2011 Honda CR-V Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 19about this part
- Share
- 3%of 554 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 24,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 19 complaints about the brakes of the 2011 Honda CR-V, 3% of the 554 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 24,000 miles. 7 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I hit brakes hard due to a hole in the highway that was hard to see. The brakes locked down and the car violently went side to side and became difficult to steer-almost impossible. I finally got it to go right to the shoulder and onto grassy area and got it to stop. At the time was traveling about 55 MPH-the posted limit.”
NHTSA complaint #11326266, filed 2020-05, 175,000 miles“Car was at a full stop while waiting for the light to change to proceed and while my foot was on the brake the car jumped forward hitting the car in front of me causing damage. I contacted Honda in california and was advised they had complaints but not enough to warrant a recall on the situation. I do check to see if any recall has been issued. Car facts has many of similar complaints on file and nothing has been acknowledged yet.”
NHTSA complaint #10546053, filed 2013-09, 4,500 miles“I was accelerating from an on ramp to enter the highway. After I was in the flow of traffic, I hit my brakes to keep pace with the traffic. My brake pedal would only move slightly and the engine was reving. I moved the shifter to neutral and the engine was still revving. I then hit the button on the side of the gear shift to put the car in d3 and continue to try the brakes. The brakes finally started working I put on my 4 way flashers and moved to the side of the highway and put the car in park. …”
NHTSA complaint #11055301, filed 2017-12, 83,300 miles“Takata recall. I took my vehicle in to have the airbag replaced and the day I got on it back, 29jun16, the ABS/vsa system had shutdown on me. I took it back to the dealership immediately and wasn't able to get it taken care of since the technicians were gone. Two days later they were able to take a look at it and they said it seems to be a faulty sensor or wiring issue. After having the sensor replaced the system still shutdown on me. As of yesterday, and several trips to the dealership, they determined that the vsa module had failed. …”
NHTSA complaint #10892378, filed 2016-08, 60,000 miles“Was at very low speed and attempting to park my car in a mall parking spot. As I tried to slow down further and park the car and turning into the spot, the car accelerated even though I applied maximum pressure to the brakes. The car continued to accelerate and I side swiped one car on my left and rammed the car in front of my space---my car continued to accelerate. The car finally stopped because of the impact to the other vehicle and I finally could turn the car off as it was still running. This is the second time this has happened. …”
NHTSA complaint #10779107, filed 2015-10, 23,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10129432May 5, 2014Dealer message - American Honda (AHM) would like to collect front brake parts (healthy parts) from certain 2010-2011 CR-V 4W Ds & 2010 Odysseys that meet the criteria listed…
- 10129470Mar 31, 2014Dealer message - American Honda (AHM)would like to collect front brake parts (healthy parts)from certain 2010-2011 CR-V 4WDs & 2010 Odysseys that meet a certain criteria. If the…
- 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…
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 15 | 9% |
| 2025 | 31 | 12% |
| 2024 | 24 | 6% |
| 2023 | 29 | 6% |
| 2022 | 16 | 6% |
| 2021 | 27 | 8% |
| 2020 | 31 | 9% |
| 2019 | 100 | 9% |
| 2018 | 200 | 9% |
| 2017 | 177 | 10% |
| 2016 | 19 | 5% |
| 2015 | 37 | 6% |
| 2014 | 21 | 4% |
| 2013 | 27 | 7% |
| 2012 | 23 | 6% |
| 2011 | 19 | 3% |
| 2010 | 25 | 5% |
| 2009 | 13 | 3% |
| 2008 | 21 | 2% |
| 2007 | 15 | 2% |
| 2006 | 24 | 6% |
| 2005 | 16 | 3% |
| 2004 | 14 | 3% |
| 2003 | 18 | 4% |
| 2002 | 25 | 5% |
| 2001 | 3 | 2% |
| 2000 | 2 | 2% |
| 1999 | 6 | 5% |
| 1998 | 7 | 5% |
| 1997 | 4 | 4% |
Other parts of the 2011 Honda CR-V
295 complaintsElectrical system
55 complaintsOther or unknown
55 complaintsBody and structure
45 complaintsEngine
37 complaintsSuspension
20 complaintsVehicle speed control
19 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
14 complaintsWheels
14 complaintsTires
12 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
10 complaintsSteering
10 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2011 Honda CR-V
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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