MYRModel Year Report

2012 Honda Crosstour

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2012 Honda Crosstour
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:50:55.191Z

Not enough comparison years on file yet for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

Complaints
32
Recalls
4

Campaigns on file for 2012

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
Power train

28% of complaints

Complaints per year

2010: 22 complaints 2010 2011: 2 complaints 2011 2012: 32 complaints 2012 32 2013: 49 complaints 2013 2014: 31 complaints 2014 2015: 26 complaints 2015
2010: 22 complaints 2010 2011: 2 complaints 2011 2012: 32 complaints 2012 32 2013: 49 complaints 2013 2014: 31 complaints 2014 2015: 26 complaints 2015
2010: 22 complaints 2010 2011: 2 complaints 2011 2012: 32 complaints 2012 32 2013: 49 complaints 2013 2014: 31 complaints 2014 2015: 26 complaints 2015

2012: 32 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
201022
20112
201232
201349
201431
201526

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Power train

28% · 9 reports

Steering

9% · 3 reports
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Stering wheel. Shakes. While driving

NHTSA ODI report, 2018-02-23

Also filed under Air bags

Engine

9% · 3 reports
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Car was due for timing belt maintenance at 100k miles. Timing belt and related parts were changed August 2023. I was told belt will last 100k miles. October 2024, 13.5 months later, the belt fails and causes catastrophic damage to the engine.

NHTSA ODI report, 2024-10-27

Electrical system

9% · 3 reports

Most commonly citing interlock/lockout.

FIRE
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Tl* the contact owns a 2012 Honda Crosstour. The contact stated that while parked, he noticed a fire had erupted from the dashboard area.

NHTSA ODI report, 2013-01-25

An aftermarket ignition interlock device (Intoxalock eLERT model) installed in my vehicle repeatedly malfunctioned and disabled the vehicle’s ignition system, preventing the vehicle from starting and operating normally.

NHTSA ODI report, 2026-03-13

Air bags

9% · 3 reports

Most commonly citing frontal.

CRASHINJURY
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Car was total air bag didn't didn't work!!

NHTSA ODI report, 2021-12-28

My vehicle was hit on the passenger side, then pushed head on into a utility pole. The vehicle's side air bags deployed, but the front air bag did not. Updated…

NHTSA ODI report, 2012-10-04

Safety timeline

4 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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    2012-02-24Air bags12V030000 Honda is recalling certain model year 2012 Accord and Crosstour vehicles. The driver-side or passenger-side side curtain airbag inflator may not have been manufactured according to correct…

    Remedy: Honda will replace the driver's side or passenger's side side curtain airbag as needed free of charge. The safety recall began on February 24, 2012. Owners may contact Honda customer service at…

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    2018-11-06Air bags18V661000 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 vehicles in Florida, Hawaii, Puerto...

    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 service at 1-888-234-2138.

    Check if this car was fixed →

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    2019-07-05Air bags19V378000 Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2009-2014 Acura TSX, 2011-2013 TSX Sport Wagon, and 2010-2012 ZDX and 2008-2012 Honda Accord, 2010-2011 Accord Crosstour, 2006-2011 Civic, Civic Hybrid and Civic NGV, 2012-2014 Crosstour,...

    Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the inflator installation and, if necessary, replace the passenger frontal air bag module assembly, free of charge. The recall began July 5, 2019.

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    2019-08-12Air bags19V502000 Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2009-2014 Acura TSX, 2011-2014 TSX Sport Wagon, 2010-2013 ZDX, 2008-2012 Honda Accord, 2010-2011 Accord Crosstour, 2006-2011 Civic and Civic Hybrid, 2008-2010 Civic GX NGV, 2012-2015 Crosstour,...

    Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began August 12, 2019. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138.

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

2012 Honda Crosstour — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Power train: 9 reports on file for this year.
  • Steering: 3 reports on file for this year.
  • Engine: 3 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 12V030000 · Air bags
  • Recall 18V661000 · Air bags
  • Recall 19V378000 · Air bags
  • Recall 19V502000 · Air bags
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2012 Honda Crosstour reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 2012 Honda Crosstour?
The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 28% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2012 Honda Crosstour have?
4 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.