What years of the Honda Crosstour should I avoid?

Based on NHTSA complaints and recalls, the 2012 and 2014 Honda Crosstour rank worst, with complaint index scores of 80 and 100 respectively, the highest in the model's 2010-2015 run.

What is the best year for the Honda Crosstour?

The 2010 Crosstour is rated Best, with a complaint index of just 20 and only 22 total complaints, the lowest relative complaint volume in the lineup.

Is the 2013 Honda Crosstour reliable?

The 2013 Crosstour is rated Caution, with 49 complaints and a complaint index of 60. Steering was the top problem area, with a median failure mileage of 57,624.5 miles.

Does the Honda Crosstour have recalls?

Across all years, NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for the Crosstour, mostly related to airbag inflators affecting the 2010-2015 model years, with none marked do-not-drive.

What are the most common Crosstour problems?

Across all years, the top problem areas are Electrical System (20% of complaints), Transmission & Powertrain (19%), Engine (18%), and Steering (18%), based on 162 total NHTSA complaints.

Honda Crosstour Best and Worst Years (2010–2015)

The 2012 and 2014 Honda Crosstour are the years to avoid, with complaint index scores of 80 and 100, the two highest of the lineup. The 2010 is the best year (complaint index 20), while 2013 warrants caution and 2015 is rated Good.

Avoid 2012 Avoid 2014 Best 2010

Model years: 6; 2010–2015
NHTSA complaints: 162
Recall campaigns: 5
Crashes reported: 5
Fires reported: 2
Top problem area: Electrical System

Crosstour Complaint Index by year

Higher = more complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and Do-Not-Drive recalls per year on the road, relative to other years of this model.

Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best

Honda Crosstour problems and recalls by year

Year	Verdict	Index	Complaints	Crashes	Fires	Recalls	Top issue	MPG	NCAP
2010	Best	20	22	0	1	1	Engine	—	—
2011	No verdict	0	2	0	0	1	Airbags	—	—
2012	Avoid	80	32	2	1	4	Transmission & Powertrain	21	—
2013	Caution	60	49	0	0	3	Steering	23	—
2014	Avoid	100	31	2	0	3	Electrical System	23	—
2015	Good	40	26	1	0	3	Electrical System	23	—

Crosstour years to avoid: what went wrong

2014 Honda Crosstour Index 100 · 31 complaints · 3 recalls

The 2014 Crosstour has the highest complaint index in the lineup at 100, from 31 complaints, 3 recalls, and 2 crashes with 5 injuries reported. Electrical System complaints were the top category at 35% share with a median failure mileage of 44,000 miles, alongside Engine complaints (26% share, 38,000-mile median) describing unintended acceleration events. One owner reported the vehicle accelerating unexpectedly after slowing to 15 mph, resulting in a crash. Ignition screeching and hard-starting were also reported, along with brake complaints at a much lower median mileage of 17,000 miles.

2012 Honda Crosstour Index 80 · 32 complaints · 4 recalls

The 2012 Crosstour drew 32 complaints and a complaint index of 80, with 4 recalls including airbag inflator campaigns. Transmission & Powertrain issues led at 28% of complaints, with a median failure mileage of 81,500 miles; owners described shuddering, loss of power, and stalling tied to spark plug fouling. Electrical System problems, including a dashboard fire reported at 22,982 miles, also appeared. Brake complaints included a rear caliper detaching after a missing slide pin bolt. The year saw 2 crashes and 1 fire reported to NHTSA.

Most common Honda Crosstour problems (all years)

Share of NHTSA complaints by component group. A complaint naming two components counts once in each.

Electrical System33 (20%)
Transmission & Powertrain30 (19%)
Engine29 (18%)
Steering29 (18%)
Other15 (9%)
Brakes14 (9%)
Structure & Body11 (7%)
Visibility & Wipers11 (7%)
Airbags8 (5%)
Suspension, Wheels & Tires8 (5%)

Frequently asked questions

What years of the Honda Crosstour should I avoid?: Based on NHTSA complaints and recalls, the 2012 and 2014 Honda Crosstour rank worst, with complaint index scores of 80 and 100 respectively, the highest in the model's 2010-2015 run.
What is the best year for the Honda Crosstour?: The 2010 Crosstour is rated Best, with a complaint index of just 20 and only 22 total complaints, the lowest relative complaint volume in the lineup.
Is the 2013 Honda Crosstour reliable?: The 2013 Crosstour is rated Caution, with 49 complaints and a complaint index of 60. Steering was the top problem area, with a median failure mileage of 57,624.5 miles.
Does the Honda Crosstour have recalls?: Across all years, NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for the Crosstour, mostly related to airbag inflators affecting the 2010-2015 model years, with none marked do-not-drive.
What are the most common Crosstour problems?: Across all years, the top problem areas are Electrical System (20% of complaints), Transmission & Powertrain (19%), Engine (18%), and Steering (18%), based on 162 total NHTSA complaints.