2011 Honda ACCORD CROSSTOUR problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
15 owner complaints analyzed
6 distinct recall campaigns
47,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2011 model year. Data snapshot: . 12 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Engine is the most frequently named component, appearing in 5 of 15 complaints (33.3%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 2 | 13.3% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 2 | 13.3% |
| Steering behavior | 1 | 6.7% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Engine | 5 |
| Air Bags | 3 |
| Structure:Body | 2 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 1 |
| Power Train:Axle Assembly | 1 |
| Seats:Front Assembly:Power Adjust | 1 |
| Service Brakes | 1 |
| Traction Control System | 1 |
Engine: 5; Air Bags: 3; Structure:Body: 2; Engine And Engine Cooling: 1; Power Train:Axle Assembly: 1; Seats:Front Assembly:Power Adjust: 1; Service Brakes: 1; Traction Control System: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 3 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 3 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 2 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 3 |
| 150,000 and above | 1 |
Under 25,000: 3; 25,000 to 49,999: 3; 50,000 to 74,999: 2; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 3; 150,000 and above: 1
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (3). 3 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2011 | 2 |
| 2012 | 1 |
| 2013 | 1 |
| 2015 | 2 |
| 2016 | 3 |
| 2017 | 2 |
| 2019 | 1 |
| 2021 | 1 |
| 2022 | 2 |
2011: 2; 2012: 1; 2013: 1; 2015: 2; 2016: 3; 2017: 2; 2019: 1; 2021: 1; 2022: 2
Pattern summary
Engine leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 2 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 2 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 1 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10811105 · 2015-12-18 (December 18, 2015)
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 THI…
Owner-reported narrative. 43,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10811105 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11447171 · 2022-01-12 (January 12, 2022)
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.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11447171 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10516146 · 2013-06-10 (June 10, 2013)
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. AN ENGINE LIGHT APPEARED ON THE DASH. FORTUNATELY, I WAS ON THE RIGHT HAND SIDE OF THE INTERSTATE AT AN EXIT POINT. I EXITED THE INTERSTATE TO A GAS …
Owner-reported narrative. 24,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10516146 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11461384 · 2022-04-19 (April 19, 2022)
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 …
Owner-reported narrative. 120,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11461384 at NHTSA ↗