The Lemon Index2011 Honda Civic.
The 2011 Honda Civic is one of the most reliable years by owner complaints: 70 complaints in its first 3 years and a Lemon Index of 25, where 100 is the average car. Owners complain most about brakes, it has 9 recalls, and it gets 24 to 41 mpg combined. It's the best Honda Civic year we track.
One of the most reliable. 4× fewer complaints than average.
Worst year 2022
Before you buy. What matters most for this car.
How serious. Out of 171 owner complaints, owners reported:
Every Honda Civic year. 2011 is highlighted. Lower is better.
What owners complain about most. From owner complaints to the government.
Share of this year's owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not the share of cars that break. One complaint can name more than one area.
When owners reported problems. From owner complaints to the government.
Most owners who filed a complaint with NHTSA had 13K to 68K miles on the car (124 complaints listed the miles). This shows when people who had a problem reported it, not the odds that your car will have it.
- airbags complaints mostly came at 6K–100K miles
- brakes complaints mostly came at 14K–39K miles
Recalls 9
- airbags 2019
The vehicles are equipped with passenger frontal air bag inflators assembled as a recall remedy part or replacement service part, that may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high …
- airbags 2019
The front passenger air bag inflator may have been installed incorrectly during replacement.
- airbags 2018
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
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- airbags 2018
The front passenger air bag may have been installed incorrectly during replacement.
- airbags 2018
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
- airbags 2017
One dealership may have incorrectly installed the replacement air bag inflators.
- airbags 2017
An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
- airbags 2016
An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
- fuel system, gasoline 2011
HONDA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 HONDA CIVIC VEHICLES.
Recall repairs are free at any dealer. A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car, so check its VIN.
Problems Honda told dealers about
Honda sent dealers 49 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:
- The engine shuts off, power on, but in accessory; never use conventional wheel & tire assemblies
- On some model vehicles, there is an alternator/starter tester (ast) module capable of testing
- When make tight turn, would hear or feel a popping or clunking noise, after driving over…
Ask a seller or mechanic if these were done. Some are free under warranty or a special program.
Safety
Crash test details
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honda Civic 4 DR FWD | ★★★☆☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★☆☆☆ | ★★★★☆ |
| Honda Civic 2 DR FWD | not rated | not rated | not rated | ★★★★☆ |
| Honda Civic CNG 4 DR FWD | ★★★☆☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★☆☆☆ | ★★★★☆ |
Fuel cost and engines
About $1550–3300 a year in fuel (EPA estimate). Engines: 1.3L 4-cyl, 1.8L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl.
In owners' words
Car was going around a corner and hydro planed. The rear end of the car slid to the left and I turned into the spin however lost control and the car rolled over twice landing upside down. No air employed from the roll over.
2011 Honda Civic owner · NHTSA complaint 10561989
More owner reports
Dashboard indicator light came on for airbag system. Took to a shop and they read to codes to determine that it was a faulty pressure sensor in the passenger seat that is causing the problem.
NHTSA complaint 10594633
Quick answers
Is the 2011 Honda Civic reliable?
Yes, it is one of the most reliable by government complaints. It drew 4× fewer complaints than average filed with NHTSA in its first 3 years, per car sold (Lemon Index 25; 100 is average, lower is better).
What are the most common 2011 Honda Civic problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are brakes (27%), airbags (11%) and brakes (10%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2011 Honda Civic have?
9 safety recalls (latest: airbags). Recall repairs are free at any dealer; check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2011 Honda Civic get?
24 to 41 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
Is the 2011 Honda Civic safe?
NHTSA gave it 3 out of 5 stars overall in its best tested version. Ratings differ by body style, and the full table is on the advanced page.
At what mileage do 2011 Honda Civic problems start?
Half of the owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 13,200 and 68,200 miles. The middle report was at 33,500 miles, from 124 complaints.
Does the 2011 Honda Civic have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues aren't among its top 5 complaint areas.
How much does the 2011 Honda Civic cost in fuel a year?
About $1550 to $3300 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2011 Honda Civic have?
1.3L 4-cyl, 1.8L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl.
Lemon Index = safety complaints filed with the U.S. government (NHTSA) in a car's first 3 years, per car sold, against the average car of the same model year. 100 is average; lower is better. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect. How it works