Most common 2012 Honda Crosstour problems
Share of the 32 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Honda Crosstour complaints by model year
Best Crosstour years: 2010, 2015. Years to avoid: 2013. Compare all years →
2012 Honda Crosstour recalls (4)
Air bags › Frontal › Passenger side › Inflator module
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, 2007-2011 CR-V, 2009-2013 Fit, 2014 Fit EV, 2010-2014 Insight, and 2009-2015…
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.
Air bags › Frontal › Passenger side › Inflator module
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, 2007-2011 CR-V, 2009-2013 Fit, 2010-2013 Insight, and 2009-2015 Pilot vehicles.
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.
Air bags › Frontal › Passenger side › Inflator module
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 Rico, Texas, Alabama, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina,…
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.
Air bags › Side/window
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 specifications.
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 1-800-999-1009.
What 2012 Honda Crosstour owners say
Transmission & drivetrain
Honda is aware of faulty VTC actuators on certain models. There is no active recall to repair the defective part. This issue causes extra wear on the engine, which could then lead to catastrophic failure. That causes great hazard as that failure can occur at any time. Honda is currently charging owners roughly $2000 (in Wake County, NC) to repair this issue. This should be a covered recall for all owners, to avoid engine failure, accidents, and potential deaths on the roads.
Passenger side harsh vibrations - mostly on any road going above 30mph under acceleration the and harsh vibration is felt through out the passenger side front side of the car. After digging online and wasting several hours and countless days at mechanics the outcome is a bad passenger side front axle (driveshaft) called several dealers - local junk yards - plenty of auto part stores and nothing was available. Decided to call America Honda just to find out that the axle for the Crosstour is on a nationwide back order. Go figure. The internet is filled with Crosstour owners complaining of the same issue and asking for advice. Yet this issue is not a recall. This needs to be a recall . When I first got the car from Honda the vibration was small over 2 years it has got to the point of dangerous to drive. …
Engine & cooling
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. My son had to push the car to the side the highway when this happened. Honda service said the engine is "toast" and is a cost of $7,000 to be replaced. Reached out to Honda corporate for help due to defective part. They said the part had a 12 month warranty and the car is too old to help you. I can only trust the people but so much but I should be able to trust the parts when they are OEM. Disappointed Honda no longer stands behind it parts.
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 Honda Crosstour. While driving 65 MPH, the vehicle seized and an unknown warning indicator illuminated. The contact was able to park on the side of the road for thirty minutes where it took multiple attempts to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to team Honda (located at 4613 e Lincoln hwy, merrillville, in 46410, [phone]) where it was diagnosed with needing two engine valves repaired. The vehicle was repaired. Recently, the contact experienced a failure starting the vehicle. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the timing belt needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 170,000. The VIN was not available.
Air bags
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 10/15/12
2012 Honda Crosstour engines & fuel economy
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG city / hwy / combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.4L 4-cyl | 5-speed automatic | FWD | 21 / 29 / 24 |
| 3.5L 6-cyl | 5-speed automatic | FWD | 18 / 27 / 21 |
| 3.5L 6-cyl | 5-speed automatic | AWD | 18 / 26 / 21 |
EPA ratings. Class: SUV.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2012 Honda Crosstour a good car?
Based on 32 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2012 Crosstour rates average: about as many complaints as a typical year of the Crosstour at the same age. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.
What is the most common problem with the 2012 Honda Crosstour?
The transmission & drivetrain — 9 complaints, 28% of all complaints for this model year. Next are the engine & cooling (4) and air bags (3).
How many recalls does the 2012 Honda Crosstour have?
There are 4 recalls for the 2012 Honda Crosstour, the most recent from June 27, 2019 (inflator module). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.
What are the best and worst years of the Honda Crosstour?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2010 and 2015. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 2013. See the full Honda Crosstour years comparison.
At what mileage do 2012 Honda Crosstour problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 51,000 miles; 42% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.