How many 2011 Honda Accord owners reported electrical system problems?

NHTSA lists 19 electrical system complaints for the 2011 Honda Accord, which is 6% of the 296 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2011 Honda Accord electrical system?

No. NHTSA does not list any related recalls tied to this electrical complaint category for the 2011 Accord.

Did the electrical problems cause any fires or injuries?

NHTSA data shows 2 fires reported among the electrical complaints for the 2011 Accord, with no crashes or injuries recorded.

At what mileage do electrical problems typically show up on the 2011 Accord?

The median mileage at failure for electrical system complaints on the 2011 Honda Accord is 66,000 miles, based on NHTSA complaint data.

How does the 2011 Accord compare to other years for electrical complaints?

The 2011 Accord's electrical complaints made up 6% of that year's total, lower than later years like 2016 (51%) and 2014 (40%), based on NHTSA data.

2011 Honda Accord Electrical System Problems

Owners filed 19 electrical system complaints for the 2011 Honda Accord, 6% of its 296 total complaints, including 2 reported fires. NHTSA lists no recalls tied to this electrical complaint category. Median mileage at failure was 66,000.

Electrical System complaints: 19; 6% of 296
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 2
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 66,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical electrical symptoms owners report

Owners report smoke and flames coming from the dashboard and driver's side door shortly after parking, with the fire department called to extinguish the flames.
Some describe the electrical system failing after air bag recall repairs, with the radio flickering on and off and the vehicle failing to restart.
Several owners report the factory radio changing stations on its own while the vehicle is stopped or moving.
Owners describe the sunroof opening on its own while the vehicle was parked in cold, stormy conditions.
Some report the tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) light turning on and off intermittently while driving.
Owners note a whining sound from under the hood along with a cracking noise from the wheel area on uneven roads.

When 2011 Honda Accord electrical complaints were filed

First complaint Jun 10, 2011, latest Feb 17, 2026.

19 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jun 2011 to Feb 2026; peak Jul 2017 (2).

Electrical System recalls for the 2011 Honda Accord

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Electrical System complaints by Accord model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

2005113 (17%)
200653 (12%)
200767 (13%)
2008192 (13%)
200963 (9%)
201038 (7%)
201119 (6%)
201235 (9%)
2013424 (30%)
2014389 (40%)
2015242 (40%)
2016310 (51%)
2017171 (32%)
2018311 (17%)
2019115 (17%)
202053 (15%)
202162 (27%)
2022100 (40%)
202322 (26%)
202423 (16%)
202511 (13%)

Frequently asked questions

How many 2011 Honda Accord owners reported electrical system problems?: NHTSA lists 19 electrical system complaints for the 2011 Honda Accord, which is 6% of the 296 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2011 Honda Accord electrical system?: No. NHTSA does not list any related recalls tied to this electrical complaint category for the 2011 Accord.
Did the electrical problems cause any fires or injuries?: NHTSA data shows 2 fires reported among the electrical complaints for the 2011 Accord, with no crashes or injuries recorded.
At what mileage do electrical problems typically show up on the 2011 Accord?: The median mileage at failure for electrical system complaints on the 2011 Honda Accord is 66,000 miles, based on NHTSA complaint data.
How does the 2011 Accord compare to other years for electrical complaints?: The 2011 Accord's electrical complaints made up 6% of that year's total, lower than later years like 2016 (51%) and 2014 (40%), based on NHTSA data.