2011 Honda Accord Crosstour: Recalls, Problems & MPG
Here are the deets on the 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour: 6 recalls, 15 owner complaints and up to 21 mpg combined.
Recalls
6 vehicle recalls from the manufacturer. Repairs are free. Check your VIN to see if one is still open on your car.
Airbags Vehicle recall #16V346000 · 2016 · 2,719,386 vehicles
What's wrong: Honda (american Honda motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2009-2011 Acura tsx, 2011 tsx wagon, 2010-2011 Acura zdx, 2008-2011 Honda accord, 2010-2011 accord crosstour, 2006-2011 civic, civic hybrid, and civic gx, 2007-2011 cr-v, 2010-2011 fcx clarity and insight, and 2009-2011 fit, and pilot vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in alabama, california, florida, georgia, hawaii, louisiana, mississippi,…
Why it matters: An inflator rupture May result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
The fix: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the inflator, free of charge. The recall began March 2017.
Airbags Vehicle recall #17V030000 · 2017 · 977,708 vehicles
What's wrong: Honda (american Honda motor Co.) is recalling certain 2009-2012 Acura tsx, 2011-2012 Acura tsx wagon, 2010-2012 Acura zdx, 2008-2012 Honda accord, 2010-2012 Honda accord crosstour and Honda insight, 2009-2012 Honda fit, 2009-2012 pilot, 2007-2011 Honda cr-v, 2012 Honda fcx clarity and 2006-2011 Honda civic, civic hybrid, civic ngv vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in alabama, california, florida,…
Why it matters: An inflator rupture May result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
The 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.
Airbags Vehicle recall #17V545000 · 2017 · 3,257 vehicles
What's wrong: Honda (american Honda motor Co.) is recalling certain 2008-2012 accord, 2010-2012 accord crosstour, 2006-2011 civic, 2007-2011 cr-v, 2009-2012 fit and pilot, 2010-2012 insight, and 2009-2012 Acura tsx vehicles that received replacement passenger frontal air bag inflators. One dealership May have incorrectly installed the replacement air bag inflators.
Why it matters: In the event of a crash, an incorrectly installed passenger frontal air bag inflator May deploy the air bag improperly, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag module assembly, free of charge. The recall began October 30, 2017.
Airbags Vehicle recall #18V042000 · 2018 · 691,726 vehicles
What's wrong: Honda (american Honda motor Co.) is recalling certain 2010-2013 Acura tsx, zdx, Honda accord crosstour, fit, insight and pilot vehicles, 2011-13 Acura tsx sportswagon, 2010-2012 Honda accord,, 2010-2011 Honda civic, civic ngv, civic hybrid and cr-v vehicles and 2013 Honda fcx clarity and fit ev vehicles ever registered in the states of alabama, california, florida, georgia, hawaii, louisiana, mississippi, south…
Why it matters: An inflator explosion May result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
The fix: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began February 16, 2018.
Airbags Vehicle recall #19V378000 · 2019 · 19,138 vehicles
What's wrong: Honda (american Honda motor Co.) is recalling certain 2009-2014 Acura tsx, 2011-2013 tsx sport wagon, and 2010-2012 zdx and 2008-2012 Honda accord, 2010-2011 accord crosstour, 2006-2011 civic, civic hybrid and civic ngv, 2012-2014 crosstour, 2007-2011 cr-v, 2009-2013 fit, 2010-2013 insight, and 2009-2015 pilot vehicles. The front passenger air bag inflator May have been installed incorrectly during replacement.
Why it matters: An incorrectly installed air bag inflator May not properly deploy the passenger frontal air bag in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the inflator installation and, if necessary, replace the passenger frontal air bag module assembly, free of charge. The recall began July 5, 2019.
Airbags Vehicle recall #19V502000 · 2019 · 9,555 vehicles
What's wrong: Honda (american Honda motor Co.) is recalling certain 2009-2014 Acura tsx, 2011-2014 tsx sport wagon, 2010-2013 zdx, 2008-2012 Honda accord, 2010-2011 accord crosstour, 2006-2011 civic and civic hybrid, 2008-2010 civic gx ngv, 2012-2015 crosstour, 2007-2011 cr-v, 2009-2013 fit, 2014 fit ev, 2010-2014 insight, and 2009-2015 pilot vehicles. The vehicles are equipped with passenger frontal air bag inflators assembled…
Why it matters: An inflator explosion May result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
The fix: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began August 12, 2019.
Most-reported problems
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component. One complaint can list several components. 0 mention a fire, 0 injuries and 0 deaths were reported.
What owners describe
- Engine (5): the most common themes are warning light on (3).
- Airbags (3): no single recurring theme in the descriptions.
- Body & structure (2): no single recurring theme in the descriptions.
- Engine & cooling (1): no single recurring theme in the descriptions.
The 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour has 15 owner complaints, ranking #2 of 4 Accord Crosstour model years for complaints (about average; the typical year has 24). Complaints peaked in 2016 (3 filed that year). The typical problem showed up when the car was about 5 years old, at a median of 47,000 miles. Neighboring years: 2010 (60 complaints, 8 recalls), 2012 (8 complaints, 3 recalls).
Engines & fuel economy (EPA)
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 L 6-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | 18 | 27 | 21 | Regular |
| 3.5 L 6-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | All-Wheel Drive | 18 | 26 | 21 | Regular |
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FAQ
Does the 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 6 vehicle recalls for the 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour. Recall repairs are free at any dealer, no matter how old the car is. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour problems?
Owners have filed 15 complaints with NHTSA. The most-reported areas are engine (5), airbags (3), body & structure (2).
What gas mileage does the 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour get?
EPA ratings run up to 21 mpg combined (3.5 L, Automatic 5-spd), across 2 engine and transmission combos.
Where can I get a 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour repair manual?
eManualOnline sells downloadable manuals, Mitchell 1 DIY and ALLDATAdiy sell online access to factory repair data, and Haynes sells printed guides and online access. Pick a download if you want to keep it, or a subscription for wiring diagrams and TSBs.