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At a glance
What can fail
The passenger front air bag inflator may explode due to propellant breakdown from long-term exposure to high humidity, heat, and temperature changes.
What the fix does
This page covers 8 recalls, 60 owner complaints and EPA fuel economy for the 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour.
20 mpg combined
11.8 L/100km
Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD
Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted.
Engine complaints dominate the 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour's filing history, with the powertrain close behind. Owners most frequently describe excessive oil consumption, with many reporting the engine burning through oil between oil changes at a rate they consider abnormal. Several owners connect this to misfires, and a number report needing repeated repairs without a lasting fix. The powertrain complaints center on transmission behavior, owners describe hesitation, rough shifting, and what some characterize as the vehicle surging or hunting for the right gear, particularly at lower speeds. Suspension complaints appear at a lower volume but tend to describe steering feel issues and components that feel loose or unresponsive. The oil consumption pattern is the most consistent thread here, with owners reporting it surfaces gradually and often shows up first as misfires or a low-oil warning between scheduled services.
60
Total Complaints
5
Crash-Related
1
Fire-Related
2
With Injuries
By System
The 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour has 8 recalls, all involving the front passenger airbag inflator, with the most serious being the risk of the inflator exploding and sending metal fragments into the cabin, which can cause serious injury or death.
The remaining recalls center on two related problems with the same passenger airbag system. In some vehicles, the airbag inflator may have been installed incorrectly, either at the factory or during a prior repair attempt at a dealership, and an improperly seated inflator can cause the airbag to deploy incorrectly in a crash rather than protecting the occupant. One recall specifically notes that an unbelted child in the front passenger seat faces a greater risk of injury if the airbag does not deploy as designed. Because several of these recalls stem from replacement inflators that were not installed correctly during earlier repair visits, owners who believe their vehicle was previously serviced for an airbag recall should confirm the work was completed properly.
At a glance
What can fail
The passenger front air bag inflator may explode due to propellant breakdown from long-term exposure to high humidity, heat, and temperature changes.
What the fix does
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Complaints are owner-reported and reflect individual experiences, not confirmed defects. They are distinct from recalls. Data sourced from the national vehicle safety complaint database. See trending complaints →
Dealers will replace the passenger front air bag inflator at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The front passenger air bag inflator may have been installed incorrectly during a previous replacement, potentially affecting its ability to deploy properly.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the inflator installation and replace the passenger front air bag module assembly if needed, at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The front passenger air bag may have been installed incorrectly during replacement, potentially affecting its ability to deploy properly in a crash.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the passenger air bag and replace the module assembly if needed, at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The passenger frontal air bag inflator may explode due to propellant degradation from long-term exposure to high humidity, temperature, and temperature changes.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
Replacement passenger front air bag inflators may have been incorrectly installed at one dealership, potentially affecting proper deployment.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the passenger front air bag module assembly at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The front passenger air bag inflator may rupture during a crash due to propellant degradation from long-term exposure to humidity and temperature changes.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator at no cost when parts become available.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The passenger front air bag inflator may rupture during a crash due to propellant degradation from long-term exposure to humidity and temperature changes.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the air bag inflator at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The front passenger airbag may not have been assembled to the correct specifications, which could affect its function.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the passenger airbag module and replace it if necessary at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.