Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified
Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.
| At 160,000 mi | Universal Vehicle Operation (inspect idle speed) |
Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2011 Crosstour.
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 2010‑2015 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.
Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.
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.
Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.
| Transmission | Automatic 5-spd |
| Overall length | 196.9 in |
| Overall width | 74.8 in |
| Overall height | 65.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 110.6 in |
| Curb weight | 4068 lb |
| Track (front / rear) | 65 / 64.6 in |
| Weight distribution (front / rear) | 58/42 |
| EPA city / highway / combined | 18 / 27 / 21 mpg |
| Drivetrain | Front-Wheel Drive |
| Recommended fuel | Regular Gasoline |
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.
| Automatic Transmission Fluid | ATF |
| Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity | 3.5 |
| Automatic Transmission Fluid | ATF |
| Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity | 3 |
| Brake Fluid | DOT 3 |
| Differential Gear Oil | USE HONDA PART NO. 08200-9007 OR EQUIVALENT |
| Differential Gear Oil Capacity | 2.5 Pints |
| Engine Oil | 0W-20 · API |
| Engine Flywheel Bolts | 54 ft-lbs |
| Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts | 16 ft-lbs |
| Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts | 24 ft-lbs |
| Main Bearings | 11MM Bolts: 54 ft-lbs, 10MM Bolts: 36 ft-lbs |
| Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug | 29.0 ft-lbs |
| Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs | 9 ft-lbs |
| Lug Nuts | 80 ft-lbs |
| Transfer Case Fill Plug | 32.0 ft-lbs |
| Transfer Case Drain Plug | 32.0 ft-lbs |
| Automatic Transmission Drain Plug | 36.0 ft-lbs |
| Front Wheel Hub | 242 ft-lbs |
| Rear Wheel Hub | 181 ft-lbs |
| Cylinder Firing Order | 1-4-2-5-3-6 |
| 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 Variance | 2 degrees |
| Refrigerant | R134a |
| Refrigerant Capacity | 0.88-0.99 lbs |
| Oil Group | PAG |
| Oil Type | 46 |
| Oil Capacity | 2.38 oz |
| Standard BCI Group Number | 24F |
| Standard BCI Cranking Performance | 550 cca |
| Regulated Fuel System Pressure (With Vacuum) | 57.0 |
| Engine Compression | 135 Minimum PSI. 28 Maximum variation PSI |
| Brake Application | WITH FN3 (16 inch) CALIPER PR NOS. 1LH/1ZG |
| Torque Caliper to Bracket | 37 ft-lbs / 17 ft-lbs |
| Torque to Knuckle | 101 ft-lbs / 80 ft-lbs |
| Minimum Pad Thickness | Front: 0.063; Rear: 0.063 in |
| Brake Application | WITH FN3 (16 inch) CALIPER PR NOS. 1LH/1ZG |
| Rotor Max Parallel Variation | 0.0006 in |
| Rotor Runout Limit | 0.0016 in |
| Rotor Nominal Thickness From | 1.102 in / 0.354 in |
| 1 | 14 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90 | 14 ft. lbs |
| 1 | 47 ft. lbs, step 2: 60 | 47 ft. lbs |
Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.
| At 160,000 mi | Universal Vehicle Operation (inspect idle speed) |
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.
All 2 complaints on record, top 2 components.
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.
Showing 1 of 1 campaigns on record for this vehicle.
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…
Showing 5 of 19 bulletins on record with NHTSA.
| Bulletin | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| A07-030 | 2021-01-23 | Equipment | "Service Bulletin - There are several A/C leak detection tools available. -Refrigerant… |
| A20-023 | 2020-03-05 | Engine And Engine Cooling | Service Bulletin - The front rocker arm oil control valve is leaking. |
| 19-003-1 | 2019-08-13 | Air Bags | Warranty Extension: Customer Support Program For Front Passenger's Airbag Inflator for… |
| A18-115 | 2019-05-10 | Air Bags | Service Bulletin - American Honda is conducting an inspection of certain vehicles that… |
| A19-002 | 2019-01-18 | Air Bags | Service bulletin - This bulletin is a notification of a class action settlement relating… |
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4.5 qt of 0W-20 API, per the factory manual.
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EPA figures are 18 city / 27 highway / 21 combined mpg.