Which year to buy
Bar height: serious owner complaints to NHTSA for that year per car on the road, against this model's usual year.
2012GOOD BUYSerious complaints 0.5× usual Extended coverage
23 serious complaints of 32, the most about power train (9) and engine (3); per car on the road, 0.5× this model's usual year. 4 recalls.
What owners report
“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.”
An owner's complaint to NHTSA about the power train, Dec 2016
“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.”
An owner's complaint to NHTSA about the engine, Oct 2024
Fixes and extended coverage
- Extended coverage The piston rings on certain cylinders may rotate and align which can lead to spark plug fouling. (Service, Jul 2014)
- Extended coverage American Honda is offering a Customer Support Program (Warranty Extension) to cover any manufacturing defects in the replacement front passengers airbag inflator only. (A18-052, Jun 2018)
- Extended coverage Warranty Extension: Customer Support Program For Front Passenger's Airbag Inflator for 2010-12 Accord and Other Listed Years and Models (Expires September 30, 2028) (19-003-1, Aug 2019)
- Extended coverage Warranty extension: mil comes on with dtcs p0301 thru p0304 - the piston rings on certain cylinders may rotate and align, which can lead to spark plug fouling. (WE -, Sep 2015)
From the manufacturer's bulletins filed with NHTSA. A dealer can look up whether a car has had the work done or is still covered.
32 owner complaints · 4 recalls (check a car's VIN for open recalls) · EPA combined: 21–24 mpg · NHTSA: Not rated · 2012 trims and features
Every Crosstour year's verdict →
Verdicts computed from NHTSA owner complaints, defect investigations and recalls. Cars on the road from New York State registrations. (How we judge.) Data checked 2026-10-06.
Trims and features
Engines: 2.4L 4-cyl; 3.5L 6-cyl · Drive: AWD, FWD
2012 Crosstour trims
| EX | EX V6 | EX-L | EX-L V6 |
|---|
base price, seating and driver-assistance equipment from NHTSA's vehicle database (vPIC), as Honda reports it. Tech and comfort features (CarPlay, heated seats, sunroof) for Honda aren't in our data yet. "—": not verified in our sources. "Varies": standard on some versions of the trim.
Year by year
| Year | Engines | Drive | Fuel economy | Crash rating | Recalls | Owner complaints | Most-reported problem | CarPlay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 2.4L 4-cyl 3.5L 6-cyl | AWD, FWD | 22–25 mpg | Not rated | 3 | 26 | Electrical system (14) | — |
| 2014 | 2.4L 4-cyl 3.5L 6-cyl | AWD, FWD | 22–25 mpg | Not rated | 3 | 31 | Electrical system (10) | — |
| 2013 | 2.4L 4-cyl 3.5L 6-cyl | AWD, FWD | 22–25 mpg | Not rated | 3 | 49 | Steering (21) | — |
| 2012 | 2.4L 4-cyl 3.5L 6-cyl | AWD, FWD | 21–24 mpg | Not rated | 4 | 32 | Power train (9) | — |
Owner complaints are unverified reports to NHTSA, counted as filed: older years have had longer to collect them and sales aren't adjusted for, so see Which year to buy for a fair comparison. Most-reported problem: the component named in the most complaints that year. Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Apple.
Every NHTSA-rated version: crash ratings, safety tech, recalls, complaints
| Year | Version | Stars | Forward collision warning | Lane departure warning | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Honda Crosstour SUV AWD | Not Rated | Optional | Optional | 3 | 26 |
| 2015 | Honda Crosstour SUV FWD | Not Rated | Optional | Optional | 3 | 26 |
| 2014 | Honda Crosstour SUV 4WD | Not Rated | Optional | Optional | 3 | 31 |
| 2014 | Honda Crosstour SUV FWD | Not Rated | Optional | Optional | 3 | 31 |
| 2013 | Honda Crosstour SUV FWD | Not Rated | No | No | 3 | 49 |
| 2013 | Honda Crosstour SUV 4WD | Not Rated | No | No | 3 | 49 |
| 2012 | Honda Crosstour SUV 4WD | Not Rated | No | No | 4 | 32 |
| 2012 | Honda Crosstour SUV FWD | Not Rated | No | No | 4 | 32 |
Source: NHTSA.
Every EPA-rated version: engines and combined mpg
| Year | EPA model | Engines | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Crosstour 2WD | Auto 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L |
23–25 |
| 2015 | Crosstour 4WD | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 22 |
| 2014 | Crosstour 2WD | Auto 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L |
23–25 |
| 2014 | Crosstour 4WD | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 22 |
| 2013 | Crosstour 2WD | Auto 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L |
23–25 |
| 2013 | Crosstour 4WD | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 22 |
| 2012 | Crosstour 2WD | Auto 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L Auto 5-spd, 6 cyl, 3.5 L |
21–24 |
| 2012 | Crosstour 4WD | Auto 5-spd, 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 21 |
Source: fueleconomy.gov.