2012 Honda Crosstour: Recalls, Problems & MPG
Here are the deets on the 2012 Honda Crosstour: 4 recalls, 32 owner complaints and up to 24 mpg combined.
Recalls
4 vehicle recalls from the manufacturer. Repairs are free. Check your VIN to see if one is still open on your car.
Airbags Vehicle recall #12V030000 · 2012 · 347 vehicles
What's wrong: The driver-side or passenger-side side curtain airbag inflator May not have been manufactured according to correct specifications.
Why it matters: In the event of a crash, the side curtain airbag May fail to deploy, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix: 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.
Airbags Vehicle recall #18V661000 · 2018 · 1,355,406 vehicles
What's wrong: 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.…
Why it matters: An inflator explosion May result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
The fix: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began November 6, 2018.
Airbags Vehicle recall #19V378000 · 2019 · 19,138 vehicles
What's wrong: 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.
Why it matters: 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.
The fix: 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.
Airbags Vehicle recall #19V502000 · 2019 · 9,555 vehicles
What's wrong: 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…
Why it matters: An inflator explosion May result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
The fix: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began August 12, 2019.
Most-reported problems
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component. One complaint can list several components. 1 mention a fire, 2 injuries and 0 deaths were reported.
What owners describe
- Transmission & drivetrain (9): the most common themes are noise or vibration (4).
- Airbags (3): no single recurring theme in the descriptions.
- Electrical (3): the most common themes are electrical failure (2), stalls / loses power (2).
- Other / unknown (3): no single recurring theme in the descriptions.
The 2012 Honda Crosstour has 32 owner complaints, ranking #2 of 6 Crosstour model years for complaints (about average; the typical year has 27). Complaints peaked in 2016 (6 filed that year). The typical problem showed up when the car was about 4 years old, at a median of 51,000 miles. Neighboring years: 2011 (2 complaints, 1 recalls), 2013 (49 complaints, 3 recalls).
Engines & fuel economy (EPA)
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.4 L 4-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | 21 | 29 | 24 | Regular |
| 3.5 L 6-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | 18 | 27 | 21 | Regular |
| 3.5 L 6-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | All-Wheel Drive | 18 | 26 | 21 | Regular |
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FAQ
Does the 2012 Honda Crosstour have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 4 vehicle recalls for the 2012 Honda Crosstour. Recall repairs are free at any dealer, no matter how old the car is. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common 2012 Honda Crosstour problems?
Owners have filed 32 complaints with NHTSA. The most-reported areas are transmission & drivetrain (9), airbags (3), electrical (3).
What gas mileage does the 2012 Honda Crosstour get?
EPA ratings run up to 24 mpg combined (2.4 L, Automatic 5-spd), across 3 engine and transmission combos.
Where can I get a 2012 Honda Crosstour repair manual?
eManualOnline sells downloadable manuals, Mitchell 1 DIY and ALLDATAdiy sell online access to factory repair data, and Haynes sells printed guides and online access. Pick a download if you want to keep it, or a subscription for wiring diagrams and TSBs.