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2013 Honda ACCORD CROSSTOUR

Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report

Above Average

Quick Summary

The 2013 Honda ACCORD CROSSTOUR has 12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 0.7x the segment average of 17. The most common issue is steering problems (58% of all complaints), specifically: power steering failure. very hard to steer. very dangerous. eps light came on. was able to make it home.. There is 1 recall issued for this model year.

12

Total Complaints

1

Recalls Issued

/5

Safety Stars

0.7x

vs Segment Avg

Known Problems(top 4 of 4)

STEERING

7 complaints
58%
  • POWER STEERING FAILURE. VERY HARD TO STEER. VERY DANGEROUS. EPS LIGHT CAME ON. WAS ABLE TO MAKE IT HOME.
  • DRIVING TO WORK GOING AROUND A CURVE ON THE TURNPIKE AT 45 MPH AND THE POWER STEERING WENT OUT COULDNT STEER WENT OFF THE ROAD MISSING A TREE BY A FOOT.
  • TAKATA RECALL... MY DASHBOARD IS DISPLAYING A STEERING WHEEL SYMBOL AND THAT WARNING SIGN IS RESTRICTING MY WHEEL TO STEER PROPERLY.
Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

POWER STEERING FAILURE. VERY HARD TO STEER. VERY DANGEROUS. EPS LIGHT CAME ON. WAS ABLE TO MAKE IT HOME.

— NHTSA complaint filing

When Problems Appear on the 2013 Honda ACCORD CROSSTOUR

Based on 11 owner complaints that included an odometer reading. Median mileage at time of complaint: 82K miles. Most complaints cluster in the 60-100K miles range.

Overall complaint distribution by mileage
0-30K
0
30-60K
1
60-100K
8
100-150K
2
150-200K
0
200K+
0

STEERING

In line with typicalmedian 88K mi · 7 reports
0-30K
0
30-60K
0
60-100K
5
100-150K
2
150-200K
0
200K+
0

Mileage figures are self-reported by owners in NHTSA complaint filings. Peak bucket = the mileage range with the most complaints for that component; it reflects when owners noticed and reported problems, not necessarily when the fault first occurred.

Recalls (1)

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE09/01/2018

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2010-2013 Acura TSX, ZDX, Honda Accord Crosstour, Fit, Insight and Pilot vehicles, 2011-13 Acura TSX Sportswagon, 2010-2012 Honda Accord,, 2010-2011 Honda Civic, Civic NGV, Civic Hybrid and CR-V vehicles and 2013 Honda FCX Clarity and Fit EV vehicles ever registered in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands or "Zone A." Additionally, Honda is recalling certain 2010-2012 Acura TSX, Honda Accord, Accord Crosstour, Fit and Pilot, 2010-2011 Honda Civic, Civic NGV, Civic Hybrid and CR-V, and 2010 Acura ZDX and Honda Insight vehicles ever registered in the states of Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, 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 or "Zone B." Unless included in Zones A or B above, Honda is recalling certain 2009 Acura TSX, Honda Accord, Civic, Civic NGV, Civic Hybrid, CR-V, Fit, and Pilot vehicles ever registered in the states of 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 or "Zone C." These vehicles are equipped with certain 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.

Fix: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began February 16, 2018. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are B0K and L0J.

Estimated Insurance Cost for 2013 Honda ACCORD CROSSTOUR

Estimate only, not a quote. Modeled from NAIC + HLDI averages for a hypothetical 35-year-old driver with clean record + full coverage. Your actual quote depends heavily on your age, driving history, credit, ZIP code, and insurer.
Full coverage / year
$1,478
Full coverage / month
$123
Liability only / year
$611
vs US avg
-12%
How this estimate is calculated
US base full-coverage premium$1674
× state (US)1.00x
× vehicle class (sedan-midsize)0.96x
× theft risk1.00x
× safety rating1.00x
× vehicle age0.92x
= Full coverage estimate$1478

Coverage assumed: 100/300/100 liability + comprehensive/collision, $500 deductibles. Data sources: NAIC 2024 + HLDI loss studies.

Maintenance & Warranty

Recommended Honda ACCORD CROSSTOUR Service Intervals

Oil change
8K mi / 12 mo
Tire rotation
8K mi
Brake fluid
36 months
Transmission fluid
30K mi
Engine coolant
60K mi
Spark plugs
100K mi
Cabin air filter
15K mi
Engine air filter
30K mi
Differential (AWD/4WD)
30K mi

Maintenance Minder shows exact intervals based on your driving. CVT-equipped models (Civic, HR-V, Accord Hybrid) need CVT fluid service, not conventional ATF.

"Severe service" conditions (heavy towing, extreme temps, city stop-and-go) typically halve these intervals. Always consult your vehicle's owner's manual for the authoritative schedule.

Honda New-Vehicle Warranty Coverage

Bumper-to-bumper (basic)
3 yr / 36K mi
Powertrain
5 yr / 60K mi
Hybrid/EV battery
8 yr / 100K mi
Corrosion (rust perforation)
5 yr / unlimited mi
Roadside assistance
3 yr / 36K mi

These are the terms for a new Honda. If you're buying a used 2013 ACCORD CROSSTOUR, remaining coverage is usually pro-rated from the vehicle's original in-service date. Not all coverage transfers between owners — check with a Honda dealer for VIN-specific remaining warranty.

Estimated Repair Costs

STEERING(~50K mi)
$500
ELECTRICAL(~50K mi)
$500
OTHER(~50K mi)
$500
TRANSMISSION(~50K mi)
$500

Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.

🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist

Based on 12 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:

  • STEERING: POWER STEERING FAILURE. VERY HARD TO STEER. VERY DANGEROUS. EPS LIGHT CAME ON. WAS ABLE TO MAKE IT HOME.

    Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500

  • ELECTRICAL: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 HONDA ACCORD CROSSTOUR. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED, THE CONTACT HEARD A STRANGE GRINDING NOISE COMING FROM THE STARTER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS INTERMITTENT AND OCCURRED SEVERAL TIMES OVER THE PERIOD OF THREE MONTHS. NAPLETON'S RIVER OAKS HONDA (17220 TO

    Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500

  • OTHER: VOICE RECOGNITION DOES NOT WORK . VERY INTERMITTENT . NOT WHAT I TELL IT . ALL OUT SIDE SOUND IS NOT INTERFERING .STATIONARY, PARKING LOT EMPTY 4:30 IN MORNING POWER STAYED IT WAS OFF AND YET MUSIC STILL PLAYED / HAVE VIDEO . TAKEN IN 3 TIMES TO DEALER / NOTHING WRONG THEY SAY

    Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500

  • TRANSMISSION: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 HONDA ACCORD CROSSTOUR. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED, THE CONTACT HEARD A STRANGE GRINDING NOISE COMING FROM THE STARTER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS INTERMITTENT AND OCCURRED SEVERAL TIMES OVER THE PERIOD OF THREE MONTHS. NAPLETON'S RIVER OAKS HONDA (17220 TO

    Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500

  • RECALLS: Verify all 1 recall have been completed — free at any Honda dealer
  • General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)

Honda ACCORD CROSSTOUR — Year Comparison

How does 2013 compare to other years? Fewer complaints = more reliable.

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NHTSA Safety Rating

No NHTSA safety rating available

At a Glance

Complaints
12
Recalls
1
Fire reports
0
Crash reports
0
Injury reports
0
Segment avg
17

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