The trunk lid hasn't been right all along. I can't tell you how many times it has come down and hit me on the head. Now, the bar that keeps the lid open has snapped and the trunk will not stay open by itself. It closes with such force, it could really injure a person,. It was parked in the garage when it happened.
2011 Honda Civic body problems
10 complaints (6% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 73,000.
- owner complaints
- 10
- of this car's complaints
- 6%
- typical mileage
- 73,000
- crashes
- 0
- recalls
- 0
Which part fails
- Body8
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
Honda Civic body problems in other years
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
What 2011 Honda Civic owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
I bought a 2011 honda civic coupe. I bought it new and have been the only owner. 2 years ago the paint began peeling on the trunk. The peeling has now extended from trunk to the roof. The paint on the roof is almost entirely peeling. The trunk has huge spots where it is peeling. The hood has white lines on it also from paint failure. This car now looks ridiculous and is embarrassing to drive.honda issued a recall but never actually alerted people that may have this problem. They are absolutely liable for this paint failure for using cheap products.
Honda civic 2011-car proceeded into intersection even though the brake was applied,low visability headlights,passenger back door right side rattles like it is not shut,odometer digital numbers going out,car is not changing gears even though it is a automatic until almost 4000 RPM,drivers and passengers doors swing back and hit you in your legs or body.paint chipping on trunk.recalls on vehicle pertaining to airbags,also fuel possible rollover can cause car to explode.
Clear coat is separating from car. Revealing a faded look.
Air condition compressor relay stuck at 75k miles. Compressor not engaging at 83k miles. Windshield gasket/trim began deteriorating about the same time.
The paint.. The hood has marks that have always been there. It was not until recently that someone told me that should not be there. And then within the last 8 months the oxidation is all over the roof and the trunk which is making unable for me to trade it in
Paint recall, black paint is fading on roof and bumper
Paint caulking or peeling off , cracking , cloudy appearance the passenger side door(the black paint)and the rear passenger side door.
I love my honda civic and this is the 2nd one I've had, however I have one safety issue with the 2011, visibility and blind spots while driving. Sitting in the drivers seat, the part between the front windshield and the passenger side window has nearly caused me several accidents. I pull up to stop sign, and road looks clear, but when I start to pull out, I just miss a car or truck that was caught in that one blind spot. Honda should look into this and fix the design of this area.
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 honda civic. The contact stated that when driving approximately 60 MPH or above with the rear windows open, there was a vibration in the rear of the vehicle. The vehicle was not inspected by a dealer nor repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure and the current mileages were approximately 7,000. Kmj updated 02/03/12*lj the dealer informed the consumer the characteristic was normal and there was no fix. Updated 02/10/12
Questions about the 2011 Honda Civic body
Does the 2011 Honda Civic have body problems?
Owners have filed 10 complaints about the body of the 2011 Honda Civic, 6% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 2011 Honda Civic body problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 73,000 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2011 Honda Civic body?
There is no recall for this problem on this model year.
What year does the Honda Civic have the most body problems?
The Honda Civic model years with the most body complaints are 2008 (85 complaints), 2006 (78 complaints) and 2007 (70 complaints).
Is there a class action lawsuit over the Honda Civic?
Yes. Class action says Honda and Acura keyless entry makes cars easy to steal and asks for theft protection (November 12, 2026).
Other 2011 Honda Civic problems
Airbags 51Brakes 33Visibility 21Electrical 16Engine 11Acceleration 10Fuel system 7Seat belts 7Seats 5Suspension 5Steering 4Transmission 4Wheels 4Lights 3Locks 3Tires 3Driver assistance 2
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