NHTSA has 49 owner complaints on file for the 2013 Honda Crosstour, received from 2013 to 2026. The most-reported system is steering (21 complaints, 43%), followed by power train (6) and electrical system (5). Owners reported 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries and 0 deaths. Median mileage at failure: 57,624 miles. Complaints peaked in 2017, with 6 received that year. 3 safety recalls cover this model year.
49NHTSA complaints
3safety recalls
0crashes reported
0fires reported
0injuries
0deaths
Quick answers
What is the most common problem with the 2013 Honda Crosstour?
Owners report steering problems most often: 21 of 49 NHTSA complaints (43%), followed by power train (6) and electrical system (5).
How many recalls does the 2013 Honda Crosstour have?
NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 2013 Honda Crosstour. The most recent is 19V502000 (air bags, 2019-06-27).
At what mileage do 2013 Honda Crosstour problems happen?
The median mileage at failure is 57,624 miles, across 32 complaints that reported mileage.
Have owners reported crashes or fires in the 2013 Honda Crosstour?
No. None of the 49 NHTSA complaints reports a crash or a fire.
Problems by system
System
Complaints
Share
Crashes
Fires
Injuries
Median miles
Steering
21
43%
0
0
0
71,750
Power train
6
12%
0
0
0
43,000
Electrical system
5
10%
0
0
0
100,000
Engine
5
10%
0
0
0
25,000
Service brakes
5
10%
0
0
0
39,000
Forward collision avoidance
4
8%
0
0
0
–
Speed control
4
8%
0
0
0
5,625
Unknown or other
4
8%
0
0
0
28,000
Lane departure
2
4%
0
0
0
–
Electronic stability control
1
2%
0
0
0
–
Fuel system
1
2%
0
0
0
2,750
Seats
1
2%
0
0
0
150
Visibility and wipers
1
2%
0
0
0
25,000
A complaint can name more than one system, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Defect: 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…
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.
Defect: 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.
Defect: 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…
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.
Complaint Summary: Steering system failure remains unresolved after Honda warranty repair. Complete loss of electric power steering. Complaint Details: I experienced a sudden and complete loss of electric power steering on my 2013 Honda Crosstour V6. The EPS warning light illuminated, steering…
Steering · NHTSA complaint 11703384, received 2025-12-06
As I was driving out of the parking garage I could not turn the wheel of my vehicle and almost hit a cement pillar. A light popped on that had a steering wheel and a exclamation mark. This message had never popped up before. I looked in my owners manual and found it was the power steering sign. I…
Steering · NHTSA complaint 11608868, received 2024-08-15
As I was driving out of the parking garage I could not turn the wheel of my vehicle and almost hit a cement pillar. A light popped on that had a steering wheel and a exclamation mark. This message had never popped up before. I looked in my owners manual and found it was the power steering sign. I…
Power train · NHTSA complaint 11608868, received 2024-08-15
After taking my vehicle to holman honda sunrise for airbag safety recall a vibration started happening. Took back in to the dealership was told air recall fixing wouldn't caused it then they did an inspection provided three recommendations for repair front passenger axle, brakes and rotator, and…
Power train · NHTSA complaint 11267512, received 2019-10-09
The starter system is intermittent and grinds on occasion which keeps the car from starting. If I were in a situation where the car must start, ie: on a railroad track etc., this would be deadly! I read on line where there are thousands of people having the same issue and Honda knows of this issue…
Electrical system · NHTSA complaint 11529158, received 2023-06-27
The contact owns a 2013 Honda Crosstour. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, the vehicle made grinding noises and hesitated to start. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who was unable to duplicate the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer…
Electrical system · NHTSA complaint 11474922, received 2022-07-20
Other Honda Crosstour model years
2010 · 22 complaints
2011 · 2 complaints
2012 · 32 complaints
2014 · 31 complaints
2015 · 26 complaints
Source
Built from the NHTSA complaints flat file and the NHTSA recalls flat files, data as of 2026-10-22. Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA. Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular models collect more of them.