2011 Honda CR-V Seats Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 1%of 554 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 10,100miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the seats of the 2011 Honda CR-V, 1% of the 554 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 10,100 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.
“Takata recall , air bag inflator replaced at dealer. Drivers seat sliding when taking off or stopping. Dealer diagnosis said front drivers seat needs upper and lower bushings. Noticed this problem close to the end of first two years, only if husband drives it. Later with all drivers. Paid $53.32 on oct 27 2016 for diagnostics.”
NHTSA complaint #11054802, filed 2017-12, 20,000 miles“The front seat head restraints in the 2011 Honda CR-V are tilted too far forward, resulting in severe neck strain followed by headaches. While Honda suggests positioning the seat tilted back, this does not alleviate the problem and results in a safety issue since my wife then has difficulty seeing over the hood and grasping the steering wheel. A re-design of the head restraint is required so it does not force the head forward and down.”
NHTSA complaint #10389789, filed 2011-03, 170 miles“1. With and w/o snow tires, no matter the weather or road conditions: strong hot rubber burning smell by back right wheel. D/t no baffle near muffler. This happens with short trips, free way or city trips 2. At one time would not shift down on hills. Or would engine would nearly die going up hills with AC radio on, and latterly chugged up hill this is related to the gear not shifting. This is a terrible feeling going up hill with nothing but two passengers and no load 3. Seats memory foam fails and flattens out , nearly 96000 miles 4. Seat belts fray in time, 5. …”
NHTSA complaint #11089260, filed 2018-04, 97,000 miles“Front passenger seats rocks. It is not seated firmly in tracks. Honda and dealer say this is a characteristic of the vehicle and not a defect they can or will fix.”
NHTSA complaint #10441442, filed 2011-12, 144 milesSeats: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 1% |
| 2024 | 2 | 1% |
| 2023 | 3 | 1% |
| 2022 | 2 | 1% |
| 2021 | 2 | 1% |
| 2020 | 4 | 1% |
| 2019 | 5 | 0% |
| 2018 | 7 | 0% |
| 2017 | 13 | 1% |
| 2016 | 9 | 2% |
| 2015 | 39 | 6% |
| 2014 | 8 | 1% |
| 2013 | 2 | 1% |
| 2012 | 6 | 1% |
| 2011 | 6 | 1% |
| 2010 | 1 | 0% |
| 2009 | 5 | 1% |
| 2008 | 6 | 1% |
| 2007 | 4 | 0% |
| 2006 | 5 | 1% |
| 2004 | 5 | 1% |
| 2003 | 1 | 0% |
| 2002 | 24 | 5% |
| 2001 | 2 | 1% |
| 2000 | 1 | 1% |
| 1999 | 1 | 1% |
| 1997 | 9 | 8% |
Other parts of the 2011 Honda CR-V
295 complaintsElectrical system
55 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 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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