2012 Honda Crosstour problems
The Honda Crosstour (initially branded the Accord Crosstour) is a mid-size crossover SUV with a sloping rear roofline manufactured by Japanese automaker Honda. It is based on the North American eighth-generation Accord. Sales began in November 2009 for the 2010 model year, and the vehicle was discontinued after the 2015 model year due to slow sales.
Design
The Crosstour was marketed as a "hatchback"/"wagon" variation of the Accord and shared the same platform. The Crosstour was powered by a 3.5-liter V6 engine (choice of either front-wheel or all-wheel drive) or 2.4-liter 4-cylinder engine (front-wheel drive only), with prices that started at $29,670, above those of the Accord sedan (which started at under $23,000). For the 2012 model year, Honda removed the "Accord" prefix, making the name just "Crosstour", and gave its front grille a restyle. A four-cylinder engine for front-wheel drive models was released in late 2011 and put on sale in early 2012.
The Crosstour was a direct competitor to the Toyota Venza, a crossover wagon based upon the Accord's perennial competitor, the Camry. And like the Venza, which was meant to replace the Camry wagon, the Crosstour was considered a successor to the Accord wagon.
In terms of positioning, the Crosstour slotted between the compact CR-V and fullsize Pilot in Honda's crossover SUV lineup, Compared to the Pilot, the Crosstour was longer but had two rows of seating compared to the Pilot's three and had approximately 50 cubic feet less interior space.
The Crosstour was sold in the United States, Canada, Mexico, China, Middle East, Southeast Asia and Russia. Guangqi Honda built and marketed the Crosstour in China.
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Common 2012 Honda Crosstour problems
The Honda Crosstour, introduced in 2010, is a midsize crossover SUV that combines sedan comfort with crossover utility. While generally considered a reliable vehicle, certain model years have experienced specific issues that owners have reported. Here are some common problems with the Honda Crosstour 2012 based on complaints from owners:
- Brake Wear and Noise: Some owners have reported premature brake wear and noise, requiring earlier than normal replacement. This can be an inconvenience and an additional cost for vehicle maintenance.
- Transmission Issues: Automatic transmission issues have been reported in the 2012 Honda Crosstour, causing shifting delays or harsh shifting. These issues can affect the driving experience and may require professional attention to resolve.
- Starter Failure: A few owners have experienced starter failure, which can result in the starter grinding or failing to start the engine. This can be a significant inconvenience and may require professional repair.
- Recalled Airbags: In some cases, airbags in the 2012 Honda Crosstour have been recalled due to potential deployment issues, which can increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
- Steering and Suspension Problems: Owners have reported issues with the steering and suspension system, including shocks or struts, ball joints, tie rods, wheel bearings, alignment, steering linkage, power steering, wheel balance, springs or torsion bars, bushings, and electronic or air suspension. These issues can affect the vehicle's handling and ride comfort.
- Recall for Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator: The 2012 Honda Crosstour has been subject to a recall related to the passenger frontal air bag inflator. In the event of a crash, an incorrectly installed air bag inflator may deploy the air bag improperly, increasing the risk of injury.
While the Honda Crosstour is generally considered a reliable vehicle, these issues should be taken into consideration when purchasing a 2012 model. Regular maintenance and addressing concerns as they arise can help mitigate these problems and ensure the Crosstour remains a dependable and satisfying choice for many drivers.
What is the major problem of Honda Crosstour?
Some common issues reported by owners, according to Car Complaints, include: Problems with the VCM (Variable Cylinder Management) system lead to excessive oil consumption and potential engine damage.
How many miles can a 2012 Honda Crosstour last?
200,000-mile
The Honda Crosstour has an estimated 200,000-mile lifespan. If you travel 20,000 miles per year, you can use your Crosstour for ten years before needing major repairs. The Honda Crosstour should endure for more than 200,000 kilometers. A well-maintained Crosstour may go up to 300,000 miles before breaking down.
Why did the Honda Crosstour fail?
The Crosstour was a slow seller, with previous year models still unsold well into the next model year. It wasn't space-efficient or fuel-efficient. Its styling was controversial at best. It had the bulk of an SUV without the cargo capacity.
Is Honda Crosstour expensive to maintain?
The average total annual cost for repairs and maintenance on a Honda Crosstour is $520, compared to an average of $526 for midsize cars and $652 for all vehicle models.
2012 Honda Crosstour car problems categorized by type of issue
After analyzing all complaints sent to the NHTSA and researching popular Honda Crosstour problems, we found that the most common problems with these 2023 model year vehicles are:
- Power train problems
- Unknown or other problems
- Air bags problems
- Engine problems
- Steering problems
The graph below shows statistics for all 2012 Honda Crosstour vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
Latest 25 complaints 2012 Honda Crosstour
The NHTSA has received 30 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 2012 Honda Crosstour. Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for 2012 Honda Crosstour vehicles.
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-10-04
- VIN: 5J6TF2H51CL
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: 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.
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-10-23
- VIN: 5J6TF2H54CL
- Components: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: Fuel pump malfunction
POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-09-14
- VIN: 5j6tf3h38cl
- Components: POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: 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.
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-10-22
- Crash: 1
- VIN: 5J6TF1H50CL
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: Car was total air bag didn't didn't work!!
SUSPENSION PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-03-01
- VIN: 5J6TF3H35CL
- Components: SUSPENSION
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 HONDA CROSSTOUR. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH, THE VEHICLE STARTED SHAKING ABNORMALLY. THERE WAS NO WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME DIFFICULT TO TURN. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S SIDE FRONT CV AXLES NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. A DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER HAD NOT BEEN INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 60,000.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-02-25
- VIN: 5J6TF3H59CL
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: SUNROOF GLASS EXPLODED WHILE IN A RETRACTED POSITION. VEHICLE WAS ON AN INTERSTATE HIGHWAY AT THE TIME AND GLASS RAINED INTO THE CABIN CREATING A DANGEROUS SITUATION. FORTUNATELY THERE WERE NO INJURIES. SO FAR, THERE IS NO EXPLANATION FOR WHAT HAPPENED,. THERE IS NO INDICATION THAT ANYTHING HIT THE ROOF.
SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-11-09
- VIN: 5J6TF3H36CL
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: SINCE I HAVE OWNED THE CAR, AND I AM THE ORIGINAL OWNER, I HAVE HAD THE BRAKES, ROTORS, AND CALIPERS REPLACED EVERY 6 MONTHS. I KNOW I AM NOT TYE ONLY OWNER WHO HAS HAD THIS SAME ISSUE I'VE BEEN TOLD BY THE LOCAL DELEARSHIP IT IS A COMMON PROBLEM FOR THIS CAR. I HAVE SPENT A LOT OF TIME AND MONEY INTO THIS ISSUE AND I DEMAND AN ANSWER. THERE IS NO REASON FOR THIS ISSUE ON A NEE CAR OR A CAR THAT IS 8 YEARS OLD. I HAVE MAINTANED MY CAR VERY WELL AND THIS IS THE ONLY ISSUE WITH THE CAR BUT I WILL NEVER BUY ANOTHER HONDA PRODUCT BECAUSE OF THIS ISSUE. I WOULD LIKE TO REPORT THIS ISSUE AND ADVISE I HAVE LOOKED INTO A CLASS ACTION SUIT AGAINST HONDA FOR COSTING ME SO MUCH TIME, MOKEY, AND HEARTACHE OVER THIS ISSUE. THERE ARE MANY TIMES I FELT UNSAFE IN MY CAR AND TRIED TO TRADE IT IN BUT NO ONE WOULD GIVE ME PAY OFF SO I AM FORCED TO PAY MONEY THAT IS NOT NECESSARY EVERY 6 MONTHS SO I FEEL SAFE. THIS IS RIDICULOUS AND SHOULD NOT BE THE A HONDA OWNER SHOULD FEEL. I HAVE BEEN ON VACATION 8 HOURS AWAY AND HAD TO HAVE MY CAR WORKED ON. THAT WAS THE MOST EXPENSIVE VACATION I HAVE EVER HAD. IT IS TRULY UPSETTING AND DISAPPOINTING BEYOND VOLUMES THAT I CAN NOT TAKE MY HONDA ANYWHERE ON VACATION FOR THE FEAR OF THE BRAKES LOCKING UP AND KILLING ME AND MY CHILDREN. SINCE THIS INCIDENT I HAVE PURCHAED A SUBARU AND STILL HAVE MY HONDA. I NEED THIS ISSUE FIXED BECAUSE MY SON WOULD LIKE TO BE ABLE TO DRIVE THE CAR WHICH IS NOW PAID OFF AND IS SITTING IN A DRIVEWAY FOR FEAR OF DEATH OR INJURY.
STEERING,POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-11-01
- VIN: 5J6TF2H50CL
- Components: STEERING,POWER TRAIN
- Summary: STEERING WHEEL AND CHASSIS VIBRATION ON ACCELERATION ABOVE 65 MPH. VIBRATION STOPPED ONLY AFTER LETTING OFF GAS PEDDLE. AXLE VIBRATES UNDER ACCELERATION LOAD AT HIGH SPEED. ALL ROAD CONDITIONS
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2015-01-01
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: 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, (219) 947-3900) 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.
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-09-20
- VIN: 5J6TF2H57CL
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: 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 HAPPENED 4 TIMES SINCE HAPPENING PROGRESSIVELY FASTER. HONDA TECH FRIEND OF MINE SAID HE'S DONE A LOT OF THESE REPLACING PISTON RINGS AT THE DEALER HE WORKS AT.
STEERING,POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-12-10
- VIN: 5J6TF3H57CL
- Components: STEERING,POWER TRAIN
- Summary: THE CAR VIBRATES SO BAD STARTING 45MPH TO 60MPH. IT ALSO ACCELERATES WITHIN THE SAME SPEED RANGE.
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-02-02
- VIN: 5J6TF3H35CL
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: MY 2012 CROSSTOUR IS NOW SUFFERING FROM WHAT SEEMS TO BE THE VERY COMMON SHAKING/SHUDDERING ISSUE. THE PROBLEM PRESENTS BETWEEN 20-45MPH AND AGAIN AROUND 60MPH, WHILE UNDER ACCELERATION. THE PARTS REMAIN ON NATIONAL BACKORDER. HOW CAN HONDA GET AWAY WITH NOT SUPPORTING THESE VEHICLES? OWNERS REALLY SHOULD BEGIN TO CONSIDER GETTING TOGETHER TO BRING A CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT AGAINST HONDA.
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-03-10
- VIN: 5J6TF2H51CL
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: I BEGAN EXPERIENCING A SHAKING STEERING WHEEL DURING ACCELERATION LAST FALL. (APPROXIMATELY 70,000 MILES) AFTER REPLACING ALL 4 TIRES, REPLACING FRONT BRAKES & ROTORS, REPLACING BEARINGS, DOING AN ALIGNMENT AND HAVING MY MECHANIC REBUILD THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE AXLE, I FINALLY GAVE UP AND WENT TO THE DEALER. WITHIN ABOUT 2 MINUTES OF DISCUSSING THIS PROBLEM, THE SERVICE MANAGER TOLD ME THAT HE HAD SEEN NUMEROUS PROBLEMS WITH THIS VEHICLE AND TOLD ME THAT HONDA HAD UPGRADED THE AXLE. I HAD TO REPLACE BOTH AXLES BUT NO RECALL OR INFORMATION HAS EVER BEEN POSTED BY HONDA FOR THIS PROBLEM. IF THIS IS, INDEED A COMMON PROBLEM ON THIS VEHICLE, I THINK A RECALL SHOULD BE INITIATED!
STEERING,AIR BAGS,WHEELS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-02-17
- VIN: 5J6TF3H51CL
- Components: STEERING,AIR BAGS,WHEELS
- Summary: STERING WHEEL. SHAKES. WHILE DRIVING
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2017-05-01
- VIN: 5J6TF3H50CL
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 HONDA CROSSTOUR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED SHUDDERING AND VIOLENT SHAKING. THE CONTACT ALSO INDICATED THE VEHICLE MADE AN ABNORMAL SOUND. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO NALLEY HONDA WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THE TRANSMISSION WAS DEFECTIVE AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED HOWEVER THE FAILURE RECURRED AND THE VEHICLE WAS NO LONGER OPERABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE HOWEVER NO FURTHER ASSISTANCE WAS OFFERED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 140,484.
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-11-16
- VIN: 5J6TF1H54CL
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: 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.
VISIBILITY/WIPER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-08-22
- Components: VISIBILITY/WIPER
- Summary: 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 MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 30,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-08-10
- VIN: 5J6TF2H58CL
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: 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. LAST NIGHT I HAD TO TOW THE CAR HOME DUE TO THE CRAZY AMOUNT OF VIBRATION WHEN UNDER ACCELERATION. --- HAVE A SCHEDULED APPOINTMENT WITH A LOCAL HONDA DEALER -- TO SEE WHAT THE MANAGER THINKS MY NEXT STEP SHOULD BE. WITH OUT BREAKING MY POCKETS. WILL POST A UPDATE IN A WEEK OR SO. CONTACT YOUR LOCAL DEALERS AND CALL AMERICAN HONDA AND LET THEM KNOW THE ISSUES THE MORE CALLERS THE QUICKER WE GET THIS FACTORY ISSUE TAKEN CARE OF. NO WONDER THIS CAR WAS DISCONTINUED. THEY REALIZED THEIR MISTAKE ONCE PRODUCTION WAS STARTED.
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2014-11-23
- VIN: 5J6TF2H57CL
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: 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. MECHANIC STATED THE FLUTTERING IS DUE A MANUFACTURE DEFECT IN THE DRIVER SIDE AXLE. HONDA WAS TOLD ME THAT THE PART (44306-TP6-305) IS ON NATIONAL BACK ORDER AND THERE WAS NO ETA. IT IS 8/8/16 STILL WAITING FOR AXLE. I HAVE OPENED A CASE TICKET AGAIN WITH HONDA BUT HAVE BEEN TOLD THE SAME THING. I FIND IT DIFFICULT TO BELIEVE THAT THIS PART IN ON NATIONAL BACK-ORDER FOR OVER A YEAR AND THAT THERE IS NO RECALL. THE CAR HAS GOTTEN WORSE AND NOW I'M UNABLE TO DRIVE MY CAR SINCE DUE TO THIS DANGEROUS ISSUE. THIS WOULD BE THE SECOND AXLE THAT I'M REPLACING.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2015-12-23
- VIN: 5J6TF1H54CL
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: ON 12/23/15 TOOK VEHICLE TO SHOP FELT 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. MECHANIC STATED THEY WERE BOTH FULL OF HOLES AND ORDERED FROM HONDA BOTH AXLES. MECHANIC WAS TOLD THEY WERE ON BACK ORDER. GOT THE LEFT AXLE MID JANUARY. ON FEB 2 AFTER THE RIGHT AXLE WAS TO BE SHIPPED WE GOT A FAX FROM HONDA STATING THAT THESE AXLES WERE ON NATIONAL BACK ORDER AND THERE WAS NO ETA. IT IS 3/29/16 STILL WAITING FOR RIGHT AXLE. I HAVE OPENED A CASE TICKET WITH HONDA BUT HAVE BEEN TOLD THE SAME THING. I FIND IT DIFFICULT TO BELIEVE THAT THIS PART IN ON NATIONAL BACK-ORDER AND THAT THERE IS NO RECALL. I HAVE BEEN UNABLE TO DRIVE MY CAR SINCE LATE DECEMBER DUE TO THIS DANGEROUS ISSUE.
TIRES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-02-01
- VIN: 5J6TF1H52CL
- Components: TIRES
- Summary: CAR BEGAN TO SHIMMY AS IF OUT OF BALANCE IN RIGHT REAR ON ABOUT 02-01-2016. TOOK TO TIRE KINGDOM AND THEY SAID IT WAS A ROAD "HAZARD" PROBLEM WITH DELAMINATION OF THE TREAD. THERE WERE NO INCIDENTS THAT LED TO THIS OCCURRANCE IT JUST "DEVELOPED" NO CURBS OR POT HOLES HIT. THIS IS FL ROADS ARE SMOOTH. I LIVED IN OH I KNOW WHAT A ROAD "HAZARD" IS. TIRE KINGDOM, MANAGER MICHAEL DECOSMO REFUSED TO SEND IT IN A DEFECTIVE TIRE. I REPLACED WITH SAME TYPE TIRE AT MY EXPENSE. CALLED YOKOHAMA AND THEY SAID TIRE DEALER HAD TO REPORT THIS AND WOULD NOT ADDRESS THE ISSUE. ON 03-22-2016 MY WIFE WAS DRIVING THROUGH TX CALED AND SAID THE CAR WAS "SHIMMYING" AND I KNEW IT WAS ANOTHER DELAMINATION. SHE SLOWED DOWN UNTIL GETTING TO A WAL MART AND THEY SAID YES IT WAS DELAMINATED. IT WAS THE RIGHT FRONT. THEY HAD NO TIRES THAT SIZE AND SENT HER TO A LOCAL DEALER THAT DID. THE DEALER "CROSSROADS TIRE SERVICE" HAD ONLY TWO TIRES THAT SIZE AND SHE HAD THEM REPLACE BOTH FRONT TIRES FOR SAFETY WITH TOYO TIRES.THIS DEALER DID WRITE ON THE RECEIPT THAT THE TIRE DELAMINATED. TIRE KINGDOM WOULD ONLY REPORT AS A ROAD HAZARD. I AM ALSO GOING TO CALL YOKOHAMA BUT BASED ON PRIROR EXPERIENCE THEY WILL REFUSE TO DO ANYTHING. DO REPAIR SHOPS NOT HAVE TO REPORT THESE TYPE INCIDENTS. THEY ARE EXTREMEMLY DANGEROUS. THIS COMPLAINT INVOLVES TWO SEPERATE INCIDENTS ON TWO SAME MAKE/TYPE TIRES. ONE DATED 02-10-2016 THE OTHER 03-22-2016. FIRST INCIDENT SPEED WAS AROUND TOWN BETWEEN 0-70. SECOND INCIDENT ON HIGHWAY AT ABOUT 75. TIRE MODEL IS NOT LISTED ON DROP DOWN. TIRES AR YOKOHAMA AS530. THE ORANGE PEEL OIL TIRES. FIRST TIRE FAILURE AT APPROXIMATELY 15,000 TIRE MILES SEOND FAILURE AT ABOUT 18,000 TIRE MILES.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2014-05-25
- VIN: 5J6TF2H56CL
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: 2012 HONDA CROSSTOUR. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO BRAKE SYSTEM ISSUES. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED ON MAY 25,2014, THE LEFT REAR BRAKE CALIPER SUDDENLY DETACHED, RESULTING IN A SIGNIFICANT LOSS OF BRAKING CAPABILITY. THE REAR BRAKES WERE SERVICED ON APRIL 10, 2014. THE DEALER CONFIRMED THE CALIPER SLIDE PIN BOLT WAS MISSING. *JB
VISIBILITY PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2014-03-28
- VIN: 5J6TF2H58CL
- Components: VISIBILITY
- Summary: 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
VISIBILITY/WIPER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2014-02-24
- Components: VISIBILITY/WIPER
- Summary: 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 SUNROOF, I EXPECTED TO SEE A ROCK OR SOMETHING BUT THERE WAS NONE. WE HAD NOT PASSED UNDER ANY BRIDGE. MOST OF THE SUNROOF HAD BROKEN INTO LITTLE SMALL GEOMETRIC PIECES. THE EDGES OF THE HOLE IN THE SUNROOF LOOKED LIKE IT WAS CRUMBLING. *TR
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2013-05-04
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: WHILE PARKING, IN SPOT, WITH FOOT ON BRAKE, ENGINE STARTED TO REV AND I FELT CAR WANTING TO MOVE FORWARD. I PUT THE CAR IN PARK AND CHECKED TO MAKE SURE MY FOOT WAS NOT TOUCHING THE GAS. IT WAS NOT. MY WIFE WAS IN THE CAR WITH ME AND ASKED ME WHAT HAD HAPPENED. I WASN'T SURE. A COUPLE OF MONTHS LATER MY WIFE WAS DRIVING APPROX. 25 MPH WHEN SHE HEARD AND FELT THE ENGINE REV AND THE CAR STARTED RACING FORWARD. SHE SLAMMED ON THE BRAKE AND PULLED THE CAR OVER AND SHUT IT OFF. LUCKILY NO ONE WAS IN FRONT OR BEHIND HER DURING THIS OCCURRENCE. MY WIFE AND I FEEL THE CAR IS NOT SAFE TO DRIVE. THE DEALER HAS "CHECKED" IT OUT AND CAN NOT FIND ANYTHING WRONG WITH THE CAR. *TR
2012 Honda Crosstour recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 4 recalls for different components of the 2012 Honda Crosstour.
- Manufacturer: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
- Components: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
- Summary: 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 Pilot vehicles. The vehicles are equipped with passenger frontal air bag inflators assembled as a recall remedy part or replacement service part, that may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
- Consequence: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
- 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. Honda's numbers for this recall are F5F and Q5E.
- Manufacturer: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
- Components: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
- Summary: 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. The front passenger air bag inflator may have been installed incorrectly during replacement.
- Consequence: An incorrectly installed air bag inflator may not properly deploy the passenger frontal air bag in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
- 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. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are M4O, P4R, T4Q, and W4P.
- Manufacturer: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
- Components: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
- Summary: 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, California, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan) and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Honda is also recalling certain 2011-2013 Acura TSX, TSX Wagon and ZDX, Honda Crosstour, Insight, Fit and Pilot vehicles, 2011-2012 Honda Accord and 2011 Honda Civic NGV, Civic, Civic Hybrid and CR-V vehicles in Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia and West Virginia. Lastly, Honda is recalling certain 2010-2013 Acura TSX and ZDX, Honda Crosstour, Fit, Insight and Pilot, 2011-2013 TSX Wagon, 2010-2012 Honda Accord and 2010-2011 Honda Civic NGV, Civic, Civic Hybrid and CR-V vehicles in Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin and Wyoming. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag air bag inflators assembled as part of the frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment (such as after a vehicle crash necessitating replacement of the original air bags), may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to higher absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
- Consequence: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
- 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. Honda's numbers for this recall are M2J and S2K.
- Manufacturer: HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.)
- Components: AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
- Summary: 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.
- Consequence: IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAG MAY FAIL TO DEPLOY, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY.
- 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.
Negative 2012 Honda Crosstour car reviews
Positive 2012 Honda Crosstour car reviews
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I've owned this car for six years now and I have nothing bad to say about my Honda Crosstour. I really hope Honda will release a new model soon!
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What a lovely story! When we walked into the showroom 8 years ago, we were immediately drawn to the beautiful blue Crosstour sitting proudly on the floor. Since then, she has been an awesome set of wheels, trouble-free and a joy to drive. We can't imagine parting with her now. This car has been both dependable and fun for us!
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This car is a little low to the ground, which actually works well for it being an AWD vehicle. It's a dependable and safe car, but it's worth noting that the passenger seat doesn't heat up as much as you might expect. However, the driver's side seat heats up really well. It's now nearing 70k.
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I used to own a 2006 Civic but needed a larger and more comfortable vehicle. After considering a CRV, I was attracted to the Crosstour's strong V6, excellent build quality, and comfort. I also liked the fact that it was not as common as other cars. I purchased my Crosstour as a certified Honda with 39,000 miles on it and have been impressed with its ride quality, comfort, safety, and build quality. Although some people complain about the view when looking in the rearview mirror, I found that I got used to it after a couple of days. I happen to like the styling and think the vehicle looks very good. The V6 engine is extremely powerful, making it a great family vehicle. I strongly recommend it.
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I bought this car back in July of 2012 and it has been a great ride ever since. The car is very smooth and feels like a 5-series BMW. The traction control on this car is excellent, which makes me feel safe while driving. Unfortunately, I was hit by an idiot driver in the rear end, but the car held up very well and only suffered a few scrapes on the back bumper. The car is also great on gas, which is a plus. The only downside is that the power in this car is not the best, but I knew that when I bought it. If I wanted more power, I would have gone for a Porsche instead of a Honda. However, it would be nice to have at least 70 more horsepower in this 4 cylinder engine. When my lease is up, I plan on getting the 6 cylinder engine. One of the best things about this car is that it can comfortably fit 4 REAL size people, even 6'2
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Jun 10, 2020 ... I have a 2011, disabled the VCM long ago, do regular maintenance, zero problems. ... I had a 2012 from 2012-2015 when I went to a 2015 MY.
2012 Honda Crosstour Reliability - Consumer Reports
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Are you having problems with your 2012 Honda Crosstour?
Silas Hackett 2024-10-11
I have mixed feelings about my Honda Crosstour. While I love the ride, I have experienced some issues with the carpet in the rear on both passenger and driver side pulling away after only 3 years. Despite my attempts to tuck it back in, it still pulls away regularly, which is frustrating. Additionally, I have had some trouble with the interior lights, which seem to have a short in them and only work intermittently. However, the most concerning issue is with the backup camera, which is very dark and crucial for safety. Despite multiple visits to Honda, they have been unable to fix the issue, which has caused me a lot of stress and near accidents. I am hesitant to take it back again, but I am also worried about the resale value if I switch to a different brand. Overall, it has been a frustrating experience, but I am hopeful that a solution can be found.
Kieran Turner 2024-10-11
This car model with the V6 comes with a motor warranty from Honda of America. Unfortunately, mine lost a cylinder at 110,450 miles. However, Honda rebuilt the engine and replaced most everything, and I only had to pay about $600. They even provided a free rental for a day. I was thrilled to discover this after reporting the issue to the NTHSA.
Darius Daniel 2024-07-01
That's a very handsome car, but I decided against it because of the rear view blind spots.
Edgar Lockman 2024-03-23
Hi there! I hope you're doing well. I wanted to share a quick story about my Crosstour. I bought it used in 2012 with 80k miles and everything was going great until I had to set the parking brake. Unfortunately, the right rear caliper seized up and ended up smoking the rotor and pads. I took it to the Honda dealer and they were able to turn the rotor, install new pads and a new caliper for just one wheel, which ended up costing me $750.00. A year later, I experienced the same failure with the left rear caliper while I was in Michigan. Luckily, I found a great mechanic named Greg who was able to make the same repair for just $250.00. I'm so grateful for his help and expertise!
Lafayette Stamm 2024-02-10
I purchased this car new in 2012 and initially loved it due to my previous positive experiences with Honda Accords. However, I noticed a persistent vibration between 21-24 mph that made it feel as though the car was about to stall. Despite taking the car back to Honda multiple times within the first year of ownership and having several parts replaced, the vibration persisted.