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Honda Accord CrosstourModel year report

2010 Honda Accord Crosstour Problems

Complaints
60filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
59,700miles, 41 complaints with mileage
Recalls
8campaigns on record
Trend
RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA crash rating
—overall rating starts with 2011 models
EPA fuel economy
21 mpgcombined, 3.5L 6-cyl FWD · 18 city / 27 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error

What owners report

Owners of the 2010 Accord Crosstour most often describe the V6 engine using more oil than expected, which leads to fouled spark plugs, misfires and a check engine light, and many complaints also describe vibration or shaking from worn front axles and transmission judder. Complaints arrive at a wide range of mileages, from very low odometer readings to well past 100,000 miles, and many are follow-ups on airbag recall parts that owners say were unavailable.

  1. Engine

    Excessive engine oil use and oil-fouled spark plugs

    • 21 complaints (35%)
    • median 92,400 mi at 7.2 yrs old (16 state mileage)
    • filed 2012–2025

    Owners describe having to add oil between changes, sometimes as much as a quart every 1,000 to 2,500 miles, and then a flashing or steady check engine light with a misfire code on one cylinder. Several say the spark plug on the affected cylinder comes out oil-fouled and that replacing plugs only helps for a while. According to the complaints, dealers ran oil consumption tests, applied software updates or replaced plugs and, in some cases, discussed re-ringing cylinders or upper engine work; owners report the symptom often returned. Reported from under 50,000 miles up past 100,000 miles, and several owners describe it appearing a few years after purchase.

    3 related service bulletins

    What to check: Check the oil level on the dipstick and look for a fuel or burnt smell, and ask whether any oil consumption test, software update or piston ring repair has been done. Review service records for repeated spark plug replacement.

    2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records

    “While driving my 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour on the freeway the engine light started flashing, I immediately took my car to Honda of stockton. They notified me that my car is burning oil excessively. Bank 1 pressure switch /bank 2 pressure code p3400 /p3497 vps stuck off both banks. Check engine come on and eco will not work they charged me $150.00. Honda tested the vehicle and has evidence of the excessive oil consumption. …”

    NHTSA complaint #11165418, filed 2019-01, 198,000 miles

    “Excess oil consumption. First made aware by oil service technician when the car was just under 5 years old. Technician said they notice excess consumption at the previous change, but thought it was a fluke. Since then, Honda has had me recording mileage and oil levels. After nearly 8,000 miles I had enough evidence for them to do a software update....which did not fix the problem. One thousand miles after the most recent oil change, I had to add 1/2 quart. …”

    NHTSA complaint #10819674, filed 2016-01, 64,800 miles
  2. Suspension

    Shaking and vibration from worn front axles

    • 8 complaints (13%)
    • median 60,000 mi at 6.6 yrs old (7 state mileage, few)
    • filed 2011–2018

    Complaints describe the car shaking or shuddering during acceleration, turning or at highway speeds, at times enough to shake the steering column and seats. Several owners say a dealer diagnosed failed front axles or CV axles, and some report the repair could not be completed because parts were on back order. Others describe the shaking continuing after axles were replaced. Mostly described between roughly 50,000 and 100,000 miles, though some owners report it much earlier.

    1 related service bulletin

    What to check: Drive the car at 20-25 mph and again at highway speed and feel for shaking through the wheel and seats. Ask whether the front axles have been replaced and whether original or aftermarket parts were used.

    2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records

    “Vehicle shaking and vibrating while acclerating, turning and driving at controlled speed. 30-65mph. Honda dealer states source to be a bad axel (sic). Also states parts supply problem with national back order, no eta. This seems to be a serious safety issue with the vehicle and a recall is needed given the potential for loss of control. Please see attached invoice.”

    NHTSA complaint #10904865, filed 2016-09, 96,000 miles

    “The vehicle vibrates, and shakes upon acceleration. Honda is aware of the drive axle issues with this auto. In fact they tell me the car needs drive axles, but can't repair as the drive axles are on indefinite backorder, and if they could get the axles the repair would be in excess of $1000.00.”

    NHTSA complaint #10873400, filed 2016-06, 50,000 miles
  3. Transmission and drivetrain

    Transmission judder or harsh downshifts

    • 7 complaints (12%)
    • median 57,500 mi at 5.8 yrs old (6 state mileage, few)
    • filed 2011–2019

    Owners describe a shudder or judder felt while driving at moderate speeds under light acceleration, which several attribute to the torque converter lock-up clutch. Others report a thump or clunk when the transmission downshifts while slowing toward a stop, or sluggish, delayed gear changes. Complaints mention transmission software updates and fluid work as the steps dealers took. Reported from under 10,000 miles to around 100,000 miles, often appearing once the car is warmed up.

    4 related service bulletins

    What to check: Test drive at steady light throttle between 20 and 45 mph and again while braking to a stop, and ask if the transmission software update and fluid service described in the service bulletins were performed.

    2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records

    “Vehicle exhibits a whining noise at 50 55 MPH. It sounds like a gear noise from the transmission or rear axle. My vehicle has 7000 miles on it now and the noise has been always there since the vehicle was new. The problem is getting worse and I am concerned the noise exhibits a potential failure resulting in a vehicle accident.”

    NHTSA complaint #10390115, filed 2011-03, 7,200 miles

    “Two weeks ago, I was driving at approximately 55 MPH, the car felt as if it were switching gears sluggishly. Then I noticed the engine light had come on. I took the vehicle to o'reilly's to investigate the engine light which was caused by a p3400 code/bank 1. I researched the code and purchased 2 quarts of the 0w20 synthetic oil. The light went out after driving approximately 10 miles. I then made an appointment for an oil change, however the dealership was closed for the memorial day holiday and rescheduled for tomorrow (3 days later). …”

    NHTSA complaint #10721333, filed 2015-05, 79,000 miles
  4. Air bags

    Airbag inflator recall parts unavailable

    Mentioned in 4 of 54 sampled complaints

    Owners describe receiving notice of the passenger frontal airbag inflator recall and then being told the replacement part was not available, in some cases after scheduling an appointment. Complaints state that the dealer or manufacturer could not give a date for the repair, and that no failure had occurred at the time of filing. Several other owners are waiting on replacement inflators installed previously. Most of these complaints were filed in 2016 through 2017, keyed to the recall notice rather than to mileage.

    Recall 16V346000Recall 19V502000Recall 19V378000Recall 18V268000Recall 18V042000Recall 17V545000Recall 17V030000Recall 10V4020003 related service bulletins

    What to check: Check the VIN against open recalls and confirm that the passenger frontal airbag inflator replacement has actually been completed, not just scheduled. A service bulletin describes a warranty extension covering defects in replacement inflators.

    2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records

    “Takata recall. The contact owns a 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v346000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.”

    NHTSA complaint #10893537, filed 2016-08

    “Takata recall. The contact owns a 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v346000 (air bags) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.”

    NHTSA complaint #10888083, filed 2016-07

Buying note. Ask for a full service history and check the oil level yourself, since oil use and misfires are the most common theme in these complaints; also test drive at highway speed and at low-speed stops to feel for driveline vibration. Confirm that any open airbag recalls have been completed, not merely scheduled.

Summary written with AI from a sample of 54 NHTSA complaints for this model year (picked at random, with complaints that state a mileage and recent ones taken first), then checked automatically against the source records. Where a problem shows a complaint count, every complaint for this model year was matched with fixed keyword rules (written with AI and tested against the sample), and the mileage, age and repair figures are calculated from those complaints; owners' figures are as stated, not verified. Other counts refer to the sample. The excerpts come from NHTSA's public complaint records and are unverified; capitalisation is normalised, NHTSA staff notes are removed, and shortened text ends with “…”. Something wrong? Request a correction.

NHTSA recorded 60 consumer complaints for the 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour. 41 of the complaints include a mileage, and 44% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 59,700 miles. Of all complaints, 5 involved a crash, 1 a fire, 3 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 8 recall campaigns and 25 technical service bulletins for this model year.

Not compared (fewer than 3 comparable model years). Model years 2008–2023 of the same vehicle that have at least 25 complaints are compared, and a model needs at least 3 of them.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Also reported: Steering (3), Body and structure (2), Electronic stability control (1), Tires (1).

Example complaints

Engine: “Floorboard/vibration shake at 22mph and 72mph. Brake pulsation - dealer turned rotors, replaced rotors, and still have brake pulsation. We have had numerous problems with our Honda crosstour - normal acceleration at 22mph gas pedal, brake, floorboards shake. When cruising at 72mph or going down slight decline entire car shakes. Brakes were pulsating at 4896 miles, 10k miles, 18k miles, and still are not correct at 20k miles. …”

NHTSA complaint #10477983, filed 2012-09, 4,896 miles

Transmission and drivetrain: “Red oil pressure lights triggering intermittently while in motion on both highway and city. Esp uphill motion. Honda not able to id a code for cause in system sent me on my way. Has happened 12 times since then in 24h. 2010 Accord Crosstour 4wd”

NHTSA complaint #11021282, filed 2017-09, 113,000 miles

Brakes: “My new 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour has the same brake problem as the recalled 2007 odyssey. After stopping if you release the brake pedal and than lightly apply pressure to stop the car from rolling forward the pedal becomes spongy and starts to go down towards the floor. It goes down about 2 inches lower than a first application. I have had this reported to the dealer 3 times and they say their is no currant fix. Problem has continued since it was brand new. I traded my 07 odyssey in for this same problem.”

NHTSA complaint #10361801, filed 2010-10, 1,000 miles

Air bags: “Abs/ airbag system staying on and it appears to be affecting charging system issues and/or alternator! Diagnostic test show ABS & charging system issues. My car is now inoperable!!”

NHTSA complaint #11150298, filed 2018-11

Mileage when problems were reported

44% of the 41 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 17,000 and 98,000 miles.

22%0–1012%10–2510%25–5020%50–7515%75–10020%100–1502%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (41 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 59,700 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Trend: rising. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.

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Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Crash test ratings

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour. Frontal results are shown driver / passenger; rollover shows the star rating and NHTSA's estimated risk of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

VersionOverallFrontalSideSide poleRollover
Accord Crosstour · sedan FWD/AWDnot rated5 / 5——4 · 11.8% risk

Ratings before the 2011 model year come from an older, less demanding test and are not comparable with ratings for 2011 and later.

Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), nhtsa.gov/ratings.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
Accord Crosstour 2WD3.5L 6-cyl5-speed automatic182721$3,200
Accord Crosstour 4WD3.5L 6-cyl5-speed automatic172520$3,350

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

See all 8 recalls for the 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 25 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 25 bulletins →

Other model years of the Honda Accord Crosstour

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
20131183,5001———Not enough data
2012875,0003———Not enough data
20111547,0006—21—Falling
20106059,7008—21Not compared (fewer than 3 comparable model years)Rising

All Honda Accord Crosstour model years

Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour?

Owners of the 2010 Accord Crosstour most often describe the V6 engine using more oil than expected, which leads to fouled spark plugs, misfires and a check engine light, and many complaints also describe vibration or shaking from worn front axles and transmission judder. The issues reported most often: Excessive engine oil use and oil-fouled spark plugs; Shaking and vibration from worn front axles; Transmission judder or harsh downshifts.

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour have?

NHTSA recorded 60 consumer complaints for the 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour as of Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour is reported most often?

Engine is named most often, in 27 complaints (45% of the total), followed by transmission and drivetrain with 16.

Has the 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour been recalled?

NHTSA lists 8 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour get?

The EPA rates the 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour (Accord Crosstour 2WD, 3.5L 6-cyl) at 21 mpg combined, 18 city and 27 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,200 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour reported?

Among the 41 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 59,700 miles and the middle half falls between 17,000 and 98,000 miles; 44% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Crash ratings are from NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.