2011 Honda CR-V MPG and Fuel Cost

The 2011 Honda CR-V is rated 23 to 24 mpg combined across 2 EPA-tested gas versions; the best is the 2.4L 4-cyl · FWD · 5-speed automatic.

EPA fuel economy

2011 Honda CR-V · 2 EPA-tested versions

Best EPA rating

24MPG combined

21 city 28 highway

$2,800 a year to fuel

2.4L 4-cyl · FWD · 5-speed automatic

Best version costs $2,000 more in fuel over 5 years vs the average new vehicle (EPA)

Fuel cost: 15,000 miles a year at EPA's $4.47 a gallon (regular gas).

Data: US EPA, fueleconomy.govUpdated Oct 2, 2026

At EPA's price assumptions, fuel costs $2,800 to $2,900 a year. Ratings for the best versions are unchanged from 2010.

Fewer complaints than a typical CR-V year

The 2011 drew 51 owner complaints in its first three years, against 229 for a typical CR-V year. Best years are picked only from 2016 on, since counts for older years say less: owners filed fewer complaints in the early 2010s.

Years to avoid: 2017, 2018, and 2023; best year: 2016. Based on owner complaints, not adjusted for sales.

Every CR-V year ranked The 2011 CR-V's recalls and problems

Every 2011 CR-V version

EPA's ratings for each version it tested. Fuel cost is EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year at its current prices.

Version	Combined	City / Hwy	Fuel / year
2.4L 4-cyl · FWD · 5-speed automatic Best EPA listing: CR-V 2WD	24 mpg	21 / 28	$2,800
2.4L 4-cyl · AWD · 5-speed automatic EPA listing: CR-V 4WD	23 mpg	21 / 27	$2,900

Fuel cost at your prices

EPA's annual cost uses 15,000 miles a year, 55% city driving and its current prices: $4.47 a gallon for regular gas. Change the numbers to match your driving.

Version	Per year	Per month	5 years
2.4L 4-cyl · FWD · 5-speed automatic	$2,794	$233	$13,969
2.4L 4-cyl · AWD · 5-speed automatic	$2,915	$243	$14,576

At the default settings the results match EPA's annual cost before EPA rounds it to the nearest $50.

Honda CR-V MPG by model year

The best-rated version in each model year; the highlighted year is this page. Gas: 24 to 30 mpg (every year from 2010 to 2026); 30 since 2017. Hybrid: 38 to 40 mpg (2020 to 2026); 40 since 2023.

Best gas version
Best hybrid version

2011: gas 24 mpg · hybrid not offered

Show as a table

Honda CR-V best combined mpg by model year
Model year	Best gas version	Best hybrid version
2010	24	–
2011	24	–
2012	26	–
2013	26	–
2014	26	–
2015	29	–
2016	29	–
2017	30	–
2018	30	–
2019	30	–
2020	30	38
2021	30	38
2022	30	38
2023	30	40
2024	30	40
2025	30	40
2026	30	40

Every CR-V year's ratings in one table

How the 2011 CR-V compares

2011 compact SUVs covered on this site, ranked by their best combined rating. Fuel cost is for each model's cheapest version to run, at EPA's prices.

2011 model	Best combined	Best gas	Fuel / year
Ford Escape Best: hybrid	32 mpg	25 mpg	$2,100
Chevrolet Equinox Best: gas	26 mpg	26 mpg	$2,600
GMC Terrain Best: gas	26 mpg	26 mpg	$2,600
Hyundai Tucson Best: gas	25 mpg	25 mpg	$2,700
Kia Sportage Best: gas	25 mpg	25 mpg	$2,700
Jeep Compass Best: gas	25 mpg	25 mpg	$2,700
Toyota RAV4 Best: gas	24 mpg	24 mpg	$2,800
Honda CR-V This page Best: gas	24 mpg	24 mpg	$2,800
Nissan Rogue Best: gas	24 mpg	24 mpg	$2,800
Subaru Outback Best: gas	24 mpg	24 mpg	$2,800
Subaru Forester Best: gas	23 mpg	23 mpg	$2,900
Volkswagen Tiguan Best: gas	22 mpg	22 mpg	$3,750

2011 CR-V recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 13 safety recalls and 554 owner complaints for the 2011 CR-V.

Most-reported area: air bags (295 complaints, 53%). NHTSA's overall crash rating: 4 stars.

See the 2011 CR-V recalls and problems

Questions

Does AWD lower the 2011 Honda CR-V's gas mileage?

Yes. On versions that differ only in drive, AWD lowers the combined rating by 1 mpg: the 2.4L 4-cyl gets 24 mpg combined with front-wheel drive and 23 with AWD.

Does the 2011 Honda CR-V need premium gas?

No. EPA lists every 2011 Honda CR-V version on regular gasoline.

How does the 2011 CR-V's MPG compare with the 2010?

For 2011, the best gas version is rated 24 mpg, the same as the year before.

Sources and method

US EPA and Department of Energy fuel economy data (fueleconomy.gov), file dated Sep 29, 2026.
EPA fuel price assumptions: regular $4.47, midgrade $5.07, premium $5.48, diesel $6.38 a gallon; electricity $0.15 per kWh.
Recall and complaint counts: NHTSA recall file dated Oct 2, 2026 and complaint file dated Oct 2, 2026.

Ratings are EPA estimates. Real-world mileage depends on how, where and in what weather you drive. How we build these pages. Spotted an error? Tell us.