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.
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.
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).