CarComplaints.com Notes: 2011 Honda CR-V owners are reporting problems where the engine revs when braking.

Our data is showing early signs of a defect trend, so that's why we've flagged the 2011 CR-V with our "Beware of the Clunker" rating. Time will tell whether this continues to be a problem, & if so, whether Honda will be able to identify the problem & fix it.

10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
9 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
4 / 0
Average Mileage:
7,304 miles

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2011 Honda CR-V seat belts / air bags problems

seat belts / air bags problem

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2011 Honda CR-V Owner Comments (Page 1 of 15)

problem #291

Apr 252024

CR-V

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Side air bag alert: OFF

- Stephenville, TX, USA

problem #290

Jun 232023

CR-V

  • miles
My airbag light came on on June 2, 2023. I called Honda to get an appointment, inwhich I did for 6/20/23 for them to diagnose and do a state inspection. On 6/20/23, I was told that I had a FAULTY CABLE REEL. I was told that my car would not pass inspection without me getting this repaired at the cost of $760.99. I got it repaired on 6/21/23 due to the part having to be ordered and received that day.

- Midlothian , VA, USA

problem #289

Jun 202023

CR-V

  • miles
My airbag light came on without any incidents accruing.

- Midlothian, VA, USA

problem #288

Aug 182022

CR-V

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Driver side air bag inflator pump is defective resulting into SRS light on occasionally. State inspection failed on vehicle due to the issue. Registered case with Honda but case is not assigned to any case managers despite calling 5 times. It-??s been more than 3 weeks and still no answer from Honda. This was safety recall for the same part but entering vehicle VIN number in the safety recall tool shows zero recalls pending on the vehicle. Can you please advise what steps I should take now??)

- Barrington , RI, USA

problem #287

May 192020

CR-V 4-cyl

  • miles
I visited the local dealership for the recall work. They did not complete the recall work.

- Pleasanton, CA, USA

problem #286

Oct 232019

CR-V

  • 197,000 miles
The daughter was driving the 2011 Honda CR-V when her vehicle was pushed into another car.the daughter experienced back strains and whip lash. The vehicle was towed to the home address. A police report was filed. No other passengers were in the vehicle. The air bags did not deploy. The crash occurred October 23, 2019.

- Mcminnville, TN, USA

problem #285

Nov 152019

CR-V

  • 90,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

During a fairly low speed collision (~25 - 30 mph) the airbags deployed. However, they did not fully inflate. Car was a total loss and title was transferred to the insurance company.

- Madison, AL, USA

problem #284

Mar 272017

CR-V

  • 90,000 miles
1. air bags should have been changed @ the same time! when takata's dangerous airbags were discovered they bith should have been removed & replaced immediately! instead my family has been @ risk for far too long! I bought my Honda CRV ex-L brand new! I've been driving in a death trap ever since! why was Honda not required to change both airbags? 2. I've read multiple complaints on the ac compressor/clutch's that Honda has known (for 10 years) were dangerously placed, create malfunction of costly ac systems, (children die in hot cars far too often) from heat strokes, etc. As posted on your website! the ac/compressors pick up hazardous materials/waste that is then pushed throughout the ac unit! airport Honda has had knowledge before my warranty expired of this problem in CRV's. they did not disclose this costly issue, neglected to fix it, & it did malfunction. I paid for costly repairs, & I paid Honda for a platinum vehicle warranty! I'm concerned that NHTSA has not held Honda responsible for this stating it's not safety issue when it very clearly is! as a nurse & parent I put my child in a carseat which automatically increases his temperature. Then you add ac issues in tn record heat & humidity (which also affects the airbags) & it's a deadly combination! this is a serious issue, & it is NHTSA's responsibility to hold Honda accountable for their choices not inform their customers & continue putting them in danger. Tn is known for brutal heat, humidity, asthma, & allergens! this is a public safety issue. I have my paperwork to legitimize my claim! investigate this, make Honda notify customers! most people can't afford these repairs! we have had 90 degree days this October, ,& my CRV is blowing hot air again! please contact me immediately & investigate this as a safety issue! okease forgibe the all caps, but this is ridiculous! I expect more from Honda & more from you

- Maryville, TN, USA

problem #283

Jun 052019

CR-V 4-cyl

  • miles
2011 Honda CR-V exl. Consumer writes in regard to vehicle airbag failing to deploy causing injuries.

- Reading, PA, USA

problem #282

Nov 202018

CR-V

  • miles
Takata recall-received notice of recall and called to schedule an appointment today 11/20/18 and first available appointment was 1/22/19.

- Kalamazoo, MI, USA

problem #281

Nov 152018

CR-V

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Appointment to repair my vehicle for recall airbag inflator.

- Potomac, MD, USA

problem #280

Oct 232018

CR-V

  • 0 miles
I had both airbag inflators replaced. However I recently received a notification from dealer saying the passenger bag needed doing. I thought this was weird, and checked the Honda recall site, and it says "nothing needs replacing". however, today I doubled check with the dealer, and they said there was a "bulletin" associated with a potential faulty installation. I have no idea now if this is dealer [xxx] or a legit safety concern. Please make sure Honda knows about this. Parts of this document have been redacted to protect personally identifiable information pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

- San Francisco, CA, USA

problem #279

Aug 182018

CR-V

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2011 Honda CR-V. the contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V061000 (air bags); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Advantage Honda (1260 northern blvd, manhasset, NY) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and was not able to confirm when the parts were to become available. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Flushing, NY, USA

problem #278

Aug 012018

CR-V

  • 88,000 miles
Vehicle was involved in a front end collision with a 2015 Dodge Ram 1500. The Honda CRV collided with the back of the parked Dodge Ram going about 35 miles an hour. Driver braked hard 15 to 20 feet before impact. After impact the car smelled like gun powder but the airbags did not go off. The accident occurred on a four-lane road, 127th and homan in blue island Illinois.

- Oak Lawn, IL, USA

problem #277

Jul 062016

CR-V

  • 47,025 miles
Takata recall: In July 2016 my wife and I received a recall notice for the takata air bag on our 2011 Honda CR-V vehicle. The air bag was allegedly replaced at that time, but the air bag warning light has come on several times since then (as I write this note in June 2018). I can document several additional times since the original recall repair was performed that the air bag light has come on, with the Honda dealership giving various explanations, while not solving the problem. If you include the original recall notice, I have 10 service repair records over 2 years showing the SRS light coming on because of a problem or defect. My wife drives the car primarily, taking our son to and from school and other activities. She no longer feels safe driving this car and we now do not trust the local Honda dealership, which has provided often-changing answers or explanations for the air bag warning light issue. We hope you can help us.

- Torrance, CA, USA

problem #276

Apr 132018

CR-V

  • miles
Takata recall I am very concerned that my daughter drives this car and the airbags, if deployed, could disperse sharp metal possibly causing fatalities. She is in seattle, wa at this time. Is there a dealership there that would replace the air bags at no charge?

- Alpharetta, GA, USA

problem #275

Oct 012012

CR-V

  • 20,000 miles
Takata recall, air bag inflator replaced at dealer. Drivers seat sliding when taking off or stopping. Dealer diagnosis said front drivers seat needs upper and lower bushings. Noticed this problem close to the end of first two years, only if husband drives it. Later with all drivers. Paid $53.32 on Oct 27 2016 for diagnostics.

- Eure, NC, USA

problem #274

Dec 052017

CR-V

  • 75,000 miles
Takata riecall--nothing has happened yet! that's the problem. I used to be able to enjoy my car and I really liked driving it. Now, because I have received these recall notices from the dealor and other agencies, I have been expecting premature expansions or a failure of it to expand when needed. This has changed everything for me and now I see I'm not even on the list. If you think I should consider myself lucky then you don't understand the feeling of driving a car at all. I've been stripped of that fundamental excitement of my new (used) car and now I'm exposed everyday to the uncertainty of getting safely to my destination or worse yet, hurting somebody else due to faulty equipment! what a tragedy this has become for everybody involved but please consider the emotional loss I have sustained not counting the financial burden from loss of services I expected and paid for in good faith. I didn't pay 20 thousand dollars to become a nervous wreck from the thoughts of having a wreck!

- Covington, KY, USA

problem #273

Apr 152015

CR-V

  • miles
The air bag has a problem and check engine comes off and

- Omaha, NE, USA

problem #272

Nov 282017

CR-V

  • 60,000 miles
I need my airbag to be changed as per the public notice

- Omaha, NE, USA

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