YearToAvoid

2011 Honda CR-V Brakes Problems

NHTSA has 22 brake complaints for the 2011 Honda CR-V, 4% of its 553 total complaints, with 7 crashes and 4 injuries reported. There is no brake-related recall on file for this issue.

Brakes complaints
22
4% of 553
Crashes reported
7
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
4
Median mileage
23,500 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical brake symptoms owners report

  • Owners report sudden unintended acceleration while the brake pedal was depressed, in some cases while stopped or parking, leading to collisions.
  • Some describe the brake pedal going to the floor with reduced stopping power at low speeds while parking, causing the vehicle to strike nearby objects or other cars.
  • Several complaints describe rear brake rotors severely rusted and needing replacement after a short time in service, sometimes recurring shortly after repair.
  • One owner reported a stuck rear caliper pin that led to catastrophic failure of the brake pads and drum.
  • An owner reported that after a Takata airbag recall repair, the ABS/VSA system shut down, which the dealer attributed to a possible faulty sensor or wiring issue.
  • Median mileage at failure across brake complaints for this model year is 23,500 miles.

When 2011 Honda CR-V brake complaints were filed

First complaint May 19, 2012, latest Dec 17, 2025.

2011 Honda CR-V brakes complaints: complaints filed per month1May 2012Jun 2013Nov 2014Mar 2016Aug 2016Sep 2019Mar 2021Dec 2025
22 complaints filed with NHTSA from May 2012 to Dec 2025; peak May 2012 (1).

Brakes recalls for the 2011 Honda CR-V

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Brakes complaints by CR-V model year

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

  1. 200522 (5%)
  2. 200636 (9%)
  3. 200724 (3%)
  4. 200828 (3%)
  5. 200915 (4%)
  6. 201029 (6%)
  7. 201122 (4%)
  8. 201225 (6%)
  9. 201331 (8%)
  10. 201428 (5%)
  11. 201547 (7%)
  12. 201620 (5%)
  13. 2017210 (12%)
  14. 2018220 (10%)
  15. 2019106 (10%)
  16. 202030 (8%)
  17. 202127 (8%)
  18. 202215 (6%)
  19. 202330 (6%)
  20. 202422 (6%)
  21. 202531 (13%)

Frequently asked questions

How many brake complaints does the 2011 Honda CR-V have?
NHTSA lists 22 brake complaints for the 2011 Honda CR-V, which is 4% of the 553 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a brake recall for the 2011 Honda CR-V?
No. NHTSA shows no related recalls listed for brake issues on the 2011 Honda CR-V.
At what mileage do brake problems tend to show up on the 2011 CR-V?
The median mileage at failure among brake complaints for the 2011 CR-V is 23,500 miles.
Did the 2011 CR-V brake complaints involve crashes?
Yes. Of the 22 brake complaints, 7 involved crashes and 4 involved injuries, according to NHTSA.
How does the 2011 CR-V compare to other years for brake complaints?
The 2011 CR-V had 22 brake complaints (4% share), lower than years like 2017 (210 complaints, 12% share) and 2018 (220 complaints, 10% share).

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.