Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2011 Honda CR-V
NHTSA data on file today
The 2011 Honda CR-V has 13 NHTSA recall campaigns and 554 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
NCAP overall rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars, averaged across 2 NHTSA-tested trims.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #23V228000 Rear Trailing Arm May Detach from Frame Corrosion NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #19V502000 Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #19V500000 Driver Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #19V378000 Improperly Installed Passenger Air Bag Inflator NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #19V182000 Driver Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #18V661000 Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #18V268000 Improperly Installed Passenger Air Bag NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #18V042000 Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #17V545000 Incorrectly Installed Replacement Air Bag NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #17V417000 Incorrect Wire Harness Installed on Front Air Bag NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #17V030000 Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Rupture NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #16V346000 Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Rupture NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #16V061000 Driver's Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Rupture NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Air Bags 295 complaints
- Electrical System 55 complaints
- Unknown or Other 55 complaints
- Structure 45 complaints
- Engine 37 complaints
- Suspension 20 complaints
Of the 554 complaints on file, 29 report a crash and 2 a fire; across all 554 complaints, owners report 12 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $6,200–$12,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2011 Honda CR-V has an average reliability rating, primarily due to recurrent airbag issues and several complaints regarding the electrical system and engine. While it is generally reliable, these problems can lead to costly repairs.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| airbags | 60,000-100,000 miles | $300–$1,200 | very common |
| electrical system | 70,000-110,000 miles | $150–$800 | common |
| engine | 80,000-120,000 miles | $400–$1,800 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil change every 5,000 miles
- Brake fluid replacement every 3 years
- Transmission fluid check annually
- Tire rotation every 7,500 miles
- Coolant replacement every 5 years
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Airbag warning light
- Electrical system malfunctions
- Engine misfires or rough idling
- Braking issues
- Unusual engine noises
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2011 Honda CR-V at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.