2011 Honda CR-V Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 55about this part
- Share
- 10%of 554 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 53,730miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 55 complaints about the electrical system of the 2011 Honda CR-V, 10% of the 554 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 53,730 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Rodents caused extensive damage to my car causing over $4,000 worth of damage to my car. My insurance covered most of the cost and I only had to pay $500 deductible. Rodents also caused damage to my home which was also very expensive. I had to have my attic insulation replaced, my dishwasher needs to be replaced and numerous kitchen plumbing problems.”
NHTSA complaint #10971040, filed 2017-04, 115,000 miles“I'm leaving target a basket full of groceries around 7 pm march 13-2021, using my key throb and key hole on the door I was unsuccessful unlocking the door or trunk. I managed to unlock the passenger door to get over to the driver side door to manually try to open the door and the lock did not move. I scheduled an appointment 3-23-2019 the dealership I purchased the crv and they did not seem to be aware of my door issue being common and I was never informed during any of my service appointments with them. …”
NHTSA complaint #11404601, filed 2021-03, 130,000 miles“Doors are not unlocking on my 2011 Honda CR-V. This is very dangerous. I parked the car overnight and the doors won't unlock. On further investigation, I saw that driver side door lock is stuck. It won't unlock with key fob nor with the key. Very very dangerous. Meaning, now I either I have to keep the windows down and fear the car being stolen or fear I won't be able to come out of the car in the event of an crash. I saw online that there are countless complaints about lock actuators being faulty but Honda still did not issue a recall.”
NHTSA complaint #11415294, filed 2021-05, 58,000 miles“I have a crv that I purchased new in 2011. During the warranty period and several years after that I had all the maintenance work done at the dealership. Recently I had two doors that I cannot open with the remote or key, the passenger side rear door and the hatch back door. Honda wants to charge me over $800 to solve the problem. What if all doors lock up and I cannot get into my car; will I have to pay over $3000 to get into my car? Even if had extended insurance with 3rd parties, this is not covered, I checked. Isn't this on Honda?”
NHTSA complaint #11328109, filed 2020-06, 133,000 miles“Within the last month, my 2011 crv has had a recurring issue with the door lock. When I hit the unlock button, the driver's door remains locked and will only turn manually. Likewise, it will only lock manually. The other day I couldn't open my trunk because of the locking issue. Because of the unlocking, the sensors affected my dome light and my battery died after 3 years. I have read that this is a common problem, but no recalls yet. It doesn't make sense.”
NHTSA complaint #10579514, filed 2014-04, 46,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10237952Jun 13, 2023Service 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…
- 10206994Jan 29, 2022ServiceNews Article - The clock shows the incorrect time. This issue is due to a limited GPS receiver capacity resulting in "rollover" of the internal chip memory; the "rollover"…
- 10051882Feb 1, 2013Honda: some srs replacement parts were incorrect, because of production of wiring harnesses and connectors, from continental and trw suppliers, that are the same but have…
- 10043248Jan 12, 2012Honda: on some model vehicles, there is an alternator/starter tester (ast) module capable of testing alternators, installed on gr8 diagnostic battery station.
Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 32 | 19% |
| 2025 | 18 | 7% |
| 2024 | 35 | 9% |
| 2023 | 28 | 5% |
| 2022 | 14 | 5% |
| 2021 | 34 | 10% |
| 2020 | 43 | 12% |
| 2019 | 164 | 15% |
| 2018 | 285 | 13% |
| 2017 | 402 | 23% |
| 2016 | 64 | 16% |
| 2015 | 85 | 13% |
| 2014 | 77 | 13% |
| 2013 | 38 | 10% |
| 2012 | 68 | 17% |
| 2011 | 55 | 10% |
| 2010 | 43 | 9% |
| 2009 | 44 | 11% |
| 2008 | 218 | 23% |
| 2007 | 264 | 30% |
| 2006 | 75 | 19% |
| 2005 | 77 | 16% |
| 2004 | 73 | 15% |
| 2003 | 62 | 13% |
| 2002 | 95 | 18% |
| 2001 | 7 | 5% |
| 2000 | 15 | 12% |
| 1999 | 27 | 21% |
| 1998 | 38 | 30% |
| 1997 | 31 | 29% |
Other parts of the 2011 Honda CR-V
295 complaintsOther or unknown
55 complaintsBody and structure
45 complaintsEngine
37 complaintsSuspension
20 complaintsBrakes
19 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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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