How many electrical complaints does the 2011 Honda Civic have?

NHTSA lists 17 Electrical System complaints for the 2011 Civic, which is 10% of its 168 total complaints for the model year.

Is there a recall for the 2011 Honda Civic electrical system?

No. NHTSA shows no related recalls listed for this electrical complaint category on the 2011 Civic.

At what mileage do 2011 Civic electrical problems usually appear?

The median mileage at failure for this complaint category is 30,500 miles.

Did the electrical issues cause any fires or crashes?

NHTSA records show 3 fire reports and 2 crashes tied to this complaint category on the 2011 Civic, with no injuries reported.

How does 2011 compare to other Civic years for electrical complaints?

The 2011 Civic's 17 electrical complaints and 10% share are lower than several later years, such as 2016 with 144 complaints and 2017 with a 17% share.

2011 Honda Civic Electrical System Problems

NHTSA lists 17 Electrical System complaints for the 2011 Honda Civic, 10% of its 168 total complaints. Owners reported smoke, flickering dash displays, and dead instrument clusters, with three fire reports and no related recalls filed for this component.

Electrical System complaints: 17; 10% of 168
Crashes reported: 2
Fires reported: 3
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 30,500 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical electrical symptoms owners report

Instrument panel and dashboard displays flicker or go completely dark, taking out the speedometer, fuel gauge, and odometer at once.
Some owners report smoke or a burning plastic smell coming from the dashboard seam or steering column, in one case forcing disconnection of the battery.
A head unit or computer failure can wipe out all electronic displays shortly after purchase, with dealers unable to find a root cause.
Popping sounds through the audio system occur when using the power door lock, window switch, or wipers, a fault dealers could reproduce but not diagnose.
Odometer digital numbers reportedly go out or stop functioning while other electrical symptoms occur at the same time.

When 2011 Honda Civic electrical complaints were filed

First complaint Jun 14, 2011, latest May 22, 2025.

17 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jun 2011 to May 2025; peak Jul 2012 (2).

Electrical System recalls for the 2011 Honda Civic

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Electrical System complaints by Civic model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

201027 (7%)
201117 (10%)
201264 (14%)
201344 (14%)
201442 (14%)
201528 (7%)
2016144 (13%)
2017103 (17%)
201862 (8%)
201936 (8%)
202037 (16%)
202119 (13%)
202240 (5%)
202320 (8%)
20247 (6%)
20256 (9%)

Frequently asked questions

How many electrical complaints does the 2011 Honda Civic have?: NHTSA lists 17 Electrical System complaints for the 2011 Civic, which is 10% of its 168 total complaints for the model year.
Is there a recall for the 2011 Honda Civic electrical system?: No. NHTSA shows no related recalls listed for this electrical complaint category on the 2011 Civic.
At what mileage do 2011 Civic electrical problems usually appear?: The median mileage at failure for this complaint category is 30,500 miles.
Did the electrical issues cause any fires or crashes?: NHTSA records show 3 fire reports and 2 crashes tied to this complaint category on the 2011 Civic, with no injuries reported.
How does 2011 compare to other Civic years for electrical complaints?: The 2011 Civic's 17 electrical complaints and 10% share are lower than several later years, such as 2016 with 144 complaints and 2017 with a 17% share.