2011 Honda Accord Crosstour Problems
Owner-reported complaints filed with NHTSA, grouped by component
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What this page shows
Everything below is an owner-reported complaint submitted to NHTSA about the 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour, grouped by the component NHTSA recorded on the report. These are not confirmed defects, and they are not recalls. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a category with more reports in it is not evidence that a part is defective.
Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.
Reports by component
Ranked by how many owner reports name each component category
- Engine637.5%
- Airbags318.8%
- Body & structure212.5%
- Other / unspecified16.3%
- Powertrain (other)16.3%
- Visibility16.3%
- Brakes16.3%
- Interior & seats16.3%
Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.
Each component in detail
What the reports in each category say, in the owners' own words
Engine
Reports naming the engine itself — including stalling, misfires, oil consumption, cooling and internal engine components.
From owner reports, verbatim
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 FAST. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER HAD NOT BEEN INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 130,000.
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 THE ENGINE. THE VEHICLE WAS PREVIOUSLY REPAIRED PER AN EXTENDED WARRANTY PROGRAM (MANUFACTURER COMMUNICATION NUMBER: A13-079). THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 72,728.
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Airbags
Reports naming the air-bag system — deployment behaviour, inflators, sensors and warning lights.
From owner reports, verbatim
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 RETURNED-- THEY RESET IT BUT IT COMES ON AND STAYS ON FOR USUALLY SHORT PERIODS-- THE TECH WHO PERFORMED THE RECALL SAID THERE IS A PART THEY HAVE REPLACED AS PART OF THE RECALL BUT THE DEALER IS BALKING AT FIXING THE PROBLEM WITHOUT CHARGE
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).
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Body & structure
Reports naming the vehicle structure, frame, body panels, doors, hood and trim.
From owner reports, verbatim
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 THE BRAKE PEDAL SO I KNOW IT IS A LOT OF WATER ENTERING SINCE THE FOAM ITS SELF IS THICK. I FEEL MOISTURE ON THE FIREWALL NEAR THE FOOT REST BUT I AM UNABLE TO TELL FURTHER WHERE IT IS COMING FROM DUE TO THE FABRIC MATERIALS. I DO NOT KNOW HOW LONG THIS HAS BEEN HAPPENING BUT IT WAS RECENTLY I NOTICED THE MOLD SMELL. I HAVE CHECKED THE SUNROOF DRAINS BY PUSHING CLOTHES LINE DOWN THEM AND THEY ARE CLEAR OF DEBRIS.
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, BUT OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 5,600.
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Other / unspecified
Reports whose component NHTSA recorded as unknown, or that do not map to one of the categories above.
From owner reports, verbatim
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 THAT THE SPARK PLUGS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 36,000. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE.
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Powertrain (other)
Powertrain reports that are not specifically the engine or transmission — driveshafts, axles, transfer cases and differentials.
From owner reports, verbatim
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HONDA ACCORD CROSSTOUR. WHILE ACCELERATING TO 10 MPH, THE VEHICLE SHOOK WITHOUT WARNING. IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FRONT AXLE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED DUE TO PART UNAVAILABILITY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 51,000.
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Visibility
Reports naming windshields, glass, wipers, defrosters and mirrors.
From owner reports, verbatim
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. WHEN I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE THE SALESMAN LAMENTED ABOUT PROBLEMS WITH HONDA WINDSHIELDS AND I SHOULD HAVE RECONSIDERED THE PURCHASE THEN. I HAVE OWNED TWO OTHER HONDA VEHICLES AND NEVER HAD THE PROBLEMS THAT I DO WITH THIS CAR. I AM REPLACING THE GLASS (I HAVE TO PAY FOR IT) WITHIN A MONTH AND WOULD LIKE TO HAVE SOMEONE TEST IT TO SEE IF IT MEETS REGULATIONS. THE DEALER INTENDS TO DISCARD IT OTHERWISE. *TR
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Brakes
Reports naming service brakes, the antilock braking system, brake hoses, master cylinders or the parking brake.
From owner reports, verbatim
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.
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Interior & seats
Reports naming seats, latches, locks, linkages and interior fittings.
From owner reports, verbatim
The contact owns a 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour. The contact stated that the electrical seat adjuster on the driver’s seat failed to operate without warning. Due to the failure, the contact was unable to adjust the driver seat to the appropriate setting to ensure safe driving. Upon investigation, the contact discovered that the teeth on plastic gear attached to the motor had worn off which rendered the button to adjust the seat useless. The contact also discovered TSB (19-034) which he linked to the failure. The contact spoke with a mechanic at a local dealer who offered no assistance and referred him to the manufacturer. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and promised the contact a call back. The contact had yet to hear from the manufacturer. The vehicle had yet to be repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 120,000.
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers.
Elsewhere on this vehicle
Data sources
- NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation — owner-reported complaints and the components recorded on them
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