2011 Honda CR-V problems and complaints
Owners have filed 553 complaints with NHTSA about the 2011 Honda CR-V. The most-reported areas: Air Bags (295), Unknown Or Other (55), Electrical System (55).
Key takeaways
- 553 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 29 involve a crash, 2 a fire, 12 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 295 | 53% |
| Unknown Or Other | 55 | 10% |
| Electrical System | 55 | 10% |
| Structure | 44 | 8% |
| Engine | 37 | 7% |
| Suspension | 20 | 4% |
| Service Brakes | 19 | 3% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 19 | 3% |
| Wheels | 14 | 3% |
| Power Train | 14 | 3% |
| Tires | 12 | 2% |
| Steering | 10 | 2% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 Honda CR-V SUV AWD | 4/5 | 4/5 | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| 2011 Honda CR-V SUV FWD | 4/5 | 4/5 | 4/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Suspension,structure,wheels - filed 2026-09-16
1) left rear trailing arm broke while driving, causing high risk of injury. ( a known problem with this model. A recall issued in other salt belt states, but not North Carolina. Living in western NC, We have extreme amounts of salt due to (3) ski slopes in our area. Yes. 2) unknowing of the recall my husband and I wer...
Suspension,structure - filed 2026-08-22
There are known issues with Honda crv’s frames rusting in many states. There was a recall which we had inspection and straps added to strengthen frame. Now, frame has failed and even after filing a case with Honda care in April 2026, they continue to close the case, reopen it when we call back, call us with ring less v...
Air Bags - filed 2026-06-23
The contact owns a 2011 Honda CR-V. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed, the vehicle rear-ended the vehicle ahead. The front driver's side air bag did not fully deploy. No warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated that during the crash, the right wrist went through the steering wheel openi...
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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.