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2011 Honda CR-V Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 13 NHTSA recalls and 549 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

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Avoid This Year — 2011 Honda CR-V

The 2011 Honda CR-V is among the worst-performing model years for this vehicle. NHTSA data shows high complaint and recall activity. Strongly consider a different model year.

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NHTSA Recalls
13 recalls on record
549
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
28
Crashes + Injuries
2 fire reports

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NHTSA Recalls — 2011 Honda CR-V (13)

All recalls listed below must be repaired by an authorized Honda dealer at no charge to the owner.

🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #18V661000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #19V182000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #18V268000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #19V502000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #19V500000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #19V378000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #17V545000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #17V417000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #18V042000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #17V030000

Showing 10 of 13 recalls. View all on NHTSA.gov →

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Most Common Problems — 2011 Honda CR-V

Based on 549 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Air Bags
292
Electrical System
55
Unknown Or Other
38
Structure
32
Engine
24
Suspension
14
Vehicle Speed Control
14
Power Train
13
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Honda CR-V — Complaints by Year

Spike in a year = known problem year. The 2011 model year is highlighted.

2010 479 complaints 2011 549 complaints 2012 395 complaints 2013 379 complaints 2014 582 complaints 2015 665 complaints
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Frequently Asked Questions — 2011 Honda CR-V

Is the 2011 Honda CR-V reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2011 Honda CR-V has 13 recalls and 549 owner complaints. This model year shows elevated issues — consider alternatives or a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How many recalls does the 2011 Honda CR-V have?
The 2011 Honda CR-V has 13 NHTSA recalls. Affected systems include: see recall details above. All recalls are repaired free at authorized dealers.
What are the most common problems with the 2011 Honda CR-V?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2011 Honda CR-V are: Air Bags, Electrical System, Unknown Or Other, Structure. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2011 Honda CR-V safe to buy?
The 2011 Honda CR-V has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 13 recalls are completed at a dealer. A pre-purchase inspection by an independent mechanic is strongly recommended.
What year Honda CR-V should I buy?
Use the year comparison chart above to identify which model years have the fewest reported problems for the Honda CR-V.
Data source: All recall and complaint data is sourced directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public API. Data is cached and refreshed every 7 days. Recall and complaint counts reflect data available at the time of last cache update. For the most current recall status on a specific vehicle, enter the VIN above or visit NHTSA.gov/recalls.