How common are transmission problems in the 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour?

NHTSA records 16 transmission & powertrain complaints for the 2010 model year, which is 27% of all 60 complaints filed for that year — the largest share of any Crosstour model year in this dataset.

Is there a recall for the 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour transmission or axles?

No related recalls are listed in the NHTSA data for this problem area on the 2010 Accord Crosstour.

At what mileage do transmission problems usually appear?

The median mileage at failure among reported complaints is 69,500 miles, though individual reports range from very low to over 100,000 miles.

Did these transmission complaints involve crashes or injuries?

NHTSA data shows zero crashes, zero fires, and zero injuries linked to the 16 transmission & powertrain complaints for the 2010 Accord Crosstour.

What is the most common transmission complaint pattern?

The most frequent pattern involves vibration or shaking during acceleration tied to front axle failure, with several owners reporting the replacement axles were on indefinite back-order.

2010 Honda Accord Crosstour Transmission & Powertrain Problems

NHTSA lists 16 transmission & powertrain complaints for the 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour, 27% of its 60 total complaints for the year — the highest share among its model years. No related recall is listed. Median mileage at failure is 69,500.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints: 16; 27% of 60
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 69,500 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical transmission symptoms owners report

Vehicles shudder, vibrate, or shake during acceleration between roughly 20 and 65 mph, which several owners trace to front axle failures.
Multiple owners report their Honda dealer could not obtain replacement drive axles due to indefinite national back-order, leaving the car undrivable.
Owners describe a factory-defective torque converter that they say caused transmission damage even after the axles were replaced.
A gear-like whining noise from the transmission or rear axle was reported starting near 7,200 miles and worsening over time.
At higher mileage, some owners report a thump or clunk when the transmission downshifts from 3rd to 2nd gear while slowing to a stop.
One owner reported intermittent red oil pressure warning lights while driving on both highway and city roads, especially uphill.

When 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour transmission complaints were filed

First complaint Mar 14, 2011, latest Aug 6, 2025.

16 complaints filed with NHTSA from Mar 2011 to Aug 2025; peak Mar 2011 (1).

Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints by Accord Crosstour model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

201016 (27%)
20111 (7%)
20123 (38%)
20131 (9%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are transmission problems in the 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour?: NHTSA records 16 transmission & powertrain complaints for the 2010 model year, which is 27% of all 60 complaints filed for that year — the largest share of any Crosstour model year in this dataset.
Is there a recall for the 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour transmission or axles?: No related recalls are listed in the NHTSA data for this problem area on the 2010 Accord Crosstour.
At what mileage do transmission problems usually appear?: The median mileage at failure among reported complaints is 69,500 miles, though individual reports range from very low to over 100,000 miles.
Did these transmission complaints involve crashes or injuries?: NHTSA data shows zero crashes, zero fires, and zero injuries linked to the 16 transmission & powertrain complaints for the 2010 Accord Crosstour.
What is the most common transmission complaint pattern?: The most frequent pattern involves vibration or shaking during acceleration tied to front axle failure, with several owners reporting the replacement axles were on indefinite back-order.