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2015 Honda Crosstour Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

Good

Complaint Index

40/100

#4 most-complained of 6 Crosstour years

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

The 2015 Honda Crosstour has a complaint index of 40 and ranks 4th worst out of 6 model years, earning a "Good" rating relative to other Crosstour years. NHTSA lists 26 complaints, 3 recalls, 1 crash and 2 injuries, with electrical system issues making up 54% of complaints.

Complaints
26
Recalls
3
Crashes / fires
1 / 0
Injuries / deaths
2 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
Not rated
EPA combined MPG
23
20 city / 29 hwy

Top 2015 Honda Crosstour problems

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

  1. Electrical System14 (54%)
  2. Engine3 (12%)
  3. Other3 (12%)
  4. Structure & Body3 (12%)
  5. Transmission & Powertrain3 (12%)
  6. Airbags2 (8%)
  7. Brakes1 (4%)
  8. Collision Avoidance & Cameras1 (4%)
  9. Steering1 (4%)

What owners report

  • Owners report the ignition start button intermittently fails to function, sometimes with an abnormal grinding or noise, tied to a suspected starter problem.
  • Some describe the audio and infotainment screen blinking out and restarting on its own, disabling the rear camera view for about a minute at a time.
  • Paint peeling or bubbling has been reported on the roof and around the rear hatchback window, with median mileage around 39,000 miles for structure and body complaints.
  • One owner reported the brakes failing to hold and the car lunging forward while stopping at a curb, requiring the brake to be pressed a second time.
  • A steering wheel reportedly locked up during a turn just before an airbag deployment and a curb collision.
  • The forward collision warning, lane departure warning, and ABS systems reportedly disabled themselves and displayed an 'FCW System Failed' message while parked.
2015 Honda Crosstour complaints: complaints filed per month3Nov 2015Nov 2017Jun 2019Oct 2019Jul 2021Jan 2023Jul 2024Jun 2026
31 complaints filed with NHTSA from Nov 2015 to Jun 2026; peak Aug 2019 (3).

2015 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 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.

  3. NHTSA 14V788000Dec 15, 2014Airbags1,252 vehicles

    Air bags:side/window

    American Honda Motor Co. (Honda) is recalling certain model year 2015 Crosstour 4 Cylinder vehicles manufactured October 1, 2014, to November 4, 2014, Crosstour V6 2WD vehicles manufactured September 30, 2014, to November 13, 2014, and Crosstour V6 4WD vehicles manufactured September 30, 2014, to November 18, 2014. The inflator tube for the side curtain air bag may have been incorrectly manufactured.

    Risk: If the side curtain air bag does not properly inflate, it can affect the performance of the air bag in the event of a vehicle crash, increasing the risk of occupant injury.

    Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the left and/or right side curtain air bags, free of charge. The recall begn January 30, 2015. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-310-783-2000. Honda's number for this recall is JN0, JN1, and JN3.

2015 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.

2015 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
2013Caution6049323
2014Avoid10031323
2015Good4026323

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2015 Honda Crosstour reliable?
Relative to other Crosstour model years, the 2015 is rated "Good," with a complaint index of 40 and 26 NHTSA complaints, ranking 4th worst of 6 years covered.
What are the most common problems with the 2015 Honda Crosstour?
Electrical system issues dominate, accounting for 54% of complaints (14 of 26), with a median failure mileage of 67,674.5 miles. Engine, structure/body, and transmission/powertrain issues each account for 12% of complaints.
Does the 2015 Honda Crosstour have any recalls?
NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2015 Crosstour, all related to airbags, including passenger frontal airbag inflator replacement and left/right curtain airbag replacement. None are do-not-drive recalls.
How does the 2015 Crosstour compare to other model years?
The 2015 has a complaint index of 40, better than 2012 (80, "Avoid"), 2013 (60, "Caution"), and 2014 (100, "Avoid"), but worse than 2010 (20, "Best").
What is the fuel economy of the 2015 Honda Crosstour?
The EPA rates the 2015 Crosstour at 23 mpg combined (20 city / 29 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,800.

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.