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2011 Honda CR-V repairs by problem area

Engine (14%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (2%)

Brakes and Traction Control (14%)

Suspension and Steering (11%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (47%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (10%)

Other (2%)

Chart based on 81 repairs.
See TSBs and recalls for the 2011 Honda CR-V.

2011 Honda CR-V engine repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (9%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (27%)

< $100 (64%)

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Chart based on 11 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2011 Honda CR-V 4dr SUV

180-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD

111600 mi

C $100
Replace serpentine belt tensioner 
65100 mi

C $1000
Serpentine belt needed to be changed. . 
86000 mi

US $260
Difficult starting. Dry Gas and fuel treatment (Lucas). 

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2011 Honda CR-V 4dr SUV

180-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic AWD

102000 mi

US $200
Check engine light is on. Preventative maintenance 
102000 mi Burns 3qts of oil between oil changes. I've been in twice and so far have been told its normal and not a problem despite the TSB and extended warranty for the problem. 
102000 mi Car still burns oil. (3qts per 5k miles) Honda says it's normal! 
102000 mi Was burning 3 quarts of oil between changes and was given the working as intended line. We traded it for a Kia after that 
1440 mi PCM software update to prevent carbon accumulation in engine. Update was successfully updated by dealer. 
43500 mi

US $75
Exhaust flange bolts rotted away - repaired with flange repair kit plus springs and bolts 
28400 mi Vibration when vehicle is stopped and in drive. Condition work with load on engine including air conditioner or HVAC blower. 
5580 mi TSB for all 2010-11 CR-Vs. Faulty software for FI. TSB issued in USA Nov '10. Shortly thereafter in Canada. Dealer did not know about it. I explained it to the SM. Symptoms are 2 sec dead pedal accelerating from 2-1 downshift, etc. 

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2011 Honda CR-V Engine Problems

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