2011 Honda CR-V Engine Problems

NHTSA component category: ENGINE · data through 07/14/2026

37Engine complaints

6.7%Of all 551 complaints

#4Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How engine ranks on this vehicle

AIR BAGS294 · 53.4%

Unspecified / other55 · 10%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM54 · 9.8%

ENGINE37 · 6.7%

STRUCTURE:BODY23 · 4.2%

Share of the 551 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2011 Honda CR-V overview page.

What owners report

“AT TIMES WHEN I LIGHTLY APPLY THE BRAKES, IT FEELS LIKE IT IS TRYING TO ACCELERATE INSTEAD OF SLOW DOWN. IT DOES THIS FOR A…”NHTSA complaint 10851191 — filed 03/23/2016

“I WAS DRIVING MY 2011 HONDA CR-V LAST NIGHT AND WAS SLOWING TO TAKE AN EXIT OFF OF A FREEWAY. IT FELT AS THOUGH THE…”NHTSA complaint 10825358 — filed 02/10/2016

“WAS AT VERY LOW SPEED AND ATTEMPTING TO PARK MY CAR IN A MALL PARKING SPOT. AS I TRIED TO SLOW DOWN FURTHER AND PARK…”NHTSA complaint 10779107 — filed 10/01/2015

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Engine complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2011 Honda CR-V have engine problems?

Engine is the #4 most-reported problem area on the 2011 Honda CR-V: 37 of 551 complaints on file (6.7%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

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

551 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 29 involved a crash, 2 involved a fire, 12 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's engine category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ENGINE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/14/2026.