2011 Honda Accord: Seats complaints
Owner-reported issue (NHTSA complaints, not a recall)
Symptoms
NHTSA has 39 owner complaints for the 2011 Honda Accord that list the seats component. Complaints are individual owner reports, not verified defects.
Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11449421 (filed 01/29/2022): “No accident occurred!, seats are extremely uncomfortable and is causing me back pains when sitting for long periods of time, i can imagine in a collision these seats would be very unsafe to a persons body, they’re so stiff if would be like getting pressed against a wall if hit hard enough, it’s time…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11100306 (filed 06/07/2018): “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 norma…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #10779565 (filed 10/04/2015): “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…”
Likely causes
These complaints do not establish a single root cause; read the examples above and get a diagnosis.
Fix, in plain English
No single fix is established by these reports. Check your VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls, ask a dealer about technical service bulletins (TSBs) or extended warranty coverage, then have the system diagnosed.
DIY difficulty: Varies
Depends on the specific failure; get a diagnosis first. (Our assessment.)
Cost
No sourced cost range for this issue. Get a written quote after diagnosis.
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