An aftermarket ignition interlock device installed in my vehicle requires “rolling retests” while the vehicle is in motion. During these rolling retests, the device alerts the driver and requires a breath sample within a short time window. To complete the test, the driver must physically pick up and handle the handheld unit and blow into the device while driving. This requirement creates a driver distraction because the driver must remove at least one hand from the steering wheel and divert attention from the roadway in order to complete the breath test. This procedure appears to conflict with Pennsylvania’s hands-free driving law, 75 Pa.C.S. §3316 (Paul Miller’s Law), which prohibits drivers from holding or manually using an interactive electronic device while operating a vehicle. Although the ignition interlock device is intended to promote road safety, the design of the rolling retest requires the driver to manually interact with a handheld device while the vehicle is moving. Drivers may feel pressured to complete the test immediately because failing to do so can be recorded as a violation or trigger lockout procedures. This creates a situation where drivers must choose between complying with the device requirements or maintaining full attention on safe vehicle operation. In my experience, the alert can occur while driving in traffic, which forces the driver to handle the device during active driving conditions. Because this equipment directly affects vehicle operation and driver behavior while the vehicle is moving, I am submitting this report to raise a potential safety concern regarding whether rolling retest procedures create unsafe driver distraction and whether they conflict with hands-free driving safety laws.
The worst 2012 Honda Crosstour problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Transmission9
- Engine4
- Airbags3
- Electrical3
- Steering3
Problems by type
Tap a problem to see which part fails, at what mileage and in which other years.
- Transmission9
- Engine4
- Airbags3
- Electrical3
- Steering3
- Visibility3
- Brakes2
- Fuel system2
- Seats2
- Acceleration1
- Suspension1
- Tires1
- Wheels1
Recalls 4
Air bags: frontal: passenger side: inflator module
- What is wrong
- 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.
Recall number 19V502000 · Recall details
Air bags: frontal: passenger side: inflator module
- What is wrong
- 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.
Recall number 19V378000 · Recall details
Air bags: frontal: passenger side: inflator module
- What is wrong
- 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.
Recall number 18V661000 · Recall details
Air bags: side/window
- What is wrong
- Honda is recalling certain model year 2012 accord and crosstour vehicles. The driver-side or passenger-side side curtain airbag inflator may not have been manufactured according to correct specifications.
- Risk
- In the event of a crash, the side curtain airbag may fail to deploy, increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Honda will replace the driver's side or passenger's side side curtain airbag as needed free of charge. The safety recall began on february 24, 2012. Owners may contact honda customer service at 1‑800‑999‑1009.
Recall number 12V030000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2012 Honda Crosstour 35
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- There are several A/C leak detection tools available
- Dealer Message
- This bulletin is a notification of a class action settlement relating to airbag inflators
- The front rocker arm oil control valve is leaking.
- Customer Support Program For Front Passenger's Airbag Inflator for 2010-12 Accord and Other Listed Years...
- This SKU is a Front Upper Ball Joint
- Air bags
- This bulletin is a notification of a class action settlement relating to airbag inflators
- Air bags
- Engine and engine cooling
2012 Honda Crosstour fuel economy
Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.
| Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.4L 4‑cyl | FWD | 21 | 29 | 24 |
| 3.5L 6‑cyl | FWD | 18 | 27 | 21 |
| 3.5L 6‑cyl | AWD | 18 | 26 | 21 |
What 2012 Honda Crosstour owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
An aftermarket ignition interlock device (Intoxalock eLERT model) installed in my vehicle repeatedly malfunctioned and disabled the vehicle’s ignition system, preventing the vehicle from starting and operating normally. The device was installed on October 6, 2025 as part of a state ignition interlock program. The first malfunction occurred only four days later. The device has malfunctioned multiple times since installation. The most serious failure occurred in March 2026 when the device would not power on at all. Because the device controls the ignition relay, the vehicle could not start and became completely inoperable. The vehicle had to be towed to the service center that installed the device. The component involved appears to be the ignition interlock handheld breath testing unit and relay system that communicates with the vehicle ignition. When the device fails to power on or function properly, the vehicle cannot start even when the driver is sober and compliant. This malfunction created a safety concern because the vehicle could not be operated or moved when needed, leaving the driver stranded and unable to safely transport family members. The problem has occurred multiple times and appears to be related to the device itself rather than the vehicle. The equipment has been returned to an authorized service center for inspection, and the device should be available for inspection upon request. There were no warning lights from the vehicle itself prior to the failure. The primary symptom was that the ignition interlock device would not power on or would malfunction during operation, which prevented the vehicle from starting. Because the ignition interlock device directly controls whether the vehicle can start, repeated device failures create a situation where the vehicle becomes unexpectedly disabled.
Car was due for timing belt maintenance at 100k miles. Timing belt and related parts were changed August 2023. I was told belt will last 100k miles. October 2024, 13.5 months later, the belt fails and causes catastrophic damage to the engine. My son had to push the car to the side the highway when this happened. Honda service said the engine is “toast” and is a cost of $7,000 to be replaced. Reached out to Honda corporate for help due to defective part. They said the part had a 12 month warranty and the car is too old to help you. I can only trust the people but so much but I should be able to trust the parts when they are OEM. Disappointed Honda no longer stands behind it parts.
Fuel pump malfunction
Honda is aware of faulty VTC actuators on certain models. There is no active recall to repair the defective part. This issue causes extra wear on the engine, which could then lead to catastrophic failure. That causes great hazard as that failure can occur at any time. Honda is currently charging owners roughly $2000 (in Wake County, NC) to repair this issue. This should be a covered recall for all owners, to avoid engine failure, accidents, and potential deaths on the roads.
Car was total air bag didn't didn't work!!
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 honda crosstour. The contact stated while driving 50 MPH, the vehicle started shaking abnormally. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the steering wheel became difficult to turn. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and the contact was informed that the driver's and passenger's side front cv axles needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 60,000.
Sunroof glass exploded while in a retracted position. Vehicle was on an interstate highway at the time and glass rained into the cabin creating a dangerous situation. Fortunately there were no injuries. So far, there is no explanation for what happened,. There is no indication that anything hit the roof.
Since I have owned the car, and I am the original owner, I have had the brakes, rotors, and calipers replaced every 6 months. I know I am not tye only owner who has had this same issue I've been told by the local delearship it is a common problem for this car. I have spent a lot of time and money into this issue and I demand an answer. There is no reason for this issue on a nee car or a car that is 8 years old. I have maintaned my car very well and this is the only issue with the car but I will never buy another honda product because of this issue. I would like to report this issue and advise I have looked into a class action suit against honda for costing me so much time, mokey, and heartache over this issue. There are many times I felt unsafe in my car and tried to trade it in but no one would give me pay off so I am forced to pay money that is not necessary every 6 months so I feel safe. This is ridiculous and should not be the a honda owner should feel. I have been on vacation 8 hours away and had to have my car worked on. That was the most expensive vacation I have ever had. It is truly upsetting and disappointing beyond volumes that I can not take my honda anywhere on vacation for the fear of the brakes locking up and killing me and my children. Since this incident I have purchaed a subaru and still have my honda. I need this issue fixed because my son would like to be able to drive the car which is now paid off and is sitting in a driveway for fear of death or injury.
Steering wheel and chassis vibration on acceleration above 65 MPH. Vibration stopped only after letting off gas peddle. Axle vibrates under acceleration load at high speed. All road conditions
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Questions about the 2012 Honda Crosstour
Is the 2012 Honda Crosstour reliable?
Owners have filed 32 complaints about the 2012 Honda Crosstour, close to a typical Crosstour model year.
What is the 2012 Honda Crosstour year score?
The 2012 Honda Crosstour scores 70 out of 100 (average). The score compares it with the other model years of the Honda 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 Crosstour?
Transmission and drivetrain, with 9 complaints, typically around 88,000 miles. Next is engine (4).
How many recalls does the 2012 Honda Crosstour have?
4 recalls, covering air bags.
What gas mileage does the 2012 Honda Crosstour get?
Official estimates for the 2012 Honda Crosstour range from 21 to 24 mpg combined. The most efficient version (2.4L 4-cyl, FWD) gets 21 city and 29 highway.
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