1. Honda Civic
  2. Problems
  3. 2011
  4. Electrical System

2011 Honda Civic Electrical System Problems

10
Owner complaint records in our dataset

Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.

Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.

Among these 10 stored complaint records:

  • 2 indicate a crash
  • 0 indicate injury
  • 2 indicate fire

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
1–30k mi5
30–60k mi3

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • June 1, 2019

    Body · Electrical System

    Air condition compressor relay stuck at 75k miles. Compressor not engaging at 83k miles. Windshield gasket/trim began deteriorating about the same time.

    ODI 11228520

  • October 22, 2018

    Electrical System · Vehicle Speed Control

    For the past year i have been calling honda of north america regarding my dash flickering out where i can not see how fast i am driving, my engine temperature and how much fuel is left in my car. On october 22, 2018 i finally got in touch with someone at honda in the president's office who said this is a safety issue they would address the issue. They transferred me to an agent who was created a ticket for my…

    ODI 11142603

  • August 15, 2016 · 50,000 miles

    Electrical System · Unknown Or Other · Vehicle Speed Control

    On several occasions, while my daughter was driving at normal speed of traffic on the highway, as well as on streets, the car simply shuts off. This occurs regardless of the level of fuel, even when it is full. The car has been serviced and maintained per recommendations by honda. It is not a battery issue. After a few minutes, the car is able to start again. It is very scary when it happens. My daughter took the…

    ODI 10903571

  • March 30, 2014 · 31,000 miles

    Electrical System

    Tl* the contact owns a 2011 honda civic. The contact stated while driving approximately 25 mph the instrument panel lights suddenly began to flicker. The contact indicated that smoke was coming from the seam of the dashboard along with a burning plastic odor before the vehicle suddenly stalled. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the instrument panel wire harness was faulty and needed to be…

    Fire reported

    ODI 10577193

  • March 22, 2013 · 52,000 miles

    Electrical System · Fuel/Propulsion System

    Vehicle rollover crash. Fire seems to be from a recalled fuel valve. If my family burnt alive in that vehicle i would have a sick vendetta for those responsible for the non reporting of safety concerns to me as an insured driver. Including but not limited to all parties involved or responsible. This is a child safety concern. Children can be burned alive due to this hazard of engineering designed to cause total…

    Crash reported · Fire reported

    ODI 10510345

  • July 25, 2012 · 30,000 miles

    Electrical System · Fuel/Propulsion System · Service Brakes · Vehicle Speed Control

    (odi number) is: 10464481 already on file. Automobile is at dealership, no rental car provided as promised by american honda corporate office. Dealership is stating that unless the duplication happens while the automobile is at their location; nothing can be done? Car is accelerating at stop lights while foot is on brake, and car will not accelerate at times when the gas pedal is applied. Doors are automatically…

    ODI 10467690

  • March 15, 2012 · 20,000 miles

    Electrical System · Vehicle Speed Control

    While driving vehicle, loss of acceleration. When accelerator was applied, only rpms moved, the car would not respond. Numerous times at stop lights, the car rpms would accelerate pass 3 and 4 without any application to the gas pedal. Took car into honda dealership and was told that nothing can be done unless it occurs on the premises. *tr

    ODI 10464481

  • October 1, 2011 · 4,000 miles

    Electrical System

    While actuating the power door unlock button, the power window down switch, windshield wipers, and ignition switch, there is a popping sound through the audio system. Took to dealership in november of 2011. They could not isolate problem--however they could duplicate it. After consulting with the honda tech line, the dealership still had no answers. Was advised to call american honda customer service. Was contacted…

    ODI 10443996

  • August 15, 2011 · 25,000 miles

    Electrical System

    Own a 2010 honda civic hybrid. Over the last 18 months have gotten 35-42 mpg depending on city or highway. Over all have been happy will purchase until the last several weeks. 3 weeks ago had to take care into service (at 25000 miles) was told the problems i was having of inability to retain charge on ima battery was due to a weak battery. It was decided by the service dept to replace battery. Battery was replaced…

    ODI 10421519

  • June 12, 2011 · 1,750 miles

    Air Bags · Electrical System · Service Brakes, Hydraulic

    Purchased a brand new 2011 honda civic 4d lxs model car in march. Within a month the car head computer issue that caused all of the electronic display control to break, speedometer, engine temperature, gas indicator, odometer, etc. All went dead. The car was taken in for service, but no root-causes were found for the issue. After the car had the battery discharged an recharged the issue simply went away. On 6/12/11…

    Crash reported

    ODI 10406234