2011 Honda Civic Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 4%of 169 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 39,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the engine of the 2011 Honda Civic, 4% of the 169 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 39,000 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“We purchase this vehicle as a certified car in 2012. After driving for a week or so I notice that the car vibrate or shakes when it is on idle. It is even worse when AC is on. The problem I have is that sometime it happen sometime it doesn't. I have made a complaint to the dealership and they said everything is normal. I was even advice by the dealership service dept to use premium gas specifically chevron gas station . But didn't solve anything. I couldn't really prove it is shaking because it is on and off. Just stumble in to this website I want to share my frustration too. …”
NHTSA complaint #10689506, filed 2015-02, 19,000 miles“Happens frequently that when parking vehicle in personal garage, vehicle will lurch forward aggressively on its own while brakes being applied. Have to lean hard into brakes to keep vehicle from hitting anything in garage. A/c compressor being active or inactive does not impact this behavior, engine temperature does not seem to play a role either. This is our fourth Honda, none of the other three have had this sudden acceleration. This is an ongoing issue.”
NHTSA complaint #10705114, filed 2015-04, 32,000 miles“The contact owns a 2011 Honda Civic. While the vehicle was in a drive thru line, it accelerated on its own while stopped. The contact had to apply extreme pressure to the brake pedal and place the vehicle into park to completely stop. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired; however, a diagnostic appointment was scheduled. The manufacturer and dealer were not notified. The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was 75,600.”
NHTSA complaint #11100405, filed 2018-06, 75,600 miles“The contact owns a 2011 Honda Civic. The contact stated that whenever she powered the vehicle on, it would stall without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer however, the technician was unable to diagnose the failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 7 and the current mileage was 53,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10545097, filed 2013-09, 7 miles“The contact owned a 2011 Honda Civic. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 10 MPH, there was smoke coming from the passenger's side A/C vents. Additionally, there was a loud popping sound also coming from the passenger's side front A/C vent. The vehicle was pulled off the roadway and caught on fire. The fire department was notified and was able to extinguish the fire. The passenger in the front seat sustained a minor burn to her right leg. Medical attention was not sought. A fire report was filed. The vehicle was towed to iaa towing facility in fredericksburg, virginia. …”
NHTSA complaint #11228772, filed 2019-07, 120,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10118515Sep 19, 2017Dealer message - Beginning September 26, 2017, the 2006-2011 Civic Engine Block (part number 10002-RNA-A50 and 10002- RNE-A01) warranty claim submission will enforce proper…
- 10118211Sep 19, 2017Dealer message - Beginning September 26, 2017, the 2006-2011 Civic Engine Block (part number 10002-RNA-A50 and 10002- RNE-A01) warranty claim submission will enforce proper…
- 10115839Aug 17, 2017Dealer message - Beginning August 29, 2017, the 2006-2011 Civic Engine Block (part number 10002-RNA-A50 and 10002- RNE-A01) warranty claim submission will require proper engine…
- 10052477May 1, 2013Honda: the engine shuts off, power on, but in accessory; never use conventional wheel & tire assemblies on pax vehicles; mil on after throttle body cleaning or replacement; s/m…
Engine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5 | 16% |
| 2025 | 5 | 7% |
| 2024 | 3 | 2% |
| 2023 | 8 | 3% |
| 2022 | 11 | 1% |
| 2021 | 5 | 3% |
| 2020 | 13 | 6% |
| 2019 | 32 | 7% |
| 2018 | 57 | 8% |
| 2017 | 66 | 11% |
| 2016 | 95 | 9% |
| 2015 | 31 | 8% |
| 2014 | 23 | 8% |
| 2013 | 22 | 7% |
| 2012 | 32 | 7% |
| 2011 | 7 | 4% |
| 2010 | 19 | 5% |
| 2009 | 27 | 7% |
| 2008 | 156 | 17% |
| 2007 | 170 | 14% |
| 2006 | 227 | 16% |
| 2005 | 14 | 4% |
| 2004 | 10 | 3% |
| 2003 | 8 | 2% |
| 2002 | 17 | 2% |
| 2001 | 19 | 2% |
| 2000 | 4 | 1% |
| 1999 | 14 | 4% |
| 1998 | 3 | 1% |
| 1997 | 3 | 1% |
| 1996 | 2 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2011 Honda Civic
51 complaintsBrakes
33 complaintsOther or unknown
21 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
21 complaintsElectrical system
16 complaintsBody and structure
10 complaintsVehicle speed control
10 complaintsFuel system
7 complaintsSeat belts
7 complaintsSeats
5 complaintsSuspension
5 complaintsEngine cooling
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2011 Honda Civic
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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