How many problems does the 2011 HONDA CR-V have?

The 2011 HONDA CR-V currently has 543 owner-reported complaints according to NHTSA database. These complaints are organized by component to help identify common issues.

What are the most common problems with 2011 HONDA CR-V?

The most common problems reported for the 2011 HONDA CR-V are organized by component above. Each component section shows owner-reported issues, crash reports, and fire incidents to help identify patterns and problem areas.

How do I report problems with my 2011 HONDA CR-V?

You can report safety problems with your 2011 HONDA CR-V directly to NHTSA at SaferCar.gov or call 1-888-327-4236. Your complaint helps identify patterns and may lead to recalls or investigations.

Where can I find my VIN to check problems?

Your 2011 HONDA CR-V VIN is located in 4 places: (1) Dashboard near windshield on driver's side, (2) Driver's door jamb sticker, (3) Engine bay, (4) Vehicle registration and insurance documents.

Is the 2011 HONDA CR-V reliable?

Reliability can be assessed by reviewing the number and severity of owner complaints for the 2011 HONDA CR-V. Check complaints by component, crash reports, and fire incidents above to evaluate potential issues and problem patterns.

2011 HONDA CR-V Problems

AIR BAGS

286 complaints

I was in a pretty serious collision with a very large deer this morning. My car is totaled, the airbags did not deploy and I had to physically shield my face, neck and head.

Oct 04, 2025

Crash: 1

Side air bag alert: OFF

May 01, 2024

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.

Jun 23, 2023

My airbag light came on without any incidents accruing.

Jun 20, 2023

The contact owns a 2011 Honda CR-V. The contact stated that while driving at 65 mph in inclement weather, the vehicle slid on ice and collided with a steel pole, breaking the pole. The contact was unsure if there were warning lights illuminated. The impact of the crash was on the driver's side, and the rear of the vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. The driver sustained head, neck, shoulder, and mid-back injuries, and medical treatment was provided to the contact. A police report was taken. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the air bag, air bag sensor, driver's headlamp, driver's seat belt, and driver's door, needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 160,000.

Apr 20, 2023

Crash: 1

Injuries: 1

+ 281 more complaints for this component

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

35 complaints

DOOR LOCK ACTUATOR. It is constantly malfunctioning. You are driving with small kids, and the doors keep unlocking and locking as the vehicle is in motion. I am very concerned, especially with children inside. It gets to a point that it sounds like a machine gun while you are driving, so, if you forget about it, suddenly you hear the loud noise and you think there is a drive by shooting nearby. There was a class action lawsuit regarding this a few years ago and a recall on this part. Today I locked my car after I parked and went into my house, suddenly I heard this horn noise on and off by itself without touching the key or the fob. I find this extremely dangerous. Let's say you get trapped inside your car and suddenly you cannot get out. I looked a little dipper and found out that Honda did not want to fix this issue. This is unacceptable and very unfair. Is there something someone can do to remediate it?

May 12, 2025

The contact owns a 2011 Honda CR-V. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled with the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was able to restart. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that a wiring harness had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was taken to the dealer but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 170,000.

Mar 07, 2025

I'm driving along and the car door locks don't recognize that there already locked. They keep going off. The car is shut off and the door locks keep going off and the dom light keeps coming on every time the doors lock even though they are already locked. I couldn't get out of my car the other day because of this. I know now why someone sold it to the dealer ship. I've had the car a couple of months and I'm ready to sell it. I don't feel safe. Also the navigation date will not stay on the current day of 2024. It keeps rebooting back to Feb 2005. I bought it July 25, 2024 for $14,835. Apparently, I'm not the only car out there that has this problem. Why is this not being fixed. It is a SAFETY HAZARD TO GET LOCKED IN YOUR VEHICLE AND CANT GET OUT. I HAD TO CALL ROAD SIDE ASST. This is unacceptable when I pay this kind of money for a vehicle.

Oct 16, 2024

Sporadically the passenger rear door and trunk will lock (then unlock randomly) and there’s no getting them unlocked using the fob nor using the unlock button. The door simply has to unlock itself and the only way to get the trunk opened (till it decides to unlock itself) is to crawl thru the backseat and pull the inside lever.

Feb 08, 2024

My driver door and my back hatchback door would not open or unlock. I tried the actual key in the drivers door would not open and I tried two different remotes & neither would open the driver door or the back hatchback. I’m having to replace the actuator in both doors at this time!

Jul 05, 2023

+ 30 more complaints for this component

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

32 complaints

The glass pane of my sunroof imploded while driving on the highway. The damage sounded like an explosion or something falling through the sunroof. The glass exploded “up” instead of down into the cavity between the glass and roof visor. There was no projectile. I took plenty of photographs. The failure happened suddenly without any indication of glass failure. I feel that my safety was impacted because it thoroughly startled myself and my passenger. The road was full of cars and the explosions could easily have put me in an unsafe position. Furthermore the glass pieces exploded out onto the highway which could have startled the driver behind me. As of writing, the car is being inspected by a mechanic and a glass replacement company. I called Honda corporate and they said they were not aware of any such malfunctions. The event occurred on [XXX] at roughly Noon on [XXX] . It was very cold outside but quite sunny. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Jan 04, 2025

I've had 2 A/C compressor failures

Nov 15, 2024

Endurance refusal to pay for A/C compressor! A/C was not working took to mechanic! Brian the mechanic at Larsons auto repair informed me it was compressor failure called endurance, they called auto repair, said they talked to ladies in office, they say no. I called talked to tech he said compressor not seal! Endurance told auto repair it was seal, not covered! I called talked to Brian! He said compressor! Endurance not willing to pay! I pay $190 per month! I believe it’s a scam!

Jun 13, 2024

Car makes horrible sound when cranking. I work with three other people that have Honda CRv cars that are having this exact same noise occurring every time they crank their cars as well. Google search indicates it may be a cam actuator gear assembly gone bad.

Feb 08, 2024

I AM THE OWNER OF 2011 HOND VIN# [XXX] . THAT WAS PURCHASE IN 04/16/2021. I WAS PARKING MY VEHICLE IN A PARKING LOT AT [XXX] I PLACED MY FOOT ON THE BRAKES AS I ATTEMPTED TO PARK. THE CAR ACCELERATED AND HIT A VEHICLE IN FRON OF ME. I WAS STARTLED BY THIS OCCURRENCE. I THEN PUT THE CAR IN REVERSE AND AGAIN STEPPED ON MY BRAKES WHILE TRYING TO BACK OFF FROM THE STRUCK CAR. THE CAR AGAIN ACCELERATED AND HIT THE CAR BEHIND ME CAUSING SUBSTANTIAL DAMAGE TO THAT CAR AND MY VEHICLE. I BELIEVE THE CAR HAS A MANUFACTURING DEFECT. I REQUEST THAT THE AGENCY INVESTIGATE THIS INCIDENT FOR SAFETY REASONS. THE CAR IS IN REALLY BAD CONDITION RIGHT NOW AFTER THE INCIDENT. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Nov 09, 2023

+ 27 more complaints for this component

STRUCTURE

28 complaints

The contact owns a 2011 Honda CR-V. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V228000 (Structure). The contact stated that while attempting to register the vehicle, the vehicle failed the State Inspection due to frame corrosion. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, where it was diagnosed with severe frame corrosion, and the failure was beyond repair. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue approximately five times, but the contact had not yet received a call back after approximately two months. The failure mileage was approximately 121,000.

Oct 15, 2025

The contact owns a 2011 Honda CR-V. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V228000 (Structure); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was confirmed that the rear subframe was severely rusted. The dealer confirmed that parts were not yet available and that the vehicle was not safe to be driven. The contact was further advised by the dealer to no longer drive the vehicle until the recall parts were available. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was opened. The failure mileage was 124,651. Parts distribution disconnect.

Jun 12, 2024

The contact owns a 2011 Honda CR-V. The contact stated that the dealer had installed a support brace on the vehicle under NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V228000 (Structure). The contact stated that after the recall repair was performed on the vehicle, the vehicle was bouncing off the road surface while driving over uneven or bumpy road surfaces, nearly causing him to lose control of the vehicle. The dealer and the manufacturer were notified of the failure, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 92,000.

Apr 01, 2024

The contact owns a 2011 Honda CR-V. The contact stated that upon taking the vehicle into an independent mechanic, he was informed that a support bracket on the sub frame was not installed correctly. The vehicle was not repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V228000 (Structure), and the VIN was included, and the repair was already completed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 96,000.

Mar 15, 2024

See attached document for complaint

Feb 05, 2024

+ 23 more complaints for this component

ENGINE

23 complaints

Oil consumption is exaggerated with to obvious observed signs, I.e, no visible leaks, no blue smoke from tailpipe, no smell behind vehicle. Oil needs to be added every ~70 miles as per the dipstick. Engine light will illuminate when oil too low. Car running fine otherwise. Is this happening to others? Respectfully, Careful Driver

Feb 27, 2024

The oil consumption of this vehicle is extremely high and has progressively gotten worse to the point it has become undrivable. I have to put oil in every other day. It's completely not okay to make and sell faulty vehicles

Aug 05, 2023

I WAS DRIVING THE VEHICLE ON MY TOWN'S STREETS AROUND 35 MPH AS USUAL WHEN MY VEHICLE'S CHECK ENGINE LIGHT STARTED FLASHING AND I WAS UNABLE TO ACCELERATE PAST 20 MPH. I IMMEDIATELY TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE AUTOZONE IN TOWN AND THEY STATED IT WAS AN ENGINE MISFIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE NEAREST CAR REPAIR SHOP AS A HONDA DEALERSHIP WAS OVER 25 MILES AWAY AND I WAS TOLD THAT IT WAS AN ENGINE MISFIRE IN CYLINDER 1. THEY ARE STILL TRYING TO FIND OUT WHAT CAUSED THE MISFIRE. WHY WAS CRV'S NOT INCLUDED UNDER THE CLASS LAWSUIT WITH HONDA?

Feb 10, 2021

COMPRESSOR NOT WORKING FOR AIR CONDITIONING .

Jul 18, 2019

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HONDA CR-V. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH, THE CHECK ENGINE INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT CHECKED THE OIL AND DISCOVERED THAT THERE WAS NONE IN THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO HERITAGE HONDA BELAIR (1800 BELAIR RD, SUITE A, FALLSTON, MD 21047, (410) 343-5644) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE PISTON RINGS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 89,000. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN.

Jul 08, 2019

+ 18 more complaints for this component

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

10 complaints

HONDA CRV 2011 UNWANTED ACCELERATION ON MARCH 22 2018 AS I WAS COMING TO A STOP SIGN WENT FLYING IN TO TRAFFIC GOT LUCKY NOTHING COMING. AGAIN ON SAT 24 WHEN I STARTED MY CRV IN PARK KEPT PUSHING BRAKE THEN GAS AT SLOWED DOWN SO I COULD ,BUT STILL HIGH IDLE.

Mar 26, 2018

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HONDA CR-V. WHILE THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AT APPROXIMATELY 3 MPH, THE VEHICLE INDEPENDENTLY ACCELERATED. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO A BUILDING. THERE WERE NO INJURIES AND A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN AWAY BY THE CONTACT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN AND FAILURE MILEAGE WERE UNKNOWN.

Sep 29, 2016

Crash: 1

CAR WAS BEING DRIVEN IN A PARKING LOT AND AS THE DRIVER PULLED INTO A PARKING SPACE AND WAS PRESSING ON THE BRAKES, THE CAR BEGAN TO ACCELERATE. THE CAR JUMPED A CURB, AND CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE UNTIL STRIKING A TREE IN FRONT OF A BUSINESS. DRIVER SMELLED A BURNING ODOR JUST BEFORE THE ACCELERATION STARTED.

Sep 05, 2016

Crash: 1

IN LATE AUGUST I PULLED INTO MY CHURCH PARKING LOT AS I DO EVERY SUNDAY. MY RIGHT FOOT WAS ON THE BREAK PEDAL AND I WAS GOING ABOUT 5 MPH WHEN THE CAR SUDDENLY ACCELERATED. WHILE I PRESSED DOWN HARD ON THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE VEHICLE SHOT PAST THE PARKING SPACE HITTING A TREE. THE CAR BARELY MISSED A PARISHIONER WALKING ON THE SIDEWALK. THE DRIVER SIDE WINDOW AND SIDE OF THE CAR WERE SMASHED. THE CAR WAS TOWED TO A HONDA COLLISION REPAIR SHOP. AMERICAN HONDA CAME OUT AND INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND TOLD ME THEY COULD NOT REPRODUCE THE UNEXPECTED ACCELERATION AND THAT WHAT HAPPENED TO ME "IS NOT KNOWN TO BE A PROBLEM WITH THIS VEHICLE." THE DAMAGE WAS $5885. I WAS VERY UPSET BECAUSE I LOVED THE CRV, BUT KNEW I COULD NOT CHANCE A REPEAT PERFORMANCE. THIS MEANT TRADING IT IN AT A SIGNIFICANT FINANCIAL LOSS TO MY FAMILY. WE GOT NOWHERE TRYING TO GET AMERICAN HONDA TO REDUCE THE FINANCIAL BURDEN.

Nov 02, 2015

Crash: 1

ON DECEMBER 13TH AT APPROXIMATELY NOON I WAS STOPPED AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT IN MANSFIELD, MA BEHIND THE WHEEL OF MY 2011 HONDA CRV( WITH A LITTLE OVER 66, 000 MILES), HEADING WEST ON ROUTE 106 AT THE INTERSECTION WITH ROUTE 140, IN THE LEFT LANE. WITH MY FOOT SQUARELY ON THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE CAR BEGAN TO SLOWLY MOVE FORWARD. IT FELT LIKE I WAS BEING PUSHED FROM BEHIND. I IMMEDIATELY PUT THE GEAR SHIFT IN NEUTRAL AND THE ENGINE REVVED UP TO RED LINE AT WHICH POINT I SHUT THE CAR OFF. I SAT THERE FOR A MINUTE AND DECIDE TO TURN THE CAR BACK ON TO SEE IF THE ENGINE WAS STILL REVVING. IT WAS NOT, SO I CAREFULLY DROVE HOME WITH ON HAND ON THE GEAR SHIFT. THE CAR WAS SUBSEQUENTLY INSPECTED BY PRIME HONDA AND HONDA MOTOR CO (CASE NO. [XXX]) AND NO DEFECTS WERE FOUND. AT MY REQUEST ,THEY INSTALLED A NEW COMPUTER CHIP CHARGING ME THEIR COST. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR

Jan 09, 2015

+ 5 more complaints for this component

TIRES

7 complaints

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HONDA CR-V EQUIPPED WITH COOPER CS4 TIRES, SIZE: 225/65R17 (NA). WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE REAR DRIVER SIDE TIRE BLEW OUT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE INNER TUBE RUPTURED. THE TIRE FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE TIRE WAS REPLACED. THE TIRE WAS A REPLACEMENT TIRE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE VEHICLE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 65,000 AND THE TIRE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 44,000.

Jul 21, 2016

I FILED A CLAIM/COMPLAINT APRIL 6, 2014 FOR PREMATURE WEAR FOR CONTINENTAL 225/65R17-102T TIRES EQUIPPED ON 2011 HONDA CR-V TO CONTINENTAL &HONDA. CONTINENTAL ADVERTISES TIRES ARE WARRANTED FOR 65,000 MILES OR 6 YEARS. IT BECAME NECESSARY TO REPLACE ALL 4 TIRES 3/19/14 AT 31,013 MILES OR LESS THAN HALF THE EXPECTED LIFE OF THE TIRE. THE VEHICLE AND TIRES CONSISTENTLY WERE SERVICED BY ACCREDITED HONDA DEALER & TIRE PRESSURE MAINTAINED. ADDITIONALLY, ON APRIL 6, 2012 THE RIGHT REAR TIRE WENT FLAT WITH NO CAUSE PROVIDED AND REPLACED AT A COST OF $193.00. I HAVE RECEIVED NO COMPENSATION FOR THAT TIRE. SUBSEQUENTLY, ON 4/22/14 HONDA REPRESENTATIVE [XXX] RESPONDED TO MY LETTER OF 4/6/14. HE REFERRED ME TO CONTINENTAL TIRE & DENIED ANY COMPENSATION FROM HONDA. ON 4/23/14, ?[XXX]? WITH CONTINENTAL TIRES CALLED TO CONFIRM THEY ?NEVER GUARANTEE OR WARRANT MILEAGE ON TIRES?. SHE SPECIFICALLY DIRECTED ME TO ADJUSTMENT POLICY, #3. "TREAD WEAROUT UP TO A PREDETERMINED MILEAGE IS NOT COVERED UNDER THIS POLICY."SHE, TOO, REFUSED ANY ADJUSTMENT OR RESOLUTION TO THE PREMATURE TIRE WEAR. ADDITIONALLY, SHE WOULD NOT CONSIDER THE TIRE REPLACED 4/6/12 BECAUSE THE DEALER DID NOT FILE A CLAIM. HONDA CORPORATION UNILATERALLY CONTRACTS WITH CONTINENTAL TO PROVIDE THE 225/65R17-102T TIRES FOR THEIR CR-V PRODUCT. THE CUSTOMER CANNOT SUBSTITUTE THE BRAND OF TIRES. HONDA CONTINUES TO EQUIP CR-V MODELS WITH CONTINENTAL 225/65R17-102T TIRES EVEN THOUGH THEY HAVE BEEN ON NOTICE OF POOR TREAD PERFORMANCE FOR YEARS AND CONTINUE THE RELATIONSHIP KNOWING CONTINENTAL DOES NOT WARRANT THE PRODUCT. CONTINENTAL WILL NOT GIVE AN ADJUSTMENT AND HONDA CLAIMS THEY ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE. NEITHER CONTINENTAL OR HONDA WILL PROVIDE, IN WRITING, THEIR BASIS FOR DENIAL NOR WOULD THEY ALLOW ME TO SPEAK TO A SUPERVISOR. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR

Jun 04, 2014

I HAVE A 2011 HONDA CRV WITH 18,657 MILES AND WAS TOLD I NEED A NEW SET OF TIRES. THE ORIGINAL TIRES ARE CONTINENTAL 4X4 CONTACTS, M+S, 225/65R17, DOT # FDF5 3AH2111. I AM THE ORIGINAL OWNER AND HAVE HAD TWO TIRE ROTATIONS TO DATE. I ALSO CHECK THE AIR PRESSURE EVERY WEEK. *TR

Oct 30, 2013

CUPPING ON OUTERMOST TREAD GROOVE PRODUCING ROARING ROAD NOISE. 2011 HONDA CR-V WITH 15,626 MILES AS OF 8/9/13. TIRES ROTATED AT 7500 AND 15000 MILES, ONLY SEEMS TO BE HAPPENING ON REAR. *TR

Aug 09, 2013

I WAS DRIVING TO WORK ON THE FREEWAY AND HEARD A NOISE LIKE AIR RUSHING. MY TIRE PRESSURE LIGHT CAME ON AND I PULLED OVER. THE TIRE BLEW OUT IN TWO PLACES ON THE INSIDE OF THE LEFT REAR TIRE. ROAD WAS CLEAR, DIDN'T HIT ANYTHING, TIRE JUST BLEW OUT. I WAS AMAZED WHEN I SAW OTHERS WITH HONDA CR-V'S HAD THE SAME PROBLEMS. I AM GOING TO REPLACE ALL THE TIRES TOMORROW. I WILL NOT BUY ANOTHER ONE OF BRIDGESTONE TIRES..EVER. I JUST HAD THE TIRES ROTATED AT HONDA LAST FRIDAY AND THE CAR SERVICED. HONDA WANTED TO SELL ME ANOTHER BRIDGESTONE FOR 183.00. THEY CAN KEEP THEIR BRIDGESTONE TIRES. *TR

Apr 24, 2013

+ 2 more complaints for this component

SUSPENSION

6 complaints

Rear trailing arm mount rusted out frame , had have towed to my house , not drivable and its only vehicle i have

Jan 25, 2026

Wheels are significantly misaligned causing tire wear and vibration while driving. Rear struts need to be replaced and are not functioning properly. Rear control arm needs to be replaced with adjustable control arm to achieve proper alignment. Wheel alignment is more that 2 degrees off with normal vehicle usage.

Sep 22, 2023

The "rear frame deterioration" recall was performed by the Dealer, Honda of Keene, NH, within the requirements set out by Honda. However, the service manager at the dealer tells me the same corrosion that initiated the recall is severe and still does not allow the vehicle to pass safety inspection in my state. Therefore, I cannot use the car and is has no resale value. Per the intent of state safety inspection the car remains unsafe. He has indicated this same concern to Honda USA directly with no response to him. He has photographs of the corrosion that he offered to Honda also with no response. I have had a conversation with "Arla" at Honda USA Customer service regarding this problem on June 2nd or 3rd. They are not willing to offer me any alternative, such as a full frame repair or to repurchase if the vehicle from me. The car has been at the dealer for approximately three months now pending resolution. I have called Honda USA again requesting they call me back for the past two weeks with no response. I propose that Honda has not satisfied the recall as the vehicle remains unsafe.

Jun 17, 2023

On March 15, 2023, I was driving on clear, dry pavement at approx. 50 mph when I heard a loud bang from the rear of my Honda CR-V and almost lost control of my steering. I maintained enough control to stay on the roadway and brought the car to a stop after about 200 yards. I had the car towed to my regular mechanic who told me that the suspension had fallen away from the frame of the car and it wasn't fixable. I contacted Honda at an 800 number and was told that I needed to have a Honda dealership confirm the problem, which I did. After further research online, I found out that Honda of Canada had issued a recall for certain year models of my car for a corrosion issue that would cause a failure in the part that connects the suspension to the frame. I then contacted Honda of North America requesting help; I was informed that Honda recalls vehicles solely by VIN, and there was no recall issued for mine. So here I sit with a useless car and no recourse.

Apr 06, 2023

I was on the highway driving straight and steady. The driver side rear wheel/ lower control arm went to a 30 degree angle and pulled the axle from the rear differential. The wheel locked up and the vehicle was very difficult to control. I skidded to the shoulder leaving a 400 foot skid mark. Thankfully there was no one near me as traffic was very light. If road or traffic conditions were any worse there would almost certainly been a serious accident. I have extensive mechanical experience and have never seen a 11 year old vehicle fail from corrosion in this manor. There is a recall in Canada for this exact issue and Honda is/has helped repair/replace many there vehicles with this issue. It has been inspected by NYS inspectors annually and never raised any flags. I was never notified by honda to check to check for this issue and the dealership it was bought from is refusing to help. The 2011 Crv appears relatively rust free other than the area that failed and the other side almost as bad. This is a serious safety issue and Honda needs to do something to prevent future injuries and deaths. This failure happened with no warning at all. Thank you.

Apr 07, 2022

+ 1 more complaint for this component

STEERING

6 complaints

I keep having to replace the rack and pinion due to poor steering, loose steering, and leaking fluid. Replaced in 2019, am now replacing again in 2023 after putting less than another 20k miles on the car in this four-year timespan.

Nov 17, 2023

UPON TAKING THIS VEHICLE IN FOR ITS 90,000 MILE MAINTENANCE SERVICE, THE HONDA CERTIFIED MECHANICS INFORMED US THAT THE POWER STEERING RACK WAS LEAKING FLUID AND WOULD NOT PASS NEW YORK STATE SAFETY INSPECTION. THE EXACT MILEAGE OF THE CAR WAS AT 91653. WE HAD TO REPLACE THE RACK SYSTEM AT A COST TO US OF OVER $1,000.00. THIS SYSTEM FAILURE SHOULD NOT HAVE OCCURRED AT THIS STAGE OF THE CAR'S LIFE. I WOULD LIKE AN INVESTIGATION INITIATED TO SEE IF A RECALL IS WARRANTED. SOME ONLINE RESEARCH HAS SHOWN ME THAT OTHER 2011 CRV OWNERS HAVE EXPERIENCED THIS EXACT SAME PROBLEM.

Jun 01, 2018

VERY EARLY FAILURE OF POWER STEERING RACK AND PINION. THE DEALER/HONDA DID NOT PROVIDE A BETTER MECHANISM TO IDENTIFY THE ISSUE. I THINK HONDA POWER STEERING IS A VERY DEFECTIVE PART THAT THEY ARE SELLING TO CUSTOMERS AND CHARGING HEFTY DOLLARS $1750 TO REPAIR AT THE CUSTOMER'S EXPENSE.

May 22, 2018

WAS TOLD BY HONDA THAT THE POWER STEERING RAKE IS LEAKING AND NEEDS TO BE FIXED OR CAR COULD LOSE POWER STEERING.

Oct 09, 2017

I HAVE NOTICED THE STEERING BECOMING MORE AND MORE STIFF. IT WILL NOT RETURN TO THE STRAIGHT POSITION UNLESS YOU FORCEFULLY TURN THE STEERING WHEEL. THIS OCCURS WHILE IN MOTION ON HIGHWAYS OR CITY STREETS.

Feb 21, 2017

+ 1 more complaint for this component

POWER TRAIN

5 complaints

I was at a corner waiting for traffic to clear so I could make a turn left. When I started to accelerate the vehicle started to hesitate and continued. The on coming car had to slam on their brakes and swerve to avoid hitting my passenger side. Since that time I had found out there was a service bulletin relating to this problem. Honda Service Bulletin 17-040. This is my granddaughters car and now I am reluctant to let her drive the vehicle. It is a very serious safety issue!! My frustration is that when I have discussed the issue with 2 different Honda dealers they didn't disclose there was a bulleting but rather recommended changing the transmission fluid and the information was confusing. One dealer recommended changing the fluid once and another recommended I change it three times at the same appointment. Since the incident I have had an opportunity to drive my other granddaughters 2011 Honda CRV and it is displaying the same shudder issue on acceleration and when you are at 40 miles and try to accelerate which she noticed. Obviously, if you were trying to pass another vehicle on a two lane highway and it started the shudder you would be involved in a head on crash resulting in serious injury or death. I believe there should be a recall to correct this problem. The cost to replace the torque converter is $3,000 +. The bulletin 17-040 states the affect vehicles are 2012-14. It needs to be revised to include 2011 Honda CRV vehicle. I found the bulletin myself through a group that shares information regarding Honda CRV vehicles. The bulletin was issued on May 20, 2017 06492 Version 1. The vehicle number for the 2011 Honda CRV is 5J6RE4H72BL017198

Jul 10, 2023

My 2011 Honda CR-V's Check Engine Light came on within the past week, and continues to stay on. I went to Autozone to get a diagnostic check. Per their recommendations, I tightened the fuel tank cap but the check engine light is still on. It also diagnosed a P0455 EVAP, Emission Control System Leak Trouble Code. I have scheduled an appointment for 10/12/2022 at 12:00 PM at Christian Brothers, 12000 Bermuda Crossroad Ln Chester, VA 23831.

Oct 10, 2022

AT 125,000 MILES MY TRANSMISSION WENT OUT. $3,600 FOR A NEW TRANSMISSION??? THAT IS WAY ABOVE OTHER MODEL SUV I HAVE SEEN. THERE ARE SIX VERSIONS FOR THIS ONE MODEL OF SUV, THAT IS CRAZY. NOT TO MENTION TO REMOVE IT ADDS A OT OF COST VS FORD OR CHEVY ( THIS IS THE WORD OF THE REPAIR SHOP)

Oct 06, 2015

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HONDA CR-V. THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT SHIFT INTO PARK AND THE KEY COULD NOT RELEASE FROM THE IGNITION. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER. THE DEALER CHANGED THE SHIFTER PIN AND ADJUSTED THE SHIFTER CABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT TWO DAYS AFTER THE REPAIR, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT SHIFT INTO PARK. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE BACK TO THE DEALER WHERE THE DEALER ADJUSTED THE CABLE A SECOND TIME. THE FAILURE WAS CORRECTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 8,000. UPDATED 03/23/12 *BF UPDATED 03/30/12

Jan 17, 2012

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HONDA CRV. THE CONTACT STARTED THE IGNITION AND THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO SURGE FORWARD ABNORMALLY UNTIL CRASHING INTO A WOODEN RETAINING WALL. THERE WAS NO PERSONAL INJURY. THE VEHICLE SUSTAINED MODERATE DAMAGES. THE VEHICLE WAS CURRENTLY BEING REPAIRED AT THE DEALER FOR BODY DAMAGES. THERE WAS A RECALL RELATED TO THE FAILURE UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 11V458000 (POWER TRAIN). THE CONTACT PLANNED TO HAVE THE VEHICLE REPAIRED UNDER THE RECALL. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNAVAILABLE.

Oct 12, 2011

Crash: 1

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

5 complaints

Faulty actuator in front passenger door, door remains locked shut and as a result the hatch is also locked shut due to connection between doors. Honda has quoted me $900 to repair including needing to destroy interior panel and pay to replace part due to issue that was recalled in 2007-09 CR-V's. Approximately mileage is 160,000.

Jun 21, 2023

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HONDA CR-V. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER EXITING THE VEHICLE AND LOCKING THE DOORS AND WALKING AWAY, THE SECURITY ALARM INADVERTENTLY ACTIVATED. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO LOCK THE VEHICLE WITHOUT THE ALARM BEING ACTIVATED. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT DETERMINED. THE LOCAL DEALER HONDA OF MANSFIELD WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 147,000.

Nov 12, 2020

WIFE HAD PURSE IN THE CAR AND THE DOORS LOCKED ON THEIR OWN. THIS LOCKED HER OUT OF THE VEHICLE. THIS HAS OCCURRED A NUMBER OF TIMES SINCE. *JS

Jul 07, 2014

WITHIN THE LAST MONTH, MY 2011 CRV HAS HAD A RECURRING ISSUE WITH THE DOOR LOCK. WHEN I HIT THE UNLOCK BUTTON, THE DRIVER'S DOOR REMAINS LOCKED AND WILL ONLY TURN MANUALLY. LIKEWISE, IT WILL ONLY LOCK MANUALLY. THE OTHER DAY I COULDN'T OPEN MY TRUNK BECAUSE OF THE LOCKING ISSUE. BECAUSE OF THE UNLOCKING, THE SENSORS AFFECTED MY DOME LIGHT AND MY BATTERY DIED AFTER 3 YEARS. I HAVE READ THAT THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM, BUT NO RECALLS YET. IT DOESN'T MAKE SENSE. *JS

Apr 14, 2014

DOOR LOCKS:LOCKING MECHANISM UNRELIABLE LOCK AND UNLOCK WHILE DRIVING FAILURE TO LOCK (HAVE REVIEWED MANUAL TO ENSURE ALL IN ORDER, INCLUDING BATTERY IN KEY AND SETTINGS FOR AUTO LOCK AND UN LOCK). *TR

Apr 29, 2013

SERVICE BRAKES

5 complaints

NOTE ! THIS IS NOT A DEFECTIVE VEHICLE SITUATION, BUT A MALFUNCTIONING BRAKING SYSTEM MANUFACTURED BY BLUE OX. THE HONDA WAS A TOWED VEHICLE BEHIND A MOTOR HOME. PLEASE READ THE DETAILS CAREFULLY. THE MANUFACTURER, BLUE OX OBVIOUSLY WAS AWARE THAT DANGEROUS SITUATIONS COULD OCCUR AS THEY HAVE A PARAGRAPH IN THE BACK OF THEIR MANUAL ABOUT THE POSSIBILITY OF A "FALSE BREAKAWAY" HAVING THIS OCCUR COULD HAVE RESULTED INTO A SERIOUS FATAL ACCIDENT. WHY IS BLUE OX ALLOWED TO SELL A PRODUCT THAT COULD POTENTIALLY CREATE A SERIOUS MAJOR ACCIDENT? I HAVE UPLOADED ALL OF THE COMMUNICATIONS WITH BLUE OX AS WELL AS PHOTOS OF THE DESTROYED TIRES ON THE TOWED VEHICLE. IN FEBRUARY 2020, I HAD A LOCAL DEALER INSTALL A BLUE OX ACCENT WITH THE PATRIOT 3 BRAKING SYSTEM. WE USED IT LAST YEAR WITH NO ISSUES WHATSOEVER. (APPROX 3,000 MILES) WE LEFT OUR HOME FEBRUARY 10, 2021 TO TRAVEL TO FLORIDA KEYS AND UP THE GULF COAST. AT THAT POINT, WE COVERED OVER ANOTHER 2,000 MILES WITH NO ISSUES. WHEN WE CROSSED OVER IN GA, THERE WAS QUITE A BIT OF CONSTRUCTION. WE WERE TRAVELING 50 MPH SINCE IT WAS A CONSTRUCTION ZONE AND THERE WAS ONE LARGE BUMP, WHICH APPARENTLY CAUSED THE BREAKAWAY SWITCH TO ENGAGE AND LOCKED UP THE WHEELS ON THE TOW VEHICLE. AS SOON AS IT OCCURRED AND I REALIZED WHAT HAPPENED, I PULLED THE POWER SUPPLY OUT OF THE DASH SENDING UNIT, WHICH RELEASED THE TOW VEHICLE BRAKES. HOWEVER, I NOW HAVE 4 RUINED TIRES AS THEY ARE FLAT SPOTTED. IS THIS A NORMAL OCCURRENCE ? WE ARE TRAVELING AGAIN TO TOMORROW AND I AM RELUCTANT TO CONNECT THE BREAKAWAY SENSOR AGAIN AS IT COULD CREATE A SERIOUS ACCIDENT. WE ARE HUNDREDS OF MILES FROM HOME AND THE DEALER THAT INSTALLED THE UNIT. WHAT ARE YOUR THOUGHTS ? IS THERE ANY RECOMMENDATIONS THAT YOU CAN MAKE AS I AM CERTAIN THAT THERE WILL BE OTHER CONSTRUCTION ON I-95 AS WE TRAVEL NORTH.*DT

Mar 29, 2021

I HIT BRAKES HARD DUE TO A HOLE IN THE HIGHWAY THAT WAS HARD TO SEE. THE BRAKES LOCKED DOWN AND THE CAR VIOLENTLY WENT SIDE TO SIDE AND BECAME DIFFICULT TO STEER-ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE. I FINALLY GOT IT TO GO RIGHT TO THE SHOULDER AND ONTO GRASSY AREA AND GOT IT TO STOP. AT THE TIME WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 55 MPH-THE POSTED LIMIT. *TR

May 28, 2020

AT 2 YEARS, AFTER 19,000 MILES OF NORMAL SUBURBAN DRIVING, LOUD GRATING AND CLUNKING NOISES AND REPETITIVE VIBRATIONS CAME FROM THE BRAKES WHEN DRIVING AT A LOW SPEED [3-5 MPH] AND BECAME LOUDER WHEN BRAKES APPLIED. DEALER SAID ROTORS SEVERELY RUSTED AND HAD TO BE REPLACED [OEM] FOR $1,000. SAID RESURFACING COULD NOT BE DONE DUE TO SEVERITY OF RUST. 30 DAYS LATER SAME THING HAPPENED. AGAIN ALL FOUR BRAKE ROTORS WERE REPLACED [OEM]. NOW 12 MONTHS LATER AGAIN HAVE RUSTY BRAKE ROTORS WITH HARSH GRATING AND CLUNKING NOISES. CAR IS ROUTINELY PARKED IN LARGE GARAGE IN HIGH-RISE APARTMENT BUILDING MORE THAN 99% OF NIGHTS. THIS MAKES THREE FULL SETS OF FOUR ROTORS AFTER 19,000 MILES. DEALER ASKS IF I PARK IN DAMP LOCATION, BUT THE SECOND FLOOR GARAGE IS NEVER DAMP AND NOT NEAR WINDOW. DEALER SAYS HE HAS NO IDEA; MAYBE CHINESE USE BOGUS MATERIALS. BUT THESE ARE HONDA OEM. BRAKE ROTORS SHOULD CERTAINLY LAST MORE THAN 19,000 MILES [FIRST EPISODE] AND THREE FULL SETS SHOULD LAST MORE THAN 28,000 MILES AND 38 MONTHS. BRAKE ROTORS THAT RUST SO QUICKLY WHEN NOT ABUSED AND ARE SO DAMAGED THAT RESURFACING IS NOT EVEN POSSIBLE MUST SURELY BE CONSIDERED A SIGNIFICANT SAFETY ISSUE. IF THE ROTORS BECOME THIS THIN THIS FAST, THE BRAKES MAY VERY WELL FRACTURE DURING EMERGENCY BRAKING. *TR

Jul 31, 2014

CAR WAS AT A FULL STOP WHILE WAITING FOR THE LIGHT TO CHANGE TO PROCEED AND WHILE MY FOOT WAS ON THE BRAKE THE CAR JUMPED FORWARD HITTING THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME CAUSING DAMAGE. I CONTACTED HONDA IN CALIFORNIA AND WAS ADVISED THEY HAD COMPLAINTS BUT NOT ENOUGH TO WARRANT A RECALL ON THE SITUATION. I DO CHECK TO SEE IF ANY RECALL HAS BEEN ISSUED. CAR FACTS HAS MANY OF SIMILAR COMPLAINTS ON FILE AND NOTHING HAS BEEN ACKNOWLEDGED YET. *TR

Sep 29, 2013

Crash: 1

THIS IS IN REFERENCE TO WHAT WE BELIEVE IS A PRODUCT DEFECT IN OUR 2011 HONDA CR-V EX THAT HAS OCCURRED TWO TIMES TO DATE. ONE OCCURRENCE WAS JULY 13. 2012 WITH MY HUSBAND AND I EXPERIENCED THE SECOND WHILE DRIVING THE CAR ON MAY 23, 2013. SUMMARY OF THE OCCURRENCES TO DATE, ALMOST IDENTICAL IN BOTH CASES: WHILE GOING TO PARK THE CAR, THE CAR ACCELERATES DRAMATICALLY WHILE WE WERE BRAKING. THE CAR WOULD NOT STOP UNTIL THEY HIT SOMETHING, I.E. OUR GARAGE DOOR AND A CONCRETE WALL IN A PARKING LOT. ON THE FIRST OCCURRENCE, WE CONTACTED BOTH HONDA AND OUR INSURANCE COMPANIES. AFTER THEIR INSPECTION, THE CLAIMED THERE WAS NOTHING THAT THEY COULD FIND WRONG WITH THE CAR. WE HAD NO CHOICE BUT TO TAKE THE CAR BACK BECAUSE IT WAS LEASED AND THEIR TRADE PROPOSITION WAS COST PROHIBITIVE. WE DROVE IT AND THE SECOND INCIDENT OCCURRED. NOW THE CAR IS PARKED AND WE DO NOT KNOW EXACTLY WHAT TO DO. IF WE TAKE IT TO HONDA, WE ARE FEARFUL THAT THEY WILL NOT ACKNOWLEDGE THERE IS SOMETHING WRONG WITH THE CAR OR MAKE ANOTHER TEMPORARY ADJUSTMENT TO THE CAR AND WE WILL AGAIN BE IN A SIMILAR SITUATION WHILE DRIVING AND CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY TO OURSELVES AND/OR OTHERS. WE ASKED FOR LEGAL ADVICE ONLY TO BE TOLD IF THERE IS NO INJURY THEY CANNOT DO ANYTHING! PLEASE ADVISE IF THERE IS ANY ACTION WE CAN TAKE IN REGARD TO THIS SERIOUS PROBLEM. *TR

Jun 25, 2013

Crash: 1

WHEELS

4 complaints

Scheduled recall to be looked at, however my local dealership called me the day of appointment to tell me they do not have the part for that and would need to order it and then schedule my appointment. So the person ordered it and then I had to call back to see if the part came in yet. Upon looking at my car on a lift, they told me they would have to charge me to fix the car because the lug nut they stripped looking at my vehicle was stripped. I was not willing to pay them so the dealership sent me home. I called back to see how to fix it and they never offered me an answer. It’s been needing the recall for years since and no Honda dealership is able to fix it.

Dec 28, 2025

I HAVE 20,901 MILES ON THE BRIDGESTONE TIRES THAT CAME WITH MY VEHICLE WHEN I BOUGHT IT NEW IN 2011. I HAVE BEEN TOLD BY THE DEALERSHIP WHEN I TAKE IT IN FOR SERVICING THAT MY TIRES ARE NEED REPLACING. I WAS CONSIDERING REPLACING THEM, BUT I HAVE READ THAT THE PREMATURE TIRE WEAR WILL HAPPEN AGAIN AFTER REPLACING. IT IS MY UNDERSTANDING THAT THIS IS A KNOWN PROBLEM WITH THE CR-V.

May 07, 2016

ORIGINAL OWNER NOTED MISSING LUGNUT ON REAR DRIVER SIDE WHEEL-STUD WAS BROKEN OFF DURING ROUTINE TIRE CHECK. UNKNOWN WHEN THIS FELL OFF. TOOK IN FOR SERVICE. MECHANIC NOTED THAT THREE ADDITIONAL WHEEL STUDS ON DIFFERENT WHEELS SNAPPED WITH MINIMAL TORQUE WHILE ROTATING TIRES. AUTO WITH 40,000 MILES, TIRES ARE AFTERMARKET, WHEEL RIM OEM. WHEELS LAST CHANGED (WITH NEW TIRE PURCHASE) ABOUT 15 MO PRIOR TO THIS EVENT.

Oct 05, 2015

SAID HONDA CR-V PURCHASED 05/22/14 AT PORT CHARLOTTE HONDA AND WAS TRADED IN ABOUT 2 HOURS PRIOR TO PURCHASE.OUR 2007 LINCOLN TOWN CAR WAS SUPPOSEDLY SOLD PRIOR TO OUR ARRIVAL AT DEALERSHIP. WE WANTED TO DRIVE OUR LINCOLN BACK HOME & LEAVE THE HONDA FOR SAFETY INSPECTION AND DETAILING PER OUR AGREEMENT WITH SALES PERSON (MIKE HOMER) AND FINANCE MANAGER (ERIC DANE). THEY INSISTED WE DRIVE THE HONDA HOME AND RETURN FOR THE SERVICES THE NEXT WEEK AS PROMISED. THE FRONT TIRES WERE VERY BALD BEING THE ORIGINAL TIRES THAT CAME ON IT IN 2011. WE INSISTED THAT AT THE LEAST THE FRONT AND REAR TIRES BE ROTATED SO THE BETTER (NOT EXACTLY TRUE) WERE ON THE FRONT SINCE IT WAS A FRONT WHEEL DRIVE VEHICLE. UPON RETURNING FOR SERVICE I TOLD MIKE AND ERIC I WASN'T AT ALL HAPPY WITH THE CONDITION OF THE 2 TIRES ON THE FRONT, IT WAS A REAL SAFETY ISSUE. THEY ASSURED ME THE TIRES MET THE SPECS AND WERE SAFE THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT SAID THE TIRE SPECS WERE BETWEEN 2/32TH AND 4/32TH. THIS ISN'T A TRUE STATEMENT & I WAS TOLD BY THE GENERAL SALES MANAGER THEY COULDN'T SPEND ANY ADDITIONAL ON THE VEHICLE. BEING THE FIRST HONDA WE HAVE EVER PURCHASED IT WAS A MAJOR DECISION SWITCHING FROM FORD (WHICH WE HAVE NEVER HAD A PROBLEM WITH THE VEHICLES OR THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT). ERIC SAID WE WOULD BE REAL HAPPY WITH THE HONDA CR-V WHICH WE ARE EXCEPT FOR THE SAFETY ISSUE WITH THE TIRES. I'VE MADE NUMEROUS CALLS BUT THE DEALERSHIP STILL REFUSES TO REPLACE THE TIRES WITHOUT CHARGING US FOR THEM. I REFUSE TO PAY HUNDREDS FOR DOLLARS FOR TIRES THAT SHOULD HAVE NEVER LEFT THE DEALERSHIP. I TOOK THE HONDA TO THE LOCAL BRIDGESTONE DEALERSHIP HERE IN CAPE CORAL FOR EVALUATION AND THE MEASUREMENT WAS 1/32 AND HE SAID HE WOULDN'T DRIVE 2 MILES ON THOSE DANGEROUS TIRES. THE LEFT DRIVER'S TIRE WAS FLAT EVERY MORNING SO WE ARE NOW ON A DONUT TIRE. WE NEEDED THIS ISSUED RESOLVED AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. UPDATED 05/7/2015*JS

Jul 28, 2014

VISIBILITY/WIPER

4 complaints

Sunroof blew out while driving leaving a hole and shattered glass

Oct 02, 2025

WHILE DRIVING MY WIPERS PULL THE WATER BACK ACROSS IN FRONT OF ME THE DRIVER THIS IS A MAJOR HAZARD IT BLOCKS MY VIEW AND AT NIGHT IT IS ALMOST TO WHERE YOU WOULD RATHER STAY HOME IF ITS RAINING CAUSE YOU ARE AFRAID YOU WON'T BE ABLE TO SEE. I HAVE COMPLAINED TO HONDA ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS THEY HAVE SAID AFTER CHANGING THE WIPER BLADES AND TRYING TO BEND THE ARM AND MULTIPLE RAIN X APPLICATIONS THEY CAN NOT DO ANYTHING TO HELP ME. THEY SAID THAT CHANGING THE WINDSHIELD WOULD NOT HELP, AND TO ME BY LOOKING AT THE AUTOMOBILE IF THE LIP DOWN THE SIDE OF THE WINDSHIELD WAS NOT THERE THE WATER WOULD BE SLUNG OFF THE SIDE VERSE BEING HELD ON THE WINDSHIELD. I HAVE EXPRESSED MY CONCERNS TO THE SERVICE MANAGER ETC AND EVEN HAD TO GO TO ANOTHER DEALERSHIP WHILE TRAVELING BECAUSE THE RAINING ISSUE AND NOT BEING ABLE TO SEE. THIS IS BECOMING A LARGE PROBLEM AND DRIVING THE VEHICLE IS JUST UNSAFE. I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW WHAT I CAN DO TO GET THIS CORRECTED IF ANYONE COULD HELP. IT WAS NICE TO SEE SOMEONE ELSE HAS THIS PROBLEM THEY KEEP TELLING ME NO ONE ELSE HAS COMPLAINED. THIS HAS BEEN HAPPENING CONTINUOUSLY EVER SINCE I HAVE OWNED THE VEHICLE AND EVERY TIME I DRIVE IN THE RAIN VERY UNNERVING AND VERY HAZARDOUS. *TR

Apr 05, 2013

SUMMARY: OUR WINDSHIELD WIPER ARM TRAVELS FROM RIGHT TO LEFT REMOVING RAIN FROM THE WINDSHIELD, THE WIPER PULLS THE RAIN BACK ACROSS THE WINDSHIELD BLOCKING THE DRIVERS VISION. IT APPEARS THAT THE DESIGN OF THE WINDSHIELD ARM AND BLADE PULLS THE WATER BACK ACROSS THE WINDSHIELD BLOCKING THE DRIVERS VISION. THIS FACTOR IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS. BLOCKING THE DEALER WAS NOTIFY WITH NO CORRECTION.*TR

Nov 02, 2012

OUR WINDSHIELD WIPER ARM TRAVELS FROM RIGHT TO LEFT REMOVING RAIN FROM THE WINDSHIELD, THE AIR PASSING OVER AND AROUND THE WINDSHIELD ARM AS IT RETURNS, THE WIPER PULLS THE RAIN BACK ACROSS THE WINDSHIELD BLOCKING THE DRIVERS VISION. IT APPEARS THAT THE DESIGN OF THE WINDSHIELD ARM AND BLADE CAUSES A VACUUM THAT PULLS THE WATER BACK ACROSS THE WINDSHIELD BLOCKING THE DRIVERS VISION. HERE IN FLORIDA WITH TORRENTIAL RAIN STORM THIS FACTOR IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS. A QUICK FIX WOULD BE AIRFOIL THAT SNAPS ONTO THE WINDSHIELD ARM THAT WOULD DIRECT AIR INTO THIS VACUUM BEHIND THE WIPER BLADE, DESTROYING THE SUCTION THAT PULLS THE WATER BACK ACROSS THE WINDSHIELD BLOCKING THE DRIVERS VISION. *TR

May 30, 2012

SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE

4 complaints

The contact owns a 2011 Honda CR-V. The contact stated while driving approximately 30-40 MPH, the vehicle inadvertently veered to the opposite lane of the road, causing the front driver's side to crash into an embarkment. The air bags did not deploy. The contact stated that he hit his left knee and sustained severe pain that lasted a long time. The contact received medical assistance. No police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to the residence. The contact stated that while inspecting the vehicle, he noticed that the frame was fractured. The contact later received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V228000 (Structure), which he related to the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and a case was opened. The dealer was then contacted and notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 200,432.

Mar 20, 2024

Crash: 1

Injuries: 1

The contact owns a 2011 Honda CR-V. The contact stated while driving 60 MPH, the rear driver's side wheel, the lower control arm, and the axle detached, causing the contact to almost lose control of the vehicle. The contact was able to veer to the side of the road. The vehicle was towed to the residence. The dealer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the VIN was not included in a recall. The contact later received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V228000 (Structure) and contacted the manufacturer for the recall repair. The manufacturer advised the contact to tow the vehicle to the dealer. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer, where a regional field inspector from Honda determined that the vehicle was beyond repair due to severe frame corrosion. The manufacturer opened a case. The contact stated that the recall remedy also involved buying back the vehicle if the vehicle was beyond repair; however, the contact had not received a call back from the manufacturer since April 2023. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The failure mileage was approximately 115,000. Parts distribution disconnect.

Nov 28, 2023

The contact owns a 2011 Honda CR-V. The contact stated while pulling forward at approximately 3 MPH, into his driveway, after the rotors, calipers and brake pads were replaced; there was an abnormally loud bang heard. The contact stated that the rear driver's side control arm had sheared off. The contact stated that the drivers' side wheel was almost detached from the axle. The contact became aware of extensive rust on the rear frame and suspension. The contact had not taken the vehicle to a local dealer or independent mechanic. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 192,000. The VIN was not available.

Nov 07, 2022

Rust hole found in unibody at passenger's side rear where trailing arm bolts to vehicle in front of passenger's side rear wheel. Because this is so close to the bolt for the trailing arm, this is an immediate safety issue. Hole originally there but rust caused it to enlarge significantly. The trialing arm could break at any point and cause a severe crash. I was about to go on a long road trip and very likely this could have broken. Consumer stated the safety issue is caused by a design flaw in the 2007-2011 Honda CR-V models and in fact a recall for this issue has happened in Canada. The issue was discovered by my local mechanic during a routine oil change and tire rotation. There were no warnings, messages, or symptoms. After researching I found that this exact issue is being recalled in Canada but not in the United States. I live in Vermont and experience the same harsh winters and salted roads as Canada. Shocked that this is not a recall in my area.

Jul 15, 2021

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKES

4 complaints

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2011 HONDA CR-V. WHILE STOPPED AT A STOP LIGHT TO MAKE A LEFT TURN, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED TO APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH WHILE THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO A NEARBY FENCE AND CAME TO A STOP IN A CLUSTER OF BUSHES. THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED AND DEEMED DESTROYED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT SPRAINED HER RIGHT HAND AND RECEIVED MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE; HOWEVER, A CASE WAS NOT OPENED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 20,000.

Sep 18, 2019

Crash: 1

Injuries: 1

WHEN BRAKING FOR A STOP LIGHT, THE ENGINE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED. EVENTUALLY, IT STOPPED. THIS HAS HAPPENED MULTIPLE TIME INTERMITTENTLY.

Jul 07, 2019

I WAS ACCELERATING FROM AN ON RAMP TO ENTER THE HIGHWAY. AFTER I WAS IN THE FLOW OF TRAFFIC, I HIT MY BRAKES TO KEEP PACE WITH THE TRAFFIC. MY BRAKE PEDAL WOULD ONLY MOVE SLIGHTLY AND THE ENGINE WAS REVING. I MOVED THE SHIFTER TO NEUTRAL AND THE ENGINE WAS STILL REVVING. I THEN HIT THE BUTTON ON THE SIDE OF THE GEAR SHIFT TO PUT THE CAR IN D3 AND CONTINUE TO TRY THE BRAKES. THE BRAKES FINALLY STARTED WORKING I PUT ON MY 4 WAY FLASHERS AND MOVED TO THE SIDE OF THE HIGHWAY AND PUT THE CAR IN PARK. AS I SAT THERE I KEPT TESTING THE BRAKES TO INSURE THE PEDAL WOULD MOVE TOWARD THE FLOOR AND KEPT REVVING THE ENGINE TO BE SURE IT WOULD SLOW DOWN WHEN I REMOVED MY FOOT FROM THE GAS. I DID CALL THE LOCAL HONDA SERVICE CENTER AND THEY SAID UNLESS THEY WERE ABLE TO REPLICATE THE PROBLEM, THEY WOULD NOT BE ABLE TO SAY WHAT THE CAUSE WAS. THEY DID ASK IF I HAD FLOOR MATS. I DO HAVE FLOOR MAT, BUT I DO CHECK THEM TO BE SURE THEY ARE PULLED BACK AND NOT UNDER THE PEDALS.

Dec 18, 2017

PULLED INTO TURNING LANE OFF HIGHWAY. IN PREPARING TO TURN, I PRESSED ON THE BRAKES BUT INSTEAD OF SLOWING DOWN, THE CAR ACCELERATED. PRESSED BRAKE TO FLOOR BUT FELT NO RESISTANCE (SOFT BRAKE). PRESSED EMERGENCY BRAKE TO THE FLOOR AND THREW CAR INTO NEUTRAL. LUCKILY I WAS GOING SLOW ENOUGH AND THERE WERE NO OTHER CARS COMING SO I WAS ABLE TO MAKE THE TURN EVEN THOUGH BRAKES WERE NOT WORKING. I TURNED THE WHEEL QUICKLY ONTO A STRAIGHT AWAY AND RELEASED THE EMERGENCY BRAKE. I PRESSED THE BRAKES AND THEY WORKED FINE. SECOND TIME THIS HAS HAPPENED WHERE CAR ACCELERATED INSTEAD OF STOPPING. *TR

Nov 07, 2014

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

3 complaints

UPON PURCHASING MY 2011 HONDA CRV, I HAVE HAD A MAJOR CONCERN FOR SAFETY OF VERY DIM HEADLIGHTS. I HAVE PREVIOUSLY BROUGHT THIS ISSUE UP TO CAR MAX SERVICE CENTER. THE ONLY ANSWER RECIEVED WAS THEY WERE AWARE OF THIS ISSUE, BUT IT WAS JUST AN ISSUE WITH THIS YEAR OF HONDA CRV.

Nov 19, 2024

THE DESIGN OF THE HEADLIGHTS DO NOT ALLOW VISIBILITY ON THE ROADWAY AT NIGHT MORE THAN ABOUT 150 FEET. I HAVE CHANGED BULBS SEVERAL TIMES BUT THAT IS NOT THE PROBLEM. THE CR-V HOUSING CONFIGURATION DOES NOT ALLOW LIGHTING TO BE ADJUSTED FOR ANY DISTANCE. THIS PROBLEM HAS BEEN WELL DOCUMENTED IN FORUMS ALL OVER THE INTERNET FOR YEARS AND NOTHING HAS BEEN DONE. (JUST GOOGLE "HONDA CR-V HEADLIGHT PROBLEM") I OWN A TUNDRA TRUCK, AND A FORD ESCAPE, AND THE LIGHTING GOING DOWN MY ALLEY AT NIGHT IS PERFECT, BUT WHEN I MAKE THE SAME DRIVE DOWN THE ALLEY WITH THE HONDA CR-V, I CAN ONLY SEE 3 HOUSES IN FRONT OF ME! FOR YEARS I HAVE REFUSED TO DRIVE THIS CAR AT NIGHT, AND IT IS ABOUT TIME THAT HONDA REMEDY THE HEADLIGHT DESIGN SO THAT ONE CAN DRIVE THIS CAR SAFELY. I WISH I COULD PROVE THIS SIMPLE FACT TO SOMEONE, BUT NO ONE AT HONDA WILL TAKE ME UP ON THIS SIMPLE TEST TO PROVE THERE IS SOMETHING DRASTICALLY WRONG WITH THE HEADLIGHT DESIGN. I HAVE CONSIDERED AFTERMARKET HEADLIGHTS, BUT THIS IS SOMETHING THAT SHOULD BE SERIOUSLY ADDRESSED. I REALLY WONDER HOW MANY ACCIDENTS AND FATALITIES HAVE OCCURRED FROM THIS PROBLEM. I HAVE BROUGHT THIS TO THE ATTENTION OF SEVERAL HONDA DEALERSHIPS (SAN ANTONIO AND SAN ANGELO), AND THEY JUST SUGGEST PUTTING IN A BRIGHTER TYPE BULB, WHICH HAS DONE NOTHING TO REMEDY. IT IS ENTIRELY THE DESIGN OF THE HEADLIGHTS. PLEASE, THIS IS A LEGITIMATE AND REAL SAFETY HAZARD, AND IT IS SOMETHING HONDA HAS BEEN IGNORING FOR YEARS ON SEVERAL OF THE CR-V YEAR MODELS. CALL ME [XXX]. BEEN COMPLAINING FOR YEARS, BUT FOR THE FIRST TIME, SOMEONE TOLD ME ABOUT REPORTING THIS TO YOU. INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

Dec 01, 2017

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HONDA CR-V. THE CONTACT STATED THE LOW BEAMS WERE DEFECTIVE. THE LOW BEAM DO NOT GIVE ENOUGH LIGHT AND HAVE MADE IT IMPOSSIBLE FOR THE CONTACT TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE AT NIGHT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO PERFORMED A DIAGNOSTIC TEST AND STATED THAT THE LOW BEAMS WERE ADJUSTED BY THE MANUFACTURER AND THEY WERE UNABLE TO CORRECT THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THE LOW BEAMS MEET THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATIONS STANDARD AND COULD NOT BE ADJUSTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 2,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 5,000. UPDATED 11/23/11*BF THE CONSUMER STATED THE DEALER HAS SINCE RESEARCHED AND FOUND A WAY TO FIX THE PROBLEM. UPDATED 03/08/12

Oct 19, 2011

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE

3 complaints

IT SEEMS ALL DOOR LOCKS ARE BUZZING AND HAVE DIFFICULTY OPENING/CLOSING. IT HAPPENS DURING UNLOCKING AND LOCKING OF DOORS USING EITHER THE REMOTE KEY OR REGULAR KEY. ALSO MAKES BUZZING NOISE WHEN RUNNING THE 1ST 0-10MPH (FROM MOST FULL STOP). IT SEEMS TO HAPPEN MORE OFTEN ON THE DRIVER AND RIGHT PASSENGER DOORS. BOUGHT THIS USED CAR IN MID-2023.

Dec 19, 2023

PASSENGER DOOR AND REAR HATCH DOOR WOULD NOT UNLOCK. DEALER REPLACED FRONT DOOR LATCH ASSEMBLY. COST: LATCH ASSEMBLY: $69.72: LABOR: $340.00; SHOP SUPPLIES: $25.00: TOTAL COST: $438.42. *TR

Jun 05, 2014

WHEN UNLOCKING THE DOORS USING THE KEY FOB THE RIGHT REAR DOOR UNLOCKS MOMENTARILY THEN RELOCKS. WHEN USING THE DRIVER DOOR LOCK BUTTON TO UNLOCK THE DOORS THE RIGHT REAR DOOR UNLOCKS THEN RELOCKS. WHEN PARKING THE VEHICLE AND PLACING THE SHIFTER INTO THE PARK POSITION THE RIGHT REAR DOOR UNLOCKS THEN RELOCKS. WHEN USING KEY TO UNLOCK VEHICLE FROM DRIVER DOOR HANDLE THE RIGHT REAR DOOR UNLOCKS THEN RELOCKS. WHEN TRANSPORTING CHILDREN THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE THAT HONDA SHOULD ADDRESS. REVIEWING COMPLAINTS FROM OTHER SOURCES THIS IS AN ONGOING ISSUE WITH HONDA CRVS SINCE 2003. *TR

Jul 12, 2013

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

3 complaints

The contact owns a 2011 Honda CR-V. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the driver’s and passenger’s side front doors were making an abnormal grinding sound. While depressing the lock button, the noise ceased. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer where it was diagnosed that all four door actuators needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 230,000.

Jul 07, 2023

The rear driver's side door remains unlocked unless physically locked. Locking with the fob or with buttons in the front of the vehicle does not work. This is dangerous for children as child lock does not function. A child could open the door intentionally or unintentionally and create a serious hazard for themselves as aell as other drivers. It is also dangerous as it allows criminals entry into the vehicle if the driver is not aware that this lock isn't functioning or merely forgets.

Aug 05, 2022

The contact's client owns a 2011 Honda CR-V. The contact stated that while his client was driving at undisclosed speeds, the driver’s side door lock actuator mechanism would independently lock and unlock on all four doors without warning. The contact's client could hear the doors locking and unlocking while driving. The vehicle was taken to the independent mechanic where he determined that the door lock actuator was defective and needed to be replaced. The contact called Millennium Honda (286 N Franklin St, Hempstead, NY 11550) and North Shore Honda (611 Glen Cove Rd, Glen Head, NY 11545) where the contact was informed by both dealers that there were no recalls on the vehicle. The manufacturer had yet to be notified of the failure. The vehicle had yet to be repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 139,000.

Nov 10, 2021

TIRES,WHEELS

3 complaints

I CALLED IN A CLAIM/COMPLAINT AROUND JUNE 8 2012 FOR PREMATURE WEAR FOR CONTINENTAL 225/65R17-102T TIRES EQUIPPED ON 2011 HONDA CR-V TO CONTINENTAL &HONDA. CONTINENTAL ADVERTISES TIRES ARE WARRANTED FOR 65,000 MILES OR 6 YEARS. IT BECAME NECESSARY TO REPLACE ALL 4 TIRES 0608/2012 AT 31,463 MILES OR LESS THAN HALF THE EXPECTED LIFE OF THE TIRE BECAUSE THE TIRES CAUSE MY VEHICLE TO FAIL INSPECTION. THE VEHICLE AND TIRES CONSISTENTLY WERE SERVICED BY ACCREDITED HONDA DEALER & TIRE PRESSURE MAINTAINED.BOTH HONDA AND CONTINENTAL REFUSED TO HONOR THE WARRANTY. *TR

Jun 30, 2014

THIS VEHICLE STARTED SHOWING PREMATURE WEAR AT 20000 MI ON TIRES AND CUPPING OF TIRES NOW HAVE 31000 MI AND HAVE TO BE REPLACED. VERY SAD. *TR

Jul 16, 2013

UNUSUAL WEAR (INTERIOR EDGE CUPPING) AND NOISE DEVELOPED ON THE RIGHT-REAR TIRE DURING THE FIRST TWO YEARS OF OWNERSHIP (PURCHASED NEW - JANUARY 2011) RESULTING IN AN UNSAFE TIRE CONDITION. MECHANIC (USING COMPUTER ALIGNMENT METHOD) DISCOVERED THAT CAMBER ALIGNMENT WAS NOT WITHIN THE SPECIFIED RANGE, HOWEVER, THERE IS NO CAMBER ADJUSTMENT OPTION ON THE VEHICLE. WITHOUT THE PROPER CAMBER ALIGNMENT, TIRE DESTRUCTION (IN THIS CASE INTERIOR EDGE CUPPING) OCCURS RESULTING IN AN UNSAFE TIRE CONDITION. AN AFTER-MARKET PART IS AVAILABLE TO PROVIDE THE NECESSARY CAMBER ADJUSTMENT, HOWEVER, IT IS NOT A HONDA OEM PART AND HONDA DOES NOT ACKNOWLEDGE RESPONSIBILITY RELATED TO THE ISSUE. A VEHICLE SHOULD HAVE ROUTINE ADJUSTMENT MECHANISMS TO AVOID DESTRUCTION OF PARTS WHICH CREATES AN UNSAFE CONDITION WITHOUT HAVING TO REPLACE AN ORIGINAL OEM PART TO ACCOMMODATE A NECESSARY (AND HONDA RECOMMENDED - VEHICLE ALIGNMENT) ADJUSTMENT. *TR

Apr 11, 2013

SEATS

3 complaints

FRONT PASSENGER SEATS ROCKS. IT IS NOT SEATED FIRMLY IN TRACKS. HONDA AND DEALER SAY THIS IS A "CHARACTERISTIC OF THE VEHICLE" AND NOT A DEFECT THEY CAN OR WILL FIX. *TR

Dec 28, 2011

THE FRONT SEAT HEAD RESTRAINTS IN THE 2011 HONDA CR-V ARE TILTED TOO FAR FORWARD, RESULTING IN SEVERE NECK STRAIN FOLLOWED BY HEADACHES. WHILE HONDA SUGGESTS POSITIONING THE SEAT TILTED BACK, THIS DOES NOT ALLEVIATE THE PROBLEM AND RESULTS IN A SAFETY ISSUE SINCE MY WIFE THEN HAS DIFFICULTY SEEING OVER THE HOOD AND GRASPING THE STEERING WHEEL. A RE-DESIGN OF THE HEAD RESTRAINT IS REQUIRED SO IT DOES NOT FORCE THE HEAD FORWARD AND DOWN. *TR

Mar 10, 2011

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HONDA CR-V. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE LEFT AND RIGHT REAR SEAT HEAD RESTS WERE DEFECTIVE. WHEN HE PLACED THE CHILD SEAT IN THE LEFT AND REAR SEATS, HE WAS UNABLE TO REMOVE THE HEAD REST AND THE CHILD SEAT COULD NOT SECURELY LEAN AGAINST THE SEAT; THERE WAS A LARGE SPACE BETWEEN THE CHILD SEAT & VEHICLE SEAT. THE CONTACT CALLED THE MANUFACTURER WHO SENT INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO REMOVE THE HEAD REST BUT THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO DO SO. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 200 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 1,200. UPDATED 02/03/11*LJ UPDATED 02/04/11

Dec 17, 2010

UNKNOWN OR OTHER,SERVICE BRAKES

2 complaints

Yes had it inspected rear frame is rusting out affecting the sway bars which I will also need a new exhaust due to the rust. I did see honda has a recall but not in my state.

Dec 17, 2025

WHILE DRIVING, THE AIR CONDITIONER UNIT QUIT. AT 70K MILES, THE AIR CONDITIONER PULLEY, BELT, MOTOR HAD TO BE REPLACED

Dec 28, 2020

STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER

2 complaints

There appears to be a defect in the body part of vehicle. Please note that I have uploaded pictures of the Rhea body of the vehicle to show where the defect is protruding from the vehicle.

Mar 06, 2024

Received recall notice from Honda, attempted to make an appointment in May 2023 with Lia Honda in Enfield. Lia Honda failed to return multiple calls and set up an appointment, telling me “We will call you when we have the parts for this recall”. Once it reached September, I called a Honda dealership and repair center in Manchester and have an appointment with them in November 2023. This is completely unacceptable as the recall states that failure to make this appointment can cause the operator to lose control of the vehicle and crash.

Nov 07, 2023

VISIBILITY

2 complaints

The contact owns a 2011 Honda CR-V. The contact stated a heater box (part number 79106-SXS-A41) was ordered from Honda between the end of October 2023 and the beginning of November 2023. via local mechanic J. D. Works, 4529 Route 23, Cairo, New York, 12413. The contact stated on 2 occasions, the part was ordered and received, with the right part number, but was the wrong part. The part was returned and then the part became unavailable with not release date of when to expect it. Next, there was a January 9, 2024 release date for the part and that was canceled. Honda then stated the part would be available on February 9, 2024, however, a part came in with the right number, but the wrong part. The contact states that each occurrence increases the labor fees as the entire dashboard and the steering must be removed to replace the part. The dealer and manufacturer were notified of the issue. The contact has spoken to the manufacturer more than 15 times about a part that was either mislabeled or mis-manufactured.

Feb 08, 2024

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HONDA CR-V. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE REAR WINDSHIELD SHATTERED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP AND THE WINDSHIELD WAS REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 915.

Dec 12, 2011

SEAT BELTS

2 complaints

I AM GETTING A SEAT BELT CODE 27-10 AND 28-10 WHICH I AM TOLD COULD AFFECT THE AIR BAGS GOING OFF.

Jun 25, 2019

THE FACTORY SUPPLIED SEAT BELTS ARE NOT LONG ENOUGH TO FIT OUR SON AND HONDA REFUSES TO PROVIDE AN EXTENDER. CONSEQUENTLY OUR SON MUST RIDE (ILLEAGALLY IN IOWA) WITHOUT A SEAT BELT ON. *TR

Sep 23, 2011

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS

2 complaints

THE AIR BAG HAS A PROBLEM AND CHECK ENGINE COMES OFF AND ON

Dec 05, 2017

TAKATA RECALL DRIVER SIDE AND PASSENGER SIDE FRONT AIR BAGS HAVE BEEN REPLACED. SINCE REPLACEMENT I HAVE NOTICED THAT THE DASH WARNING LIGHTS INDICATE THAT THE BAGS ARE NOT WORKING AND THE SIDE AIR BAGS ALSO ARE NOT WORKING, THESE WARNINGS HAPPEN EVERY TIME I START THE CAR! I RETURNED THE CAR TO THE LOCAL DEALER (THE ONE THAT REPLACED BOTH BAGS) AND PAID AN ADDITIONAL FEE TO HAVE THE VEHICLE CHECKED. AT THAT TIME I ALSO MENTIONED MY COMPLAINT FROM PURCHASE THAT THE IGNITION KEY GETS VERY HOT AND THAT THE AUTO BATTERY MUST BE REPLACED EVERY TWO YEARS! THEIR RESPONSE WAS THAT THEY COULD NOT FIND ANYTHING WRONG OR UNUSUAL! THE AUTO HAD 34849 MILES ON THE ODOMETER AT THE TIME (2/13/17) AND CONTIUES TO DATE!

Jul 24, 2017

SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE

2 complaints

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 FEW SECONDS. IT'S KIND OF LIKE A QUICK REV OF THE ENGINE. ALSO WHEN I LIGHTLY APPLY BRAKES, I FEEL A SMALL CLUNK OR A QUICK GRIP. THEN IT LETS LOOSE. IT FEELS LIKE IT IS COMING FROM THE REAR RIGHT SIDE. IT HAPPENS AT VARIOUS TIMES.

Mar 23, 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 THE CAR AND TURNING INTO THE SPOT, THE CAR ACCELERATED EVEN THOUGH I APPLIED MAXIMUM PRESSURE TO THE BRAKES. THE CAR CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE AND I SIDE SWIPED ONE CAR ON MY LEFT AND RAMMED THE CAR IN FRONT OF MY SPACE---MY CAR CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE. THE CAR FINALLY STOPPED BECAUSE OF THE IMPACT TO THE OTHER VEHICLE AND I FINALLY COULD TURN THE CAR OFF AS IT WAS STILL RUNNING. THIS IS THE SECOND TIME THIS HAS HAPPENED. BOTH INSTANCES WERE VERY SIMILAR AS I WAS PARKING THE CAR IN A SPACE AT LOW SPEED. THE FIRST INSTANCE WAS VERY MINOR (OCCURRED IN MAR 2013) BUT THIS INSTANCE IS VERY MAJOR--SERIOUS DAMAGE TO MY CAR AND THE OTHER CARS--I WAS LUCKY I DID NOT GET HURT IN EITHER CASE--SOMETHING IS WRONG WITH THIS CAR AND MAYBE 2011 CR-VS.

Oct 01, 2015

Crash: 1

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER

2 complaints

DOOR LOCK ACTUATOR PROBLEM: DRIVERS REAR DOOR LOCK IS IN OPEN MODE TO LOCK AND UNLOCK. HONDA DEALER TESTED AND THEN REPLACED DOOR LOCK ACTUATOR. DUE TO THE SAME ACTUATOR PROBLEM HONDA SETTLED A CLASS ACTION LAW SUIT FOR CLASS VEHICLES (2007-2008 HONDA CR-VS AND CERTAIN 2009 HONDA CR-VS) ON SEPTEMBER 19, 2014, BY AND BETWEEN AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC. (HONDA) AND PLAINTIFFS IN DAVITT V. HONDA NORTH AMERICA, INC., CASE NO. 13-381 (D.N.J.) (THE LITIGATION). (HTTP://SETTLEMENT-CLAIMS.COM/DOORLOCK/INDEX.ASPX).

Jul 09, 2015

DOOR LOCK ACTUATOR FAILED: KEY FOB WOULD ONLY LOCK/UNLOCK DRIVERS DOOR. MANUAL KEY LOCK/UNLOCK ON OUTSIDE DRIVERS DOOR WOULD ONLY LOCK/UNLOCK DRIVERS DOOR. ATTEMPTED TO LOCK/UNLOCK ALL DOORS USING BUTTON ON INSIDE DRIVERS DOOR: COULD ONLY LOCK/UNLOCK DRIVERS DOOR--NO AFFECT ON OTHER DOORS. TODAY, HONDA DEALER TESTED AND THEN REPLACED DOOR LOCK ACTUATOR: PROBLEM PERSISTED UNALTERED. THEN MORE DIAGNOSTICS SHOWED: "DIAGNOSED TO FIND THE UNLOCK RELAY INSIDE THE MICU IS NOT PROVIDING POWER TO UNLOCK THE REMAINING DOORS. THE NOISY DRIVER FRONT ACTUATOR, OR ANY OF THE OTHER 3 MAY HAVE CAUSED THE ISSUE IN THE RELAY. ORDERD THE UNDER HOOD FUSE RELAY BOX AND CUSTOMER WILL RETURN."

Jul 02, 2015

STEERING,SUSPENSION

2 complaints

WITH 28,000 MILES NOW ON OUR 2011 CRV THAT WE BOUGHT NEW ALL 4 TIRES WERE WORN OUT WITH 13,550 MILES ON THEM,AND HAD ALWAYS HAD A VERY SLIGHT FRONT END BUMP. AFTER REPLACING ALL 4 TIRES THE BUMP WAS SO BAD WE WENT STRAIGHT BACK TO THE TIRE DEALER AND TIRE PRESSURE AND BALANCE WAS RECHECKED AND WAS FINE THE TIRES ARE FIRESTONE. AT 100 MILES ON THE TIRES WE WENT BACK AND HAD THE TIRES RECHECKED AND ROTATED WITH NO IMPROVEMENT IN THE BUMP. THE HONDA DEALERSHIP COULD ONLY SAY THE ORIGINAL TIRES WERE A VERY SOFT COMPOUND AS THE NEW ONES ARE A BETTER TIRE AND DOES NOT RIDE AS SOFT. THIS DEALERSHIP HAS SINCE CHANGED OWNERS AND THERE IS NO RECORD OF THEM CHECKING THE CAR. HE CRV EXL NOW HAS 25000 MILES AND TIRES ARE WEARING GREAT BUT STILL HAVE THE BUMP. *TR

Sep 18, 2012

AFTER MAKING A RIGHT TURN THE CAR PULLS TO THE RIGHT, HONDA CALLS THIS MEMORY STEERING BUT IN BAD WEATHER THE FRONT HAS A LOSS OF TRACTION. VIBRATION STARTING AROUND 60MPH. TIRES WERE CHANGE, FRONT END ALIGNED BUT THE VIBRATION STILL REMAINS. FEELS LIKE A SHAFT PROBLEMS. A COMPLAINT IS FILE WITH THE BBB. *TR *JS

Mar 11, 2012

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

2 complaints

THREE TIMES DANGEROUS AND UNWANTED ACCELERATION WHEN BRAKING AT STOP LIGHT. ENGINE SEVERELY REVVED UP, HAD TO PUT VEHICLE INTO NEUTRAL. TOOK IT INTO HONDA DEALERSHIP WHERE WE PURCHASED THE VEHICLE. THEY HAD THEIR MECHANIC CHECK IT OUT AND COULD FIND NOTHING WRONG. THE NEXT DAY WE HAD A MEETING WITH THE DISTRICT SERVICE MANAGER AND HE HAD IT RECHECKED AND HE TOOK IT FOR A TEST DRIVE. HE COULD NOT RECREATE THE PROBLEM AND THEREFORE COULDN'T DO ANYTHING MORE. SINCE THEY COULDN'T DIAGNOSE A PROBLEM, HE SAID TO CONTINUE DRIVING IT TO SEE IF THE SITUATION RECURRED. I AM NOW AFRAID TO DRIVE MY NEW SIX MONTH OLD CAR AND HAVE LOST FAITH IN ITS RELIABILITY. *TR

Apr 04, 2012

I BOUGHT A NEW 2011 HONDA CR V AND HAVE A SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE. THE ENGINE MAINTAINED ITS SPEED OR ACCELERATED ON FOUR SEPARATE OCCASIONS WHEN I APPLIED THE BRAKE AND TRIED TO STOP. THE WORST INCIDENT OCCURRED WHEN I TRIED TO COME TO A STOP AT A RED LIGHT WITH CARS IN FRONT OF ME. I APPLIED BRAKE AND CAR STOPPED BUT ENGINE RACED. I HAD TO APPLY VERY STRONG PRESSURE TO BRAKE TO HOLD CAR IN PLACE. ENGINE WAS RACING AND CAR WAS PULLING FORWARD. I SHIFTED TO NEUTRAL, ENGINE CONTINUED TO RACE AND THEN I HEARD A LOUD KNOCKING SOUND COME FROM ENGINE LIKE A WASHING MACHINE MAKES WHEN IT IS OUT OF BALANCE. I WAS VERY SCARED. I TURNED ENGINE OFF AND THEN AT GREEN LIGHT TURNED ENGINE ON AND IT WAS OK. THIS HAPPENED FOUR SEPARATE TIMES WHEN THE CAR HAD JUST OVER 200 MILES ON IT, JUST OVER 400 MILES, 723 MILES, AND 819 MILES. I DID NOT HAVE MY FOOT ON BOTH GAS AND BRAKE, THE MATS ARE THE HONDA MATS THAT COME WITH CAR AND ARE FASTENED TO THE FLOOR AND WERE NOT ON THE GAS. THIS REALLY HAPPENED, VERY SCARY. REPORTED TO HONDA AND TOOK CAR IN TWICE. HONDA SAID THERE WERE NO CODES AND THE BRAKES LOOKED OK. THEY SAID TO CALL AMERICAN HONDA WHICH I DID. I REPORTED IT AS A SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE. HONDA SAID SOMEONE WOULD GET IN TOUCH WITH ME THE NEXT DAY. ITS BEEN A WEEK AND NO ONE HAS CONTACTED ME. I HAVE OWNED THE CAR FOR 40 DAYS AND DRIVEN IT LESS THAN 850 MILES AND THIS HAS HAPPENED FOUR TIMES AND BEEN IN THE SHOP TWICE. HONDA SAYS THEY CANNOT REPRODUCE AND THAT I SHOULD JUST LET THEM KNOW WHEN IT HAPPENS AGAIN. THEY HAVE NOT TESTED ANYTHING WITH THE IDLE OR THE THROTTLE STICKING ARE NOT CONCERNED WITH MY SAFETY. *TR

Feb 08, 2011

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

2 complaints

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HONDA CR-V. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS HE HEARD A VERY LOUD NOISE COMING FROM THE ENGINE. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY A ROAD SIDE ASSISTANCE MECHANIC WHO ADVISED HIM THAT THE ENGINE BOLT HAD DETACHED FROM THE ENGINE. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY A DEALER WHO ADVISED HIM THAT THE ENGINE BOLT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 5,000. UPDATED 07/08/11 *BF UPDATED 07/18/11

May 25, 2011

SAFETY ISSUE WITH 2011 HONDA CRV ENGINE PERIODICALLY MAINTAINING REVS OR SPEEDING UP WHEN TRYING TO STOP. MUST HOLD BRAKE DOWN HARD, GO TO NEUTRAL, TURN CAR OFF, AND RESTART CAR TO FIX PROBLEM. HONDA SAYS NO FAULT CODES ARE REPORTED AND SO DOES NOTHING. *TR

Feb 15, 2011

POWER TRAIN,WHEELS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER

1 complaint

We bought this vehicle for our grandson for a great price, so we signed an "as is"agreement, knowing the dealer didn't inspect it. We were unaware that the rear axle housing was completely rusted. On 1/1/2026, he was driving and the rear axle housing broke off and the car is disabled. We had it towed to our home. Is this expensive to repair and if so, where do we begin. It seems the recall was ignored. Is it worth repairing?

Jan 02, 2026

SUSPENSION,SERVICE BRAKES

1 complaint

Rusted rear strut mount causing a rear wheel "thump" Heard on mild to severe road ruts. Repair shop reported possible "control arm support" rust.

Sep 05, 2025

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ENGINE

1 complaint

The contact owns a 2011 Honda CR-V. The contact stated that the check engine warning light remained illuminated on the vehicle. The contact stated that over time she became aware that the oil level was gradually getting lower than normal. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer where the vehicle was diagnosed, and the contact was informed that the engine was consuming an excessive amount of engine oil. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be disassembled for additional diagnostic testing. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact referenced Customer Service Program: 12-089; as the possible cause for the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 103,000.

Jan 17, 2025

SUSPENSION,WHEELS,ENGINE

1 complaint

I bought my car in 2021, and starting immediately I had issues with my tires going flat, my suspension jolting any time a bump was hit, my gear shift does not fully shift into park which makes it nearly impossible to get my key out of the ignition, I was given a spare key to someone else’s car and was never issued a new one, and dealership (CarMax) has not made an attempt to help with repair on current safety recall.

Jan 28, 2024

POWER TRAIN,STRUCTURE,ENGINE

1 complaint

I was driving down a road on the way to take my son to his swim team training. I got about f 5 min away from our home and I felt a large clunk, almost as if I ran something over that was large. I had difficulty steering my vehicle, had a loud weird noise coming from the vehicle, and pulled over. I inspected the vehicle outside, I hit nothing. wheels looked fine. I popped open the hood and started to inspect, it was getting dark so it was difficult to see. I found that the engine mount bolts had sheared clean off of the engine, causing the engine to drop, cracking the engine bracket and the engine almost falling out of the vehicle onto the ground. It it was not for the cross member below it may have completely fallen out.. the vehicle had to be towed as it was not drivable at this point. I had the vehicle towed to Schlossmanns Honda in Greenfield WI for repair. Currently my vehicle is at a Honda dealer being inspected for corrosion as I live in the rust belt and there is a recall for corrosion on this vehicle.

Jun 05, 2023

SUSPENSION,WHEELS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER

1 complaint

TPMS light comes off and on even though tires are fine. Back of vehicle shakes, and feels unstable especially on highway when speeds are higher. And you can hear a sound clicking that comes from the rear end of the vehicle.

Apr 24, 2023

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES,ENGINE

1 complaint

The contact owns a 2011 Honda CR-V. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to lock or unlock while using the key fob from outside the vehicle, or while pushing the unlock button inside the vehicle. The contact also stated that the vehicle would repeatedly lock and unlock independently while driving. The contact attempted to notify the dealer but was unable to reach a representative. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 170,000. The VIN was not available.

Sep 22, 2022

WHEELS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,SERVICE BRAKES

1 complaint

I replaced my rear wheel hubs with new driveworks hub assemblys from advance auto parts. The car fell apart driving down the interstate. Both rear hubs snapped and my tires came off with half of the hub attached to the car and half attached to the tires. Pueblo Colorado police department responded and my case number is 21-018947.

Oct 03, 2021

Crash: 1

FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE

1 complaint

The contact owns a 2011 Honda CR-V. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the brake pedal engaged independently as the ABS warning light illuminated, causing the vehicle to stop independently. The contact attempted to release the brake pedal however, the brake pedal failed to release. The contact waited for a several minutes and the vehicle resumed normal operation. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed however, the mechanic was unable to duplicate the issue. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact did not feel safe driving the vehicle. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 55,078.

Sep 08, 2021

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER

1 complaint

DOORS ARE NOT UNLOCKING ON MY 2011 HONDA CR-V. THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS. I PARKED THE CAR OVERNIGHT AND THE DOORS WON'T UNLOCK. ON FURTHER INVESTIGATION, I SAW THAT DRIVER SIDE DOOR LOCK IS STUCK. IT WON'T UNLOCK WITH KEY FOB NOR WITH THE KEY. VERY VERY DANGEROUS. MEANING, NOW I EITHER I HAVE TO KEEP THE WINDOWS DOWN AND FEAR THE CAR BEING STOLEN OR FEAR I WON'T BE ABLE TO COME OUT OF THE CAR IN THE EVENT OF AN CRASH. I SAW ONLINE THAT THERE ARE COUNTLESS COMPLAINTS ABOUT LOCK ACTUATORS BEING FAULTY BUT HONDA STILL DID NOT ISSUE A RECALL.

May 05, 2021

ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

1 complaint

POOR ACCELERATION AND PICKUP WHEN APPLYING GAS. WORSE IN HOTTER WEATHER. THERE IS A HONDA SERVICE BULLETIN FOR THUS PROBLEM ON SAME YEAR VEHICLE FOR COMPUTER FIRMWARE UPDATE TO FIX THE PROBLEM, 10-077 TSB, BUT MY LOCAL HONDA DEALER REFUSES TO DO IT. SAYS MY VIN DOESN'T FALL INTO IT, EVEN KNOW THE SYMPTOMS ARE EXACTLY WHAT IT FIXES. FRUSTRATED. NO PICKUP IS REALLY DANGEROUS WHEN TRYING TO GET ON INTERSTATE AND IT IS MY DAUGHTER'S CAR.

Nov 26, 2020

EQUIPMENT,UNKNOWN OR OTHER

1 complaint

AIR CONDITIONER WENT OUT. SEEMS COMMON FOR THESE CRV MODELS

Jul 09, 2020

POWER TRAIN,ENGINE

1 complaint

INTERSTATE HIGHWAY DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEED 70MPH UP AN INCLINE OR HILLY AREA WOULD CAUSE THE 2011 CRV ENGINE TO HESITATE ACCELERATING, CAUSING A HIGH RPM REV BUT NO SPEED INCREASE, I.E. THE ENGINE WOULD STRUGGLE TO KEEP THE SAME SPEED REQUIRING THE DRIVER TO DRIVE AT LOWER SPEEDS LIKE 60MPH TO AVOID THE EXCESSIVE RPM. THIS POTENTIALLY IS A DANGER TO OTHER VEHICLES ON THE HIGHWAY INTERSTATE. HONDA IS ALREADY AWARE OF THIS AND HAS ISSUED A TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN #10-077 FOR DEALERS TO UPDATE THE PCM PGM-FI SOFTWARE TO THE LATEST VERSION. HOWEVER GIVEN 2011 VEHICLES ARE NO LONGER IN WARRANTY, THE OWNER IS OFTEN FORCED TO PAY DEALERS 1 FULL HOUR OF DIAGNOSTICS FEE INSTEAD OF THE 0.3 HOUR FLAT RATE LABOR OUTLINED IN HONDA'S TSB FOR IN-WARRANTY VEHICLES. *TR

Jun 17, 2020

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES,UNKNOWN OR OTHER

1 complaint

I HAVE A CRV THAT I PURCHASED NEW IN 2011. DURING THE WARRANTY PERIOD AND SEVERAL YEARS AFTER THAT I HAD ALL THE MAINTENANCE WORK DONE AT THE DEALERSHIP. RECENTLY I HAD TWO DOORS THAT I CANNOT OPEN WITH THE REMOTE OR KEY, THE PASSENGER SIDE REAR DOOR AND THE HATCH BACK DOOR. HONDA WANTS TO CHARGE ME OVER $800 TO SOLVE THE PROBLEM. WHAT IF ALL DOORS LOCK UP AND I CANNOT GET INTO MY CAR; WILL I HAVE TO PAY OVER $3000 TO GET INTO MY CAR? EVEN IF HAD EXTENDED INSURANCE WITH 3RD PARTIES, THIS IS NOT COVERED, I CHECKED. ISN'T THIS ON HONDA? *TR

Jun 10, 2020

WHEELS,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

1 complaint

THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN RUNNING ROUGH IN THE HIGHWAY AND ROUGH WHEN IDLING. WE HAVE CHOSEN TO KEEP IT BECAUSE WE HAVE TRUST IN HONDA'S RELIABILITY. FIVE DAYS AGO, THE CAR WAS RUNNING AND THE WHOLE FAMILY WAS IN IT. ALL OF A SUDDEN, ITS ENGINE SOUNDED LIKE 'JUNK' WHICH NEVER HAPPENED BEFORE. WE WERE ALL NERVOUS AND CONFUSED AND WE WERE ABOUT 20 MILES AWAY FROM HOME. OUR SAFETY IN THE CAR WAS UNCERTAIN AND THE ROADS GOING HOME HAD VARYING SPEEDS BETWEEN 30 TO 65 MI/HR. WE KNOW TODAY THAT THE ENGINE HAS SEVERE PROBLEM DUE TO HIGH OIL CONSUMPTION WHICH IS EXTREMELY DISAPPOINTING.

Mar 11, 2020

AIR BAGS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,VISIBILITY/WIPER

1 complaint

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

Oct 23, 2019

STEERING,UNKNOWN OR OTHER

1 complaint

WITHIN 30 DAYS FROM BUYING MY CAR FROM A DEALER IT STARTED MAKING A SOUND LIKE IT WAS GOING OVER A REALLY LOUD RUMBLE STRIP AND IT SHAKES THE STEERING WHEEL AND CAN BE FELT IN THE PASSENGER SEAT. I BOUGHT THIS CAR IN SEPTEMBER 2017 AND TO DATE 4/22/2018 I HAVE HAD IT BACK TO THE DEALER 6 TIMES WITH THE SAME ISSUE. I HAVE BEEN TOLD IT IS JUST TRYING TO SHIFT BETWEEN GEARS OR THERE IS NOTHING WRONG WITH IT. IT DOSE NOT DO IT ALL THE TIME SO I DONT KNOW IT THEY HAVE HEARD IT OR NOT THEY HAVE ONLY LET ME GO ON ONE TEST DRIVE WITH THEM. THE ONLY WAY TO MAKE IT STOP IS TO SPEED UP OR SLOW DOWN. THIS ISNT SAFE AT ALL. IT WILL HAPPEN ON ALL ROAD SURFACES SO IT'S NOT JUST THE TYPE OF ROAD I AM DRIVING ON.

Apr 22, 2018

SEAT BELTS,SEATS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER

1 complaint

1. WITH AND W/O SNOW TIRES, NO MATTER THE WEATHER OR ROAD CONDITIONS: STRONG HOT RUBBER BURNING SMELL BY BACK RIGHT WHEEL. D/T NO BAFFLE NEAR MUFFLER. THIS HAPPENS WITH SHORT TRIPS, FREE WAY OR CITY TRIPS 2. AT ONE TIME WOULD NOT SHIFT DOWN ON HILLS. OR WOULD ENGINE WOULD NEARLY DIE GOING UP HILLS WITH AC RADIO ON, AND LATTERLY CHUGGED UP HILL THIS IS RELATED TO THE GEAR NOT SHIFTING. THIS IS A TERRIBLE FEELING GOING UP HILL WITH NOTHING BUT TWO PASSENGERS AND NO LOAD 3. SEATS MEMORY FOAM FAILS AND FLATTENS OUT , NEARLY 96000 MILES 4. SEAT BELTS FRAY IN TIME, 5. SEAT BELTS WON'T RETRACT WELL , ESPECIALLY ON DRIVERS SIDE 6. TIRES ROUTINELY HAVE OUTSIDE WEAR, EVEN WITH ROTATION THROUGH DISCOUNT TIRE WHERE THEY CROSS ROTATE. THEY ARE BETTER THAN DEALER 7. DOME LIGHT IN FRONT FAILED 8. TACHOMETER RUNS HIGH LIKE 3-4000 RPM THIS HAS HAPPENED SINCE PURCHASE JAN 29, 2011, BUT I WILL PUT TODAYS DATE BELOW RE LAST QUESTION ABOUT MILEAGE ON VEHICLE I WILL PUT TODAYS MILEAGE EVEN THOUGH HAPPENED THROUGH OUT OWNERSHIP

Apr 21, 2018

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE

1 complaint

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HONDA CR-V. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND ALL THE WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. WHILE IN TRAFFIC, THE CONTACT POWERED OFF THE ENGINE. THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED AND THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO DRIVE; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED SEVERAL TIMES. IN ADDITION, WHILE AT A STOP LIGHT AND ATTEMPTING TO DEPRESS THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL, THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO FLOW HONDA (2600 PETERS CREEK PKWY, WINSTON-SALEM, NC 27127, (336) 785-3380) WHERE A DIAGNOSTIC TESTING WAS COMPLETED, BUT NO FAILURE CODE WAS FOUND. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND DID NOT ASSIST. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 96,000.

Apr 19, 2018

UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE

1 complaint

ON MARCH 11, 2018 I BACKED INTO MY DRIVEWAY, TURNED OFF THE ENGINE AND PARKED NEXT TO MY PORCH. BEFORE GOING INTO THE HOUSE, MY GRANDSON TOLD ME TO LOOK AT THE CAR WHICH WAS SMOKING UNDER THE HOOD. WITHIN SECONDS THE SMOKE TURNED DARK GRAY. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT ARRIVED IN 3 MINUTES. I COULD SEE FIRE UNDERNEATH THE ENGINE ON THE BOTTOM AT THE DRIVEWAY. THE FRONT DOOR WINDOWS WERE BUSTED TO PUT OUT THE FIRE ON THE DASHBOARD, TOO.

Mar 28, 2018

Fire: 1

AIR BAGS,SEATS

1 complaint

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.

Dec 14, 2017

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

1 complaint

WHEN STARTING VEHICLE CAR TURNS ON WITH NO PROBLEM SOMETIMES AND WILL RUN WITH LITTLE TO NO PROBLEM. WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN VEHICLE BEGINS TO LOSE POWER AND ALL LIGHTS ON INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHTS UP CAR SHUTS OFF. THIS CAN HAPPEN RANDOMLY AT ANY GIVEN TIME, WEATHER CONDITION, SPEED, PARKING OR PULLING OUT OF PARKING SPACE ON THE HIGHWAY OR MULTI-LANE STREETS WITHIN CITY LIMITS; AND OR ONE-WAY STREETS, BACK ROADS OR COUNTRY ROADS WITH INCLINES AND HIGHER ELEVATIONS OR NOT. INCIDENTS HAVE BEEN HAPPENING SINCE MARCH 15, 2017, APRIL 2, APRIL 15, APRIL 18, APRIL 20, MAY 2, MAY 4, 2017. ALL MAINTENANCE WORK DONE ON VEHICLE WAS DONE BY HONDA DEALERSHIP WHERE PURCHASED. ALL INSPECTIONS INCLUDING MAY 2017 INSPECTION HAVE RECEIVED PASSING GRADES, DONE BY HONDA DEALERSHIP AS WELL. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP TWICE AND WAS INFORMED THEY COULD NOT FIND A PROBLEM. DIAGNOSTIC TEST WAS NOT DONE BECAUSE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WOULD NEED TO BE ON AND SHUT OFF NEEDED TO OCCUR WHILE AT DEALERSHIPS SERVICE CENTERS. CAR WAS PURCHASED APRIL OF 2015 AS A PRE-OWNED / PRE-CERTIFIED VEHICLE. MANUFACTURER WARRANTY FOR POWER TRAIN WILL END NOVEMBER 2017. ALL OTHER WARRANTIES HAVE ENDED.

May 05, 2017

AIR BAGS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER

1 complaint

TAKATA RECALL-I WENT TO PARAGON HONDA SERVICE STATION AFTER RECEIVING A NOTICE FROM DMV ABOUT THE AIRBAG RECALL. THAT WAS BACK IN AUGUST 2016 THEY TOOK DOWN MY INFORMATION AND SAID THEY WOULD NOTIFY ME. SINCE THEN I HAVE CALLED THEM AND CHECKED THE WEBSITE AND NOTHING HAS HAPPENED. I'M AM AFRAID TO DRIVE THE CAR BECAUSE IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT THIS COULD PROVE TO BE FATAL. I CONTACTED HONDA CORPORATE SINCE CONTACTING PARAGON HAS PROVEN TO BE USELESS. THE PROVIDED ME WITH A CASE NUMBER 05807660 SPOKE SOMEONE NAMED DANI VERY SNOTTY.

Mar 27, 2017

UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

1 complaint

MY CAR USED TO RUN 24MPG. NOW DROP DOWN TO THE 15-18MPG. I DON'T KNOW WHAT IS GOING ON? ALSO THE AIR CONDITIONER RUN ON SUMMER WILL BE HOT AIR OUT.

Nov 03, 2016

EQUIPMENT

1 complaint

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HONDA CR-V. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HOT AIR EMITTED FROM THE AIR CONDITIONING VENTS. THE AIR CONDITIONING CLUTCH AND COIL WERE BELIEVED TO HAVE OVERHEATED AND FAILED. ONCE THE CLUTCH AND COIL COOLED DOWN, THE AIR CONDITIONER BEGAN TO FUNCTION CORRECTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 71,000.

Aug 16, 2016

ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),SERVICE BRAKES

1 complaint

TAKATA RECALL. I TOOK MY VEHICLE IN TO HAVE THE AIRBAG REPLACED AND THE DAY I GOT ON IT BACK, 29JUN16, THE ABS/VSA SYSTEM HAD SHUTDOWN ON ME. I TOOK IT BACK TO THE DEALERSHIP IMMEDIATELY AND WASN'T ABLE TO GET IT TAKEN CARE OF SINCE THE TECHNICIANS WERE GONE. TWO DAYS LATER THEY WERE ABLE TO TAKE A LOOK AT IT AND THEY SAID IT SEEMS TO BE A FAULTY SENSOR OR WIRING ISSUE. AFTER HAVING THE SENSOR REPLACED THE SYSTEM STILL SHUTDOWN ON ME. AS OF YESTERDAY, AND SEVERAL TRIPS TO THE DEALERSHIP, THEY DETERMINED THAT THE VSA MODULE HAD FAILED. I DID SOME RESEARCH AND DISCOVERED THAT VSA MODULE FAILURE HAS OCCURRED BEFORE THAT LED UP TO A LAWSUIT AND RECALL ON VSA MODULES. I DON'T BELIEVE I'M THE ONLY ONE OUT THERE STILL HAVING VSA MODULE FAILURE ISSUES. IS THIS STILL A PROBLEM YOU GUYS ARE GETTING COMPLAINTS ABOUT? IS THERE ANY INFORMATION YOU GUYS CAN PROVIDE TO ME REGARDING THIS MATTER? I'VE ALREADY NOTIFIED HONDA OF USA ABOUT THIS AND AM NOW NOTIFYING YOU GUYS OF THE PROBLEM. THE SYSTEM HAS SHUTDOWN ON ME AT RANDOM. SOMETIMES IT HAPPENS WHEN I FIRST START THE CAR UP AND IT'S STILL IN PARK AND OTHER TIMES IT HAS HAPPENED WHILE DRIVING DOWN CITY STREETS AND HIGHWAYS WHETHER I'M BRAKING OR NOT.

Aug 02, 2016

POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)

1 complaint

TPMS SYSTEM ON A NUMBER OF OCCASIONS THE TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS)HAS FAULTED OUT WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY. EACH TIME THE FAULT RESULTED IN THE TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM TURNING ON WITH NO WAY OF TURNING IT OFF WHICH ESSENTIALLY MEANS YOU ARE IN ALL WHEEL DRIVE MODE EVEN ON THE HIGHWAY. I BROUGHT IT IN TO THE DEALER WHO BASICALLY SAID THAT THE PROBLEM IS DUE TO THE TPMS SYSTEM FAULTING OUT DUE TO RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE CAUSED BY A CELL PHONE CHARGER CORD PLUGGED INTO 12V ACCESSORY OUTLETS IN THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE WHEN THE CAR IS DRIVEN MORE THAN 49 MPH FOR OVER 20 MINUTES . THE RADIO INTERFERENCE AFFECTS MOST HONDA CARS. HONDA WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER THE COST TO RESET THE TPMS SYSTEM.

Jul 14, 2016

POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)

1 complaint

BACK IN OCTOBER 2015, MY HUSBAND WAS DRIVING ME TO THE AIRPORT AT 5 AM. AS WE APPROACHED TO TURN ONTO THE HIGHWAY, THE POWER STEERING DIED AND THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM TURNED OFF. WE WERE STUCK IN THE MIDDLE OF A DANGEROUS INTERSECTION WITH NO WAY TO FIX THE CAR. WE COULD NOT SHIFT THE CAR INTO NEUTRAL TO PUSH IT OFF THE ROAD. THE POLICE CAME AND SOME GOOD SAMARITANS. SOMEONE FOUND A WAY TO MANUALLY POP SOMETHING OFF TO FORCE THE CAR TO SHIFT AND THAT'S HOW WE GOT THE VEHICLE OFF THE ROAD. I HAD MY 3 YEAR OLD SON WITH ME AT THE TIME TOO. IT WAS AN INCREDIBLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. WHILE I WAS AWAY, THE MECHANIC SHOP LOOKED AT MY CAR AND SAID IT WAS THE COMPUTER. THEY SAID IT WAS LIKE A 2K FIX. WE HAD IT TOWED TO THE MILLENIUM HONDA BECAUSE THAT'S THE DEALERSHIP OF PURCHASE. MILLENIUM HONDA FIXED IT AND SAID IT WAS THE IGNITION FUSE. NOW IT'S APRIL AND OUT OF NORMAL USE (MY CAR IS 2011 AND ONLY 54K MILE), THE CAR WON'T START. IT WAS FULLY FUNCTIONING THE NIGHT BEFORE AND NOTHING WAS LEFT ON. STATIONARY IN THE DRIVEWAY, IT WOULD NOT START. IT'S NOT THE BATTERY BECAUSE THAT WAS CHANGED IN MARCH. NO SOUND WHEN YOU TURN THE KEY. NOTHING WAS LEFT ON. TODAY, WAITING FOR DEALERSHIP TO COME TO A CONCLUSIVE RESOLUTION TO THE SITUATION. THIS HAS SHAKEN MY BELIEF IN THE RELIABILITY OF MY CAR. WHETHER IT'S A COMPUTER PROBLEM OR WHATEVER, IT IS PUTTING MY FAMILY AND I IN DANGER IF IT DOES NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY. POWER STEERING OR ELECTRICAL FAILURE IS NOT OK. IT COULD HAVE HAPPENED ON THE ROAD. WHAT THEN? FIRST INCIDENT 10/31/15 AND NOW THIS ONE 4/17/16.

Apr 18, 2016

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

1 complaint

THE CAR WAS SITTING ON A HILL, AND I TURNED THE KEY IN THE ON POSITION. I THEN TURNED THE KEY TO START, AND THE ENGINE DID NOT TURN OVER, AND THE CAB LOST ALL POWER. SO I TOOK IT TO AUTO ZONE, AND THEY SAID THAT NOTHING WAS WRONG WITH IT. *TR

Apr 29, 2015

SEAT BELTS,SEATS

1 complaint

DRIVERS SEAT BELT ( LAP PORTION ) FRAYING ON THE EDGE, AND THE DRIVERS SEAT BACK FABRIC HAS A 1-1/2 INCH TEAR (SEPARATION ). *TR

Jan 21, 2015

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

1 complaint

LEFT REAR CALIPER PIN STUCK RESULTING IN CATASTROPHIC FAILURE OF PADS AND BRAKE DRUM. DEALER UNABLE TO EXPLAIN HOW OR WHY AND UPON COMPLETION OF REPAIR STATED A NEW PIN WAS NOT NEEDED.

Dec 31, 2014

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITY

1 complaint

IN MAY, 2014, THE RIGHT REAR POWER WINDOW QUIT WORKING AND WOULD NOT GO BACK UP AFTER HAVING IT COMPLETELY DOWN. I TOGGLED THE WINDOW SWITCH A FEW TIMES AND THE WINDOW EVENTUALLY WENT BACK UP, SO I THOUGHT IT WAS JUST A GLITCH. WE LIVE IN ARIZONA WHERE THE SUMMERTIME IS VERY HOT, SO THE WINDOW WAS NEVER USED AGAIN DUE TO AIR CONDITIONING. THE WINDOW WAS USED RECENTLY BECAUSE THE WEATHER HAS COOLED DOWN FROM THE SUMMER HEAT. THIS TIME, TOGGLING THE SWITCH DID NOT WORK AND THE WINDOW STAYED IN THE DOWN POSITION COMPLETELY. I TOOK THE HONDA CR-V TO A LOCAL HONDA DEALERSHIP WHICH DIAGNOSED THE ISSUE AS A FAULTY MASTER POWER WINDOW SWITCH. I'VE RESEARCHED AND DISCOVERED THERE HAVE BEEN NUMEROUS ISSUES WITH FAULTY MASTER POWER WINDOW SWITCHES ON SEVERAL DIFFERENT HONDA MODELS. THERE ARE SEVERAL RECALLS AFFECTING JUST UNDER ONE MILLION AUTOMOBILES MANUFACTURED AND THERE IS A POTENTIAL FIRE HAZARD ACCORDING TO HONDA. THE COMPANY'S RECALL STATEMENT SAYS, "WATER, RAIN, OR OTHER LIQUID MAY ENTER THE DRIVER'S WINDOW AND REACH THE MASTER POWER WINDOW SWITCH, RESULTING IN IMPAIRED FUNCTION OF THE SWITCH...SWITCH IS DAMAGED AS A RESULT OF THE LIQUID INTRUSION, IT MAY RESULT IN FAILURE OF THE SWITCH AND OVERHEATING...AN OVERHEATING SWITCH MAY CAUSE SMOKE, MELTING OR, POTENTIALLY, FIRE." THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION OPENED AN INVESTIGATION INTO A FIRE HAZARD WITH THE MASTER POWER SWITCH ON THE HONDA CR-VS. ALSO, [XXX], A HONDA SPOKESMAN, SAID ONE PERSON DIED IN SOUTH AFRICA IN A FIRE ATTRIBUTED TO THE PROBLEM. IT IS APPARENT HONDA STILL HAS NOT PROPERLY CORRECTED THE MASTER POWER WINDOW SWITCH ISSUE. PLEASE CONTINUE YOUR INVESTIGATION OF THIS ISSUE. HONDA'S ENGINEERS NEED TO RE-DESIGN THE SWITCH; IT'S HOUSING, AND REPLACE ALL POTENTIAL FAULTY MASTER SWITCHES TO ENSURE CONSUMERS SAFETY FROM FIRE/DEATH AND FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).*TR

Dec 16, 2014

AIR BAGS,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

1 complaint

WE PULLED OUR HONDA CRV 2011 INTO A PARKING LOT AT BONEFISH GRILL IN CANTON OHIO ON NOVEMBER 30, 2014. MY MOTHER WAS PULLING INTO A PARKING SPOT AND THE ACCELERATOR MOVED TO THE FLOOR AND THE CAR COULD NOT BE STOPPED BY SLAMMING ON THE BRAKES. WE ENDED UP RUNNING INTO A CAR PARKED IN FRONT OF US THEN A CAR TO THE LEFT OF US AND THEN THE CAR WAS FINALLY STOPPED WHEN WE RAN INTO THE SIDE OF ANOTHER CAR PARKED IN THE LOT WHERE IT FINALLY CAME TO REST. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, AND WE WERE NOT INJURED. WE WERE VERY SCARED AND THERE WAS SUBSTANTIAL DAMAGE TO THE 3 OTHER CARS AS WELL AS OUR OWN. WE HAVE READ ONLINE THE STORIES OF OTHERS THAT HAD VERY SIMILAR SITUATIONS WITH THIS PARTICULAR MAKE AND MODEL VEHICLE. WE DO NOT PLAN ON EVER GETTING IN THIS VEHICLE AGAIN AND WILL NOT TRUST ANY VEHICLE THAT HONDA BUILDS AS WELL. THIS INCIDENT LUCKILY HAPPENED IN A PARKING LOT. IF WE WOULD HAVE BEEN IN AN INTERSECTION WE OR SOMEONE ELSE WOULD LIKELY HAVE BEEN KILLED. THIS VEHICLE NEEDS TO BE RECALLED AND CUSTOMERS SHOULD BE COMPENSATED FOR THE NEGLIGENCE ON THE PART OF THE COMPANY. IT LOOKS LIKE FROM THE STORIES THAT WE HAVE READ THAT HONDA IS CLAIMING NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR THIS ISSUE AND BLAMING IT ON DRIVER ERROR. THIS IS NOT ACCEPTABLE AND HONDA NEEDS TO OWN UP TO THEIR INCOMPETENCE AND DISHONESTY. *TR

Dec 15, 2014

Crash: 1

SUSPENSION,TIRES

1 complaint

WITH 23,700 MILES, HONDA DEALER INFORMED ME THAT TIRES WOULD HAVE TO BE REPLACED DUE TO "EXCESSIVE WEAR AND TEAR". HAVE LEARNED THAT MANY 2011 CRV OWNERS HAVE EXPERIENCED THIS PROBLEM, AND THAT ALTHOUGH HONDA ISSUED A TSB ON THE TIRE MATTER, THEY HAVE PROVIDED NO CAUSE, RECALL OR MONETARY INCENTIVE. IS IT SUSPENSION, ALIGNMENT, WHAT? FURTHERMORE HAVE BEEN ILL ALL WINTER AND CAR HAS HARDLY MOVED FROM THE GARAGE, IT WORRIES ME THAT SOMETHING IS DEFECTIVE CAUSING THIS TIRE PROBLEM, AND HONDA HAS NOT STEPPED UP TO THE PLATE FOR RESOLUTION OR ASSISTANCE. *TR

Feb 27, 2014

STRUCTURE,VISIBILITY/WIPER

1 complaint

WHILE DRIVING ON UN-CROWDED HIGHWAY SUNROOF LOUDLY EXPLODED AND RAINED GLASS INTO AND OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE. HIGHWAY SPEED OF APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH OUTDOOR TEMPERATURE APPROXIMATELY 40 DEGREES. PASSENGERS UNINJURED BUT VERY SCARED. GLASS WAS BLOWN OUT FROM INSIDE TO OUT. NO INDICATION OF AN IMPACT WAS PRESENT. NO OTHER VEHICLES WERE PRESENT TO CAUSE IMPACT. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO LOCAL DEALERSHIP WHERE THEY EXPLAINED IT MUST HAVE BEEN A "TINY ROCK" THAT CAUSED THE IMPACT SO THEY WOULD NOT REPAIR OR REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE PART EXCEPT AT THE OWNERS EXPENSE. SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE WITH REFUSAL DIRECTLY FROM AMERICAN HONDA AND LOCAL DEALERSHIP TO REMEDY. *TR

Jan 15, 2014

AIR BAGS,TIRES

1 complaint

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HONDA CR-V. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 7 MPH, THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE TIRE BLEW OUT WITH THE ILLUMINATION OF THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG LIGHT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF LIGHT ILLUMINATED WITH THE PASSENGER IN THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE TIRE WAS REPAIRED BY THE CONTACT AND THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 22,000. *TR

Jun 20, 2013

STEERING,SUSPENSION,WHEELS

1 complaint

2011 HONDA CRV 4X4 WAS GOING AT 52 MPH AND TRYING TO BRAKE AND STEERING WHEEL WAS SHAKING REALLY BAD. ALSO WHEN DRIVING AT 65+ MPH THIS CAR STEERING REALLY SHAKES BADLY. -COMPLAINT IT TO HONDA MOTOR / DEALER WHERE CAR WAS PURCHASED BUT NO REAL HELP FROM ANYONE TO FIX THE PROBLEM. - ALL 4-TIRES ARE WORN UN-EVENLY AT 19000 MILES - DEALER / HONDA MOTOR IS NOT WILLING TO RESPONSE BACK OR SEND US EMAIL BACK TO ACKNOWLEDGE OUR COMPLAINT ABOUT THE TIRES. - THEY ARE SAYING THAT THIS IS NOT THEIR PROBLEM, I SHOULD BE COMPLAINING TO THE TIRE COMPANY. *TR

Mar 08, 2013

POWER TRAIN,SERVICE BRAKES,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

1 complaint

THE CAR WAS IN AN INDOOR PARKING LOT. DRIVER BACKED UP OUT OF ITS PARKING SPACE AT A LOW SPEED AND BUMPED INTO A WALL BEHIND THE PARKING SPOT. AT THAT POINT, THE CAR JUMPED INTO DRIVE AND BEGAN ACCELERATING WITHOUT DRIVER DOING ANYTHING. DRIVER APPLIED THE BRAKE, BUT THE CAR CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE AND HIT A CEMENT PYLON. THE CAR BOUNCED OFF THE CEMENT PYLON AND THE CAR CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE FORWARD, EVEN THOUGH DRIVER WAS APPLYING THE BRAKE. THE CAR HIT THE CEMENT PYLON AGAIN AND THEN ANOTHER CAR. THE CAR ONLY STOPPED WHEN DRIVER PUT IT INTO PARK AND TURNED IT OFF. *TR

Oct 31, 2012

Crash: 1

Injuries: 1

POWER TRAIN,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

1 complaint

I WAS POSITIONED AT AN INTERSECTION, WAITING TO MAKE A LEFT TURN IN HEAVY TRAFFIC. SINCE THIS VEHICLE IS MORE POWERFUL THAN THE ONE I HAD, PULLING OUT INTO TRAFFIC DIDN'T CONCERN ME THAT MUCH. WELL, IT DOES NOW. IT WENT JUST ENOUGH INTO THE INTERSECTION TO GET ME INTO A NEAR CRASH SITUATION. IT JUST TOTALLY BOGGED DOWN. THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR MAYBE? I HAVE TALKED TO FOUR PEOPLE WITH 2010 AND 2011 CRV'S AND THEY SAY THE SAME THING. I LOVE THIS CAR, BUT THIS HAS TO BE ADDRESSED. I HAVE HAD NO OTHER PROBLEMS EXCEPT FOR THIS. THIS IS A REAL DOWNER FOR ME IN RELATION TO THIS CAR. HELP US HONDA. *TR

Sep 27, 2012

POWER TRAIN,STRUCTURE,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),SERVICE BRAKES

1 complaint

I WAS PULLING OUT OF PARKING SPOT IN REVERSE IN A CROWDED MOVIE THEATER PARKING LOT WHEN MY 2011 HONDA CR-V ACCELERATED AT FULL SPEED INTO THE CEMENT POLE BEHIND ME. CONFUSED, I PUT THE CAR IN 'DRIVE' TO PULL MYSELF AWAY FROM THE POLE, WHEN THE CAR ONCE AGAIN ACCELERATED AT FULL SPEED FORWARD TOWARD THE SPOT I WAS ORIGINAL IN HITTING AND CONTINUALLY PUSHING A PARKED MINI-VAN, WHICH IN TURN PUSHED AND KEPT PUSHING THE PARKED CAR NEXT TO IT. IN AN ATTEMPT TO STOP THE CAR, I PUT THE CAR IN REVERSE AND ONCE AGAIN WENT IN REVERSE, CRASHING INTO THE SAME CEMENT POLE. DESPITE THE FACT THAT I BORE DOWN ON THE BRAKES REPEATEDLY, THE CAR DID NOT STOP UNTIL I PUT THE CAR IN 'PARK". IMMEDIATELY THEREAFTER, I TURNED THE CAR OFF. THIS ALL OCCURRED IN SECONDS AND WAS TERRIFYING...I HAD NO CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. WITNESSES IN THE MOVIE THEATER PARKING LOT WERE STOPPED IN THEIR TRACKS HEARING THE LOUD ROAR OF THE ENGINE. *TR

Sep 07, 2012

Crash: 1

Injuries: 2

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)

1 complaint

THE LOW TIRE PRESSURE SENSOR COMES EVERY MONTH OR TWO SINE NOVEMBER 2011. I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE NEW IN JANUARY 2011. I HAVE TAKEN IT TO THE HONDA DEALER AT LEAST 5 TIMES AND GET DIFFERENT REASONS SUCH AS TIRE PRESSURE IS LOW, TIRE WAS REPAIRED DUE TO A NAIL , WE COULDN'T FIND NOTHING WRONG AND WE JUST RESET IT, AND SINCE YOU WERE DRIVING IN COLD TEMPERATURES THE LIGHT HAS A TENDENCY TO ONE. HOWEVER, I TOOK THE CAR IN JUST TO WEEKS AGO AND WAS TOLD THAT THE TIRE PRESSURES WERE LOW AND SOMEBODY AT WORK MUST HAVE BEEN DEFLATING MY TIRES WHICH I FIND BURDEN. THREE DAYS AFTER THIS RESET THE LIGHT CAME ON AGAIN. IT JUST SEEM THAT THEY AREN'T WILLING TO CHECK THE PROBLEM OUT THOROUGHLY BECAUSE I HAVE 32KPLUS MILES. I M WILLING TO FILE A CLASS ACTION IF POSSIBLE. *TR

May 19, 2012

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

1 complaint

THE DAY AFTER I BOUGHT MY CR-V, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON, APPROXIMATELY 50 MILES ON THE CAR. THE DEALERSHIP TESTED THE LIGHT, AND FOUND IT TO BE A FAULTY FTP SENSOR, WHICH THEY REPLACED OFF OF ANOTHER CR-V ON THE LOT. SINCE THE DAY AFTER I BOUGHT MY CAR, I HAVE HAD THE PHANTOM CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMING ON AND OFF ABOUT EVERY MONTH. I BROUGHT MY CAR INTO ANOTHER HONDA DEALERSHIP IN MARCH 2012, AND THEY FOUND THE FTP SENSOR WAS CAUSING THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT TO GO ON, BUT COULD NOT IDENTIFY WHERE IN THE SENSOR WAS BAD. THEY CLEARED THE CODE, AND ALL WAS FINE FOR ABOUT ANOTHER MONTH. THE LIGHT CAME BACK ON AGAIN A FEW WEEKS LATER, BUT WHEN I GOT TO THE DEALERSHIP, THE LIGHT HAD GONE OFF AS I PULLED INTO SERVICE. APRIL 6, THE CHECK FUEL CAP LIGHT WAS FLASHING(WHICH SEEMS TO HAPPEN EVERYTIME THE LIGHT IS ABOUT TO GO ON) AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WENT ON APRIL 7. TOOK IT BACK TO THE DEALERSHIP AGAIN FOR THE 4TH TIME.THEY SAID I HAD YET ANOTHER BAD FTP SENSOR, AND REPLACED IT AGAIN, THIS TIME WITH A NEW PART IN STOCK. THIS HAS BEEN AN ONGOING ISSUE SINCE THE CAR WAS BOUGHT, AND IS EFFECTING MY GAS MILEAGE. RIGHT BEFORE THE LIGHT GOES ON, MY MILEAGE GOES FROM 27 MPG TO AROUND 22MPG. *TR

Apr 09, 2012

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,UNKNOWN OR OTHER

1 complaint

THE ENGINE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED IN A PARKING GARAGE. THE BRAKES SLOWED THE CAR ON THE FIRST ACCELERATION, BUT ALMOST IMMEDIATELY THE ENGINE AGAIN REVVED-- TO A SHRILL, LOUD SOUND LIKE THAT OF A JET ENGINE. RESULT : CAR RAMMED INTO A SUPPORT PILLAR IN THE GARAGE; AIRBAG DEPLOYED, AND I WAS WEARING MY SEAT BELT. CAR MAY BE TOTALED, STILL AWAITING ESTIMATE FROM INSURANCE. I SPENT 4 DAYS IN THE HOSPITAL FOR SURGERY ON MY BROKEN ARM, MULTIPLE BRUISES AND SWOLLEN FACE, AND WILL NOT BE ABLE TO DRIVE FOR 3-4 MONTHS. *TR

Dec 27, 2011

Crash: 1

Injuries: 1

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN

1 complaint

I WAS DRIVING OUT OF A PARKING LOT OF AN OUTDOOR SHOPPING MALL, SUDDENLY THE CAR DID NOT MOVE AT ALL. I SHIFTED TO L1 TO SEE HOW IT WOULD REACT. NO MOVEMENT. SHIFTED TO L2, STILL THE CAR DID NOT BUDGE AT ALL. FINALLY, I SHIFTED TO R, THEN, IT MOVED BACKWARD. I PUT THE SHIFT INTO D, AND THEN O.K. I REMEMBER, IN THE PAST, THE CAR HESITATED TO START OUT AFTER A STOP AT INTERSECTIONS. I CONTACTED THE LOCAL DEALER. THEY SAY THEY CANNOT DO MUCH BECAUSE THE PROBLEM HAS TO BE REPLICATED TO DIAGNOSE IT. I TOLD THEM, I OR ANY ONE COULD REPLICATE THE PROBLEM. ANYWAY, I TOLD THEM I AM BRINGING IN MY CAR TOMORROW. BUT I AM AFRAID IF THE SAME PROBLEM HAPPENS ON THE BUSY STREET ON MY WAY TO THE DEALER. I WILL APPRECIATE TO LET ME KNOW IF ANY ONE HAD EXPERIENCED THE PROBLEM. IF NO ONE HAS REPORTED SO FAR, I WOULD LIKE THIS PROBLEM REGISTERED ON YOUR DATA BASE. THANK YOU. *KB

Nov 30, 2011

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