support. Took car into dealership to ask about adjusting the support and was told there was no way to do it and this is my only option. Was told that lumber adjustment was available in higher trim model. This seems to be a very basic function and don't see why i would need to buy a top of the line vehicle to have the adjustment available. It…
1 injury
ODI 10471165
Seats
I owned a 2003 accord and loved it. When it came time to get a new car, i only wanted a new accord. I didn't even test drive it. What a mistake! For the first week, every time i drove the car i tried to readjust the seat to make it more comfortable. Nothing worked. I have beautiful leather seats, but i sit on a wedge and have a lumbar pillow stuffed behind my back. My hip and back were thrown out of line to the…
ODI 10454655
Seats
Seats in 2011 honda accord are unbearable especially passenger seat. After riding for a short period of time back hurts & remains sore afterwards. Took the car to dealership where purchased(still under warranty), was told nothing is wrong. Its the seats design & would not do anything about it. Service manager told me to try using a pillow to sit in a different position. I don't think u should have to use a pillow…
ODI 10465427
Seats
This vehicle has killed my back, and that too without any accident. It has the most awful, poorly designed seats. For over two years i thought my bad back was a problem due to my work posture and diet. And i tried every thing i could think of, along with monthly visits to a chiropractor. I connected the problem to the car quite accidentally. I happen to change cars for a few months and my back problems just…
ODI 10689493
Seats
Drivers seat causes unbearable pain and damage to cervical spine, lumbar spine and legs. Poor design places spine in uncomfortable and damaging position and causes numbness and nerve damage to my legs. I am in severe pain whenever driving car honda should replace or repair seats or compensate owners for cost of trading in car. *tr
ODI 10487511
Seats
My current accord is the 4th i've leased since 2002. When the car hit 1,000 miles the springs in the bottom seat cushion started to feel like they were pushing up through the seat. The longer i was in the car the worse it got. It actually became painful to drive. Searching on the internet, i saw that i was not alone. Many complained of the same problem and were told by their dealer that the seats were within…
ODI 10436082
Seats
Back pain beginning shortly after purchase. Initially just in car; eventually became chronic. This lead to chiropractor care, physiologist, x-ray, mri, shots, pain meds and likely will include surgery for 2 bulging discs/sciatica. I have pain in my lower back, extending down one leg and numbness in my foot as well as spasms. My doctor advised me to sell this car; but it will be at considerable loss. I have had to…
ODI 10455320
Head Restraint · Seats
I just purchased my new 2011 honda accord ex manual transmission car on 8/12. I'm very satisfied with the car except for two things. The front seats are very hard and the headrest is at a severe angle that forces my head forward with my chin down. I normally sit with my back against the back rest with the back rest at a fairly upright position. In my other cars (1994 saturn sl2 and 2002 hyundai santa fe), this was…
ODI 10419954
Seats
Tl* the contact previously owned a 2011 honda accord. The contact stated while driving at any speed, he would sustain intense back pain and numbness in the left leg which was contributed to the design of front driver's side seat. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where they were unable to offer any assistance. The manufacturer was notified of the constant problem. The contact no longer owns the vehicle.…
1 injury
ODI 10423872
Seats
I want to make you aware of how new ntsa regulations for the design of head restraints have injured me physically and financially. I traded in a 2000 toyota for a 2011 honda, only to find that the head restraint gave me severe neck muscle spasms. The dealer explained that since 2008, all new cars must follow updated nthsa regulations in head restraints. I went to many dealerships to find a head restrain that i could…
1 injury
ODI 10412488
Seats
Bought accord 2011 se on july 22. After first week of ownership, i found it hard to adjust the driver seat to a confortable position. It started giving me either leg pain or back pain or shoulder/neck pain. The seat feels so hard and impossible to find a good position to drive for more than 10 min. Thanks to the power seta, i kept adjusting the seat while driving but could not find a good position. Called honda,…
ODI 10421538
Seats
Car seats are very uncomfortable making driver to experience severe back pain and legs to go to sleep.
ODI 10417481
Seats
The front seats in my 2011 honda accord lx-p give me leg cramps and lower back pain. The seat bottom is very hard and unforgiving, and the lumbar support is too pronounced. I test drove the car for 15-20 mins. And did not notice this. But i sure noticed it on my 30+ min. Commute to work the first time. I've tried numerous seat adjustments and seat cushions to no avail. I'm 6'2" 170 lbs. So i don't consider myself an…
ODI 10421830
Seats
Uncomfortable driver's seat in honda accord 2011 lx sedan . Can't drive for more than 45 minutes at a stretch without squirming /shifting in seat and this may cause accidents . The driver's seat causes back pain plus thigh pain after extended driving or 45 minutes lumbar support pillows, thigh support pillows does not help much with back or leg pain. I had a camry solara and i own a mercedes and they don't give me…
ODI 10400555
Seats
The driver seat is very uncomfortable. It causes numbness on the legs and the buttock, and lower back pain even with a short trip of about half an hour. Cannot find a comfortable adjustment with the 10 way power seat. I find myself keep shifting sitting position in an attempt to find a more comfortable position. This is very distracting on the driving. *tr
ODI 10400840
Seats
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 honda accord. The contact stated that the driver seat was extremely hard and was making it difficult to sit properly while driving. The vehicle was inspected by a dealer and they advised her that the vehicle was designed in that manner and the construction of the vehicle could not be modified. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and they offered no assistance. The…
ODI 10401317