How many engine complaints does the 2011 Honda CR-V have?

NHTSA lists 59 engine-related complaints for the 2011 CR-V, which is about 11% of the 553 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2011 Honda CR-V engine?

No. NHTSA data shows no related recalls tied to this engine complaint category for the 2011 CR-V.

At what mileage do engine problems typically appear on the 2011 CR-V?

The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this engine issue category is 57,000 miles.

Did the engine issue cause any crashes or fires?

NHTSA data tied to this engine complaint category for the 2011 CR-V includes 9 crashes, 1 fire, and 2 injuries.

How does 2011 compare to other CR-V years for engine complaints?

The 2011 CR-V's 59 engine complaints and 11% share are lower than many later years, such as 2015 (271 complaints, 40% share) and 2018 (591 complaints, 28% share).

2011 Honda CR-V Engine Problems

NHTSA lists 59 engine-related complaints for the 2011 Honda CR-V, about 11% of all 553 complaints filed for that model year. There are no related recalls tied to this engine category. Median mileage at failure was 57,000.

Engine complaints: 59; 11% of 553
Crashes reported: 9
Fires reported: 1
Injuries reported: 2
Median mileage: 57,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical engine symptoms owners report

Owners describe sudden unintended acceleration at low speeds while parking, even with the brake pedal depressed, often ending in a crash into a wall, pole, tree, or another vehicle.
Several reports mention the vehicle continuing to accelerate after the driver shifted into reverse or attempted to brake, suggesting the engine did not respond to throttle or brake input.
One owner reported smoke and then visible fire coming from underneath the engine after parking and shutting off the vehicle, with a mileage of 99,900.
A burning odor was noted just before an acceleration event in one complaint, and another described a loud clunk and steering difficulty with a strange noise coming from the vehicle.
One driver linked bogging down and hesitation while pulling into an intersection to a possible throttle position sensor issue.

When 2011 Honda CR-V engine complaints were filed

First complaint Feb 8, 2011, latest Jan 17, 2025.

59 complaints filed with NHTSA from Feb 2011 to Jan 2025; peak Jul 2019 (3).

Engine recalls for the 2011 Honda CR-V

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Engine complaints by CR-V model year

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

201079 (16%)
201159 (11%)
2012107 (27%)
2013119 (31%)
2014222 (38%)
2015271 (40%)
2016123 (31%)
2017577 (33%)
2018591 (28%)
2019129 (12%)
202049 (14%)
202138 (12%)
202221 (8%)
202334 (7%)
202440 (10%)
202535 (14%)

Frequently asked questions

How many engine complaints does the 2011 Honda CR-V have?: NHTSA lists 59 engine-related complaints for the 2011 CR-V, which is about 11% of the 553 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2011 Honda CR-V engine?: No. NHTSA data shows no related recalls tied to this engine complaint category for the 2011 CR-V.
At what mileage do engine problems typically appear on the 2011 CR-V?: The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this engine issue category is 57,000 miles.
Did the engine issue cause any crashes or fires?: NHTSA data tied to this engine complaint category for the 2011 CR-V includes 9 crashes, 1 fire, and 2 injuries.
How does 2011 compare to other CR-V years for engine complaints?: The 2011 CR-V's 59 engine complaints and 11% share are lower than many later years, such as 2015 (271 complaints, 40% share) and 2018 (591 complaints, 28% share).