YearToAvoid

2010 Honda Accord Crosstour Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

Avoid

Complaint Index

100/100

#1 most-complained of 4 Accord Crosstour years

Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology

The 2010 Accord Crosstour ranks worst of 4 model years, with a complaint index of 100 and 60 complaints, 8 recalls, and a top problem area of Engine (50% of complaints). It is the Avoid year for this model.

Complaints
60
Recalls
8
Crashes / fires
5 / 1
Injuries / deaths
3 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
Not rated
EPA combined MPG
20.5
17.5 city / 26 hwy

Top 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour problems

NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Engine30 (50%)
  2. Transmission & Powertrain16 (27%)
  3. Brakes8 (13%)
  4. Suspension, Wheels & Tires6 (10%)
  5. Airbags5 (8%)
  6. Electrical System4 (7%)
  7. Other4 (7%)
  8. Visibility & Wipers4 (7%)
  9. Fuel System3 (5%)
  10. Steering3 (5%)

What owners report

  • Some drivers describe sudden unintended acceleration after braking, with the engine revving up on its own and brakes struggling to slow the car.
  • Owners report the check engine light flashing with a misfire code tied to an oil-fouled spark plug in one cylinder.
  • A whining or gear-like noise from the transmission area was reported starting from very low mileage and getting worse over time.
  • Some owners describe the windshield developing a crack down the middle without any impact.
  • Brake rotors were reported to warp or go bad at low mileage, causing steering wheel shaking during braking, with the problem recurring after resurfacing.
  • One owner described a vehicle catching fire while parked, unrelated to any open recall on file at the time.
2010 Honda Accord Crosstour complaints: complaints filed per quarter62010 Q42012 Q42014 Q42017 Q12018 Q32021 Q22024 Q1
85 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2010 Q4 to 2025 Q3; peak 2016 Q2 (6).

2010 Honda Accord Crosstour recalls

8 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.

  1. NHTSA 19V502000Jun 27, 2019Airbags9,555 vehicles

    Air bags:frontal:passenger side:inflator module

    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 as a recall remedy part or replacement service part, that may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.

    Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

    Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began August 12, 2019. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are F5F and Q5E.

  2. NHTSA 19V378000May 16, 2019Airbags19,138 vehicles

    Air bags:frontal:passenger side:inflator module

    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.

    Risk: 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.

    Remedy: 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. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are M4O, P4R, T4Q, and W4P.

  3. NHTSA 18V268000Apr 26, 2018Airbags1,335 vehicles

    Air bags:frontal:passenger side:inflator module

    Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2003-2012 Honda Accord and Pilot, 2010 Accord Crosstour, 2001-2011 Civic, 2002-2011 CR-V, 2003-2004, 2006-2008 and 2011 Element, 2007 and 2009-2013 Fit, 2010-2012 Insight, 2002-2004 Odyssey, and 2012 Ridgeline vehicles. The front passenger air bag may have been installed incorrectly during replacement.

    Risk: An incorrectly installed air bag may deploy improperly in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

    Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the passenger frontal air bag module assembly, free of charge. The recall began June 22, 2018. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are K1P, and M1O.

See all 8 recalls for the 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour →

2010 Honda Accord Crosstour fuel economy and fuel cost

City
17.5 MPG
Highway
26 MPG
Combined
20.5 MPG
Annual fuel cost (EPA)
$3,175
15,000 mi/yr
Fuel
Regular
Current regular gas
$4.32/gal
national avg.

EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.

2010 compared with other Accord Crosstour years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)02550751002010201120122013
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2010Avoid10060820.5
2011Good3315621
2012Caution6783—

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2010 model year has the highest complaint index (100) among the 4 model years covered and ranks worst overall, earning an Avoid verdict relative to other Accord Crosstour years.
What is the biggest problem with the 2010 Accord Crosstour?
Engine issues make up 50% of complaints (30 of 60), with a median failure mileage of 76,500 miles, followed by transmission and powertrain complaints at 27%.
Does the 2010 Accord Crosstour have airbag recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 8 recalls for this model year, and 7 of them involve the passenger frontal airbag inflator or module, including a 2010 recall specific to this model year for incorrect airbag assembly.
How does the 2010 model compare to other Accord Crosstour years?
The 2010 model (complaint index 100, Avoid) ranks worse than 2011 (33, Good), 2012 (67, Caution), and 2013 (0, Best), making 2013 the strongest year by this measure.
What is the fuel economy of the 2010 Accord Crosstour?
EPA rates it at 20.5 mpg combined (17.5 city / 26 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,175.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.