2011 Honda ACCORD CROSSTOUR
Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report
Quick Summary
The 2011 Honda ACCORD CROSSTOUR has 17 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 0.2x the segment average of 80. The most common issue is engine problems (35% of all complaints), specifically: tl* the contact owns a 2011 honda accord crosstour. the contact stated that the vehicle was consuming oil at an extremely high rate. while driving approximately 70 mph the check engine and oil lights began to illuminate on the isntrument panel. the vehicle was pulled over and shut off. the contact c.
17
Total Complaints
0
Recalls Issued
—/5
Safety Stars
0.2x
vs Segment Avg
Known Problems
ENGINE
6 complaints- • TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HONDA ACCORD CROSSTOUR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS CONSUMING OIL AT AN EXTREMELY HIGH RATE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH THE CHECK ENGINE AND OIL LIGHTS BEGAN TO ILLUMINATE ON THE ISNTRUMENT PANEL. THE VEHICLE WAS PULLED OVER AND SHUT OFF. THE CONTACT C
- • I HAD MY CAR SERVICED FOR REGULAR MAINTENANCE ON 5/31/ 2013. THIS MAINTENANCE INCLUDED ALL SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE AS SUGGESTED BY HONDA. ON 6/9/2013 I WAS DRIVING HOME FROM A TRIP ON AN INTERSTATE TRAVELING AT APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH WHEN I SUDDENLY LOST THE ABILITY TO ACCELERATE. THE CAR WAS OPERABL
- • TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HONDA ACCORD CROSSTOUR. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE VEHICLE LOST POWER. IN ADDITION, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, BUT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ACCELERATE. THE CHECK ENGINE AND TRACTION CONTROL WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHO DIAGNOSED
“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HONDA ACCORD CROSSTOUR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS CONSUMING OIL AT AN EXTREMELY HIGH RATE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH THE CHECK ENGINE AND OIL LIGHTS BEGAN TO ILLUMINATE ON THE ISNTRUMENT PANEL. THE VEHICLE WAS PULLED OVER AND SHUT OFF. THE CONTACT C”
— NHTSA complaint filing
AIR BAGS
3 complaints- • TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HONDA ACCORD CROSSTOUR. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V346000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART FOR THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONT
- • TAKATA RECALL. I WAS NOTIFIED OF A RECALL VIA CARFAX APP IN MAY 2016. I SEE THAT A REMEDY IS NOT YET AVAILABLE TO HAVE THE PASSENGER AIR BAG REPAIRED OR REPLACED. THE TIME FRAME GIVEN INITIALLY WAS LATE SUMMER OR FALL 2016. I HAVE HAD NO ISSUES SO FAR (NO ACCIDENTS).
- • TAKATA RECALL -- THE RECALL WAS PERFORMED BY THE DEALER-- LEFT DEALERSHIP AND AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON -- COMES ON INTERMITTENTLY-- DEALER SAYS BECAUSE IT WASN'T ON WHEN THE SERVICE WAS PERFORMED ITS NOT PART OF THE RECALL EVEN THOUGH IT CAME ON ALMOST IMMEDIATELY AFTER LEAVING THE DEALER AND I RETURNE
“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HONDA ACCORD CROSSTOUR. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V346000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART FOR THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONT”
— NHTSA complaint filing
BODY/STRUCTURE
2 complaints- • TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HONDA ACCORD CROSSTOUR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TRUNK LID WOULD NOT OPEN ENTIRELY. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS DUE TO THE TRUNKS HYDAULIC SYSTEM. THE FAILURE ONLY OCCURRED DURING COLD WEATHER. THE DEALER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED
- • I HAVE WATER ENTERING THE CAR. IT HAS POOLED UNDER THE THICK FOAM UNDER THE DRIVERS FLOORBOARD AND IS RUNNING INTO THE BACK DRIVER SIDE. I NOTICED ONCE I DETECTED THE ODOR OF MOLD AND NOTICED BLACK MOLD GROWING IN THE REAR FLOORBOARD. AFTER LAST NIGHTS RAIN IT HAS BEGAN POOLING IN THE FRONT BELOW TH
“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HONDA ACCORD CROSSTOUR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TRUNK LID WOULD NOT OPEN ENTIRELY. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS DUE TO THE TRUNKS HYDAULIC SYSTEM. THE FAILURE ONLY OCCURRED DURING COLD WEATHER. THE DEALER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED”
— NHTSA complaint filing
OTHER
2 complaints- • TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HONDA ACCORD CROSSTOUR. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE VEHICLE LOST POWER. IN ADDITION, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, BUT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ACCELERATE. THE CHECK ENGINE AND TRACTION CONTROL WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHO DIAGNOSED
- • Vehicle constantly has the calibers seize , causing the brakes to lock on and warping the rotors. It has already happened four times and every Honda dealer stated there’s nothing they can do because there isn’t a recall.
“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HONDA ACCORD CROSSTOUR. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE VEHICLE LOST POWER. IN ADDITION, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, BUT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ACCELERATE. THE CHECK ENGINE AND TRACTION CONTROL WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHO DIAGNOSED ”
— NHTSA complaint filing
VISIBILITY
1 complaints- • EVER SINCE I PURCHASED BY 2011 HONDA ACCORD CROSSTOUR THE WINDSHIELD HAS HAD PROBLEMS: IT SCRATCHES EASILY AND IT FINALLY CRACKED AFTER A VERY SMALL ROCK STRUCK IT. IT SEEMS TO CHIP LIKE A DRINKING GLASS WOULD RATHER THAN A WINDSHIELD. I THINK THE WINDSHIELD GLASS IS UNSAFE AND NOT TO STANDARDS. W
“EVER SINCE I PURCHASED BY 2011 HONDA ACCORD CROSSTOUR THE WINDSHIELD HAS HAD PROBLEMS: IT SCRATCHES EASILY AND IT FINALLY CRACKED AFTER A VERY SMALL ROCK STRUCK IT. IT SEEMS TO CHIP LIKE A DRINKING GLASS WOULD RATHER THAN A WINDSHIELD. I THINK THE WINDSHIELD GLASS IS UNSAFE AND NOT TO STANDARDS. W”
— NHTSA complaint filing
Estimated Repair Costs
Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.
🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist
Based on 17 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:
- ☐ENGINE: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HONDA ACCORD CROSSTOUR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS CONSUMING OIL AT AN EXTREMELY HIGH RATE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH THE CHECK ENGINE AND OIL LIGHTS BEGAN TO ILLUMINATE ON THE ISNTRUMENT PANEL. THE VEHICLE WAS PULLED OVER AND SHUT OFF. THE CONTACT C
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐AIR BAGS: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HONDA ACCORD CROSSTOUR. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V346000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART FOR THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONT
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐BODY/STRUCTURE: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HONDA ACCORD CROSSTOUR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TRUNK LID WOULD NOT OPEN ENTIRELY. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS DUE TO THE TRUNKS HYDAULIC SYSTEM. THE FAILURE ONLY OCCURRED DURING COLD WEATHER. THE DEALER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐OTHER: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HONDA ACCORD CROSSTOUR. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE VEHICLE LOST POWER. IN ADDITION, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, BUT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ACCELERATE. THE CHECK ENGINE AND TRACTION CONTROL WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHO DIAGNOSED
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)
Honda ACCORD CROSSTOUR — Year Comparison
How does 2011 compare to other years? Fewer complaints = more reliable.
Full years-to-avoid analysis →NHTSA Safety Rating
No NHTSA safety rating available
At a Glance
- Complaints
- 17
- Recalls
- 0
- Fire reports
- 0
- Crash reports
- 0
- Injury reports
- 0
- Segment avg
- 80
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