I have been driving honda (accord) cars for over 40 years. Now I own a honda crosstour. Great car! I do not drive very much and only locally. My average annual mileage is about 7,000 miles. My crosstour is 7 years old now and has just reached 53,000 miles. Yesterday I was told that I I need a $1,600 repair to replace the "rack and pinion". Apparently a tiny piece is broken on it. This is very troubling. Even the auto repair told me to contact honda as this should be under warranty.. My car has always been maintained by honda dealerships. This problem was noted when I went for an oil change. I contacted honda dealership and was informed that the rack and pinion is not under warranty and that new parts are not made. I would be required to buy a re-furbished part. I do not understand this at all. I do not understand how such a serious part of the vehicle, with only local mileage on it, cannot be under manufacturer warranty. And, I was shocked to learn that only "used parts" are available. I am a loyal honda customer for many many years. I am a 75 yr old, senior citizen on a limited social security income. I would like to hear back from a representative from honda's customer loyalty department who can please help me!
The worst 2012 Honda Accord Crosstour problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
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- Airbags2
- Engine1
- Fuel system1
- Steering1
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- Engine1
- Fuel system1
- Steering1
- Wheels1
Recalls 3
Air bags: frontal: passenger side: inflator module
- What is wrong
- Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2010-2013 Acura TSX, ZDX, Honda Accord Crosstour, Fit, Insight and Pilot vehicles, 2011-13 Acura TSX Sportswagon, 2010-2012 Honda Accord,, 2010-2011 Honda Civic, Civic NGV, Civic Hybrid and CR-V vehicles and 2013 Honda FCX Clarity and Fit EV vehicles ever registered in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands or "Zone A." Additionally, Honda is recalling certain 2010-2012 Acura TSX, Honda Accord, Accord Crosstour, Fit and Pilot, 2010-2011 Honda Civic, Civic NGV, Civic Hybrid and CR-V, and 2010 Acura ZDX and Honda Insight vehicles ever registered in the states of Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, 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 or "Zone B." Unless included in Zones A or B above, Honda is recalling certain 2009 Acura TSX, Honda Accord, Civic, Civic NGV, Civic Hybrid, CR-V, Fit, and Pilot vehicles ever registered in the states of 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 or "Zone C." These vehicles are equipped with certain 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 February 16, 2018. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1‑888‑234‑2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are B0K and L0J.
Recall number 18V042000 · Recall details
Air bags: frontal: passenger side: inflator module
- What is wrong
- Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2008-2012 Accord, 2010-2012 Accord Crosstour, 2006-2011 Civic, 2007-2011 CR-V, 2009-2012 Fit and Pilot, 2010-2012 Insight, and 2009-2012 Acura TSX vehicles that received replacement passenger frontal air bag inflators. One dealership may have incorrectly installed the replacement air bag inflators.
- Risk
- In the event of a crash, an incorrectly installed passenger frontal air bag inflator may deploy the air bag improperly, increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag module assembly, free of charge. The recall began October 30, 2017. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1‑888‑234‑2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are O07, Y0A, N06, G05, M04, Y01, and O09.
Recall number 17V545000 · Recall details
Air bags: frontal: passenger side: inflator module
- What is wrong
- Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2009-2012 Acura TSX, 2011-2012 Acura TSX Wagon, 2010-2012 Acura ZDX, 2008-2012 Honda Accord, 2010-2012 Honda Accord Crosstour and Honda Insight, 2009-2012 Honda Fit, 2009-2012 Pilot, 2007-2011 Honda CR-V, 2012 Honda FCX Clarity and 2006-2011 Honda Civic, Civic Hybrid, Civic NGV vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands, or "Zone A." Additionally, if not included in "Zone A" above, Honda is recalling certain 2009 Acura TSX, Honda Fit and Pilot, 2008-2009 Honda Accord, 2006-2009 Civic, Civic Hybrid and Civic NGV, and 2007-2009 Honda CR-V vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, 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, or "Zone B." Additionally, if not included in "Zone B" above, Honda is recalling certain 2008 Honda Accord, 2006-2008 Honda Civic, Civic Hybrid and Civic NGV and 2007-2008 Honda CR-V vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, 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 inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the front air bags, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
- Risk
- An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
- Remedy
- Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger side air bag inflator, free of charge. The manufacturer has mailed an interim notification, and will send a second notification when parts are available. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1‑888‑234‑2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are KE1 and KE2.
Recall number 17V030000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2012 Honda Accord Crosstour 3
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
What 2012 Honda Accord Crosstour owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Mastercraft srt touring m+s 225/60r18 tire. The tire had been on the car, bought new, since 2014. The car is used everyday so it did not sit and dry rot nor does the tire have any signs of dry rot. Wife was on interstate in the slow lane driving the speed limit of 70 MPH in a straight line. She had just left home with the children and had driven the car approximately 2-3 miles when the tire came apart at the sidewalls on both sides. Examination of the tire shows that there was nothing that punctured the tire nor was it going flat or low on air as there was no sensor indicating that it was low on air. We do use nitrogen in the tires and the tires had about half + tire life remaining. The tire has been saved by me along with the valve sensor for examination if warranted. The vehicle is at the tire store waiting for a different brand tire that was ordered today and to be installed on the vehicle on 2/5/2019. So I do not have any document to upload today.
Left and right transaxles went bad and started vibrating after 52k miles on vehicle vibrations felt during acceleration. No vibration while coasting.
I was traveling on interstate91 in vermont when my sun roof exploded, shattering glass all over the front and back seats and floor as well as covering me. The noise was deafening and I had no idea what was happening while going along at a speed of 69 MPH. I feel honda should have been responsible for this happening, but when I contacted their corporate office they told me they was nothing they were going to do to help if ray the cost!
Takata recall -received notice
Axels started causing extreme vibration at approximately 60,000. This is an issue that involves most of these cars. I made a claim, it honda says issue due to wear and tear. After much research and discussion with my mechanic, it seems to be something defective in the axle. Honda refused to give me anything in writing denying my claim, and had made the decision prior to speaking with me.
While driving car engine light came on engine ran rough next the traction control came on, will not turn off. Now after checking the oil added less than a qaurt,still rough misfires.
Glass came out of the passenger door airbag, but no glass was broken and my windows are all tinted and this was clear glass it was all over me, in my ear, scalp arms and wrists. I was hit by an 18 wheeler
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Questions about the 2012 Honda Accord Crosstour
Is the 2012 Honda Accord Crosstour reliable?
Owners have filed 8 complaints about the 2012 Honda Accord Crosstour, fewer than a typical Accord Crosstour model year.
What is the 2012 Honda Accord Crosstour year score?
The 2012 Honda Accord Crosstour scores 84 out of 100 (good). The score compares it with the other model years of the Honda Accord Crosstour: 75 is a typical year, 50 means twice the usual complaints, and serious complaints and recalls lower it.
What is the most common problem with the 2012 Honda Accord Crosstour?
Transmission and drivetrain, with 3 complaints. Next is airbags (2).
How many recalls does the 2012 Honda Accord Crosstour have?
3 recalls, covering air bags.
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