DecodedCars2010 Honda Crosstour
Trims, performance, features, fuel economy, safety and known problems — with the pros and cons against similar 2010 models.
- Class
- Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD
- Body styles
- EX-L AWD, EX-L FWD
- Engines
- 3.5L 6-cyl
- Drivetrain
- Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
- Fuel
- Regular Gasoline
- MPG (best)
- 21 combined · 18 city / 27 hwy
- Length
- 196.9 in
- Curb weight
- 3,869–4,068 lb
- NHTSA rating
- Not rated
- Recalls
- 1 campaign
Pros & cons
What's good
- AWD / 4WD available
- Few owner complaints13 complaints filed with NHTSA versus about 78 for similar models.
Watch out for
No weak spots against similar models in the data.
Calculated from EPA, NHTSA and vPIC data against 29 similar 2010 models — not a review. How we calculate this →
Overview
The 2010 Honda Crosstour is a SUV - offered with a 3.5L 6-cyl engine and front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive.
It measures about 197 inches long and 75 inches wide on a 111-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 4,068 lb (EX-L AWD).
EPA rates its most efficient version at 21 MPG combined (18 city / 27 highway), 1% better than the 2010 SUV - average of 20.7 MPG, for an estimated $3,200 a year in fuel.
It has 1 recall campaign on file and owners have filed 13 complaints with NHTSA since 2015, most often about the power train.
Dimensions & weight
| Body | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Track F / R | Curb weight | Weight F/R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EX-L AWD | 196.9 in | 74.8 in | 65.7 in | 110.6 in | 65 / 64.6 in | 4,068 lb | 58/42 |
| EX-L FWD | 196.9 in | 74.8 in | 65.7 in | 110.6 in | 65 / 64.6 in | 3,869 lb | 58/42 |
Transport Canada CVS (Open Government Licence – Canada), Canadian-market figures.
Will it fit your garage? Check with your measurements →Engines, MPG & running costs
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Drive | City / Hwy / Comb | vs. class | Fuel / yr | CO₂ g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accord Crosstour 2WD | 3.5L 6-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | 18 / 27 / 21 | +1% | $3,200 | 423 |
| Accord Crosstour 4WD | 3.5L 6-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | All-Wheel Drive | 17 / 25 / 20 | +9% | $3,350 | 444 |
EPA estimates; "vs. class" is combined MPG against the 2010 EPA class average. How we calculate this →
Safety ratings & technology
NHTSA has not published 5-Star ratings for the 2010 Honda Crosstour under the current (2011+) test program.
Similar 2010 SUV -s
| Model | Best MPG / range | NHTSA overall | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 Honda Crosstour (this car) | 21 MPG | Not rated | 1 |
| 2010 Toyota Land Cruiser | 15 MPG | Not rated | 6 |
| 2010 Toyota 4Runner | 20 MPG | Not rated | 12 |
| 2010 Toyota Highlander | 26 MPG | Not rated | 11 |
| 2010 Chevrolet Tahoe | 22 MPG | Not rated | 4 |
| 2010 Volkswagen Touareg | 20 MPG | Not rated | 1 |
| 2010 Ford Expedition | 16 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
Recalls (1)
Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module · Sep 27, 2018
NHTSA campaign 18V661000 · 1,355,406 vehicles
- Problem
- 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.
- Fix
- 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.
Not every 2010 Honda Crosstour is affected — only a VIN check confirms your car.
Owner-reported problems
Unverified owner reports; best-sellers collect more.
Used 2010 Honda Crosstour buyer's checklist
- Run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. 1 recall this year — ask for proof of repairs.
- Power Train — 4 owner reports. Test-drive through all gears, including reverse; note slipping, harsh or delayed shifts.
- Engine — 4 owner reports. Cold-start the engine, listen for knocking, and watch for warning lights or hesitation on acceleration.
- Suspension — 2 owner reports. Drive over bumps and listen for clunks; look for uneven tire wear.
- Mileage to watch. Owners typically reported problems around 70,900 miles; ask what was repaired near that point.
- Before you pay: service records, a history report and an independent inspection.
Generated by DecodedCars from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints for the 2010 Honda Crosstour. Not a substitute for a professional inspection.
Other Crosstour years
Compare all years →| Year | MPG (best) | Length | Overall | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 Crosstour | 25 | – | Not rated | 3 | 26 |
| 2014 Crosstour | 25 | 196.9 in | Not rated | 3 | 29 |
| 2013 Crosstour | 25 | 196.9 in | Not rated | 3 | 41 |
| 2012 Crosstour | 24 | 196.9 in | Not rated | 4 | 23 |
| 2011 Crosstour | 21 | 196.9 in | Not rated | 1 | 2 |
Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Honda. How we calculate this →