2010 Honda Crosstour Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
BestComplaint Index
20/100
#5 most-complained of 6 Crosstour years
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
The 2010 Honda Crosstour has 22 complaints and a complaint index of 20, ranking 5th of 6 model years, with a verdict of Best. It had 1 recall (airbag inflator) and 1 fire report, with no crashes or deaths reported.
- Complaints
- 22
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes / fires
- 0 / 1
- Injuries / deaths
- 2 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- —
Top 2010 Honda Crosstour problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Engine6 (27%)
- Transmission & Powertrain6 (27%)
- Visibility & Wipers4 (18%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires3 (14%)
- Brakes2 (9%)
- Fuel System2 (9%)
- Structure & Body2 (9%)
- Airbags1 (5%)
- Other1 (5%)
- Steering1 (5%)
What owners report
- Owners describe smoke from under the hood tied to low oil level readings, in one case turning dark black.
- Some report severe axle whine between 50 and 55 mph, raising concern about gear train overheating.
- Rear visibility is criticized as limited, making backing up feel dangerous.
- A sunroof reportedly shattered violently while fully closed during acceleration, sending glass into the cabin.
- Ball joints have reportedly snapped or fractured on the front and rear suspension, in one case while reversing and in another while driving 30 mph.
- The rear cargo cover has been reported to detach unexpectedly and strike an occupant.
2010 Honda Crosstour recalls
1 NHTSA recall campaign list this model year.
- NHTSA 18V661000Sep 27, 2018Airbags1,355,406 vehicles
Air bags:frontal:passenger side:inflator module
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2014 Honda Insight and Acura TSX and TSX Wagon, 2014-2015 Honda Crosstour and Pilot vehicles nationwide, as well as certain 2014 Honda FCX Clarity and Fit EV vehicles in Florida, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, Texas, Alabama, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, California, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan) and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Honda is also recalling certain 2011-2013 Acura TSX, TSX Wagon and ZDX, Honda Crosstour, Insight, Fit and Pilot vehicles, 2011-2012 Honda Accord and 2011 Honda Civic NGV, Civic, Civic Hybrid and CR-V vehicles in Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia and West Virginia. Lastly, Honda is recalling certain 2010-2013 Acura TSX and ZDX, Honda Crosstour, Fit, Insight and Pilot, 2011-2013 TSX Wagon, 2010-2012 Honda Accord and 2010-2011 Honda Civic NGV, Civic, Civic Hybrid and CR-V vehicles in Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin and Wyoming. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag air bag inflators assembled as part of the frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment (such as after a vehicle crash necessitating replacement of the original air bags), may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to higher 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 November 6, 2018. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are M2J and S2K.
2010 compared with other Crosstour years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2010 Honda Crosstour reliable?
- Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2010 Crosstour has a complaint index of 20, the lowest among the 6 model years with data, earning a Best verdict relative to other Crosstour years.
- What problems were reported on the 2010 Honda Crosstour?
- NHTSA lists 22 complaints, with Engine and Transmission & Powertrain each making up 27% of reports, followed by Visibility & Wipers at 18%.
- Does the 2010 Honda Crosstour have any recalls?
- Yes, one recall (18V661000) covers a passenger frontal air bag inflator replacement; it is not a do-not-drive recall.
- How does the 2010 Crosstour compare to other years?
- With a complaint index of 20 and rank 5 of the 6 years with data, the 2010 model performs better than 2012 (index 80, Avoid), 2013 (index 60, Caution), and 2014 (index 100, Avoid).
- Were there any fires or crashes reported for the 2010 Crosstour?
- NHTSA recorded 1 fire and 0 crashes for the 2010 Crosstour, with 2 injuries and 0 deaths reported.