2011 Honda CR-V engine problems
The 2011 Honda CR-V has 44 engine complaints filed with NHTSA — 7% of the year's total, and down from the prior model year.
44
Engine complaints
7%
Share of year
2
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Engine complaints by year
What owners report
“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…”
Common questions
How many engine complaints does the 2011 Honda CR-V have?
NHTSA has 44 complaints about the 2011 Honda CR-V engine — 7% of all complaints filed for that model year.
Related
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.