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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 2)

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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
Powertrain
GasEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Fuel
RegularEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026

Engine & performance

Cyl
4EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Aspiration
Naturally aspiratedEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026

Efficiency

MPG Hwy
28 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
MPG City
21 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
MPG Comb
24 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Fuel $/yr
$2,600EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Smog score
5/10
Elec. Range
0 miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Real-world MPG
26 mpg, reported by 5 driversabout 2 mpg above the EPA combined estimate
SmartWay certified
No

Dimensions & capacity

Length
178 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Width
72 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Height
66 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Wheelbase
103 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Curb Weight
3,521 lbNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026

Safety NHTSA, model year

Overall crash rating
★★★★
Rollover rating
★★★★
Stability control (ESC)
Standard
Forward-collision warning
No
Lane-departure warning
No
Recalls
13
Owner complaints
550
Reported injuries
11
Theft rate
0.3 per 1,000 produced (CY 2011 federal data)

Reported problems NHTSA owner complaints, model year

  • AIR BAGS46%
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM9%
  • UNKNOWN OR OTHER9%
  • STRUCTURE7%
  • ENGINE6%
  • VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL3%

Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 644 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

Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice. Verify with the manufacturer or dealer before buying.