general problems of the 2011 Honda CR-V

Four problems related to seats have been reported for the 2011 Honda CR-V. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2011 Honda CR-V based on all problems reported for the 2011 CR-V.

1 Seats problem

Failure Date: 04/21/2018

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. Seat belts won't retract well , especially on drivers side 6. Tires routinely have outside wear, even with rotation through discount tire where they cross rotate. They are better than dealer 7. Dome light in front failed 8. Tachometer runs high like 3-4000 rpm this has happened since purchase Jan 29, 2011, but I will put todays date below re last question about mileage on vehicle I will put todays mileage even though happened through out ownership.

2 Seats problem

Failure Date: 08/01/2014

Drivers seat belt ( lap portion ) fraying on the edge, and the drivers seat back fabric has a 1-1/2 inch tear (separation ).

3 Seats problem

Failure Date: 10/01/2012

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.

4 Seats problem

Failure Date: 12/14/2011

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.


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