Which year to buy
2011GOOD BUYSerious complaints 0.9× usual Extended coverage
239 serious complaints of 303, the most about air bags (117) and engine (29); per car on the road, 0.9× this model's usual year. 6 recalls.
What owners report
“Takata recall. The contact owns a 2011 honda accord. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v346000 (air bags) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue.”
An owner's complaint to NHTSA about the air bags, Aug 2016
“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.”
An owner's complaint to NHTSA about the engine, Mar 2021
Fixes and extended coverage
- Extended coverage American Honda is offering a Customer Support Program (Warranty Extension) to cover any manufacturing defects in the replacement front passenger's airbag inflator only. (A20-016, Mar 2020)
- Extended coverage The piston rings on certain cylinders may rotate and align, which can lead to spark plug fouling. 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 the original date of… (A13-079, Dec 2018)
From the manufacturer's bulletins filed with NHTSA. A dealer can look up whether a car has had the work done or is still covered.
303 owner complaints · 6 recalls (check a car's VIN for open recalls) · EPA combined: 21 mpg · NHTSA: Not rated · 2011 trims and features
2010GOOD BUYSerious complaints 0.9× usual Extended coverage
532 serious complaints of 640, the most about engine (143) and air bags (139); per car on the road, 0.9× this model's usual year. 8 recalls. NHTSA investigation PE15029: srs control module failure.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2010 honda accord. While driving 60 mph, the engine warning light illuminated. Immediately after an oil change, the oil pressure warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure.”
An owner's complaint to NHTSA about the engine, Apr 2015
“Takata recall. The contact owns a 2010 honda accord. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v346000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue.”
An owner's complaint to NHTSA about the air bags, Jul 2016
Fixes and extended coverage
- Extended coverage American Honda is offering a Customer Support Program (Warranty Extension) to cover any manufacturing defects in the replacement front passenger's airbag inflator only. (A20-016, Mar 2020)
- Extended coverage The piston rings on certain cylinders may rotate and align, which can lead to spark plug fouling. 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 the original date of… (A13-079, Dec 2018)
- Extended coverage The software update can be applied to a vehicle after the extended warranty has expired, but the customer is responsible for any costs." The software update is available to customers free of charge for 8 years from the original date of the vehicles purchase or 105,000 miles, whichever comes first. (A16066, Sep 2016)
- Extended coverage Warranty extension - there is a judder from the torque converter lock-up clutch felt while driving between 2045 mph. (A16067, Aug 2016)
- Extended coverage Today, august 30, 2016, american honda motor co., inc. (ACA08302016901, Aug 2016)
From the manufacturer's bulletins filed with NHTSA. A dealer can look up whether a car has had the work done or is still covered.
640 owner complaints · 8 recalls (check a car's VIN for open recalls) · EPA combined: 20–21 mpg · NHTSA: Not rated · 2010 trims and features
Verdicts computed from NHTSA owner complaints, defect investigations and recalls. Cars on the road from New York State registrations. (How we judge.) Data checked 2026-10-06.
Year by year
| Year | Engines | Drive | Fuel economy | Crash rating | Recalls | Owner complaints | Most-reported problem | CarPlay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 3.5L 6-cyl | AWD, FWD | 21 mpg | Not rated | 6 | 303 | Air bags (117) | — |
| 2010 | 3.5L 6-cyl | AWD, FWD | 20–21 mpg | Not rated | 8 | 640 | Engine (143) | — |
Owner complaints are unverified reports to NHTSA, counted as filed: older years have had longer to collect them and sales aren't adjusted for, so see Which year to buy for a fair comparison. Most-reported problem: the component named in the most complaints that year. Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Apple.
Trims and features
Engines: 3.5L 6-cyl · Drive: AWD, FWD
2011 Accord Crosstour trims
| EX | EX-L |
|---|
base price, seating and driver-assistance equipment from NHTSA's vehicle database (vPIC), as Honda reports it. Tech and comfort features (CarPlay, heated seats, sunroof) for Honda aren't in our data yet. "—": not verified in our sources. "Varies": standard on some versions of the trim.
Every NHTSA-rated version: crash ratings, safety tech, recalls, complaints
| Year | Version | Stars | Forward collision warning | Lane departure warning | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Honda Accord Crosstour SUV AWD | Not Rated | No | No | 9 | 303 |
| 2011 | Honda Accord Crosstour SUV FWD | Not Rated | No | No | 9 | 303 |
| 2010 | Honda Accord Crosstour 4-DR. w/SAB | Not Rated | No | No | 14 | 640 |
Source: NHTSA.
Every EPA-rated version: engines and combined mpg
| Year | EPA model | Engines | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Accord Crosstour 2WD | Auto 5-spd, 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 21 |
| 2011 | Accord Crosstour 4WD | Auto 5-spd, 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 21 |
| 2010 | Accord Crosstour 2WD | Auto 5-spd, 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 21 |
| 2010 | Accord Crosstour 4WD | Auto 5-spd, 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 20 |
Source: fueleconomy.gov.