2011 Honda Accord: hesitation when accelerating

Filed Aug 16, 2023 · Engine, Fuel system · 135,500 miles · IN

The contact owns a 2011 Honda Accord. The contact stated that after the vehicle was started, he shifted into drive(D) and depressed the accelerator pedal; however, the vehicle hesitated to respond. The contact stated that upon accelerating, the vehicle independently decelerated at slow speeds. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that he used a code reader to diagnose the vehicle and retrieved two unknown codes for a faulty manifold air pressure sensor and mass air flow sensor. Additionally, the contact stated that he performed a tune-up and routine maintenance on the vehicle however, the failure recurred. The check engine warning light illuminated again after the tune-up. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer was not notified of the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was informed that TSB 13-078 Warranty Extension had expired. The failure mileage was approximately 135,500.

Filed Apr 20, 2019 · Engine · 95,140 miles · TN

On 4/5/19, my wife's honda pilot ex experienced severe engine problems on the road in fairview tn resulting in an inability to accelerate, hesitation when the gas pedal was depressed, and a flashing 'check engine' light. These symptoms were identical to an issue she had with this vehicle in 2017 that necessitated a tow to darrell waltrip honda in franklin tn for repair, and similar to less severe episodes of hesitant acceleration both she and I have experienced with the vehicle since at least 2016. Grassland car care center in franklin tn diagnosed the spark plugs were oil fouled causing a misfire. Engine codes p0301, p0302, p0303, p0304, and p0300 resulted from the incident. We have since learned this is a known defect with this model of honda and that the vcm-2 class action lawsuit resulted in a warranty extension of eight years from purchase date. We have an open case with honda of america (case manager: zoe; case #09478660), but are being told that our vehicle is outside the extended eight year warranty by four months. We contend this vehicle was experiencing problems consistent with the warrantied issue well before the 4/5/19 failure, to include the same type of episode supposedly repaired by darrell waltrip honda on 5/1/17. The sudden inability to accelerate on a roadway is a considerable safety concern. We are questioning why this wasn't a safety recall item. We have additional documentation available if needed.

Filed Mar 21, 2016 · Acceleration · 70,000 miles · CA

When driving my 2011 honda v6 elx, purchased 1/21/15 I have experienced an intermittent hesitation in many situations. While slowing in traffic,at a stoplight or sign,making a left turn, there is a acceleration gap. This occurs when I'm ready to go and reach speeds upward of 15-40 MPH, depending on the situation. There's just nothing at the peddle. I must let off and quickly re- apply the peddle again when it finally accelerates! Now that I've read these complaints I see several others with the exact same issue. This must be addressed right away! It is very dangerous if you can't get out of the way of oncoming traffic or some other situation while in motion. It's occurred at intersections with no 4 way stop signs, also in the middle of a 3 lane busy boulevard waiting to make a left turn. How many accidents must occur before you pursue this?this needs a recall investigation. Other than this, the vehicle has no other mechanical/electrical issues.

Filed Dec 9, 2014 · Acceleration, Engine · 20,000 miles · NV

This is the honda accord 2011 ex (v6) model. When moving at very slow speeds, say around 2-4 MPH, there sometimes is a flat spot, ie no acceleration when stepping on the accelerator pedal. , at this point there seems to be a 2 to 3 second hesitation before the care suddenly accelerates and lurches forward. Sometime, when this situation occurs, nothing happens when pressing the accelerator; then the accelerator must be completely released and pressed again, or pumped, to get moving and at some point power suddenly returns and the car lurches forward. This problem seems to occur most often when making a turn, and it is very dangerous when making a left turn as you are sitting almost motionless in the middle of the left lane and oncoming traffic is coming at you and usually moving along briskly. My vehicle, when in this predicament, has not yet been hit by an oncoming car, but there have been some close calls. I have owned this vehicle for 3 years, but live and drive mostly in the suburbs, and this problem occurred infrequently, so I never reported this problem. But lately I have been making daily trips to the city, and this problem occurs every day. It also occurs when waiting at a stop light and then when the light turns green and traffic starts to move, cars start to creep forward at a few MPH until it is time to accelerate up to normal traveling speed. And when the creep is very slow, 2-4 MPH, and then it is my turn to move out and I hit the gas, I occasionally get the situation as described above. And in this situation I am not making a turn but traveling in a straight line. This is a very dangerous problem!

Filed May 15, 2012 · Engine · 1,700 miles · AR

Car hesitates or pauses when accelerating from a stop or from a rolling stop. It frequently happens when making a left or right turn going forward. The engine does not stop but remains in idle mode. Rapid acceleration follows the hesitation.

Filed May 5, 2012 · Acceleration · 22 miles · NY

The second day after I bought my car I noticed that the car hesitates or pauses when accelerating from a stop or from a rolling stop. It frequently happens when making left or right turns going forward. The engine does not stop but remain in idle mode. No warning lights come on.

Filed Jan 16, 2012 · Transmission · 1,000 miles · MN

At very slow speeds, there is a 2 to 3 second hesitation in acceleration upon depressing the accelerator. The driver then is inclined to depress the accelerator further. The power returns suddenly at this new faster level & the car tends to lurch forward. Dealer says linkage is electronic & working as expected. I've owned several new hondas & have never experienced this in any others. I consider it dangerous!

Filed Nov 20, 2011 · Transmission · CA

Shortly after I bought the car I quickly noticed that when accelerating from a stop or accelerating through a "rolling stop" the vehicle hesitates or pauses. It frequently happens when going forward or making left/right turns. No warning lights came on when the problem occurs. This problem can occur within minutes or hours of driving.

Filed Jan 26, 2011 · Transmission · 1,000 miles · WA

While braking to a stop for a red light or to slow down to less than 10 MPH to turn and then accelerating to proceed, the engine would hesitate for 2-5 seconds and then function normally. Engine did not stop, but remianed in idle mode. Hesitation happens at random about 2% of time. New vehicle with under 1500 miles. Does not matter if engine is hot or cold. Taken to dealer and explained in detail. Dealer was unable to duplicate; so nothing was repaired. Issue did not cause a warning light or error code. Came real close to being hit on a left hand turn when engine failed to accelerate.

Filed Jan 25, 2011 · Acceleration · 115 miles · CA

Owned auto for 2 days when auto began to hesitate when pushing on gas pedal and then surged forward. Dealer could not duplicate problem. 5 days later did same for a period of 20 minutes and when driving to dealer (15 min) became progressively worse. Dealer has had auto for 8 days and cannot duplicate problem.

Filed Jan 14, 2011 · Acceleration · 520 miles · IN

I own a 2011 honda accord. While driving and pressing the gas the vehicle would hesitate for a couple of seconds and then go. Other times it accelerates prematurely while driving.

Filed Jan 5, 2011 · Transmission · 3,900 miles · NJ

Tl*the contact owns 2011 honda accord. The contact stated that while driving in cold weather and adding fuel to the vehicle it would hesitate for a few seconds and then began to function normally. The vehicle was taken into the dealer for the same failure twice and they were unable to duplicate the failure. The manufacturer was contacted and wanted to inspect the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were 3,900.