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2011 Honda Accord Crosstour problems

The 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour has 4 critical safety recalls on file — the kind NHTSA opens when crashes, fires, or injuries are documented. 15 owner complaints alongside. Read those first.

The 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour has 15 NHTSA owner complaints and 6 recalls on file (U.S. federal records, as of August 2026). The most-reported system is engine at 5 complaints, typically surfacing around 68,746 miles (~$3,100 to repair). Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation.

Honda Accord Crosstour owner complaints by model year
Model yearOwner complaintsRecalls
2010 Accord Crosstour 60 8
2011 Accord Crosstour (this page) 15 6
2011 Honda Accord Crosstour
Photo: MercurySable99 / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0 · representative photo of the Honda Accord Crosstour
0 5 10
Reliability score
5.8 / 10

Average for the segment. Some recurring trouble spots worth knowing about.

4
Critical
2
Severe
0
Moderate
Should you avoid this 2011 Accord Crosstour?
Acceptable — with caveats

Worth owning if you verify the specific issues below before you buy.

Our read of the federal NHTSA complaint and recall record for this exact year and model — not a substitute for a pre-purchase inspection. How we score.

NHTSA crash-test safety ratings

Rollover 4/5

Driver-assist features on the tested model: Electronic stability control: Standard · Forward collision warning: No · Lane departure warning: No

Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program — tested configuration: 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour SUV AWD. Stars rate crash protection in NHTSA's tests, not overall reliability — see the owner-complaint data below for what actually goes wrong.

Buying a used 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour? Check these first

Here's what this model is known to do — so you can inspect for it, price it in, or make the seller fix it before you sign.

What to inspect on this specific car

Recalls to confirm are done

Run the VIN from the listing — 6 active recalls on this model. Recall repairs are always free.

Verdict for buyers: 5.8/10 model. The priciest documented failure is engine (~$3,100) — get the seller's service records for it or inspect closely. Otherwise an average-risk used buy at a fair price.

We tell you what this model is known for and what to inspect — a vehicle-history report tells you what this exact car has been through. Smart buyers get both.

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Top trouble spots 2 categories with 3+ complaints

engine
5 reports · fails ~68,746 mi · avg $3,100
moderate
airbags
3 reports · fails ~175,000 mi · avg $1,100
moderate
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What owners are saying recent NHTSA-filed complaints · verbatim

2011 Accord Crosstour · body
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…
12/18/2015 · at 43,000 mi · NHTSA ODI #10811105.0
2011 Accord Crosstour · body
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…
12/05/2011 · at 5,600 mi · NHTSA ODI #10438557.0
2011 Accord Crosstour · visibility
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…
08/21/2012 · at 28,000 mi · NHTSA ODI #10471710.0
2011 Accord Crosstour · airbags
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…
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Active recalls showing 3 of 6

critical NHTSA 19V502000 June 27, 2019

Honda (American Honda Motor Co

An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Fix: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began August 12, 2019. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are F5F and Q5E.
critical NHTSA 18V042000 January 9, 2018

Honda (American Honda Motor Co

An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Fix: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began February 16, 2018. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are B0K and L0J.
critical NHTSA 17V030000 January 10, 2017

Honda (American Honda Motor Co

An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Fix: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger side air bag inflator, free of charge. The manufacturer has mailed an interim notification, and will send a second notification when parts are available. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are KE1 and KE2.
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Common questions

Is the 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour reliable?

It's got known weak points. With a reliability score of 5.8 out of 10 based on 15 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour has a higher-than-average rate of reported issues. The areas to watch are listed above. Whether it's worth owning depends on price, condition, and how much repair exposure you can absorb.

Should you avoid the 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour?

The 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour is acceptable, with specific caveats. Worth owning if you verify the specific issues below before you buy. The record behind that call: Reliability score 5.8/10 — around the segment average; 6 recall campaigns on file. This is our read of the federal complaint and recall data — not a substitute for a pre-purchase inspection.

What should I check before buying a used 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour?

Inspect the engine first — it's the most-reported issue on this model, with 5 owner complaints filed. Typical failure occurs around 68,746 miles. Average repair cost runs about $3,100 at an independent shop. Also confirm any open recalls have been completed by running the VIN, and ask for service records covering the problem areas listed above.

Is the 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour a good used car to buy?

It scores 5.8 out of 10 on our NHTSA-based read of 15 owner complaints. The main thing to watch is engine. Typical failure occurs around 68,746 miles. Priced fairly and clean on inspection, it's a reasonable used buy. Our data covers what this model is known for — pair it with a vehicle-history report on the VIN to see what that specific car has been through.

What's the most common problem on the 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour?

Based on NHTSA records, the most-reported issue is engine, with 5 complaints filed. Typical failure occurs around 68,746 miles. Average repair cost runs about $3,100 at an independent shop.

What's the most expensive thing that goes wrong?

The engine is one of the costlier repair items. Average repair cost runs about $3,100 at an independent shop. Typical failure occurs around 68,746 miles. Catching early warning signs can sometimes extend life by 20–30,000 miles.

How do I check if my Honda Accord Crosstour has open recalls?

Paste your VIN into the decoder at the top of this page. We pull live from NHTSA, so you'll see exactly which campaigns apply to your vehicle and whether the dealer has logged the fix. Recall repairs are always free regardless of mileage or warranty status.

Is an extended warranty worth it on a 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour?

Math is straightforward: a quality service contract runs $1,800–3,500 over 3 years. With 15 complaints on file and the costliest repair averaging $3,100, one major failure more than pays for it. The catch is reading the contract — many providers exclude wear items and require pre-authorization, so cheaper plans are not always better value.

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Recall and complaint data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public records database, last synced 1 day ago. Verify the raw federal record at nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2011/Honda/Accord Crosstour. Editorial commentary written by ProblemsByVin contributors and reviewed by ASE-certified mechanics. We are not affiliated with Honda. Some links on this page are affiliate links and we may earn a commission if you complete a quote or purchase.
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