2013 Honda CROSSTOUR

Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report

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Quick Summary

The 2013 Honda CROSSTOUR has 60 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 0.8x the segment average of 80. The most common issue is steering problems (35% of all complaints), specifically: when i started the car, the indicator for a power steering failure was illuminated on the dashboard. the power steering did not function, and there was no power steering assist. the car has been taken to the dealer for diagnosis and repair. *js.

Total Complaints

Recalls Issued

—/5

Safety Stars

0.8x

vs Segment Avg

Known Problems

STEERING

21 complaints

35%

• WHEN I STARTED THE CAR, THE INDICATOR FOR A POWER STEERING FAILURE WAS ILLUMINATED ON THE DASHBOARD. THE POWER STEERING DID NOT FUNCTION, AND THERE WAS NO POWER STEERING ASSIST. THE CAR HAS BEEN TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR. *JS
• WHILE DRIVING STEERING LIGHT COMES ON AND POWER STEERING FAILED AND WAS A HUGE SAFETY ISSUE AS I COULD BARELY MANAGE THE CAR. 2013 WITH 49000 MILES AND HAD TO REPLACE A $2500.00 POWER STEERING RACK. SIMILAR COMPLAINTS WITH 2013 ACCORD
• I WAS DRIVING ON A STREET GOING 35 MPH AND ALL OF A SUDDEN MY WHEEL LOCKED UP AND I WAS UNABLE TO TURN THE WHEEL AT ALL. I LOOKED AT THE DASH AND THE LIGHT WITH THE STEERING WHEEL AND THE EXCLAMATION MARK WAS ON. I PROCEEDED TO DRIVE AT A SLOWER SPEED BECAUSE I WAS RIGHT UP THE ROAD FROM MY HOUSE. L

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“WHEN I STARTED THE CAR, THE INDICATOR FOR A POWER STEERING FAILURE WAS ILLUMINATED ON THE DASHBOARD. THE POWER STEERING DID NOT FUNCTION, AND THERE WAS NO POWER STEERING ASSIST. THE CAR HAS BEEN TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR. *JS”

— NHTSA complaint filing

DRIVER ASSIST/CAMERAS

7 complaints

12%

• ABS modulator failure warning lights: "Brakes", "ABS", "LDW", "FCW", "System Failure", "Traction Control"
• ABS modulator failure warning lights: "Brakes", "ABS", "LDW", "FCW", "System Failure", "Traction Control"
• All warning lights came on-LDW/ABS/VSA/FCW at first around 7/25/23 . Called Honda service-told to bring it in for diagnostic check. Then on 7/27/23 power steering went out-had car towed in to dealer-they fixed/replaced EPS Control unit under extended warranty extension 19-036. They diagnosed the el

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“ABS modulator failure warning lights: "Brakes", "ABS", "LDW", "FCW", "System Failure", "Traction Control"”

— NHTSA complaint filing

TRANSMISSION

6 complaints

10%

• HESITATION: WHEN TRYING TO ACCELERATE, AFTER STOPPING, IN MANY INSTANCES THERE IS A VERY PRONOUNCED HESITATION BEFORE THE CAR STARTS FORWARD. THIS IS A REAL PROBLEM WHEN ATTEMPTING TO MERGE INTO TRAFFIC OR ACCELERATE FROM A STOP SIGN OR TRAFFIC LIGHT. THERE IS A SAFETY PROBLEM WHEN PRESSING ON T
• THIS HAS BEEN GOING ON SINCE I BOUGHT THE CAR IN OCTOBER 2013 AND CONTINUES TO DATE. WHEN STOPPED AT INTERSECTION AND MODERATELY ACCELERATE, THE CAR DOESN'T MOVE. IT CAUSE YOU TO PANIC AND ACCELERATE HARDER AND THEN THE CAR JERKS AND TAKES OFF TOO FAST. IT'S ALMOST LIKE WHEN YOU TAKE THE FOOT OFF T
• 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

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“HESITATION: WHEN TRYING TO ACCELERATE, AFTER STOPPING, IN MANY INSTANCES THERE IS A VERY PRONOUNCED HESITATION BEFORE THE CAR STARTS FORWARD. THIS IS A REAL PROBLEM WHEN ATTEMPTING TO MERGE INTO TRAFFIC OR ACCELERATE FROM A STOP SIGN OR TRAFFIC LIGHT. THERE IS A SAFETY PROBLEM WHEN PRESSING ON T”

— NHTSA complaint filing

ENGINE

5 complaints

• WHEN STOPPED AT INTERSECTION AND TAKING FOOT OFF BRAKE TO PROCEED, OCCASIONALLY CAR WILL NOT MOVE FORWARD WITH MODERATE GAS PEDAL PRESSURE. BACKING OFF THE GAS SLIGHTLY GETS CAR GOING FORWARD. ENGINE DOES NOT QUIT DURING THESE EPISODES, IT JUST WILL NOT MOVE CAR UNLESS GAS PEDAL POSITION IS CHANGED
• 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,
• CAR VIBRATES EXCESSIVELY WHEN IDLING OR IN PARK. HAVE THREE THOUSAND MILES ON ODOMETER AND PROBLEM SEEMS TO BE GETTING WORSE. STARTED HAPPENING IMMEDIATELY AFTER PURCHASING CAR.

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“WHEN STOPPED AT INTERSECTION AND TAKING FOOT OFF BRAKE TO PROCEED, OCCASIONALLY CAR WILL NOT MOVE FORWARD WITH MODERATE GAS PEDAL PRESSURE. BACKING OFF THE GAS SLIGHTLY GETS CAR GOING FORWARD. ENGINE DOES NOT QUIT DURING THESE EPISODES, IT JUST WILL NOT MOVE CAR UNLESS GAS PEDAL POSITION IS CHANGED”

— NHTSA complaint filing

ELECTRICAL

5 complaints

• TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 HONDA CROSSTOUR. AFTER STARTING THE VEHICLE, A GRINDING NOISE WAS HEARD FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE VEHICLE HAD TO BE RESTARTED EVERY TIME FOR THE NOISE TO STOP. THE FAILURE RECURRED NUMEROUS TIMES. IN ADDITION, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO OPER
• TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 HONDA CROSSTOUR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE ATTEMPTING TO START THE VEHICLE, AN ABNORMAL SOUND WAS COMING FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START-UP. THE CONTACT STATED AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS, THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE RECURRED
• The contact owns a 2013 Honda Crosstour. The contact stated that after starting the vehicle remotely, there was a grinding sound coming from the vehicle. There were several unknown warning lights illuminated and flashing on and off. The contact stated that the failure was intermittent. The contact r

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 HONDA CROSSTOUR. AFTER STARTING THE VEHICLE, A GRINDING NOISE WAS HEARD FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE VEHICLE HAD TO BE RESTARTED EVERY TIME FOR THE NOISE TO STOP. THE FAILURE RECURRED NUMEROUS TIMES. IN ADDITION, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO OPER”

— NHTSA complaint filing

Estimated Repair Costs

STEERING(~50K mi)

$500

DRIVER ASSIST/CAMERAS(~50K mi)

$500

TRANSMISSION(~50K mi)

$500

ENGINE(~50K mi)

$500

ELECTRICAL(~50K mi)

$500

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

🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist

Based on 60 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:

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STEERING: WHEN I STARTED THE CAR, THE INDICATOR FOR A POWER STEERING FAILURE WAS ILLUMINATED ON THE DASHBOARD. THE POWER STEERING DID NOT FUNCTION, AND THERE WAS NO POWER STEERING ASSIST. THE CAR HAS BEEN TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR. *JS
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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DRIVER ASSIST/CAMERAS: ABS modulator failure warning lights: "Brakes", "ABS", "LDW", "FCW", "System Failure", "Traction Control"
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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TRANSMISSION: HESITATION: WHEN TRYING TO ACCELERATE, AFTER STOPPING, IN MANY INSTANCES THERE IS A VERY PRONOUNCED HESITATION BEFORE THE CAR STARTS FORWARD. THIS IS A REAL PROBLEM WHEN ATTEMPTING TO MERGE INTO TRAFFIC OR ACCELERATE FROM A STOP SIGN OR TRAFFIC LIGHT. THERE IS A SAFETY PROBLEM WHEN PRESSING ON T
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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ENGINE: WHEN STOPPED AT INTERSECTION AND TAKING FOOT OFF BRAKE TO PROCEED, OCCASIONALLY CAR WILL NOT MOVE FORWARD WITH MODERATE GAS PEDAL PRESSURE. BACKING OFF THE GAS SLIGHTLY GETS CAR GOING FORWARD. ENGINE DOES NOT QUIT DURING THESE EPISODES, IT JUST WILL NOT MOVE CAR UNLESS GAS PEDAL POSITION IS CHANGED
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)