This page covers 3 recalls, 32 owner complaints and EPA fuel economy for the 2012 Honda Crosstour.
21 mpg combined
11.2 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.
Complaints filed for the 2012 Honda Crosstour are spread across a handful of systems, with the powertrain drawing the most reports. Owners most frequently describe issues with the variable timing control actuator, reporting a rattling or knocking noise at startup that they say leads to accelerated engine wear over time. A smaller cluster of engine complaints includes a timing belt failure at highway speed, with the belt snapping well before owners expected based on the service interval they were given. Electrical system reports are fewer but include an airbag that reportedly did not deploy during a collision. A separate set of complaints involves aftermarket ignition interlock devices rather than the vehicle itself, owners describe the installed units disabling the ignition unexpectedly and requiring drivers to perform breath tests while the vehicle is moving.
32
Total Complaints
2
Crash-Related
1
Fire-Related
2
With Injuries
By System
The 2012 Honda Crosstour has 3 recalls, all involving the front passenger airbag inflator, with the most serious risk being an inflator that can explode and send sharp metal fragments into the cabin, potentially causing serious injury or death.
A separate recall covers the same inflator assembly and addresses a different failure mode: if the inflator is incorrectly installed, the passenger airbag may not deploy at all in a crash, leaving the front passenger without that protection.
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
Dealers will replace the passenger front air bag inflator at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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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 →
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 passenger front air bag inflator may explode due to propellant breakdown from long-term exposure to humidity, heat, and temperature changes.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the passenger front air bag inflator at no charge.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
