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2011 Honda Accord Electrical Problems

13 owner-reported electrical complaints from NHTSA data

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2
Fires
Jan 2022Nov 2016
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Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.

Owner Complaints (13)

highELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: Feb 2026

You discovered that your 2011 Honda Accord's odometer may have been rolled back before you purchased it. The odometer showed 110,655 miles when you bought it, but the title and Carfax records indicate the actual mileage was 304,415 miles at the time of an emissions test. This appears to be odometer fraud from a private sale. You may want to contact law enforcement and your state's attorney general's office to report suspected odometer tampering.

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NHTSA #: 11718636
highELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: Jun 2025

You purchased a 2011 Honda Accord through a private sale that showed about 107,000 miles, but when you tried to register it, the odometer reading was discovered to be around 260,000 miles. This significant mileage discrepancy suggests the odometer may have been tampered with or rolled back before your purchase. You may want to consult with your state's DMV and consider legal action against the seller, as this could affect your warranty coverage and the vehicle's actual condition.

NHTSA #: 11669233
mediumELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: Jan 2022

The calendar reset to January of 2002 instead of 2022 and the clock is an hour ahead now. I went online and many people are having the same issue with the navigation version such as mine.

NHTSA #: 11446419
mediumELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE
FireFiled: May 2020

10 HOURS AFTER THE CAR WAS LAST DRIVEN OR TOUCHED, THE DOOR SPONTANEOUSLY CAUGHT ON FIRE. IT SEEMS THE SPARK CAME FROM THE DOOR LOCKS AND POWER WINDOW MASTER SWITCH AREA. I HAVE VIDEO OF IT HAPPENING. IT BURNED FOR NEARLY 10 MINUTES. THE ENTIRE DOOR IS ALMOST COMPLETELY MELTED.

NHTSA #: 11324876
mediumELECTRICAL SYSTEM
FireFiled: Apr 2018

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HONDA ACCORD. SHORTLY AFTER PARKING THE VEHICLE, SMOKE AND FLAMES WERE PRESENT COMING FROM THE DASHBOARD ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE AND THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CALLED TO THE SCENE AND EXTINGUISHED THE FLAMES. THERE WERE NO INJURIES AND A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE CAUSE OF THE FIRE WAS NOT DETERMINED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED BY AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT NOTIFIED. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 120,000.

NHTSA #: 11090489
mediumELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Filed: Aug 2017

TPMS LIGHT COMES ON AND STAYS ON GOES OFF INTERMITTENTLY WITH VARIABLE TIME IN BETWEEN ! THIS HAPPENS WHILE DRIVING !

NHTSA #: 11012194
mediumELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: Jun 2017

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HONDA ACCORD. WHILE DRIVING AT UNKNOWN SPEEDS, THE BATTERY WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE ALTERNATOR NEEDED TO BE REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 42,000.

NHTSA #: 10994242
mediumELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: May 2017

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HONDA ACCORD. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE DECELERATED AND LOST POWER. THE BATTERY AND OIL PRESSURE WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE ELECTRICAL IGNITION WIRE HARNESS WAS DEFECTIVE AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 67,000.

NHTSA #: 10985994
mediumELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Nov 2016

VEHICLE FACTORY RADIO CHANGES STATIONS ON ITS OWN AND UNEXPECTEDLY. THIS HAPPENS WHEN THE VEHICLE IS STOPPED OR MOVING. VEHICLE HEAVILY CONSUMES OIL. IT REQUIRES 1.5 - 2 QUARTS OF OIL BE ADDED BETWEEN SCHEDULED OIL CHANGES.

NHTSA #: 10926786
mediumELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: Sep 2016

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HONDA ACCORD. AFTER THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED PER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V346000 (AIR BAGS), THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM BEGAN TO FAIL. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO START THE VEHICLE, THE RADIO ILLUMINATED OFF AND ON. THE CONTACT TURNED THE KEY INTO THE OFF POSITION AND RESTARTED THE VEHICLE, BUT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT START. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 134,354.

NHTSA #: 10909805
mediumELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITY
Filed: Feb 2015

THE SUNROOF OPENED ON ITS OWN, WHILE CAR WAS PARKED. IT WAS DURING A SNOWSTORM AND EXTREME COLD WITH HIGH WINDS AND BELOW ZERO WINDCHILLS. *JS

NHTSA #: 10690440
mediumELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: Mar 2014

CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO DEALERSHIPS IN THE PHOENIX, ARIZONA AREA HOT-WIRING MODIFICATIONS OF NEW VEHICLE IGNITION SYSTEM AND SECURITY SYSTEMS. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED THE HOT-WIRING MODIFICATIONS WERE FOR THE BENEFIT AND CONVENIENCE OF CAR DEALERS FOR PHYSICALLY MANAGING THEIR INVENTORY. *JB

NHTSA #: 10573507
mediumELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: Aug 2013

HI, I PURCHASED A HONDA ACCORD (EXL, V6) OF 2011 MODEL. I AND OTHER FAMILY MEMBERS EXPERIENCE HEADACHE WHENEVER WE USE THE CAR, MAINLY FOR LONG DRIVE (SAY, MORE THAN 2 HOURS). I THINK ITS DUE TO ITS NEW ELECTRONIC NOISE CANCELLATION SYSTEM (THAT HONDA INSTALLED IN ITS ACCORD MODELS AROUND 2010) AND HIGH INTERNAL CABIN NOISE, PARTICULARLY AT HIGHER SPEED. HONDA RECONFIGURED THE NOISE CANCELLATION SYSTEM IN ITS 2013 ACCORD MODELS. I REPORTED THE ISSUE TO HONDA TECHNICAL SERVICE AND TWO HONDA DEALERS. NONE FIND/ACKNOWLEDGE ANY ISSUE WITH THE CAR OR WITH ITS NOISE CANCELLATION/SOUND SYSTEM. I WANTED TO INFORM YOUR ORGANIZATION WITH AN AIM TO KNOW IF THAT CAN BE CONSIDERED AS MECHANICAL MALFUNCTION (FOR THIS PARTICULAR VEHICLE) OR MANUFACTURING DEFECT OF THAT PARTICULAR HONDA MODEL AND IF I AM ENTITLED FOR REFUND. [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR

NHTSA #: 10536193

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