2014 Honda Crosstour Problems
Shopping for a used 2014 Honda Crosstour? This page highlights owner-reported complaint patterns and recall history so you can inspect the right systems before buying. Based on 31 real NHTSA owner complaints, with Electrical Faults the most reported area.
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This 2014 Honda Crosstour has 31 NHTSA complaints — top issue: Electrical Faults.
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2014 Honda Crosstour Fuel Economy
✓ EPA Official DataEPA-rated fuel economy across 3 2014 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.
2014 Honda Crosstour Safety Ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Program2 variants tested — showing 2014 Honda Crosstour SUV 4WDOfficial crash test results from the NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings program. Stars reflect government-conducted tests; higher is safer.
Overall
Not Rated11.8% rollover risk
Frontal Crash
Not RatedSide Crash
Not RatedRollover
11.8% 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 2014 Honda Crosstour has 31 owner complaints, 2 crash-related complaints, and 3 recall campaigns on record. The most frequently reported component is Electrical Faults. NHTSA reliability signal: Severe Issues.
- Make
- Honda
- Model
- Crosstour
- Model year
- 2014
- NHTSA owner complaints
- 31
- Crash-related complaints
- 2
- Safety recall campaigns
- 3
- Top reported component
- Electrical Faults
- Reliability signal
- Severe Issues
- 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 2014 Honda Crosstour problems
Top owner-reported complaint areas and where they often appear.
Electrical Faults
Engine Problems
Transmission / Drivetrain
Complaint patterns center on Electrical Faults, Engine Problems, Transmission / Drivetrain. 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 2014 Honda Crosstour?
The 2014 Honda Crosstour shows higher complaint activity for its model-year profile, so buyers should inspect known problem areas carefully before purchase.
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 2014 Honda Crosstour
Inspection Focus
- Inspect electrical systems, including battery, alternator, and wiring, for known issues.
- Verify all open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
- Request service records for engine and transmission repairs.
- Have a mechanic inspect the vehicle before purchase, focusing on reported components.
Before You Close the Deal
- Inspect electrical systems, including battery, alternator, and wiring, for known issues.
- Verify all open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
- Request service records for engine and transmission repairs.
- Have a mechanic inspect the vehicle before purchase, focusing on reported components.
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Before buying a used 2014 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 2014 Honda Crosstour are concentrated in electrical faults, with 10 reports, followed by engine and transmission issues. Crash-related complaints are low at 2, but the overall confidence is low due to the small sample size.
- Electrical faults account for the highest number of complaints among the 2014 model year.
- Engine problems and transmission/drivetrain issues are also notable, with 6 and 5 complaints respectively.
- Only 2 crash-related complaints were reported out of 31 total complaints.
- Electrical faults are the most frequently reported component issue.
- Engine problems are the second most common complaint category.
- Transmission/drivetrain issues are the third most reported concern.
Full breakdown
All 2014 Honda Crosstour complaints by category
Every owner-reported complaint category filed with NHTSA for the 2014 Honda Crosstour. Use this as a pre-purchase inspection checklist.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Faults | 10 | — | — | — | |
| Engine Problems | 6 | — | — | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 5 | 1 | — | — | |
| Uncategorized Issues | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Brake System | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Structural Problems | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Visibility/Wiper | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Airbag Malfunctions | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: AEB | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control (Esc) | 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 2014 Honda Crosstour. Type a keyword (e.g. “transmission”, “stalling”, “brakes”) to filter.
I first experienced the ABS, Traction Control, and Brake warning lights on December 20, 2025, while driving. I knew something was wrong because whenever I turned the steering wheel, braked hard, or drove over potholes, all three lights would come on and remain lit for about a min…
I am having problems with my car starting… even after replacing the starter 3 times. I am having the exact issue referenced in TSB No.16-002. I can hear the grinding noise but due to the incorrect positioning of the torque converter ring gear, the starter isn’t spinning the engin…
The rear camera, backup camera appears to have bad seal. The inside fogs up. Blurring the camera image. This eventually leads to failure. I had the Honda dealer replace my previous original camera at my expense, a year later the same problem has arisen. The Camera mounted on …
FDW, LDW, TRAC, and ABS lights are on. Honda Service center ran a diagnostic check and recommended replacing VSA Modulator. Issue is common and is due to VSA modulator having small gauge wires. It is a design defect causing many VSA modulators to fail. Repair costs include $1,9…
The contact owns a 2014 Honda Crosstour. The contact stated that on separate occasions after he depressed the brake pedal then push the start/ stop button to start the vehicle, he could hear grinding and spinning on start-up, but the vehicle failed to start. The contact stated th…
Starter intermittently grinds and does not start or nothing happens at all. There is a known problem with this issue
The car is rusting on the inside door panel. This is being caused because the undercoating from the mafia missed spots under the rear wheel well. This is clearly a mafia defect. No one at Honda is willing to help. They blame it on the seat belt causing it to rust. The car only le…
The contact owned a 2014 Honda Crosstour. The contacat stated that after making a right turn and slowing down to about 15 mph when the contact noticed the vehicle began accelerating more than intended. The contact removed their foot from the accelerator pedal to the brake pedal h…
The contact owns a 2014 Honda Crosstour. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, the vehicle failed to start intermittently, and the contact heard a grinding noise. The dealer was made aware of the failure and scheduled an upcoming appointment for diagnosis…
ELECTRONIC POWER STEERING (EPS) FAILED WHILE DRIVING (65 MPH) ON THE INTERSTATE (I29, 1/22/21). IMMEDIATELY DROVE VEHICLE TO HONDA DEALER AND CODE WAS RESET. DROVE APPROXIMATELY 1/4 MILE AND EPS FAILED AGAIN. DIAGNOSTIC SCAN (CODES 51-07 & 51-01) REVEALED A FAULTY TORQUE SENSOR, …
REAR WHEELS BECAME CUPPED DUE TO MISALIGNMENT DESPITE HAVING ONLY 24,000 MILES. REAR WHEEL DO NOT HAVE THE ABILITY TO ADJUST CAMBER WHICH LEADS TO THE ISSUE. DRIVING ON CUPPED TIRES CAUSES THEM TO HEAT UP WHICH COULD LEAD TO SUBSEQUENT FAILURE.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 HONDA CROSSTOUR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER PUSHING THE START BUTTON A GRINDING AND BUZZING NOISE WAS HEAD AND THE VEHICLE FAILED TO IMMEDIATELY START. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE STARTER WAS DEFECTIVE AND…
"SYSTEM STARTER" LIGHT APPEARS ON THE DASH. CAR WILL NOT START. SOUNDS OF GRINDING AND ALMOST LIKE A HISSING SOUND COMING OUT. IT HAS TO DO WITH THE PUSH BUTTON START. SOMETHING IS WRONG. HONDA IS WELL AWARE OF THIS ISSUE. I HAVE BEEN READING ABOUT IT VIA ONLINE FOR A WHILE, THER…
MY 2014 HONDA ACCORD, 6 CYLINDER , ACCELERATED SUDDENLY. I STOPPED AT KIOSK TO PAY FOR CAR WASH. WHEN I PUT THE CAR IN GEAR IT SHOT FORWARD AT EXTREME SPEED. I HAD NO CONTROL OF CAR. THE SPEED WAS EXTREME.CAR CAME TO A STOP AFTER IT HAD GONE THROUGH LANDSCAPING AND HIT ANOTHER CA…
WHEN STARTUP A GRINDING OR WHINING NOISE FROM THE STARTER AREA. ITS COME AND GOES
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 HONDA CROSSTOUR. WHEN THE CONTACT PRESSED THE START BUTTON, SCRATCHING AND GRINDING NOISES WERE HEARD UNDER THE HOOD. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO GENTHE HONDA (15100 DUREKA RD, SOUTH GATE, MI) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE TORQUE CONVERTER WAS FAULTY AN…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 HONDA CROSSTOUR. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD ABNORMAL POPPING NOISE COMING FROM THE ROOF OF THE VEHICLE AND THE SUN ROOF EXPLODED. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE CONTACT CALLED ED NAPLETON OAK LAWN HONDA (5800 95TH ST, OAK LAWN, IL 6045…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 HONDA CROSSTOUR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ENGINE PUSH START FEATURE FAILED. WHEN THE CONTACT PUSHED THE START BUTTON, A LOUD GRINDING NOISE WAS HEARD AND ALL THE INSTRUMENT PANEL INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT CALLED AUBURN HONDA (LOCATED AT 18…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 HONDA CROSSTOUR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE IGNITION MADE A LOUD, ABNORMAL SCREECHING NOISE, WHICH OCCURRED EVERY TIME THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED. IT ALSO TOOK MORE THAN A FEW ATTEMPTS TO START THE ENGINE. ALL THE WARNING INDICATORS WERE ILLUMINATED ON T…
PURCHASED 2014 HONDA CROSSTOUR AROUND YEAR AGO, NOTICED PASSENGER AIR BAG SYSTEM WAS TURNED OFF ABOUT 6 MONTHS LATER, LUTHER BROOKDALE HONDA IN MINNESOTA WAS WHERE I PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE, NOT ONE NOTIFICATION OF ANY RECALL WAS SENT OUT TO US IN NEED OF REPAIR/REPLACEMENT... I'M…
Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Real owner reports for the 2014 Honda Crosstour.
Safety recalls
2014 Honda Crosstour recalls
3 campaignsNHTSA recall campaigns for the 2014 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
2014 Honda Crosstour buying FAQ
Buyer-focused answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this model year.
Is the 2014 Honda Crosstour reliable?▾
Severe Issues. NHTSA currently shows 31 owner complaints, 2 crash-related complaints, and 3 recall campaigns for this model year. The 2014 Honda Crosstour shows higher complaint activity for its model-year profile, so buyers should inspect known problem areas carefully before purchase. 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 2014 Honda Crosstour?▾
#1: Electrical Faults (10 complaints). #2: Engine Problems (6 complaints). #3: Transmission / Drivetrain (5 complaints)
At what mileage do problems start on the 2014 Honda Crosstour?▾
Mileage data is not available or insufficient for this model year.
How safe is the 2014 Honda Crosstour?▾
Complaint data is not the same as crash-test scoring, but it does highlight possible risk patterns. For the 2014 Honda Crosstour, NHTSA complaints include 2 crash-related reports and 0 fire reports out of 31 total complaints. 5 injury reports are also on file. For controlled crash-test ratings, check nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Does the 2014 Honda Crosstour have any recalls?▾
Yes. 3 NHTSA recall campaigns affect the 2014 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 2014 Honda Crosstour?▾
The 2014 Honda Crosstour shows higher complaint activity for its model-year profile, so buyers should inspect known problem areas carefully before purchase. 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 Electrical Faults 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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