2011 Honda Crosstour Reliability Report

NHTSA data as of Oct 15, 2026Published Oct 23, 2026

Excellent

Ranks 1st of 6 Crosstour years we score.

Owner complaints: 17; 3 are recall notices
Per 10,000 cars: 11.3; 12,390 made for the U.S.
Vs the average car: 0.28×; same age, 1× is average
Serious outcomes: 2; crash, fire, injury, stall or tow
Recalls: 7
NHTSA crash rating: Not rated; no overall rating

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Should You Buy the 2011 Honda Crosstour?

Yes. Our reliability score for the 2011 Honda Crosstour is 84 out of 100, which rates Excellent. Owners reported about a third as many problems as for the average car of the same age. It ranks 1st of the 6 Crosstour years we score.

The most reported problem is high oil consumption, mostly burning or using oil (3 of 17 complaints). Owners also complain about the driveshaft or CV axle. 2 of the 17 complaints describe a serious outcome, such as a crash, a fire, an injury or stalling while driving.

It has 7 recalls. Honda also offers a warranty extension that may still apply, for a problem with the engine. For comparison, the 2010 scores 75 and the 2012 scores 81.

Before you buy, check that the recalls were done, ask a Honda dealer about warranty extension 13-079 and get an independent inspection. The full checklist is at the end of this page.

Pros

Excellent reliability score of 84
About a third of the problems of the average car its age
No do-not-drive or park-outside recalls
1 Honda warranty extension may cover repairs

Cons

Engine oil consumption: burning or using oil3 complaints
CV axles: vibration or shudder2 complaints

How the 2011 Crosstour Earned Its Score

Every model year starts at 100. Each part takes points away when this year has more problems than the average car of the same age. How we score

Score breakdown
Item	Vs average	Points lost
Starting score		100
Serious problems2 complaints · average car: about 18	0.18×	−4
Everyday problems12 complaints · average car: about 26	0.49×	−5
Problems in the last two years0 complaints · average car: about 1.1	Not counted	–
Recalls7 recalls · average car: about 4.4	1.4×	−7
Score		84

The last two years are not counted for the 2011 Crosstour. Honda made 12,390 of them, and at this age an average car made in that number would get only about 1.8 complaints of any kind in two years. We need at least 5 to compare, so we leave this part out. Its 30% goes to serious and everyday problems instead, so they make up 80% of the score rather than 50%.

Each part shows two counts: this year's so far, and what an average car would have at the same age. For complaints, that average car was made in the same number as this one. “Vs average” compares the two counts, but in our scoring system we first add a little to both, so a few complaints cannot swing the result. That is why it is not simply one count divided by the other. The last two years count only complaints about five systems: the engine and fuel system, transmission, brakes, steering, and airbags and seat belts.

What Owners Report

We read all 17 complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2011 Honda Crosstour, one by one, and grouped them by the problem they describe. The most reported problems come first. A complaint that describes more than one problem is counted under each, so the counts add up to more than 17.

Engine oil consumption: burning or using oil
3 complaints (18%)
Burning or using oil. Median mileage when it started: about 109,000 miles.
CV axles: vibration or shudder
2 complaints (12%)
Vibration or shudder.

Reported Once (13)

Show the 13 problems reported once

Airbag warning light
Body seals (water leak): water leaking in
Brake calipers: locking up
Brakes: damage
Cabin odor or mold: a bad smell
Cylinder head gasket failure
Engine failure
Engine sensors or computer: a loss of power
Ignition coils or spark plugs: a loss of power
Piston rings: rough running or misfires
Power liftgate: works on and off
Seats: stopped working
Windshield: shattering or cracking

How the 2011 Honda Crosstour Compares With Other Years

Every Crosstour year is here: the Crosstour was made in one generation, 2010 to 2015.

Year	Rating	Score	Vs average	Per 10k cars	Recalls	Most reported problem
2015	Good	72	0.96×	25.1	3	Starter: the car not starting
2014	Good	71	1.1×	31.6	3	Starter: the car not starting
2013	Good	70	1.1×	34.3	4	Steering: stopped working
2012	Excellent	81	0.40×	13.6	7	CV axles: vibration or shudder
2011 This year	Excellent	84	0.28×	11.3	7	Engine oil consumption: burning or using oil
2010	Good	75	0.55×	22.5	9	Engine oil consumption: burning or using oil

See every Crosstour year

2011 Honda Crosstour Recalls

Seven recalls cover the 2011 Honda Crosstour. The most recent was issued in June 2019: “Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode.” A VIN check at NHTSA shows which are still open on a given car.

Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode, June 2019
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
NHTSA 19V502000 Recall report (PDF)Owner letter (PDF)Issued Jun 27, 2019. By the fourth quarter of 2020, 36% of the cars in this recall had been fixed.
Improperly Installed Passenger Air Bag Inflator
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.
NHTSA 19V378000 Recall report (PDF)Owner letter (PDF)Issued May 16, 2019. By the fourth quarter of 2020, 49% of the cars in this recall had been fixed.
Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode, September 2018
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
NHTSA 18V661000 Recall report (PDF)Owner letter (PDF)Issued Sep 27, 2018. By the first quarter of 2020, 78% of the cars in this recall had been fixed.
Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode, January 2018
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
NHTSA 18V042000 Recall report (PDF)Owner letter (PDF)Issued Jan 9, 2018. By the second quarter of 2019, 72% of the cars in this recall had been fixed.
Incorrectly Installed Replacement Air Bag
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.
NHTSA 17V545000 Recall report (PDF)Owner letter (PDF)Issued Aug 31, 2017. By the first quarter of 2019, 94% of the cars in this recall had been fixed.
Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Rupture, January 2017
An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
NHTSA 17V030000 Recall report (PDF)Owner letter (PDF)Issued Jan 10, 2017. By the second quarter of 2018, 70% of the cars in this recall had been fixed.

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Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Rupture, May 2016
An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
NHTSA 16V346000 Recall report (PDF)Owner letter (PDF)Issued May 24, 2016. By the first quarter of 2018, 64% of the cars in this recall had been fixed.

2011 Honda Crosstour Warranty Extensions and Programs

Honda has one warranty extension and five customer support programs for the 2011 Honda Crosstour, separate from its recalls. They are for problems with the airbags and engine. One has ended. Whether one applies to a car depends on its VIN, which a Honda dealer can check.

Warranty extensionHonda 13-079
Engine misfire from piston rings fouling spark plugs
The problem:
Piston rings can turn and line up, which can foul the spark plugs. The engine then misfires and the check engine light comes on.
The fix:
A Honda dealer repairs the misfire for free. Owners who paid for past repairs may claim repayment through the class action settlement, not at a dealer.
Who qualifies:
Only V6 cars qualify. A cylinder misfire fault must be stored and the spark plugs must be fouled. Cars with a salvage or branded title are not covered. The VIN must show as eligible.
Coverage:
8 years from the original purchase date, with no mileage limit for these misfire repairs.
Honda's bulletin (PDF)
Customer support programHonda 18-052, 18-055, 19-003 and 20-016
Front passenger's airbag inflator
4 programs with the same terms. Which one applies depends on the VIN.
The problem:
The front passenger's airbag inflator can be faulty, and the airbag warning light comes on.
The fix:
A Honda dealer replaces the front passenger's airbag inflator for free.
Who qualifies:
The airbag warning light must be on. A Honda dealer test must show the inflator is faulty. Only replacement inflators that fail later are covered. Open inflator recalls must be done first. Salvage or branded titles are not covered.
Coverage:
18-052: Covered until January 31, 2027.
18-055: Covered until January 31, 2028.
19-003: Covered until September 30, 2028.
20-016: Covered until January 31, 2030.
Another program for the same problem, Honda 18-066, has ended.
Bulletin 18-052 (PDF)Bulletin 18-055 (PDF)Bulletin 19-003 (PDF)Bulletin 20-016 (PDF)

NHTSA Crash Test Ratings

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for this model year. See the 2011 Crosstour ratings on NHTSA.gov.

Accord Crosstour SUV AWD and Accord Crosstour SUV FWD

OverallNot rated

Frontal crashNot rated

Side crashNot rated

Rollover4/5

Check Before You Buy

A checklist for the 2011 Crosstour, from its seven recalls, a Honda warranty extension that may still apply and the problems owners report most.

Confirm the Recalls Were Done

Ask the seller for proof that each of these recalls was repaired.

Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode, June 2019 NHTSA 19V502000
Improperly Installed Passenger Air Bag Inflator NHTSA 19V378000
Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode, September 2018 NHTSA 18V661000
Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode, January 2018 NHTSA 18V042000
Incorrectly Installed Replacement Air Bag NHTSA 17V545000
Look up the VIN at NHTSA to see all 7 recalls and which are still open.

Ask a Honda Dealer

Ask whether this warranty extension applies to this VIN, and whether the work was done.

13-079: engine misfire from piston rings fouling spark plugs

On the Test Drive

Ask how often oil is added between changes, and watch for blue smoke at startup.

Ask the Seller

Ask whether any of these were ever repaired, and ask to see the receipts.

High oil consumption
Driveshaft or CV axle
Also ask for the service records, especially oil changes and transmission fluid changes.

Before You Pay

Get an independent pre-purchase inspection from a mechanic you choose.
Decode the VIN to confirm the model year, engine and trim.
Check the title for salvage, flood or rebuilt branding.

What to do next

All Crosstour Years →Best years and years to avoid, side by side.Compare With Other Years →Put up to four model years side by side.Find Warranty Extensions →Repairs Honda may still cover for this year.Decode a VIN →Confirm the exact year, engine and trim of a car.