2011 Honda CR-V problems and complaints
Owners have filed 555 complaints with NHTSA about the 2011 Honda CR-V. The most-reported areas: Air Bags (295), Unknown Or Other (56), Electrical System (55).
Key takeaways
- 555 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 | 56 | 10% |
| Electrical System | 55 | 10% |
| Structure | 45 | 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%.
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- Battery
- Engine oil
- Oil filter
- Engine air filter
- Cabin air filter
- Wiper blades
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| 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.
Unknown Or Other - filed 2026-11-02
On or around 4/8/2025, we purchased a vehicle from the site. We selected the car we did because it had less mileage than the car we were comparing it to. During a routine oil change, we were told by staff that the mileage had been altered. Their service history showed the mileage as closer to 60K more miles in 2020. Us...
Structure - filed 2026-09-30
I own a 2011 Honda CR-V that previously received the remedy for NHTSA Recall #23V-228 regarding rear frame and trailing arm corrosion. Although the support brace was installed, the vehicle’s structural integrity is actively failing due to ongoing rust. This safety recall affects over 560,000 vehicles, yet many are stil...
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...
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More for the 2011 Honda CR-V
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.