2011 Honda Civic Engine Problems
- 7
- 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 7 stored complaint records:
- 0 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 2 |
| 60–100k mi | 2 |
| 30–60k mi | 2 |
| 100–150k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Engine
Tl* the contact owned a 2011 honda civic. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 10 mph, there was smoke coming from the passenger's side a/c vents. Additionally, there was a loud popping sound also coming from the passenger's side front a/c vent. The vehicle was pulled off the roadway and caught on fire. The fire department was notified and was able to extinguish the fire. The passenger in the front…
Fire reported · 1 injury
ODI 11228772
Engine · Service Brakes · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 honda civic. While the vehicle was in a drive thru line, it accelerated on its own while stopped. The contact had to apply extreme pressure to the brake pedal and place the vehicle into park to completely stop. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired; however, a diagnostic appointment was scheduled. The manufacturer and dealer were not notified. The vin was unknown. The failure mileage…
ODI 11100405
Engine
2011 civic coupe motor mount/bump stop defective at 38684 miles. Causes vehicle to rattle and vibrate excessively at start, reversing, and w/ air conditioner on. While driving any bump in the road exacerbates the condition. Honda service knew the issue over the phone, multiple threads to the same over entire 8th gen civic are found with a basic google search. Right honda refused to cover and stated $513.00 for a…
ODI 10780513
Engine
My 2011 honda civic has a blown engine after having the car less than 4 years. Unfortunately past 60,000 mile warranty on the engine, my car with 63,000 miles has a completely blown engine. I am very disappointed this is no longer covered and there is nothing honda can do about. I am very disappointed that this honda is such a lemon and have no faith in buying a honda ever again. I am a single mother struggling to…
ODI 10668934
Engine
Happens frequently that when parking vehicle in personal garage, vehicle will lurch forward aggressively on its own while brakes being applied. Have to lean hard into brakes to keep vehicle from hitting anything in garage. A/c compressor being active or inactive does not impact this behavior, engine temperature does not seem to play a role either. This is our fourth honda, none of the other three have had this…
ODI 10705114
Engine
We purchase this vehicle as a certified car in 2012. After driving for a week or so i notice that the car vibrate or shakes when it is on idle. It is even worse when ac is on. The problem i have is that sometime it happen sometime it doesn't. I have made a complaint to the dealership and they said everything is normal. I was even advice by the dealership service dept to use premium gas specifically " chevron gas…
ODI 10689506
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 honda civic. The contact stated that whenever she powered the vehicle on, it would stall without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer however, the technician was unable to diagnose the failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 7 and the current mileage was 53,000.
ODI 10545097