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2011 Honda

CR-V 2WD

Auto 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L

Honda CR-V: best and worst years
2011 Honda CR-V 2WD (photo 1 of 4)

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Overview

Body
Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WDEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Transmission
Automatic 5-spdEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026

Engine & performance

Power to weight
0.051 hp/lb
Aspiration
Naturally aspiratedEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026

Efficiency

Smog score
5/10
Real-world MPG
26 mpg, reported by 5 driversabout 2 mpg above the EPA combined estimate
SmartWay certified
No

Dimensions & capacity

GVWR class
Class 1C (4,001 to 5,000 lb)NHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026

Safety NHTSA record NHTSA, model year

Overall crash rating
★★★★★
Rollover rating
★★★★★
Stability control (ESC)
Standard
Forward-collision warning
No
Lane-departure warning
No
Recalls
13
Owner complaints
554 See on NHTSA
Reported injuries
12
Theft rate
0.3 per 1,000 produced (CY 2011 federal data)

Reported problems NHTSA record NHTSA owner complaints, model year

  • AIR BAGS45%
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM8%
  • UNKNOWN OR OTHER8%
  • STRUCTURE7%
  • ENGINE6%
  • SUSPENSION3%

Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 651 total.

Honda CR-V: best and worst years

Known issues manufacturer service bulletins, model year

73 service bulletins filed with NHTSA for this model year

  • Feb 28, 2026AIR BAGSA18-048

    Service Bulletin - Warranty Extension: Customer Support Program For Driver's Airbag Inflator for 2007-11 CR-V and Other Listed Years and Models.

  • Jun 13, 2023ELECTRICAL SYSTEMA21120B

    Service News - The navigation clock and date are incorrect. This is due to a limited GPS receiver Capacity resulting in a rollover of the internal chip memory; the rollover occurred on January 1, 2022, at 12:00AM local time.

  • Mar 10, 2021STRUCTUREAPaS03102021910

    Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for any and all 2007-2011 CR-Vs which come into your dealership for a service, repair or in your Certified Pre-Owned vehicle inventory that fit the criteria below.

  • Feb 15, 2021STRUCTUREAPaS02152021909

    Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for any and all 2007-2011 CR-Vs which come into your dealership for a service, repair or in your Certified Pre-Owned vehicle inventory that fit the criteria below.

  • Jan 22, 2021STRUCTUREAPaS01222021911

    Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for any and all 2007-2011 CR-Vs which come into your dealership for a service, repair or in your Certified Pre-Owned vehicle inventory that fit the criteria below.

  • Jan 6, 2021EQUIPMENTAPaS01062021909

    Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for any and all 2007-2011 CR-Vs which come into your dealership for a service, repair or in your Certified Pre-Owned vehicle inventory that fit the criteria below.

  • Dec 5, 2020STRUCTUREAPaS12052020911

    Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for any and all 2007-2011 CR-Vs which come into your dealership for a service, repair or in your Certified Pre-Owned vehicle inventory that fit the criteria below.

  • Nov 4, 2020STRUCTUREAPaS11042020912

    Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for any and all 2007-2011 CR-Vs which come into your dealership for a service, repair or in your Certified Pre-Owned vehicle inventory that fit the criteria below.

  • and 65 more

Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications (technical service bulletins).

Warranty manufacturer terms, by make

Basic
3 yr / 36k mi
Powertrain
5 yr / 60k mi
Roadside assistance
3 yr / 36k mi
EV battery
8 yr / 100k mi

Source: www.cars.com as of 2026-06

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