2012 Honda CROSSTOUR

Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report

Above Average

Quick Summary

The 2012 Honda CROSSTOUR has 38 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 0.5x the segment average of 80. The most common issue is transmission problems (24% of all complaints), specifically: on 11/23/15 i bought my 2012 honda crosstour to my mechanic after feeling a shimmy in the front end. wanted to make sure car was not out of alignment. after checking all the normal check points (ie.. tires, wheel balance, motor and transmission mount), did a check on both right and left axles. mecha. ⚠️ 1 fire report filed.

1 fire report 2 crash reports 2 injuries

Total Complaints

Recalls Issued

—/5

Safety Stars

0.5x

vs Segment Avg

Known Problems

TRANSMISSION

9 complaints

24%

• ON 11/23/15 I BOUGHT MY 2012 HONDA CROSSTOUR TO MY MECHANIC AFTER FEELING A SHIMMY IN THE FRONT END. WANTED TO MAKE SURE CAR WAS NOT OUT OF ALIGNMENT. AFTER CHECKING ALL THE NORMAL CHECK POINTS (IE.. TIRES, WHEEL BALANCE, MOTOR AND TRANSMISSION MOUNT), DID A CHECK ON BOTH RIGHT AND LEFT AXLES. MECHA
• 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 A
• EXTREME VIBRATION AT 35-45 MPH AND AT ACCELERATION MORE SO IN A RIGHT TURN HONDA SAYS THE AXLES ARE ON NATIONAL BACK ORDER I HAVE READ COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS PROBLEM THAT DATE BACK MORE THAN A YEAR THIS SHOULD BE A RECALL. IT IS GETTING DANGEROUS TO DRIVE.

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

“ON 11/23/15 I BOUGHT MY 2012 HONDA CROSSTOUR TO MY MECHANIC AFTER FEELING A SHIMMY IN THE FRONT END. WANTED TO MAKE SURE CAR WAS NOT OUT OF ALIGNMENT. AFTER CHECKING ALL THE NORMAL CHECK POINTS (IE.. TIRES, WHEEL BALANCE, MOTOR AND TRANSMISSION MOUNT), DID A CHECK ON BOTH RIGHT AND LEFT AXLES. MECHA”

— NHTSA complaint filing

ENGINE

4 complaints

11%

• A/C CONDENSER DAMAGED FROM ROAD DEBRIS (GRAVEL). *TR
• VEHICLE FOULING SPARK PLUGS ABOUT EVERY 3-6 MONTH DUE TO OIL GETTING INTO THE CYLINDER(S) CAUSING SHUTTERING, LOSS OF POWER AND STALLING. IN MY CASE IT'S MY 3 BACK CYLINDERS. HAVE NOT BROUGHT TO HONDA DUE TO BEING A ASE MECHANIC MYSELF. STARTED HAPPENING AT ABOUT 80'000 MILES IN 2018 AND HAS HAPPENE
• 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 (LOC

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

“A/C CONDENSER DAMAGED FROM ROAD DEBRIS (GRAVEL). *TR”

— NHTSA complaint filing

AIR BAGS

3 complaints

• 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 *BF
• STERING WHEEL. SHAKES. WHILE DRIVING
• Car was total air bag didn't didn't work!!

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500💥 2 crashes

“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 *BF”

— NHTSA complaint filing

ELECTRICAL

3 complaints

• TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 HONDA CROSSTOUR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE PARKED, HE NOTICED A FIRE HAD ERUPTED FROM THE DASHBOARD AREA. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS NOT CALLED BECAUSE THE FAILURE HAD OCCURRED OVERNIGHT WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED AND SEEMINGLY, HAD EXTINGUISHED INDEPENDENTLY. THE CONT
• 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. The device was installed on October 6, 2025 as part of a state ignition interlo
• An aftermarket ignition interlock device installed in my vehicle requires “rolling retests” while the vehicle is in motion. During these rolling retests, the device alerts the driver and requires a breath sample within a short time window. To complete the test, the driver must physically pick up and

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

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 HONDA CROSSTOUR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE PARKED, HE NOTICED A FIRE HAD ERUPTED FROM THE DASHBOARD AREA. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS NOT CALLED BECAUSE THE FAILURE HAD OCCURRED OVERNIGHT WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED AND SEEMINGLY, HAD EXTINGUISHED INDEPENDENTLY. THE CONT”

— NHTSA complaint filing

VISIBILITY

3 complaints

• I WAS TRAVELING DOWN THE INTERSTATE WHEN THERE WAS A BOOM ABOVE OUR CAR AND THEN WHAT SOUNDED LIKE ICE FALLING DOWN THE BACK OF THE CAR. WHEN I PULLED THE SUNROOF SHADE BACK A BIT I REALIZED THE SUNROOF HAD SHATTERED. THE DEALERSHIP WAS A COUPLE MILES AWAY. WHEN I PULLED IN AND LOOKED INTO THE SU
• I WAS DRIVING SOUTH ON HIGHWAY 680 IN WALNUT CREEK CA AROUND 2;00 PM. TRAFFIC WAS VERY LIGHT AND MY SUNROOF EXPLODED AFTER A LOUD BANG! I PULLED OVER AND COULDN'T FIND ANYTHING IN THE CAR THAT INDICATED THAT IT WAS HIT BY AN OBJECT. *TR
• TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 HONDA CROSSTOUR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 80 MPH, THE SUNROOF SHATTERED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE SUNROOF MAY HAVE BEEN FRACTURED DUE TO A ROCK HITTING IT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MA

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

“I WAS TRAVELING DOWN THE INTERSTATE WHEN THERE WAS A BOOM ABOVE OUR CAR AND THEN WHAT SOUNDED LIKE ICE FALLING DOWN THE BACK OF THE CAR. WHEN I PULLED THE SUNROOF SHADE BACK A BIT I REALIZED THE SUNROOF HAD SHATTERED. THE DEALERSHIP WAS A COUPLE MILES AWAY. WHEN I PULLED IN AND LOOKED INTO THE SU”

— NHTSA complaint filing

Estimated Repair Costs

TRANSMISSION(~50K mi)

$500

ENGINE(~50K mi)

$500

AIR BAGS(~50K mi)

$500

ELECTRICAL(~50K mi)

$500

VISIBILITY(~50K mi)

$500

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

🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist

Based on 38 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:

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TRANSMISSION: ON 11/23/15 I BOUGHT MY 2012 HONDA CROSSTOUR TO MY MECHANIC AFTER FEELING A SHIMMY IN THE FRONT END. WANTED TO MAKE SURE CAR WAS NOT OUT OF ALIGNMENT. AFTER CHECKING ALL THE NORMAL CHECK POINTS (IE.. TIRES, WHEEL BALANCE, MOTOR AND TRANSMISSION MOUNT), DID A CHECK ON BOTH RIGHT AND LEFT AXLES. MECHA
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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ENGINE: A/C CONDENSER DAMAGED FROM ROAD DEBRIS (GRAVEL). *TR
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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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 *BF
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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ELECTRICAL: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 HONDA CROSSTOUR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE PARKED, HE NOTICED A FIRE HAD ERUPTED FROM THE DASHBOARD AREA. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS NOT CALLED BECAUSE THE FAILURE HAD OCCURRED OVERNIGHT WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED AND SEEMINGLY, HAD EXTINGUISHED INDEPENDENTLY. THE CONT
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)