2013 Honda ACCORD CROSSTOUR
Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report
Quick Summary
The 2013 Honda ACCORD CROSSTOUR has 12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 0.1x the segment average of 80. 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..
12
Total Complaints
0
Recalls Issued
—/5
Safety Stars
0.1x
vs Segment Avg
Known Problems
STEERING
7 complaints- • 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.
“POWER STEERING FAILURE. VERY HARD TO STEER. VERY DANGEROUS. EPS LIGHT CAME ON. WAS ABLE TO MAKE IT HOME.”
— NHTSA complaint filing
ELECTRICAL
3 complaints- • 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
- • TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 HONDA ACCORD CROSSTOUR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE HESITATED WHEN IT WAS COLD STARTED. AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC REPLACED THE BATTERY, BUT THE FAILURE CONTINUED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO JOHNSON CITY HONDA (2806 N ROAN ST, JOHNSON CITY, TN 37601, (423) 282-5440) WH
- • THE STARTER FAILS TO START THE CAR. THE STARTER THROWS OUT THE PINION ,BUT FAILS TO ENGAGE THE FLY WHEEL AND CRANK THE MOTOR. STARTS OUT INTERMITENT AND STEADILY GETS WORSE. I HAVE REPLACED THE STARTER 3 TIMES, ONE AFTER MARKET REFURB STARTER FAILED RIGHT OUT OF THE BOX. HONDA HAS A SERVICE BULLETI
“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”
— NHTSA complaint filing
OTHER
1 complaints- • 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
“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”
— NHTSA complaint filing
TRANSMISSION
1 complaints- • 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
“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”
— NHTSA complaint filing
Estimated Repair Costs
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
- ☐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.
Full years-to-avoid analysis →NHTSA Safety Rating
No NHTSA safety rating available
At a Glance
- Complaints
- 12
- Recalls
- 0
- Fire reports
- 0
- Crash reports
- 0
- Injury reports
- 0
- Segment avg
- 80
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