2014 Honda Crosstour Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
AvoidComplaint Index
100/100
#1 most-complained of 6 Crosstour years
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
The 2014 Honda Crosstour ranks worst of 6 model years tracked, with a complaint index of 100 and 31 complaints covering 3 recalls. Electrical System issues lead at 35% of complaints, followed by Engine problems at 26%, giving it an Avoid verdict relative to other Crosstour years.
- Complaints
- 31
- Recalls
- 3
- Crashes / fires
- 2 / 0
- Injuries / deaths
- 5 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 23
- 20 city / 29 hwy
Top 2014 Honda Crosstour problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Electrical System11 (35%)
- Engine8 (26%)
- Transmission & Powertrain5 (16%)
- Other4 (13%)
- Brakes3 (10%)
- Steering3 (10%)
- Structure & Body3 (10%)
- Visibility & Wipers3 (10%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires2 (6%)
- Airbags1 (3%)
What owners report
- Vehicles have unexpectedly accelerated on their own, including a case where cruise control engaged without driver input above 25 mph and would not disengage.
- Electronic power steering has failed intermittently at highway speed and again while turning at low speed, with diagnostics pointing to a faulty torque sensor.
- Owners report the passenger frontal airbag system deactivating on its own, tied to the Takata inflator recall.
- Some vehicles have stalled on the freeway at speeds between 50 and 80 mph or shaken at idle, with owners unable to get the problem duplicated by dealers.
- A torque converter has failed, producing scratching and grinding noises when starting the vehicle.
- The forward collision warning system has failed to display alerts, with owners noting the windshield must be an original Honda part for the system to work.
2014 Honda Crosstour recalls
3 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
2014 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.
2014 compared with other Crosstour years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2014 Honda Crosstour reliable?
- NHTSA data ranks the 2014 Crosstour worst among the 6 model years tracked, with a complaint index of 100 and 31 owner complaints. It carries an Avoid verdict relative to other Crosstour years.
- What is the top problem area for the 2014 Honda Crosstour?
- Electrical System complaints lead at 35% of all reports (11 of 31), followed by Engine issues at 26% (8 of 31).
- Does the 2014 Honda Crosstour have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2014 Crosstour, all related to airbags, including two Takata passenger frontal airbag inflator campaigns.
- At what mileage do 2014 Crosstour problems typically show up?
- The median mileage at failure across all reported issues is 52,120 miles, though Electrical System failures had a lower median of 44,000 miles and Brakes issues showed up at a median of 17,000 miles.
- How does the 2014 Crosstour compare to other Crosstour years?
- The 2014 model has the highest complaint index (100) and ranks worst-first among 6 years tracked, compared to the 2010 model year which has a complaint index of 20 and a Best verdict.