2011 Honda CR-V suspension problems
20 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the suspension on the 2011 Honda CR-V — 4% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“1) left rear trailing arm broke while driving, causing high risk of injury. ( a known problem with this model. A recall issued in other salt belt states, but not North Carolina. Living in western NC, We have extreme amounts of salt due to (3) ski slopes in our area. Yes. 2) unknowing of the recall…”
filed Sep 16, 2026
“There are known issues with Honda crv’s frames rusting in many states. There was a recall which we had inspection and straps added to strengthen frame. Now, frame has failed and even after filing a case with Honda care in April 2026, they continue to close the case, reopen it when we call back…”
filed Aug 22, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Suspension problems in other CR-V years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 CR-V | 1 | 1% |
| 2025 CR-V | 2 | 1% |
| 2024 CR-V | 6 | 2% |
| 2023 CR-V | 1 | 0% |
| 2022 CR-V | 3 | 1% |
| 2021 CR-V | 3 | 1% |
| 2020 CR-V | 3 | 1% |
| 2019 CR-V | 4 | 0% |
| 2018 CR-V | 6 | 0% |
| 2017 CR-V | 5 | 0% |
| 2016 CR-V | 7 | 2% |
| 2015 CR-V | 20 | 3% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2011 Honda CR-V
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.