The Lemon Index2011 Honda CR-V.
The 2011 Honda CR-V is one of the most reliable years by owner complaints: 72 complaints in its first 3 years and a Lemon Index of 28, where 100 is the average car. Owners complain most about electrical, it has 13 recalls, and it gets 23 to 24 mpg combined. The best Honda CR-V year is 2001.
Before you buy. What matters most for this car.
How serious. Out of 554 owner complaints, owners reported:
Every Honda CR-V 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 24K to 90K miles on the car (203 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 40K–78K miles
- electrical complaints mostly came at 30K–100K miles
- body structure complaints mostly came at 39K–131K miles
Recalls 13
- body structure 2023
A detached rear trailing arm can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- 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
These vehicles are equipped with driver 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 a…
Show all 13 recalls
- airbags 2019
The front passenger air bag inflator may have been installed incorrectly during replacement.
- airbags 2019
The affected vehicles received a replacement driver air bag inflator as part of a previous Takata inflator recall remedy or a replacement driver air bag module containi.
- airbags 2018
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
- 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
The air bag inflator repair kit may have been assembled by the supplier with an incorrect wire harness.
- 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.
- airbags 2016
The affected vehicles are equipped with a dual-stage driver frontal air bag that may be susceptible to moisture intrusion which, over time, could cause the inflator to rupture.
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 90 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:
- On some model vehicles, there is an alternator/starter tester (ast) module capable of testing
- Some srs replacement parts were incorrect, because of production of wiring harnesses and…
- During hot weather the engine will intermittently have lower power
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 CR-V SUV AWD | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ |
| Honda CR-V SUV FWD | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ |
Fuel cost and engines
About $2700–2800 a year in fuel (EPA estimate). Engines: 2.4L 4-cyl.
In owners' words
Door locks:locking mechanism unreliable lock and unlock while driving failure to lock (have reviewed manual to ensure all in order, including battery in key and settings for auto lock and un lock).
2011 Honda CR-V owner · NHTSA complaint 10509918
More owner reports
Wife had purse in the car and the doors locked on their own. This locked her out of the vehicle. This has occurred a number of times since.
NHTSA complaint 10608807
Passenger door and rear hatch door would not unlock. Dealer replaced front door latch assembly. Cost: latch assembly: $69.72: labor: $340.00; shop supplies: $25.00: total cost: $438.42.
NHTSA complaint 10596537
Quick answers
Is the 2011 Honda CR-V reliable?
Yes, it is one of the most reliable by government complaints. It drew 3.6× fewer complaints than average filed with NHTSA in its first 3 years, per car sold (Lemon Index 28; 100 is average, lower is better).
What are the most common 2011 Honda CR-V problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are electrical (22%), tires (15%) and speed control (14%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2011 Honda CR-V have?
13 safety recalls (latest: body structure). Recall repairs are free at any dealer; check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2011 Honda CR-V get?
23 to 24 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
Is the 2011 Honda CR-V safe?
NHTSA gave it 4 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 CR-V problems start?
Half of the owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 24,000 and 90,000 miles. The middle report was at 52,400 miles, from 203 complaints.
Does the 2011 Honda CR-V have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues aren't among its top 5 complaint areas.
How much does the 2011 Honda CR-V cost in fuel a year?
About $2700 to $2800 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2011 Honda CR-V have?
2.4L 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