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.

8.9

pretty bad
Typical Repair Cost:
$5,000
Average Mileage:
16,900 miles
Total Complaints:
23 complaints

Most Common Solutions:

  1. not sure (23 reports)
2011 Honda CR-V engine problems

engine problem

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2011 Honda CR-V Owner Comments (Page 2 of 2)

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problem #3

Jan 042011

CR-V SE V4

  • Automatic transmission
  • 400 miles

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

I was going down a mild incline and braked to stop for cars in front of me at a red light. The engine revved up, this time so fast that I had to use all my strength to push on the brake pedal to hold the car from going forward into the cars in front of me. It really was scary. I then shifted into neutral so the car wouldn’t move and the engine continued to rev and I heard a knocking sound coming from the engine. It sounded like my washing machine when it gets out of balance and knocks. This incident really shook me..

- hensoc, San Jose, CA, mexico

problem #2

Jan 302011

CR-V SE V4

  • Automatic transmission
  • 819 miles

This is a very bad safety issue. I tried to stop at a red light and stepped on the brake. The car stopped but the engine maintained the its speed. I had to press very hard on brake so car wouldn't move. I put the car in neutral and the revs continued so I turned the engine off. I started the car again and everything was ok. To clear up a few things: the mats are original Honda mats and snapped to the floor; I did not have my foot on the gas and brake at the same time; I did not notice any check lights come on; I do not think the gas pedal is sticking.

- hensoc, San Jose, CA, mexico

problem #1

Dec 292010

CR-V SE V4

  • Automatic transmission
  • 225 miles

I stopped at a red light to make a left turn. On green I accelerated into the turn when an oncoming car cut in front of me. I hit the brake and the car stopped but the engine revved up and I had to push hard on the brake to stop the car from going forward. Very scary safety issue.

- hensoc, San Jose, CA, mexico

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