Which Honda Accord Crosstour year should I avoid?

The 2010 model year is the one to avoid based on NHTSA data, with 60 complaints, a Complaint Index of 100, and 8 recall campaigns, the highest of any Crosstour year.

What is the best year for the Honda Accord Crosstour?

The 2013 Accord Crosstour is rated Best, with only 11 complaints, a Complaint Index of 0, zero crashes, and just 1 recall campaign.

What problems did 2010 Accord Crosstour owners report most?

Engine issues were most common, making up 50% of complaints for that year at a median mileage of 76,500 miles, followed by transmission and powertrain problems at 27%.

Is the 2012 Accord Crosstour worth caution?

Yes, the 2012 model is rated Caution with a Complaint Index of 67, 8 complaints, and its top problem area was Transmission & Powertrain.

Are there airbag recalls on the Accord Crosstour?

Yes, the 2010 model year is covered by three separate airbag inflator recall campaigns (19V502000, 19V378000, 18V268000) involving the passenger frontal airbag.

Honda Accord Crosstour Best and Worst Years (2010–2013)

The 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour is the year to avoid, with 60 complaints, a Complaint Index of 100, 5 crashes, 1 fire, and 8 recall campaigns. The 2013 model is the best year, with only 11 complaints and a Complaint Index of 0.

Avoid 2010 Best 2013

Model years: 4; 2010–2013
NHTSA complaints: 94
Recall campaigns: 8
Crashes reported: 6
Fires reported: 1
Top problem area: Engine

Accord Crosstour Complaint Index by year

Higher = more complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and Do-Not-Drive recalls per year on the road, relative to other years of this model.

Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best

Honda Accord Crosstour problems and recalls by year

Year	Verdict	Index	Complaints	Crashes	Fires	Recalls	Top issue	MPG	NCAP
2010	Avoid	100	60	5	1	8	Engine	20.5	—
2011	Good	33	15	0	0	6	Engine	21	—
2012	Caution	67	8	1	0	3	Transmission & Powertrain	—	—
2013	Best	0	11	0	0	1	Steering	—	—

Accord Crosstour years to avoid: what went wrong

2010 Honda Accord Crosstour Index 100 · 60 complaints · 8 recalls

The 2010 Accord Crosstour logged 60 complaints, the most of any year in this model's data, with a Complaint Index of 100 and rank 1 out of 4 worst. Engine problems made up 50% of complaints for the year, with a median mileage at failure of 76,500 miles; owners described sudden acceleration and stalling incidents. Transmission and powertrain issues accounted for 27% of complaints, median mileage 69,500. Brakes made up 13% of complaints with failures reported around a median of 19,500 miles. The year carries 8 recall campaigns, including three separate airbag inflator recalls affecting the passenger front airbag. NHTSA also lists 5 crashes, 1 fire, and 3 injuries tied to this model year.

2010 engine problems →2010 transmission & powertrain problems →

Most common Honda Accord Crosstour problems (all years)

Share of NHTSA complaints by component group. A complaint naming two components counts once in each.

Engine37 (39%)
Transmission & Powertrain21 (22%)
Steering11 (12%)
Airbags10 (11%)
Brakes10 (11%)
Electrical System7 (7%)
Other7 (7%)
Suspension, Wheels & Tires7 (7%)
Structure & Body5 (5%)
Visibility & Wipers5 (5%)

Frequently asked questions

Which Honda Accord Crosstour year should I avoid?: The 2010 model year is the one to avoid based on NHTSA data, with 60 complaints, a Complaint Index of 100, and 8 recall campaigns, the highest of any Crosstour year.
What is the best year for the Honda Accord Crosstour?: The 2013 Accord Crosstour is rated Best, with only 11 complaints, a Complaint Index of 0, zero crashes, and just 1 recall campaign.
What problems did 2010 Accord Crosstour owners report most?: Engine issues were most common, making up 50% of complaints for that year at a median mileage of 76,500 miles, followed by transmission and powertrain problems at 27%.
Is the 2012 Accord Crosstour worth caution?: Yes, the 2012 model is rated Caution with a Complaint Index of 67, 8 complaints, and its top problem area was Transmission & Powertrain.
Are there airbag recalls on the Accord Crosstour?: Yes, the 2010 model year is covered by three separate airbag inflator recall campaigns (19V502000, 19V378000, 18V268000) involving the passenger frontal airbag.