I own a 2011 Honda CR-V that previously received the remedy for the federal safety agency Recall #23V‑228 regarding rear frame and trailing arm corrosion. Although the support brace was installed, the vehicle’s structural integrity is actively failing due to ongoing rust. This safety recall affects over 560,000 vehicles, yet many are still bought and sold daily with severe frame rot. I was sold one of these unsafe vehicles, and the trailing arm is now on the verge of breaking away completely. I have contacted American Honda Motor Co., but they have refused to offer further assistance, claiming that performing the initial recall brace satisfies their legal obligation. I can provide pictures when requested.
2011 Honda CR-V body problems
45 complaints (8% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 96,000. 3 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 45
- of this car's complaints
- 8%
- typical mileage
- 96,000
- crashes
- 3
- recalls
- 1
Which part fails
- Body26
- Frame and members1
- Body: door1
At what mileage
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Honda CR-V body problems in other years
Related recalls
Structure: frame and members
- What is wrong
- Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2007-2011 CR-V vehicles that were sold, or ever registered in Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Washington D.C., and Wisconsin. An accumulation of road salt may cause the frame to corrode and possibly detach the rear trailing arm.
- Risk
- A detached rear trailing arm can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and install a support brace or repair the rear frame, as necessary, free of charge. Depending on the extent of any corrosion damage, Honda may offer to repurchase the vehicle. Owner notification letters were mailed May 22, 2023. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1‑888‑234‑2138. Honda's number for this recall is UE3.
Recall number 23V228000 · Recall details
What 2011 Honda CR-V owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
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 my husband and I were traveling home from out of town. We made it to our town when the wheel arm broke, causing the vehicle to stop unexpectedly. Had this happened while driving on the interstate like we were, we would not have survived it, and who knows how may others would have been killed or injured. 3) yes, when seeking repairs for the vehicle, we were told that no one would do repairs for the vehicle. It was then we found out about the recall for the other states. 4)No, manufacturer has been contacted. 5) No, there were none that we were aware of, except a crunch sound when making a sharp turn. It was heard the weekend we were out of town, but only a few times.
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, call us with ring less voice mails so we are never able to talk to any case manager, and leave recorded voicemail for us to call back - and there is NO “Alexis” case manager. Dealership Dahl Honda in Rhinelander has been no help and upon initial inspection in April, would not say if safe to drive or not - only would say they forwarded pics and info to Honda Care.
Catastrophic rust damage to the rear trailing arm and its mounting point, where the metal has completely rotted through and fractured
The contact owns a 2011 Honda CR-V. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 23V228000 (Structure). The contact stated that while attempting to register the vehicle, the vehicle failed the State Inspection due to frame corrosion. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, where it was diagnosed with severe frame corrosion, and the failure was beyond repair. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue approximately five times, but the contact had not yet received a call back after approximately two months. The failure mileage was approximately 121,000.
The contact owns a 2011 Honda CR-V. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 23V228000 (Structure); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was confirmed that the rear subframe was severely rusted. The dealer confirmed that parts were not yet available and that the vehicle was not safe to be driven. The contact was further advised by the dealer to no longer drive the vehicle until the recall parts were available. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was opened. The failure mileage was 124,651. Parts distribution disconnect.
The contact owns a 2011 Honda CR-V. The contact stated that the dealer had installed a support brace on the vehicle under the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 23V228000 (Structure). The contact stated that after the recall repair was performed on the vehicle, the vehicle was bouncing off the road surface while driving over uneven or bumpy road surfaces, nearly causing him to lose control of the vehicle. The dealer and the manufacturer were notified of the failure, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 92,000.
The contact owns a 2011 Honda CR-V. The contact stated while driving approximately 30-40 MPH, the vehicle inadvertently veered to the opposite lane of the road, causing the front driver's side to crash into an embarkment. The air bags did not deploy. The contact stated that he hit his left knee and sustained severe pain that lasted a long time. The contact received medical assistance. No police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to the residence. The contact stated that while inspecting the vehicle, he noticed that the frame was fractured. The contact later received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 23V228000 (Structure), which he related to the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and a case was opened. The dealer was then contacted and notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 200,432.
The contact owns a 2011 Honda CR-V. The contact stated that upon taking the vehicle into an independent mechanic, he was informed that a support bracket on the sub frame was not installed correctly. The vehicle was not repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 23V228000 (Structure), and the VIN was included, and the repair was already completed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 96,000.
There appears to be a defect in the body part of vehicle. Please note that I have uploaded pictures of the Rhea body of the vehicle to show where the defect is protruding from the vehicle.
Questions about the 2011 Honda CR-V body
Does the 2011 Honda CR-V have body problems?
Owners have filed 45 complaints about the body of the 2011 Honda CR-V, 8% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 2011 Honda CR-V body problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 96,000 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2011 Honda CR-V body?
Yes, 1 recall: 23V228000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Honda CR-V have the most body problems?
The Honda CR-V model years with the most body complaints are 2008 (95 complaints), 2007 (77 complaints) and 2010 (47 complaints).
Other 2011 Honda CR-V problems
Airbags 295Electrical 55Engine 43Suspension 20Acceleration 19Brakes 19Transmission 14Wheels 14Tires 12Locks 10Steering 10Visibility 10Fuel system 8Driver assistance 6Seats 6Seat belts 4Lights 3
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