How many transmission complaints does the 2011 Honda Accord have?

NHTSA lists 21 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2011 Accord, which is 7% of its 296 total complaints that year.

Is there a transmission recall for the 2011 Honda Accord?

No. The data shows no related recalls filed for the Transmission & Powertrain problem area on the 2011 Accord.

At what mileage do 2011 Accord transmission problems usually show up?

The median mileage at failure for Transmission & Powertrain complaints on the 2011 Accord is 4,700 miles.

What kind of transmission problems do 2011 Accord owners report?

Owners report acceleration hesitation followed by lurching, stiff or grinding gear shifts, rough deceleration at low speeds, and in one case a broken manual clutch at low mileage.

Did any 2011 Accord transmission complaints involve crashes?

Yes, NHTSA data shows 2 crashes and 0 fires or injuries linked to complaints in this problem area for the 2011 Accord.

2011 Honda Accord Transmission & Powertrain Problems

NHTSA lists 21 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2011 Honda Accord, 7% of its 296 total complaints. Median mileage at failure was 4,700 miles. There are no related recalls filed for this problem area.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints: 21; 7% of 296
Crashes reported: 2
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 4,700 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical transmission symptoms owners report

Owners report a 2 to 3 second hesitation in acceleration at low speeds, followed by a sudden lurch forward when power returns.
Some describe hesitation specifically when decelerating and re-accelerating through 20 mph and 15 mph, with a rough braking-like feel and a small rpm increase.
Several owners report the gear shifter becoming stiff with a loud grinding noise when shifting from park to reverse or drive to park.
One owner reports the manual transmission clutch breaking at low mileage, immobilizing the car in traffic.
Owners describe engine hesitation lasting a few seconds during cold weather or while refueling, then returning to normal function.
One complaint describes a loud grinding sound on cold starts, which the owner linked to a Honda technical bulletin about a VTC actuator.

When 2011 Honda Accord transmission complaints were filed

First complaint Jan 5, 2011, latest Feb 9, 2026.

21 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jan 2011 to Feb 2026; peak Jan 2011 (2).

Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2011 Honda Accord

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints by Accord model year

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

201045 (8%)
201121 (7%)
201227 (7%)
2013109 (8%)
201464 (7%)
201540 (7%)
201629 (5%)
201733 (6%)
2018137 (7%)
201943 (6%)
202016 (4%)
202113 (6%)
20228 (3%)
20233 (4%)
20246 (4%)
20255 (6%)

Frequently asked questions

How many transmission complaints does the 2011 Honda Accord have?: NHTSA lists 21 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2011 Accord, which is 7% of its 296 total complaints that year.
Is there a transmission recall for the 2011 Honda Accord?: No. The data shows no related recalls filed for the Transmission & Powertrain problem area on the 2011 Accord.
At what mileage do 2011 Accord transmission problems usually show up?: The median mileage at failure for Transmission & Powertrain complaints on the 2011 Accord is 4,700 miles.
What kind of transmission problems do 2011 Accord owners report?: Owners report acceleration hesitation followed by lurching, stiff or grinding gear shifts, rough deceleration at low speeds, and in one case a broken manual clutch at low mileage.
Did any 2011 Accord transmission complaints involve crashes?: Yes, NHTSA data shows 2 crashes and 0 fires or injuries linked to complaints in this problem area for the 2011 Accord.