Tl* the contact owned a 2011 honda cr-v. While stopped at a stop light to make a left turn, the vehicle suddenly accelerated to approximately 20 MPH while the brake pedal was depressed. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle crashed into a nearby fence and came to a stop in a cluster of bushes. The air bags deployed. The vehicle was towed and deemed destroyed. A police report was filed. The contact sprained her right hand and received medical attention. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure; however, a case was not opened. The approximate failure mileage was 20,000.
2011 Honda CR-V: sudden unintended acceleration
9 of the 555 complaints about the 2011 Honda CR-V describe sudden unintended acceleration.
- owner complaints
- 9
- of this car's complaints
- 2%
- typical mileage
- 29,417
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? No recall or service bulletin covers this area of the car yet.
Sudden unintended acceleration by model year
What owners say
When braking for a stop light, the engine suddenly accelerated. Eventually, it stopped. This has happened multiple time intermittently.
In late august I pulled into my church parking lot as I do every sunday. My right foot was on the break pedal and I was going about 5 MPH when the car suddenly accelerated. While I pressed down hard on the brake pedal, the vehicle shot past the parking space hitting a tree. The car barely missed a parishioner walking on the sidewalk. The driver side window and side of the car were smashed. The car was towed to a honda collision repair shop. American honda came out and inspected the vehicle and told me they could not reproduce the unexpected acceleration and that what happened to me "is not known to be a problem with this vehicle." the damage was $5885. I was very upset because I loved the crv, but knew I could not chance a repeat performance. This meant trading it in at a significant financial loss to my family. We got nowhere trying to get american honda to reduce the financial burden.
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 honda cr-v. The contact stated that while approaching a stop sign, the vehicle accelerated independently and surged forward. The contact shifted into neutral and applied force to the brake pedal in order to slow down the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 40,500.
Car was at a full stop while waiting for the light to change to proceed and while my foot was on the brake the car jumped forward hitting the car in front of me causing damage. I contacted honda in california and was advised they had complaints but not enough to warrant a recall on the situation. I do check to see if any recall has been issued. Car facts has many of similar complaints on file and nothing has been acknowledged yet.
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 honda cr-v. The contact stated while attempting to park the vehicle it suddenly accelerated while the brake pedal was depressed. The contact placed shifted the gear in reverse and the vehicle continued to accelerate which caused the contact to crash into the wall. The vehicle was towed to the a body shop. A police was available. The contact was not injured. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure and current mileage was 23,800. Updated 8/5/13
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 honda cr-v. The contact stated that while pulling into a parking spot traveling 2 MPH the vehicle suddenly accelerated and crashed into a cement light pole. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who was unable to diagnose the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 29,417 and the current mileage was 29,427.
The engine suddenly accelerated in a parking garage. The brakes slowed the car on the first acceleration, but almost immediately the engine again revved-- to a shrill, loud sound like that of a jet engine. Result : car rammed into a support pillar in the garage; airbag deployed, and I was wearing my seat belt. Car may be totaled, still awaiting estimate from insurance. I spent 4 days in the hospital for surgery on my broken arm, multiple bruises and swollen face, and will not be able to drive for 3-4 months.
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 honda crv. The contact started the ignition and the vehicle began to surge forward abnormally until crashing into a wooden retaining wall. There was no personal injury. The vehicle sustained moderate damages. The vehicle was currently being repaired at the dealer for body damages. There was a recall related to the failure under the federal safety agency campaign id number: 11v458000 (power train). The contact planned to have the vehicle repaired under the recall. The manufacturer was made aware of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was unavailable.
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 2011 Honda CR-V sudden acceleration
Is sudden unintended acceleration a common problem on the 2011 Honda CR-V?
9 of 555 owner complaints about the 2011 Honda CR-V (2%) mention sudden unintended acceleration. The model year with the most reports is 2010.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2011 Honda CR-V?
There is no recall or service bulletin for this area of the car on record.
Other symptoms on the 2011 Honda CR-V
Door locks 27Oil consumption 17Key fob 14Check engine light 13Airbag light 10No deployment 9Ball joint 6
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