CarComplaints.com Notes: 2011 Honda CR-V owners are reporting problems where the engine revs when braking.

Our data is showing early signs of a defect trend, so that's why we've flagged the 2011 CR-V with our "Beware of the Clunker" rating. Time will tell whether this continues to be a problem, & if so, whether Honda will be able to identify the problem & fix it.

10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
2 / 0
Average Mileage:
20,446 miles

About These NHTSA Complaints:

This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.

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2011 Honda CR-V body / paint problems

body / paint problem

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2011 Honda CR-V Owner Comments

problem #12

Apr 012022

CR-V

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

2011 Honda CR-V. Excessive rear frame corrosion resulted in rear control arm separation from vehicle. This was subject of recall in Canada but Honda USA not recalling here (upstate NY). Honda has recalled the Ridgeline and Element for very similar issue. The Issue caused me to almost crash and could have been injured. Rear driver side wheel came loose and went sideways causing me to skid off road. Passenger side of vehicle is near failure also. Vehicle gave no indication of failure before it happened. I had recently had wheel alignment and annual NYS safety inspections. Have been talking to Honda and dealer for 5 months. Refusing to help.

- Clarksville, NY, USA

problem #11

Jul 152021

CR-V 4-cyl

  • miles
Rust hole found in unibody at passenger's side rear where trailing arm bolts to vehicle in front of passenger's side rear wheel. Because this is so close to the bolt for the trailing arm, this is an immediate safety issue. Hole originally there but rust caused it to enlarge significantly. The trialing arm could break at any point and cause a severe crash. I was about to go on a long road trip and very likely this could have broken. Consumer stated the safety issue is caused by a design flaw in the 2007-2011 Honda CR-V models and in fact a recall for this issue has happened in Canada. The issue was discovered by my local mechanic during a routine oil change and tire rotation. There were no warnings, messages, or symptoms. After researching I found that this exact issue is being recalled in Canada but not in the United States. I live in Vermont and experience the same harsh winters and salted roads as Canada. Shocked that this is not a recall in my area.

- Essex, VT, USA

problem #10

May 042021

CR-V

  • 58,000 miles
Doors are not unlocking on my 2011 Honda CR-V. this is very dangerous. I parked the car overnight and the doors won't unlock. On further investigation, I saw that driver side door lock is stuck. It won't unlock with key fob nor with the key. Very very dangerous. Meaning, now I either I have to keep the windows down and fear the car being stolen or fear I won't be able to come out of the car in the event of an crash. I saw online that there are countless complaints about lock actuators being faulty but Honda still did not issue a recall.

- South Windsor, CT, USA

problem #9

Apr 232021

CR-V

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Car lock actuators failed. Locks unlock while driving, and now the locks have completely failed and I can't unlock my car.

- Talent, OR, USA

problem #8

Feb 122020

CR-V 4-cyl

  • 45,000 miles
Excessive corrosion to the rear frame as I live in MA with high salt usage state. In Canada, Transport Canada (equivalent to us NHTSA) has already opened recall bulletin 20190250 as due to this excessive rear frame corrosion could lead to frame stiffener perforation and, in extreme cases, cause the rear-trailing arm to separate from the vehicle's frame structure. A separated rear-trailing arm may cause the vehicle to be difficult to control, increasing the risk of a crash.

- Ashland, MA, USA

problem #7

May 242017

CR-V

  • 0 miles
The left rear door and the trunk of my Honda CRV 2011 won't open anymore. They are completely locked despite trying multiple times to unlock them manually.

- Burlingame, CA, USA

problem #6

Nov 282014

CR-V 4-cyl

  • 38,500 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

I was parking my car and while applying brake, the car accelerated very fast and fortunately there were hedges which stopped the car. This is scary and we stopped driving this car for now until we fix this problem.

- Suwanee, GA, USA

problem #5

Jan 152014

CR-V 4-cyl

  • 41,000 miles
While driving on un-crowded highway sunroof loudly exploded and rained glass into and outside the vehicle. Highway speed of approximately 65 mph outdoor temperature approximately 40 degrees. Passengers uninjured but very scared. Glass was blown out from inside to out. No indication of an impact was present. No other vehicles were present to cause impact. Vehicle was taken to local dealership where they explained it must have been a "tiny rock" that caused the impact so they would not repair or replace the defective part except at the owners expense. Serious safety issue with refusal directly from american Honda and local dealership to remedy.

- Englewood, CO, USA

problem #4

Jun 242013

CR-V 4-cyl

  • 39,500 miles
When unlocking the doors using the key fob the right rear door unlocks momentarily then relocks. When using the driver door lock button to unlock the doors the right rear door unlocks then relocks. When parking the vehicle and placing the shifter into the park position the right rear door unlocks then relocks. When using key to unlock vehicle from driver door handle the right rear door unlocks then relocks. When transporting children this is a safety issue that Honda should address. Reviewing complaints from other sources this is an ongoing issue with Honda crvs since 2003.

- Cottonwood, AZ, USA

problem #3

Jun 302012

CR-V 4-cyl

  • 20,000 miles
I was pulling out of parking spot in reverse in a crowded movie theater parking lot when my 2011 Honda CR-V accelerated at full speed into the cement pole behind me. Confused, I put the car in 'drive' to pull myself away from the pole, when the car once again accelerated at full speed forward toward the spot I was original in hitting and continually pushing a parked mini-van, which in turn pushed and kept pushing the parked car next to it. In an attempt to stop the car, I put the car in reverse and once again went in reverse, crashing into the same cement pole. Despite the fact that I bore down on the brakes repeatedly, the car did not stop until I put the car in 'park". immediately thereafter, I turned the car off. This all occurred in seconds and was terrifying...I had no control of the vehicle. Witnesses in the movie theater parking lot were stopped in their tracks hearing the loud roar of the engine.

- Staten Island , NY, USA

problem #2

Dec 202011

CR-V 4-cyl

  • 2,685 miles
My car was 10 days old and the bumper started peeling. Took me a lot of jumping hoops, phone calls, letters, and days off work to get it repaired. It was really a nightmare. 6 months later 6/22/2012 the rear bumper started peeling. They fixed it without any problems. Less than another month now it is peeling at the lift gate under the handle to open and they want to see it and see what it is doing then see if they approve it and back to jumping hoops on a vehicle that is less than 9 months old. There is something wrong with the paint on these. I understand that the paint doesn't stick well to plastic but I have lots of dings I have had to fill it chips very easily also. I have a Toyota with almost 300K that doesn't have the looks of my new car that stays parked due to me being scared to drive B/C it might peel or chip. This is nuts. I want it fixed and or traded and don't want to have to keep going back and forth this is ridiculous with a new car to have to lose pay to go 150 miles to have my car looked at then schedule the appt 150 miles and then 150 miles to get it, but also take a day off work for both. It is loss of pay, cost of gas, time and is getting really tiring!

- Marble Falls, TX, USA

problem #1

Jul 302011

CR-V

  • 670 miles
Separation of internal headliner from rubber lining at rear in a new vehicle. Possible serious driving hazard if not repaired or corrected. Dealer is unwilling to take care of manufacturer defect in a timely & reasonable manner. Dealer claims manufacturer has inventory & shipping problems.

- Webster, TX, USA

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