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ProblemsByVin File / 2011-HONDA-CR-V
2011 · honda

honda CR-V problems

2 safety recalls. 547 owner complaints. We mapped every trouble spot before you sign the papers.

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Reliability score
6.6 / 10

Average for the segment. Some recurring trouble spots worth knowing about.

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Top trouble spots 8 categories with 3+ complaints

airbags
292 reports · avg $1,100
severe
electrical
55 reports · avg $850
moderate
body
31 reports · avg $1,500
moderate
engine
31 reports · avg $3,100
severe
cruise control
14 reports · avg $600
severe
suspension
14 reports · avg $900
severe
powertrain
13 reports · avg $2,500
severe
steering
10 reports · avg $700
moderate

What owners are saying recent NHTSA-filed complaints · verbatim

2011 CR-V · brakes
LEFT REAR CALIPER PIN STUCK RESULTING IN CATASTROPHIC FAILURE OF PADS AND BRAKE DRUM. DEALER UNABLE TO EXPLAIN HOW OR WHY AND UPON COMPLETION OF REPAIR STATED A NEW PIN WAS NOT NEEDED.
12/31/2014 · NHTSA ODI #10670049.0
2011 CR-V · wheels
Scheduled recall to be looked at, however my local dealership called me the day of appointment to tell me they do not have the part for that and would need to order it and then schedule my appointment. So the person ordered it and then I had to call back to see if the part came…
12/28/2025 · NHTSA ODI #11707316.0
2011 CR-V · other
WHILE DRIVING, THE AIR CONDITIONER UNIT QUIT. AT 70K MILES, THE AIR CONDITIONER PULLEY, BELT, MOTOR HAD TO BE REPLACED
12/28/2020 · NHTSA ODI #11385322.0
2011 CR-V · engine
VEHICLE BOUGHT NEW IN 2011 AND ONLY ONE OWNER. IN EARLY 2015, MY VEHICLE WENT FROM HAVING MY OIL CHANGED BETWEEN 5000 AND 7000 MILES TO BARELY MAKING IT TO 3000. VEHICLE MANUFACTURE RECOMMENDS SYNTHETIC OIL AND IS THE ONLY TYPE OF OIL THAT HAS EVER BEEN USED FOR THIS VEHICLE. NO…
12/28/2016 · NHTSA ODI #10937810.0

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Active recalls showing 2 of 2

severe NHTSA 23V228000 30/03/2023

Honda (American Honda Motor Co

A detached rear trailing arm can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will inspect and install a support brace or repair the rear frame, as necessary, free of charge. Depending on the extent of any corrosion damage, Honda may offer to repurchase the vehicle. Owner notification letters were mailed May 22, 2023. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is UE3.
severe NHTSA 17V417000 29/06/2017

Honda (American Honda Motor Co

If an inflator with an incorrect wire harness is installed, the air bag may not deploy as intended, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.

Fix: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began on August 3, 2017. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is KF9.

Common questions

Is the 2011 Honda CR-V reliable?

It's got known weak points. With a reliability score of 6.6 out of 10 based on 547 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2011 Honda CR-V has a higher-than-average rate of reported issues. The areas to watch are listed above. Whether it's worth owning depends on price, condition, and how much repair exposure you can absorb.

What's the most common problem on the 2011 Honda CR-V?

Based on NHTSA records, the most-reported issue is airbags, with 292 complaints filed. Average repair cost runs about $1,100 at an independent shop.

What's the most expensive thing that goes wrong?

The airbags is one of the costlier repair items. Average repair cost runs about $1,100 at an independent shop. Catching early warning signs can sometimes extend life by 20–30,000 miles.

How do I check if my Honda CR-V has open recalls?

Paste your VIN into the decoder at the top of this page. We pull live from NHTSA, so you'll see exactly which campaigns apply to your vehicle and whether the dealer has logged the fix. Recall repairs are always free regardless of mileage or warranty status.

Is an extended warranty worth it on a 2011 Honda CR-V?

Math is straightforward: a quality service contract runs $1,800–3,500 over 3 years. With 547 complaints on file and the costliest repair averaging $1,100, one major failure more than pays for it. The catch is reading the contract — many providers exclude wear items and require pre-authorization, so cheaper plans aren't always better value.

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