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2011 Honda Crosstour

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2011 Crosstour.

Transmission Automatic 5-spd

The 2011 Honda Crosstour is a midsize crossover equipped with a 5‑speed automatic transmission and a powertrain that requires 4.5 qt of 0W‑20 API‑grade oil, delivering EPA‑rated fuel economy of 18 mpg city, 27 mpg highway and 21 mpg combined. Within its 20102015 model span, the 2011 year registers the lowest total of just two owner complaints—both centered on the power‑train—and only a single recall, underscoring a comparatively clean reliability record. By contrast, the peak of the complaint cycle occurred in 2013 with 48 reports, positioning the 2011 Crosstour as the most dependable iteration in the early‑generation series. This modest complaint profile suggests that researchers can regard the 2011 model as a reference point for relative durability within the Crosstour lineage.

Model year201520142013201220112010

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity4.5 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type0W-20 APIOEM · verified
Lug nut torque80 ft-lbsOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy18/27/21 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 24F · 550 CCA battery. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 24F · 550 CCAOEM · verified

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic 5-spd

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length196.9 in
Overall width74.8 in
Overall height65.7 in
Wheelbase110.6 in
Curb weight4068 lb
Track (front / rear)65 / 64.6 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)58/42

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined18 / 27 / 21 mpg
DrivetrainFront-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuelRegular Gasoline

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 4.5 qt of 0W-20 API engine oil, USE HONDA PART NO. 08200-9007 OR EQUIVALENT in the differential, DOT 3 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 80 ft-lbs, the oil drain plug to 29.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-4-2-5-3-6.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidATF
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity3.5
Automatic Transmission FluidATF
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity3
Brake FluidDOT 3
Differential Gear OilUSE HONDA PART NO. 08200-9007 OR EQUIVALENT
Differential Gear Oil Capacity2.5 Pints
Engine Oil0W-20 · API

Engine torques

Engine Flywheel Bolts54 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts16 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts24 ft-lbs
Main Bearings11MM Bolts: 54 ft-lbs, 10MM Bolts: 36 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug29.0 ft-lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs9 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts80 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Fill Plug32.0 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Drain Plug32.0 ft-lbs
Automatic Transmission Drain Plug36.0 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub242 ft-lbs
Rear Wheel Hub181 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-4-2-5-3-6
Curb Idle Speed (No Load)650 rpm
Curb Idle Speed Variance (No Load)50 rpm
Curb Idle Speed (Secondary Under Load)700 rpm
Curb Idle Speed Variance (Secondary Under Load)50 rpm
Curb Idle Speed (No Load)650 rpm
Curb Idle Speed Variance (No Load)50 rpm
Ignition Timing Acceptable Variance2 degrees

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity0.88-0.99 lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Oil Type46
Oil Capacity2.38 oz
Standard BCI Group Number24F
Standard BCI Cranking Performance550 cca

Service checks

Regulated Fuel System Pressure (With Vacuum)57.0
Engine Compression135 Minimum PSI. 28 Maximum variation PSI

Brakes

Brake ApplicationWITH FN3 (16 inch) CALIPER PR NOS. 1LH/1ZG
Torque Caliper to Bracket37 ft-lbs / 17 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle101 ft-lbs / 80 ft-lbs
Minimum Pad ThicknessFront: 0.063; Rear: 0.063 in
Brake ApplicationWITH FN3 (16 inch) CALIPER PR NOS. 1LH/1ZG
Rotor Max Parallel Variation0.0006 in
Rotor Runout Limit0.0016 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness From1.102 in / 0.354 in

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
114 ft. lbs., Step 2: 9014 ft. lbs
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
147 ft. lbs, step 2: 6047 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

At 160,000 miUniversal Vehicle Operation (inspect idle speed)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2011 Honda Crosstour stands out as an anomaly within its generation, recording just 2 complaints and 19 technical service bulletins—dramatically lower than the 2010 model’s 22 complaints and 35 TSBs, and a fraction of the 32 complaints and 35 TSBs that surfaced in 2012. This sharp dip suggests that early production issues were largely resolved for the 2011 model year, before complaint volumes escalated again in subsequent years, peaking at 48 complaints in 2013. The target year’s only recall and its two complaints (one power train, one air bag) are isolated, with no crash or fire complaints reported, though the data does not specify root causes. Given this arc, the 2011 Crosstour appears to be a reliability sweet spot, making it a notably prudent choice among its generation.

1
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
19
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
2
Owner complaints
0 involved a crash · 0 a fire
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 2 complaints on record, top 2 components.

Power Train1
Air Bags1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 1 of 1 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

18V661000Air Bags:Frontal:Passenger Side:Inflator ModuleReported 27/09/2018

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2014 Honda Insight and Acura TSX and TSX Wagon, 2014-2015 Honda Crosstour and Pilot vehicles nationwide, as well as certain 2014 Honda FCX Clarity and Fit EV… Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began November 6, 2018. Owners may contact Honda customer…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 19 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
A07-0302021-01-23Equipment"Service Bulletin - There are several A/C leak detection tools available. -Refrigerant…
A20-0232020-03-05Engine And Engine CoolingService Bulletin - The front rocker arm oil control valve is leaking.
19-003-12019-08-13Air BagsWarranty Extension: Customer Support Program For Front Passenger's Airbag Inflator for…
A18-1152019-05-10Air BagsService Bulletin - American Honda is conducting an inspection of certain vehicles that…
A19-0022019-01-18Air BagsService bulletin - This bulletin is a notification of a class action settlement relating…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2011 Crosstour take?

4.5 qt of 0W-20 API, per the factory manual.

Does the 2011 Crosstour have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the Crosstour get?

EPA figures are 18 city / 27 highway / 21 combined mpg.