Honda Accord 4-door
2011-12 modelsSIDE IMPACT TEST
OVERALL EVALUATION:
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| Head/neck | Torso | Pelvis/leg | |||
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Important: Side impact crash test ratings can be compared across vehicle type and weight categories.
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Acceptable
Marginal
Poor
Test details:
The Honda Accord was redesigned for the 2008 model year. Beginning with 2011 models, Honda made design changes to the body structure, side airbags, and rear door trim. Side ratings are assigned by the Institute based on a test conducted by Honda as part of side crash test verification.
Injury measures:
Driver — Measures taken from the dummy indicate that rib fractures would be possible in a crash of this severity. The risk of significant injuries to other body regions is low.
Rear passenger — Measures taken from the dummy indicate a low risk of any significant injuries in a crash of this severity.
Head protection:
Driver — The dummy’s head was protected from being hit by any hard structures, including the intruding barrier, by a side curtain airbag that deployed from the roof.
Rear passenger — The dummy’s head was protected from being hit by any hard structures, including the intruding barrier, by a side curtain airbag that deployed from the roof.
Additional features:
- Side airbags: front and rear head curtain airbags and front seat-mounted torso airbags
- Electronic stability control
- Antilock brakes
- Daytime running lights
Tested vehicle specifications:
- 2011 Honda Accord LX 4-door
- Class: Midsize moderately priced car
- Weight: 3,252 lbs.
- Side airbags: standard front and rear head curtain airbags and standard front seat-mounted torso airbags
- Wheelbase: 110 in.
- Length: 194 in.
- Width: 73 in.
- Engine: 2.4 L 4-cylinder
- EPA ratings: 23 mpg city | 34 mpg highway
