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2013 Honda Crosstour Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

Caution

Complaint Index

60/100

#3 most-complained of 6 Crosstour years

Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology

The 2013 Honda Crosstour has 49 NHTSA complaints, a Complaint Index of 60, and ranks 3rd-worst of 6 model years, earning a Caution verdict. Steering problems dominate, making up 43% of complaints, with a median failure mileage of 71,750.

Complaints
49
Recalls
3
Crashes / fires
0 / 0
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
Not rated
EPA combined MPG
23
20 city / 29 hwy

Top 2013 Honda Crosstour problems

NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Steering21 (43%)
  2. Engine7 (14%)
  3. Brakes6 (12%)
  4. Transmission & Powertrain6 (12%)
  5. Electrical System5 (10%)
  6. Collision Avoidance & Cameras4 (8%)
  7. Other4 (8%)
  8. Lane Departure2 (4%)
  9. Fuel System1 (2%)
  10. Structure & Body1 (2%)

What owners report

  • Electric power steering suddenly cuts out while driving, sometimes at low speed in traffic, leaving the car hard or impossible to steer.
  • EPS warning light comes on and steering assist disappears even when the car is stationary in a garage before backing out.
  • Vehicle hesitates or refuses to move when easing off the brake at a stop, then lunges forward abruptly once the gas pedal is pressed harder.
  • Transmission behaves as if gears slip when accelerating from a stop, causing a delayed response followed by a sudden jerk forward.
  • Starter grinds and fails intermittently, triggering a starter system error on the dash and requiring replacement.
  • ABS, FCW, and LDW warning lights illuminate together, sometimes linked to an ABS modulator or VSA solenoid valve issue.
2013 Honda Crosstour complaints: complaints filed per month3Feb 2013Dec 2014Oct 2016Oct 2017Oct 2019Dec 2021Jun 2023Aug 2024
58 complaints filed with NHTSA from Feb 2013 to Jul 2026; peak Oct 2023 (3).

2013 Honda Crosstour recalls

3 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.

  1. NHTSA 19V502000Jun 27, 2019Airbags9,555 vehicles

    Air bags:frontal:passenger side:inflator module

    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.

  2. NHTSA 19V378000May 16, 2019Airbags19,138 vehicles

    Air bags:frontal:passenger side:inflator module

    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.

  3. NHTSA 18V661000Sep 27, 2018Airbags1,355,406 vehicles

    Air bags:frontal:passenger side:inflator module

    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.

2013 Honda Crosstour fuel economy and fuel cost

City
20 MPG
Highway
29 MPG
Combined
23 MPG
Annual fuel cost (EPA)
$2,800
15,000 mi/yr
Fuel
Regular
Current regular gas
$4.32/gal
national avg.

EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.

2013 compared with other Crosstour years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)0255075100201020112012201320142015
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2011No verdict021—
2012Avoid8032421
2013Caution6049323
2014Avoid10031323
2015Good4026323

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2013 Honda Crosstour reliable?
Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2013 Crosstour has a Complaint Index of 60 and ranks 3rd-worst among 6 model years, earning a Caution verdict relative to other Crosstour years.
What is the most common problem with the 2013 Honda Crosstour?
Steering issues are the top problem area, accounting for 43% of complaints (21 of 49), with a median failure mileage of 71,750.
Does the 2013 Honda Crosstour have any recalls?
NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2013 Crosstour, all related to airbags, none marked as do-not-drive.
How does the 2013 Crosstour compare to other years?
The 2013 model (Complaint Index 60) is worse than the 2010 (20, Best) and 2015 (40, Good), but better than the 2012 (80, Avoid) and 2014 (100, Avoid).
What is the fuel economy of the 2013 Honda Crosstour?
The 2013 Crosstour is rated at 23 mpg combined (20 city/29 highway), with an annual fuel cost of $2,800 according to the EPA.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.