2011 Honda Civic Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 10about this part
- Share
- 6%of 169 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 73,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 10 complaints about the body and structure of the 2011 Honda Civic, 6% of the 169 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 73,000 miles.
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.
“The trunk lid hasn't been right all along. I can't tell you how many times it has come down and hit me on the head. Now, the bar that keeps the lid open has snapped and the trunk will not stay open by itself. It closes with such force, it could really injure a person,. It was parked in the garage when it happened.”
NHTSA complaint #11400133, filed 2021-03, 73,000 miles“The paint.. The hood has marks that have always been there. It was not until recently that someone told me that should not be there. And then within the last 8 months the oxidation is all over the roof and the trunk which is making unable for me to trade it in”
NHTSA complaint #11030766, filed 2017-10, 90,000 miles“I bought a 2011 Honda Civic coupe. I bought it new and have been the only owner. 2 years ago the paint began peeling on the trunk. The peeling has now extended from trunk to the roof. The paint on the roof is almost entirely peeling. The trunk has huge spots where it is peeling. The hood has white lines on it also from paint failure. This car now looks ridiculous and is embarrassing to drive.Honda issued a recall but never actually alerted people that may have this problem. They are absolutely liable for this paint failure for using cheap products.”
NHTSA complaint #11343941, filed 2020-08, 100,000 miles“I love my Honda Civic and this is the 2nd one I've had, however I have one safety issue with the 2011, visibility and blind spots while driving. Sitting in the drivers seat, the part between the front windshield and the passenger side window has nearly caused me several accidents. I pull up to stop sign, and road looks clear, but when I start to pull out, I just miss a car or truck that was caught in that one blind spot. Honda should look into this and fix the design of this area.”
NHTSA complaint #10662286, filed 2014-12, 500 miles“The contact owns a 2011 Honda Civic. The contact stated that when driving approximately 60 MPH or above with the rear windows open, there was a vibration in the rear of the vehicle. The vehicle was not inspected by a dealer nor repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure and the current mileages were approximately 7,000. Kmj updated 02/03/12 the dealer informed the consumer the characteristic was normal and there was no fix. Updated 02/10/12”
NHTSA complaint #10441316, filed 2011-12, 7,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10185044Dec 22, 2020Service Bulletin - There's a gap between the A-pillar trim and the headliner. The tolerances vary between some A-pillar trim and headliners.
- 10055992Jun 1, 2014Honda: see document search button for owner letter. Extended warranty is available for dissimilar metals of chrome trim and trunk lid subject to forms of corrosion, rust spots or…
- 10086823Sep 13, 2013Dealer message - on august 13, 2013, american honda announced two warranty extensions for some 2006-2011 civic vehicles. The warranty extensions cover the refinishing of hood…
- 10086663Sep 13, 2013Dealer message - on august 13, 2013, american honda announced two warranty extensions for some 2006-2011 civic vehicles. The warranty extensions cover the refinishing of hood…
- 10036958Apr 1, 2011Honda: american honda would inspect, before any repairs are done, certain model year 2009-2011 vehicles (4 door) civic regarding one of the doors will not open from the use of…
Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 4 | 5% |
| 2024 | 2 | 2% |
| 2023 | 4 | 2% |
| 2022 | 13 | 1% |
| 2020 | 6 | 3% |
| 2019 | 13 | 3% |
| 2018 | 22 | 3% |
| 2017 | 37 | 6% |
| 2016 | 48 | 4% |
| 2015 | 17 | 4% |
| 2014 | 7 | 2% |
| 2013 | 23 | 7% |
| 2012 | 35 | 8% |
| 2011 | 10 | 6% |
| 2010 | 43 | 11% |
| 2009 | 45 | 11% |
| 2008 | 85 | 9% |
| 2007 | 70 | 6% |
| 2006 | 78 | 6% |
| 2005 | 25 | 8% |
| 2004 | 17 | 5% |
| 2003 | 26 | 5% |
| 2002 | 20 | 3% |
| 2001 | 29 | 3% |
| 2000 | 9 | 3% |
| 1999 | 16 | 5% |
| 1998 | 26 | 6% |
| 1997 | 18 | 5% |
| 1996 | 19 | 6% |
| 1995 | 12 | 6% |
| 1994 | 5 | 4% |
| 1993 | 7 | 5% |
| 1992 | 4 | 4% |
| 1991 | 13 | 12% |
| 1990 | 5 | 5% |
| 1989 | 2 | 3% |
| 1988 | 2 | 4% |
| 1987 | 1 | 3% |
| 1986 | 5 | 14% |
| 1984 | 2 | 40% |
Other parts of the 2011 Honda Civic
51 complaintsBrakes
33 complaintsOther or unknown
21 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
21 complaintsElectrical system
16 complaintsVehicle speed control
10 complaintsEngine
7 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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology