"Service bulletin - American Honda is announcing a powertrain warranty extension as a result of a settlement of a class action captioned, Soto et al.v. American Honda Motor Co., Inc., Case No. 3:12-cv-1377-SI (N.D. Cal.). The piston rings on certain cylinders may rotate and align, which can lead to spark plug fouling. This can set DTCs P0301 No. 1 cylinder misfire detected, P0302 No. 2 cylinder misfire detected, P0303 No. 3 cylinder misfire detected, P0304 No. 4 cylinder misfire detected, and cause the MIL to come on. American Honda is extending the powertrain warranty to cover repairs related to engine misfire (that triggers DTCs P0301 through P0304) to 8 years with unlimited mileage from t
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗2011 Honda Accord Crosstour engine problems
moderate 5 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $3,100 · see engine across all vehicles →
Complaints
5
Recalls
0
Avg fix
$3,100
When does it fail?
Of the 5 engine complaints filed for the 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour, here's the actual mileage breakdown — failures cluster heaviest at 0-25,000 mi.
0-25k
25-50k
50-75k
75-100k
100-125k
125-150k
150k+
Each bar shows the share of total complaints filed at that mileage range. Peak failure window highlighted. Some owners report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 miles symptom-free. Maintenance habits and driving conditions shift the curve as much as mileage alone.
What stands out
No new NHTSA engine complaint has been filed on this vehicle in over 14 years — the issue may be aging out of the active population.
Is there a fix? Manufacturer service bulletins
The manufacturer has issued service bulletins covering engine on this vehicle — documented repair instructions, service campaigns, or warranty extensions sent to dealers. A TSB isn't a recall (it's not a free safety remedy), but it's the manufacturer acknowledging the issue and how to fix it.
HONDA: SPARK PLUGS MAY BE FOULED. THE MALFUNCTION LIGHT COMES ON WITH STORED TROUBLE LIGHTS.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗HONDA: THE ENGINE OIL LEVEL IS LOW ON THE DIPSTICK, AND THE MALFUNCTION LIGHT MAY BE ON WITH STORED TROUBLE CODES DUE TO A SOFTWARE PROBLEM.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications. Bring the bulletin number to your dealer or shop.
What owners are reporting 5 most recent
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 checked the oil and discovered that there was no oil in the engine. After adding more oil to the…
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 operable, meaning I had power for the steering and the engine was on, however I was unable to accelerate.…
My engine is consuming 3 qts of oil between oil changes. This is the 2nd time it has happened consecutively.
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 Honda accord crosstour. While driving approximately 35 MPH, the vehicle started to vibrate abnormally and the check engine warning indicator flashed on and off repeatedly. The vehicle was taken to white allen Honda (located at 630 n main st, dayton, oh 45405, (937) 220-6386) where it was diagnosed that the failure was due to the piston rings, which caused misfires in…
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 Honda accord crosstour. The contact stated while driving 35 MPH, the check engine warning light started flashing. The vehicle was taken to brown's arlington Honda (3920 lee hwy, arlington, va 22207) where it was diagnosed with the head gasket and engine block needing to be replaced. The dealer informed the contact that the vehicle was consuming engine oil excessively…
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Common questions
How serious is the engine problem on the 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 5 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $3,100 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
At what mileage does the engine typically fail?
Based on the 5 complaints filed, engine issues most often appear around 68,746 miles. Some report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 with no symptoms. Maintenance habits matter — vehicles that received timely fluid services and were not regularly overworked tend to last longer.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $3,100 for engine repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to engine?
No active recalls currently cover engine issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Related
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Verify the raw federal record at
nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2011/Honda/Accord Crosstour.
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