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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 1.6x the segment average of 38. 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. There are 3 recalls issued for this model year.

60

Total Complaints

3

Recalls Issued

/5

Safety Stars

1.6x

vs Segment Avg

Known Problems(top 5 of 8)

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

When Problems Appear on the 2013 Honda CROSSTOUR

Based on 36 owner complaints that included an odometer reading. Median mileage at time of complaint: 57K miles. Most complaints cluster in the 0-30K miles range.

Overall complaint distribution by mileage
0-30K
12
30-60K
9
60-100K
9
100-150K
6
150-200K
0
200K+
0

TRANSMISSION

In line with typicalmedian 43K mi · 5 reports
0-30K
2
30-60K
2
60-100K
0
100-150K
1
150-200K
0
200K+
0

STEERING

High-mileage issuemedian 72K mi · 14 reports
0-30K
0
30-60K
5
60-100K
8
100-150K
1
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 (3)

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE27/09/2018

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.

Fix: 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.

Fuel Cost Calculator for 2013 Honda CROSSTOUR

Live EIA prices
Per year
$2,001
Per month
$167
Per mile
16.7¢
MPG
24
City driving (worst-case MPG)
$2,401/yr
Highway driving (best-case MPG)
$1,600/yr

Based on EPA fuel-economy ratings and EIA weekly retail prices (2026-07-20). Real-world cost varies with driving style, trim/engine, terrain, and traffic.

5-Year Gas Price History

EIA weekly retail data · 2021 → today
Current
$4.00
5-year low
$2.78
5-year high
$5.01
Since 2021
+27%

Source: US Energy Information Administration weekly retail gasoline prices.

Estimated Insurance Cost for 2013 Honda 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
$1,617
Full coverage / month
$135
Liability only / year
$639
vs US avg
-3%
How this estimate is calculated
US base full-coverage premium$1674
× state (US)1.00x
× vehicle class (suv-midsize)1.05x
× theft risk1.00x
× safety rating1.00x
× vehicle age0.92x
= Full coverage estimate$1617

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

Maintenance & Warranty

Recommended Honda 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 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
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:

  • 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

  • DRIVER ASSIST/CAMERAS: ABS modulator failure warning lights: "Brakes", "ABS", "LDW", "FCW", "System Failure", "Traction Control"

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

  • 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

  • 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

  • RECALLS: Verify all 3 recalls have been completed — free at any Honda dealer
  • General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)

Honda 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
60
Recalls
3
Fire reports
0
Crash reports
0
Injury reports
0
Segment avg
38

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