2010 Honda CROSSTOUR

Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report

Above Average

Quick Summary

The 2010 Honda CROSSTOUR has 28 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 0.3x the segment average of 80. The most common issue is transmission problems (21% of all complaints), specifically: vehicle has severe axle whine at 50-55 mph. may cause overheating and siezure of gear train. *tr. ⚠️ 1 fire report filed.

1 fire report 2 injuries

Total Complaints

Recalls Issued

—/5

Safety Stars

0.3x

vs Segment Avg

Known Problems

TRANSMISSION

6 complaints

21%

• VEHICLE HAS SEVERE AXLE WHINE AT 50-55 MPH. MAY CAUSE OVERHEATING AND SIEZURE OF GEAR TRAIN. *TR
• I BOUGHT THE CAR USED WITH APPROXIMATELY 23000 MILES; IT IS STILL UNDER THE FACTORY WARRANTY. I HAD READ ABOUT OTHER OWNERS' DESCRIPTIONS OF "SHUTTER" FROM THE DRIVE TRAIN BETWEEN 20-27 MPH UNDER MODERATE ACCELERATION, A SLIGHT SHAKING FELT THROUGH THE CAR BODY, AND NOTICED MINE DISPLAYED THIS SAME
• STARTED EXPERIENCING A VIBRATION A WEEK AGO 05/02/2017 WHEN INITIALLY PULLING OFF FROM A STOPPED POSITION. THE VIBRATION LASTS FROM 20 TO 50 MPG AND CAN BE VIOLENT IF ACCELERATING WHILE TRYING TO GET STARTED WITH THE REGULAR FLOW OF TRAFFIC IN A METROPOLITAN CITY. I HAVE READ OTHER REPORTS AS WELL

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“VEHICLE HAS SEVERE AXLE WHINE AT 50-55 MPH. MAY CAUSE OVERHEATING AND SIEZURE OF GEAR TRAIN. *TR”

— NHTSA complaint filing

ENGINE

5 complaints

18%

• MY 2010 HONDA CROSSTOUR SUDDENLY WENT FROM 60 TO 15 MPH DRIVING ON A BUSY HIGHWAY. THE ENGINE LIGHT AND VSC LIGHT CAME ON, AND IT JUST LOST POWER. I NARROWLY ESCAPED A SERIOUS ACCIDENT WITH SEVERAL CARS. THE OTHER DRIVERS HAD TO AVOID HITTING ME AS I SLOWED DOWN QUICKLY WITHOUT WARNING. THE DEALER
• THE ENGINE IS CONSUMING EXCESS OIL,AND CODE P3497 SHOWS UP.LOW OIL LIGHT DOESN'T COME ON,ALTHOUGH THERE IS NO OIL ON DIPSTICK.SERVICE BULLETIN SAYS SOFTWARE UPDATE NEEDED,BUT MY DEALER CLAIMS MY ENGINE NOT ON THERE.LEFT BANK STUCK IS SECOND INDICATOR OF FAILURE IN VARIABLE TIMIMING
• TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 HONDA CROSSTOUR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE OIL INDICATOR DISPLAYED THAT THE OIL LEVEL WAS AT 15%. THE FOLLOWING DAY, AFTER EXITING THE DRIVEWAY AND STOPPING AT A STOP SIGN, THE CONTACT NOTICED SMOKE UNDER THE HOOD OF THE VEHICLE. THE SMOKE WAS LIGHT IN COLOR AND THEN TU

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500🔥 1 fire reports

“MY 2010 HONDA CROSSTOUR SUDDENLY WENT FROM 60 TO 15 MPH DRIVING ON A BUSY HIGHWAY. THE ENGINE LIGHT AND VSC LIGHT CAME ON, AND IT JUST LOST POWER. I NARROWLY ESCAPED A SERIOUS ACCIDENT WITH SEVERAL CARS. THE OTHER DRIVERS HAD TO AVOID HITTING ME AS I SLOWED DOWN QUICKLY WITHOUT WARNING. THE DEALER”

— NHTSA complaint filing

VISIBILITY

4 complaints

14%

• THE 2010 HONDA CROSSTOUR HAS A LIMITED VIEW OUT THE REAR WINDOW WHICH MAKES BACKING UP DANGEROUS. *TR
• UPON ACCELERATION FROM A TRAFFIC STOP, THE SUNROOF SHATTERED CAUSING SHARDS OF GLASS TO FALL INTO THE VEHICLE. THE SUNROOF WAS COMPLETELY CLOSED AT THE TIME. THIS WAS NOT A GENTLE "BREAK AND CRACK", BUT A VIOLENT SHATTER OF GLASS. ONE 8 YEAR OLD PASSENGER SEATED IN THE REAR MIDDLE SEAT SUSTAINED A
• TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 HONDA CROSSTOUR. THE CONTACT STATED THE HATCH BACK GLASS WAS VERY SMALL WHICH MADE IT DIFFICULT TO SEE OBJECTS IN THE REAR AND ON THE SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT WAS AFRAID THE FAILURE COULD POTENTIALLY CAUSE A CRASH. THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND STATED THEY WERE AWA

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“THE 2010 HONDA CROSSTOUR HAS A LIMITED VIEW OUT THE REAR WINDOW WHICH MAKES BACKING UP DANGEROUS. *TR”

— NHTSA complaint filing

SUSPENSION

3 complaints

11%

• TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 HONDA CROSSTOUR. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH THE PASSENGERS RIGHT OF THE VEHICLE COLLAPSED. THE BALL JOINTS SNAPPED AND CAUSED DAMAGE TO THE WHEELS AND TIRES. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER AND AFTER INSPECTING IT THEY HAD TO REPLACE THE TIE ROD, BALL JOI
• TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 HONDA CROSSTOUR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE REVERSING, THERE WAS A LOUD NOISE. THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE BALL JOINT FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 116,000. THE VIN WAS NOT
• TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 HONDA CROSSTOUR. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO ACCELERATE, THE VEHICLE SHOOK VIOLENTLY WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE AXLE WAS FRACTURED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTU

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 HONDA CROSSTOUR. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH THE PASSENGERS RIGHT OF THE VEHICLE COLLAPSED. THE BALL JOINTS SNAPPED AND CAUSED DAMAGE TO THE WHEELS AND TIRES. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER AND AFTER INSPECTING IT THEY HAD TO REPLACE THE TIE ROD, BALL JOI”

— NHTSA complaint filing

ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS

2 complaints

• MY 2010 HONDA CROSSTOUR SUDDENLY WENT FROM 60 TO 15 MPH DRIVING ON A BUSY HIGHWAY. THE ENGINE LIGHT AND VSC LIGHT CAME ON, AND IT JUST LOST POWER. I NARROWLY ESCAPED A SERIOUS ACCIDENT WITH SEVERAL CARS. THE OTHER DRIVERS HAD TO AVOID HITTING ME AS I SLOWED DOWN QUICKLY WITHOUT WARNING. THE DEALER
• THE VCA LIGHT IS ON AT ALL TIMES, THIS ISSUE STARTED ALL THE SADDEN.

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

— NHTSA complaint filing

Estimated Repair Costs

TRANSMISSION(~50K mi)

$500

ENGINE(~50K mi)

$500

VISIBILITY(~50K mi)

$500

SUSPENSION(~50K mi)

$500

ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS(~50K mi)

$500

Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.

🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist

Based on 28 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:

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TRANSMISSION: VEHICLE HAS SEVERE AXLE WHINE AT 50-55 MPH. MAY CAUSE OVERHEATING AND SIEZURE OF GEAR TRAIN. *TR
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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ENGINE: MY 2010 HONDA CROSSTOUR SUDDENLY WENT FROM 60 TO 15 MPH DRIVING ON A BUSY HIGHWAY. THE ENGINE LIGHT AND VSC LIGHT CAME ON, AND IT JUST LOST POWER. I NARROWLY ESCAPED A SERIOUS ACCIDENT WITH SEVERAL CARS. THE OTHER DRIVERS HAD TO AVOID HITTING ME AS I SLOWED DOWN QUICKLY WITHOUT WARNING. THE DEALER
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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VISIBILITY: THE 2010 HONDA CROSSTOUR HAS A LIMITED VIEW OUT THE REAR WINDOW WHICH MAKES BACKING UP DANGEROUS. *TR
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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SUSPENSION: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 HONDA CROSSTOUR. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH THE PASSENGERS RIGHT OF THE VEHICLE COLLAPSED. THE BALL JOINTS SNAPPED AND CAUSED DAMAGE TO THE WHEELS AND TIRES. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER AND AFTER INSPECTING IT THEY HAD TO REPLACE THE TIE ROD, BALL JOI
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)