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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 5J6TF2H52BL000231 · Checked Sep 18, 2026
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5J6TF2H52BL•••••• 2011 Honda ACCORD CROSSTOUR

This build draws 1.8× more complaints than the average 2011 Honda ACCORD CROSSTOUR build (3 vs 2).

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12on the model
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Most reported Structure 2 Engine 1

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Engine May 2016
My engine is consuming 3 qts of oil between oil changes. This is the 2nd time it has happened consecutively
Structure Dec 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…
Structure Nov 2011
The contact owns a 2011 honda accord crosstour. The contact stated that the trunk lid would not open entirely. The contact also stated that the failure was due to the trunks hydaulic system. The failure only occurred during cold weather. The dealer was not notified. The…

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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 5J6TF2H52BL000231 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.