2013 Honda Crosstour Problems
Shopping for a used 2013 Honda Crosstour? This page highlights owner-reported complaint patterns and recall history so you can inspect the right systems before buying. Based on 48 real NHTSA owner complaints, with Steering Defects the most reported area.
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This 2013 Honda Crosstour has 48 NHTSA complaints — top issue: Steering Defects.
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2013 Honda Crosstour Fuel Economy
✓ EPA Official DataEPA-rated fuel economy across 3 2013 Honda Crosstour trim configurations. The median figure is shown; range reflects all available trims.
Source: EPA FuelEconomy.gov. Figures reflect EPA lab testing; real-world results vary by driving style, load, and conditions. 3 trims analysed.
2013 Honda Crosstour Safety Ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Program2 variants tested — showing 2013 Honda Crosstour SUV FWDOfficial crash test results from the NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings program. Stars reflect government-conducted tests; higher is safer.
Overall
Not Rated12.7% rollover risk
Frontal Crash
Not RatedSide Crash
Not RatedRollover
12.7% probability
Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Ratings are based on government crash tests and may not reflect all trim levels.
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the 2013 Honda Crosstour has 48 owner complaints, 0 crash-related complaints, and 3 recall campaigns on record. The most frequently reported component is Steering Defects. NHTSA reliability signal: Good Record.
- Make
- Honda
- Model
- Crosstour
- Model year
- 2013
- NHTSA owner complaints
- 48
- Crash-related complaints
- 0
- Safety recall campaigns
- 3
- Top reported component
- Steering Defects
- Reliability signal
- Good Record
- EPA MPG combined
- 23
- EPA MPG city / highway
- 20 / 29
- Fuel type
- Regular Gasoline
- NHTSA rollover rating
- 4/5 stars
- Electronic stability control
- Standard
Common problems
Most common 2013 Honda Crosstour problems
Top owner-reported complaint areas and where they often appear.
Steering Defects
Transmission / Drivetrain
Electrical Faults
Complaint patterns center on Steering Defects, Transmission / Drivetrain, Electrical Faults. Use these as a pre-purchase inspection guide, then verify recall and damage history on the specific VIN.
Buyer verdict
Should you buy a used 2013 Honda Crosstour?
The 2013 Honda Crosstour looks comparatively lower-risk based on complaint volume, but model-year averages do not confirm the condition of any specific used car.
Use the model-year trend to shortlist candidates, then confirm the exact vehicle condition with service records, recall status, and a VIN history report.
Pre-purchase
What to check before buying a used 2013 Honda Crosstour
Inspection Focus
- Inspect steering system for any issues or unusual noises.
- Verify all open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
- Request service records for steering, transmission, and electrical components.
- Have a mechanic inspect the vehicle before purchase.
Before You Close the Deal
- Inspect steering system for any issues or unusual noises.
- Verify all open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
- Request service records for steering, transmission, and electrical components.
- Have a mechanic inspect the vehicle before purchase.
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Shortlist with model-year data. Decide with the exact VIN.
Before buying a used 2013 Honda Crosstour, run a VIN history report to verify accidents, title brands, odometer records, theft checks, and open recalls for the exact vehicle.
AI verdict
What the complaint data suggests
Editorial interpretation of NHTSA public complaint data. Source: nhtsa.gov. Complaints are owner-submitted and do not confirm a defect. Methodology
Complaints for the 2013 Honda Crosstour are concentrated in steering defects, which account for a substantial portion of the total. Other notable areas include transmission/drivetrain and electrical faults. The data is based on a single model year with a low confidence level.
- Steering defects are the most frequently reported component, with 21 complaints.
- Transmission/drivetrain issues account for 6 complaints.
- Electrical faults and engine problems each have 5 complaints.
- Steering Defects
- Transmission / Drivetrain
- Electrical Faults
Full breakdown
All 2013 Honda Crosstour complaints by category
Every owner-reported complaint category filed with NHTSA for the 2013 Honda Crosstour. Use this as a pre-purchase inspection checklist.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steering Defects | 21 | — | — | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 6 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical Faults | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Engine Problems | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: AEB | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Brake System | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Uncategorized Issues | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Lane Departure | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control (Esc) | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Gasoline | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 1 | — | — | — |
Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Complaint counts may exceed total complaints because one report can span multiple categories.
In their words
Real owner complaints
Read what owners actually reported to NHTSA for the 2013 Honda Crosstour. Type a keyword (e.g. “transmission”, “stalling”, “brakes”) to filter.
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 illumi…
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…
The car says FCW system fail as well as ABS and LDW lights came on. The car looses power as it drives and lags. I got a diagnostic done on the car at autozone says VSA solenoid valve malfunction code 123-11 and 121-11. These problem started the 100,000 mile plus range
The FCW, LDW, ABS, and the traction control lights came on a couple of days after I had brand new factory brakes and rotors put on. I took it to the dealership and they told me this has been a known issue with the Crosstours for a while that I needed to replace the ABS modulator.…
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. T…
ABS, brake light on dashboard. Malfunctioning ABS solenoid valve. Brakes locking up.
ABS modulator failure warning lights: "Brakes", "ABS", "LDW", "FCW", "System Failure", "Traction Control"
The starter system is intermittent and grinds on occasion which keeps the car from starting. If I were in a situation where the car must start, ie: on a railroad track etc., this would be deadly! I read on line where there are thousands of people having the same issue and Honda k…
I was arriving home and when I turned onto my road the steering got impossible to turn. The steering trouble light come on. I stopped the car. We walked home. Next day I went to car and started it. The light was off and steering was back to normal. I live off of a curvey road wil…
The contact owns a 2013 Honda Crosstour. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, the vehicle made grinding noises and hesitated to start. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who was unable to duplicate the failure. The vehicle was not repaired.…
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 comp…
Grinding noise of starter when starting engine.
In August 2021, the Crosstour was traveling at approximately 60mph over a bridge, the steering wheel locked and became nearly impossible to turn. Control of vehicle was lost. Vehicle was brought to a Honda service center and evaluated. A code was generated, and the vehicle was un…
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 intermi…
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 T…
DRIVING ON I85N AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS THE EPS (ELEC. POWER STEERING) LIGHT CAME ON AND STEERING BECAME VERY DIFFICULT WITHOUT ANY PREVIOUS WARNING. I WAS ABLE TO SLOW DOWN AND VEER OFF THE HIGHWAY WITHOUT ANY INCIDENT THANKFULLY DUE TO MINIMAL TURNING REQUIRED. A WEEK LATER, THE ISSU…
WHILE DRIVING STRAIGHT AT ABOUT 25MPH ON HARTFORD (CT) CITY STREET AFTER SEVERAL MILES OUT OF I-91, MY STEERING WHEEL SUDDENLY WENT STIFF AND THEN AN ICON WITH THE STEERING WHEEL AND AND EXCLAMATION MARK APPEARED. I COULD NOT TURN THE STEERING WHEEL, I HAD TO USE ALL MY STRENGTH …
AT 92,886 MILES, CRANKED MY PARKED CAR UP TO BACK OUT OF THE GARAGE AND NOTICED THE EPS WARNING LIGHT WAS ON AND REMAINED ON. AS I ATTEMPTED TO BACK OUT, I WAS COMPLETELY UNABLE TO MANEUVER THE VEHICLE. I'VE HAD OLDER CARS WHERE YOU COULD AT LEAST MUSCLE THE STEERING WHEN LOW ON …
WHILE DRIVING AT 60MPH ON I95 MY STEERING WHEEL SUDDENLY WENT STIFF AND THEN AN ICON WITH THE STEERING WHEEL AND AND EXCLAMATION MARK APPEARED. I COULD NOT TURN THE STEERING WHEEL, I HAD TO USE ALL MY STRENGTH TO SLOWLY ROLL OFF THE HIGHWAY TO GO STRAIGHT INTO A PARKING LOT OF A …
AFTER TAKING MY VEHICLE TO HOLMAN HONDA SUNRISE FOR AIRBAG SAFETY RECALL A VIBRATION STARTED HAPPENING. TOOK BACK IN TO THE DEALERSHIP WAS TOLD AIR RECALL FIXING WOULDN'T CAUSED IT THEN THEY DID AN INSPECTION PROVIDED THREE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR REPAIR FRONT PASSENGER AXLE, BRAKES …
Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Real owner reports for the 2013 Honda Crosstour.
Safety recalls
2013 Honda Crosstour recalls
3 campaignsNHTSA recall campaigns for the 2013 Honda Crosstour. 3 recall campaigns are on record for this model year. Recalls are free to fix at authorized dealers, but completion status must be verified on the exact VIN.
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
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Questions
2013 Honda Crosstour buying FAQ
Buyer-focused answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this model year.
Is the 2013 Honda Crosstour reliable?▾
Good Record. NHTSA currently shows 48 owner complaints, 0 crash-related complaints, and 3 recall campaigns for this model year. The 2013 Honda Crosstour looks comparatively lower-risk based on complaint volume, but model-year averages do not confirm the condition of any specific used car. Treat this as a model-year signal, then verify the exact vehicle's condition and history before purchase.
What are the most common problems with the 2013 Honda Crosstour?▾
#1: Steering Defects (21 complaints). #2: Transmission / Drivetrain (6 complaints). #3: Electrical Faults (5 complaints)
At what mileage do problems start on the 2013 Honda Crosstour?▾
Mileage data is not available or insufficient for this model year.
How safe is the 2013 Honda Crosstour?▾
Complaint data is not the same as crash-test scoring, but it does highlight possible risk patterns. For the 2013 Honda Crosstour, NHTSA complaints include 0 crash-related reports and 0 fire reports out of 48 total complaints. For controlled crash-test ratings, check nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Does the 2013 Honda Crosstour have any recalls?▾
Yes. 3 NHTSA recall campaigns affect the 2013 Honda Crosstour. A major recall area is AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE. 3 recall campaigns are on record for this model year. Always verify open recalls by VIN because completion status varies by vehicle.
Should I buy a 2013 Honda Crosstour?▾
The 2013 Honda Crosstour looks comparatively lower-risk based on complaint volume, but model-year averages do not confirm the condition of any specific used car. Use the model-year trend to shortlist candidates, then confirm the exact vehicle condition with service records, recall status, and a VIN history report. Pay extra attention to Steering Defects during inspection. Before committing, run a VIN history report to verify accidents, title brands, odometer records, and recall completion for the exact car.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinSpector AI.
Wider context: See the full Honda Crosstour reliability report with year-by-year comparison.
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