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severe 292 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $1,100 · see airbags across all vehicles →
Of the 292 airbags complaints filed for the 2011 Honda CR-V, here's the actual mileage breakdown — failures cluster heaviest at 0-25,000 mi.
Each bar shows the share of total complaints filed at that mileage range. Peak failure window highlighted. Some owners report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 miles symptom-free. Maintenance habits and driving conditions shift the curve as much as mileage alone.
Airbags accounts for 53% of every owner complaint on file for this vehicle — the dominant problem area across 12 categories tracked.
Among the 19 model years of Honda CR-V in our records for airbags problems, this one ranks #2 by owner-complaint volume.
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.
There is an "air bag" warning light on in this vehicle. When hooked up to computer it reads "air bag inflater" problem. Older models of Honda's have had recall notices for this problem. I called billion Honda in iowa city, ia and they responded "no recall" on this vehicle and "not covered under warranty" and were rude on the phone. Warrant states 15 years or 150k mile warranty on "safety…
We pulled our Honda crv 2011 into a parking lot at bonefish grill in canton ohio on november 30, 2014. My mother was pulling into a parking spot and the accelerator moved to the floor and the car could not be stopped by slamming on the brakes. We ended up running into a car parked in front of us then a car to the left of us and then the car was finally stopped when we ran into the side of…
Takata recall , air bag inflator replaced at dealer. Drivers seat sliding when taking off or stopping. Dealer diagnosis said front drivers seat needs upper and lower bushings. Noticed this problem close to the end of first two years, only if husband drives it. Later with all drivers. Paid $53.32 on oct 27 2016 for diagnostics.
It's a meaningful issue. 292 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $1,100.
Across the 35 complaints that reported odometer mileage, most airbags failures cluster between 42,000 and 80,000 miles, with the median around 62,000. A quarter of owners report trouble before 42,000; a quarter make it past 80,000. Maintenance history matters more than the odometer alone — this is the reported failure window, not a guarantee.
Independent shops typically charge around $1,100 for airbags repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Yes — 1 active recall(s) cover airbags issues on this vehicle. Recall fixes are always free regardless of mileage or warranty status. Use the VIN decoder at the top of the page to check if your specific vehicle is affected.