1. Honda CR-V
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  3. 2011
  4. Electrical System

2011 Honda CR-V Electrical System Problems

37
Owner complaint records in our dataset

Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.

Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.

Among these 37 stored complaint records:

  • 1 indicate a crash
  • 0 indicate injury
  • 1 indicate fire

What owners report

  • door lock · 13 records
  • lock unlock · 10 records
  • right rear · 6 records
  • rear door · 6 records
  • passenger side · 5 records
  • door locks · 5 records

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
30–60k mi11
1–30k mi10
60–100k mi7
100–150k mi2
150–400k mi1

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • March 31, 2014 · 30,000 miles

    Electrical System

    Tl* the contact owns a 2011 honda crv. The contact stated that while driving 55 mph, the vehicle stalled abruptly and caused the vehicle to spin three times before crashing into the median. The vehicle was towed into the dealer where the technician diagnosed that the battery needed to be recharged. The manufacture was not notified of the failure. The failure and current mileage was 30,000.

    Crash reported

    ODI 10578245

  • March 30, 2014 · 50,461 miles

    Electrical System

    On sunday march 30 i was coming out of the grocery store and i went to my car to put my things away but when i tried to open my car with my key fob it would open so i kept trying for a few minutes until i decided to use the actual key itself to unlock and even then it only open one door. Also when i tried to open the locks manually with the buttons in the inside that didn't work either. Later that day i tried…

    ODI 10576345

  • February 3, 2014 · 75,000 miles

    Electrical System

    I purchased my 2011 honda crv brand new from our local honda dealership. I have been happy with it until last month. I began to notice that whenever i came to a stop or slowed down below 10 mph and then accelerated, my doors would make the locking sound even though they were already locked. It happens repeatedly as i slow down/stop and then accelerate. Then today (3/4/2014) the problem escalated. I came out of the…

    ODI 10567072

  • November 1, 2013 · 29,000 miles

    Electrical System

    Tl* the contact owns a 2011 honda cr-v. The contact stated that the locks malfunctioned and would not engage manually or by using the electronic key fob. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technician diagnosed that the actuator was defective and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The vin was not available. The failure mileage was 29,000 and…

    ODI 10555412

  • July 15, 2013 · 9,000 miles

    Electrical System

    Tl* the contact owns a 2011 honda cr-v. The contact stated that while parked, the vehicle became engulfed in flames. The police and fire department reported to the scene and a report was filed. The fire department was unable to determine the cause of the fire. According to the report, there were flames coming from the front driver's side wheel compartment, under the hood and from the driver's side interior door…

    Fire reported

    ODI 10525180

  • June 24, 2013 · 39,500 miles

    Body · Electrical System

    When unlocking the doors using the key fob the right rear door unlocks momentarily then relocks. When using the driver door lock button to unlock the doors the right rear door unlocks then relocks. When parking the vehicle and placing the shifter into the park position the right rear door unlocks then relocks. When using key to unlock vehicle from driver door handle the right rear door unlocks then relocks. When…

    ODI 10524598

  • January 1, 2013 · 30,000 miles

    Electrical System · Latches/Locks/Linkages

    Door locks:locking mechanism unreliable lock and unlock while driving failure to lock (have reviewed manual to ensure all in order, including battery in key and settings for auto lock and un lock). *tr

    ODI 10509918

  • December 26, 2011 · 25,000 miles

    Electrical System

    Tl* the contact owns a 2011 honda cr-v. The contact stated that during cold weather the vehicle would not start. The failure occurred without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that vehicle needed a new battery. The vehicle was repaired however the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 25,000. Updated 03/01/17*lj *cn

    ODI 10944031

  • November 30, 2011 · 22,500 miles

    Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control

    The low tire pressure sensor comes every month or two sine november 2011. I purchased the vehicle new in january 2011. I have taken it to the honda dealer at least 5 times and get different reasons such as tire pressure is low, tire was repaired due to a nail , we couldn't find nothing wrong and we just reset it, and since you were driving in cold temperatures the light has a tendency to one. However, i took the car…

    ODI 10458999

  • August 30, 2011

    Electrical System

    Static electrical shocking when existing the vehicle after the second day of owning the vehicle. Static electricity shock is more painful then ordinary static shock. Visited the dealer, stated that happens with the cloth seats and no real remedy for the static electricity problems. Suggested i buy anti static spray for the seats. Anti static spray helps the shock to a lesser degree, but does not last long. Painful…

    ODI 10456819

  • June 4, 2011 · 800 miles

    Electrical System

    DEAD BATTERY IN 4 MONTHS. *TR

    ODI 10404480

  • February 15, 2011 · 9 miles

    Electrical System

    Tl* the contact owns a 2011 honda crv. The contact stated that the vehicle was started and the air bag warning light was illuminated and remained illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where he was advised that the electrical line for the heated seats had illegal ally been sliced into the air bag electrical line. The contact stated that the vehicle was purchased without heated seats and the dealer was to…

    ODI 10386436