Most common 2013 Honda Crosstour problems
Share of the 49 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Honda Crosstour complaints by model year
Best Crosstour years: 2010, 2015. Years to avoid: 2013. Compare all years →
2013 Honda Crosstour recalls (3)
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…
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.
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.
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.
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,…
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.
What 2013 Honda Crosstour owners say
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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 effort increased drastically, and vehicle control at low speeds became difficult and unsafe. The vehicle was brought to a Honda dealership, which replaced the EPS control unit under Honda's warranty extension 19-036. However, after the repair, the power steering is still completely inoperative. The same original diagnostic trouble code (DTC 32-09) returned immediately, showing that the underlying defect was never resolved. …
When driving around 30 miles per hour the vehicle would still drive but it was extremely difficult to turn. I noticed the steering warning failure indicator was flashing on the dash, I could barely pull over to left to avoid cars from hitting me from the sides and came to a complete stop. (The car was still running, no steering) . I cycled the key and waited for a couple of minutes, the power steering light was off and the steering worked but only for about 100 meters, this happened about five times before I was able to drive it home. The issue has not reoccurred yet, I'm going to the dealer tomorrow for general maintenance but I was already told that it will be hard to diagnose if the issue is not present. I don't feel safe on this car, specially for long trips or highway speeds.
Transmission & drivetrain
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 thought my vehicle needed power steering fluid but found out it was automatic. I took it to the dealership and they stated I need a steering rack.
When accelerating from 0 MPH to 45 mpa the car shudders. During a couple of these events the shuddering was violent, and when I slowed to investigate I could hear squeaking coming from the engine compartment. When I parked the vehicle there was faint smoke coming from the engine compartment and a burning smell like a burnt clutch. After the vehicle sits for a few hours the problem resolves and doesn't duplicate for that particular occurrence. Took vehicle to dealer one time and they were unable to find root case or duplicate problem. Also when driving constant speed in the range of 10 MPH to 45 MPH the vehicle also shudders, and seems to change gears so excessively that the car decelerates and accelerates +/- 5 MPH uncontrollably. The car had 43K miles on it when this started. It currently has 49K miles.
Engine & cooling
Starting earlier this year my wife pushed the start button and it made noise but didn't start. I told her to try again and it started. The starter is turning but is not making full contact with the flywheel. The problem is getting worse. Sometimes we go a couple of days with no pbolems and sometimes it occurs 4-5 times in one day. 3 for 3 with the same vehicle and same problem in the town I live. If you search the internet you will find a lot more people with the same problem. Honda knows about it but refuses to do anything about it except change the starter and charge big prices for it. It sounds like a bad starter design. People that have had their starters replaced are still having the same problem. Summer is coming and with it brings high heat. Stranded motorist in high heat present big problems for some. This problem needs to be solved soon.
When attempting to accelerate from a stoplight, a slight push on the gas pedal has no effect on the car. Since there is no reaction from the car I will push down slightly further on the gas pedal in which case the car absolutely takes off and almost spins tires. Very dangerous in certain situations, especially with the more powerful v6 engine I have in my Crosstour. This happens at least once a month and scares the living hell out of me. Next time I buy a car, I am getting on this website first. All but one Crosstour complaint is specifically related to this issue.
2013 Honda Crosstour engines & fuel economy
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG city / hwy / combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.4L 4-cyl | 5-speed automatic | FWD | 22 / 30 / 25 |
| 3.5L 6-cyl | 6-speed automatic | FWD | 20 / 29 / 23 |
| 3.5L 6-cyl | 6-speed automatic | AWD | 19 / 27 / 22 |
EPA ratings. Class: Small SUV.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2013 Honda Crosstour a good car?
Based on 49 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2013 Crosstour rates use caution: 1.6× as many complaints as a typical year of the Crosstour at the same age. It is one of the Crosstour years we suggest avoiding. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.
What is the most common problem with the 2013 Honda Crosstour?
The steering — 21 complaints, 43% of all complaints for this model year. Next are the transmission & drivetrain (6) and engine & cooling (5).
How many recalls does the 2013 Honda Crosstour have?
There are 3 recalls for the 2013 Honda Crosstour, the most recent from June 27, 2019 (inflator module). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.
What are the best and worst years of the Honda Crosstour?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2010 and 2015. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 2013. See the full Honda Crosstour years comparison.
At what mileage do 2013 Honda Crosstour problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 58,000 miles; 41% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.