2011 Honda Civic EX-L
19XFA1F97BE030948
Vehicle history report for the 2011 Honda Civic EX-L (VIN 19XFA1F97BE030948). Silver, sedan/saloon, 1.8L 4-cyl 140 hp, gasoline. 78,874 mi reported. Registered in Ca. No open recalls. Unlock full title, salvage, lien & accident history.
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Safety recalls None found
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Common problems & what to inspect
Based on 168 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2011 Honda Civic, here are the most-reported problem areas — and exactly what to check before you buy.
💥 2 involved a crash 🚑 4 reported injuries
🔍 Confirm the airbag light turns on then off at startup — if it stays lit there's a fault (costly, and a safety risk). Check for signs of prior deployment.
🔍 Check that every belt latches, retracts and locks under a sharp tug, and that none are frayed.
🔍 Test every electrical feature: windows, locks, infotainment, charging and all lights. Watch for flickering, dead accessories or warning lights.
🔍 Have a trusted mechanic inspect this system as part of a pre-purchase inspection.
🔍 Brakes should feel firm and quiet — no grinding, pulsing or pulling. Check for an ABS light and uneven pad/rotor wear.
🔍 Steering should be tight and centered — no play, clunks or wandering. Test at low and highway speed; listen for power-steering whine.
Pre-purchase checklist
- Match the VIN on the dash, door jamb and title — they must be identical.
- Cold-start the engine; listen for knocks and check for blue or white exhaust smoke.
- Test-drive through all gears at low and highway speed — no slipping, shudder or pulling.
- Confirm every warning light clears at startup (none should stay on).
- Check fluids — oil, coolant, transmission — for level, color and leaks.
- Look underneath for rust, fresh undercoating or signs of collision repair.
- Always get an independent pre-purchase inspection from a trusted mechanic.
Owner complaints 168
Complaints filed with NHTSA by owners of the 2011 Honda Civic.
AIR BAGS
The contact owns a 2011 Honda Civic. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked in a parking lot, the engine was powered off with the key in the ignition, and the front driver-side air bag and front driver-side air bag curtain had independently deployed. No warning lights illuminated, and there was no impact. In addition, the contact stated that he…
1 injured · NHTSA ODI #11721763AIR BAGS
The contact owned a 2011 Honda Civic. The contact stated that while attempting to park in a parking lot, he was blinded by the sun and collided with the circular concrete base of a parking lot light on private property. The contact mentioned that the engine was revving high. The air bags did not deploy upon impact. The contact was rendered unconscious by the…
Crash · 1 injured · NHTSA ODI #11705296AIR BAGS
On August 9 while grandson was in route on I20 toward Birmingham, Al. to attend grandparent funeral, driver air bag exploded. He struggled to take a close next exit. He pulled car to side of road and ran away from car. He said it was full of smoke and small pieces. He feared the car was going to catch fire. His phone was dead and there was nothing off the ex…
1 injured · NHTSA ODI #11699122UNKNOWN OR OTHER
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NHTSA ODI #11697076ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2011 Honda Civic. The contact stated that upon obtaining the vehicle history report, it was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a private sale. At the time of purchase, the vehicle's mileage was 89,000, and at the time of registration, it was discovered that the mileage was 161,158. The con…
NHTSA ODI #11662501ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS,SEATS
Airbag sensor light for front passenger seat has recently lit up and won’t turn off. Honda dealer said my daughter needs to replace the passenger seat weight sensor which means replacing the whole seat at $3000+ cost. Please check, thank you.
NHTSA ODI #11590702SERVICE BRAKES
Each time I applied brakes I would hear a scraping sound in sync with a point or span of tire rotation. Then as I was attempting to stop at a red light the brakes failed. The nearest place was OR automotive and they rebuilt rear braking system yet I could hear the same scraping sound. So I carried the car to Honda dealership. They adjusted brakes $237.00 and…
NHTSA ODI #11588386STEERING
The contact owns a 2011 Honda Civic. The contact stated that the vehicle was experiencing intermittent loss of power steering assist. The contact stated that the failure also occurred while attempting to make a left turn. There were no warning lights illuminated. The dealer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the failure could be associ…
NHTSA ODI #11513227+ 160 more complaints on record.
