2013 Honda Crosstour Reliability Report

NHTSA data as of Oct 15, 2026Published Oct 23, 2026

Good

Ranks 6th of 6 Crosstour years we score.

Owner complaints: 60; 2 are recall notices
Per 10,000 cars: 34.3; 16,933 made for the U.S.
Vs the average car: 1.1×; same age, 1× is average
Serious outcomes: 28; crash, fire, injury, stall or tow
Recalls: 4
NHTSA crash rating: Not rated; no overall rating

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Should You Buy the 2013 Honda Crosstour?

Yes, with the usual checks. Our reliability score for the 2013 Honda Crosstour is 70 out of 100, which rates Good. Owners reported about as many problems as for the average car of the same age. It ranks 6th of the 6 Crosstour years we score.

The most reported problem is the steering, mostly stopped working (29 of 60 complaints). Owners also complain about the starter and the ABS. 28 of the 60 complaints describe a serious outcome, such as a crash, a fire, an injury or stalling while driving.

It has 4 recalls. Honda also offers a warranty extension that may still apply, for a problem with the steering. For comparison, the 2012 scores 81 and the 2014 scores 71.

Before you buy, check that the recalls were done, ask a Honda dealer about warranty extension 19-036 and get an independent inspection. The full checklist is at the end of this page.

Pros

Good reliability score of 70
No do-not-drive or park-outside recalls
1 Honda warranty extension may cover repairs

Cons

Steering: stopped working29 complaints
Starter: unusual noises8 complaints
ABS failure6 complaints

How the 2013 Crosstour Earned Its Score

Every model year starts at 100. Each part takes points away when this year has more problems than the average car of the same age. How we score

Score breakdown
Item	Vs average	Points lost
Starting score		100
Serious problems28 complaints · average car: about 24	1.2×	−18
Everyday problems30 complaints · average car: about 35	0.87×	−7
Problems in the last two years2 complaints · average car: about 2.8	Not counted	–
Recalls4 recalls · average car: about 5.2	0.84×	−5
Score		70

The last two years are not counted for the 2013 Crosstour. Honda made 16,933 of them, and at this age an average car made in that number would get only about 4.6 complaints of any kind in two years. We need at least 5 to compare, so we leave this part out. Its 30% goes to serious and everyday problems instead, so they make up 80% of the score rather than 50%.

Each part shows two counts: this year's so far, and what an average car would have at the same age. For complaints, that average car was made in the same number as this one. “Vs average” compares the two counts, but in our scoring system we first add a little to both, so a few complaints cannot swing the result. That is why it is not simply one count divided by the other. The last two years count only complaints about five systems: the engine and fuel system, transmission, brakes, steering, and airbags and seat belts.

What Owners Report

We read all 60 complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2013 Honda Crosstour, one by one, and grouped them by the problem they describe. The most reported problems come first. A complaint that describes more than one problem is counted under each, so the counts add up to more than 60.

Steering: stopped working
29 complaints (48%)
A feature that stopped working, locking up and loss of steering control. 18 of these 29 complaints describe a serious outcome, most often loss of steering control. In 4 complaints, the dealer could not find or fix the problem. Median mileage when it started: about 72,000 miles.
Starter: unusual noises
8 complaints (13%)
Unusual noises, the car not starting and a failure. 5 of these 8 complaints describe a serious outcome, most often a car that would not start. Median mileage when it started: about 103,000 miles.
ABS failure
6 complaints (10%)
A failure and a stored fault code.
Poor acceleration (cause not stated)
6 complaints (10%)
Hesitation. Median mileage when it started: about 4,000 miles.
Brakes: early wear
3 complaints (5%)
Early wear, a hard pedal or less assist and locking up.
Car not starting (cause not stated)
2 complaints (3%)
Hard starting and the car not starting. 1 of these 2 complaints describes a serious outcome: a car that would not start.
Vibration (cause not stated)
2 complaints (3%)
Vibration or shudder.

Reported Once (14)

Show the 14 problems reported once

Brake calipers failure
Control module (unspecified) failure
CV axles: vibration or shudder
Engine: smoke or a burning smell
Ignition or power mode (won't shut off): not shutting off
Screen and audio: works on and off
Interior trim: parts breaking or coming apart
Loss of power (cause not stated)
Noise (cause not stated)
Stall (cause not stated)
Sunroof glass (shattered): shattering or cracking
Transmission: surging
Shifter or park failure
Warning lights (cause not stated)

How the 2013 Honda Crosstour Compares With Other Years

Every Crosstour year is here: the Crosstour was made in one generation, 2010 to 2015.

Year	Rating	Score	Vs average	Per 10k cars	Recalls	Most reported problem
2015	Good	72	0.96×	25.1	3	Starter: the car not starting
2014	Good	71	1.1×	31.6	3	Starter: the car not starting
2013 This year	Good	70	1.1×	34.3	4	Steering: stopped working
2012	Excellent	81	0.40×	13.6	7	CV axles: vibration or shudder
2011	Excellent	84	0.28×	11.3	7	Engine oil consumption: burning or using oil
2010	Good	75	0.55×	22.5	9	Engine oil consumption: burning or using oil

See every Crosstour year

2013 Honda Crosstour Recalls

Four recalls cover the 2013 Honda Crosstour. The most recent was issued in June 2019: “Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode.” A VIN check at NHTSA shows which are still open on a given car.

Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode, June 2019
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
NHTSA 19V502000 Recall report (PDF)Owner letter (PDF)Issued Jun 27, 2019. By the fourth quarter of 2020, 36% of the cars in this recall had been fixed.
Improperly Installed Passenger Air Bag Inflator
An incorrectly installed air bag inflator may not properly deploy the passenger frontal air bag in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
NHTSA 19V378000 Recall report (PDF)Owner letter (PDF)Issued May 16, 2019. By the fourth quarter of 2020, 49% of the cars in this recall had been fixed.
Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode, September 2018
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
NHTSA 18V661000 Recall report (PDF)Owner letter (PDF)Issued Sep 27, 2018. By the first quarter of 2020, 78% of the cars in this recall had been fixed.
Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode, January 2018
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
NHTSA 18V042000 Recall report (PDF)Owner letter (PDF)Issued Jan 9, 2018. By the second quarter of 2019, 72% of the cars in this recall had been fixed.

2013 Honda Crosstour Warranty Extensions and Programs

Honda has one warranty extension and three customer support programs for the 2013 Honda Crosstour, separate from its recalls. They are for problems with the airbags and steering. Whether one applies to a car depends on its VIN, which a Honda dealer can check.

Warranty extensionHonda 19-036
Heavy steering from power steering control unit
The problem:
A wire inside the electric power steering control unit can crack. The steering can then feel heavy, mostly when stopped, and the power steering light blinks or stays on.
The fix:
A Honda dealer replaces the electric power steering control unit for free.
Who qualifies:
Only V6 cars qualify. The steering must feel heavy and the power steering light must blink, or stay on with a listed fault. Salvage or branded titles are not covered. The VIN must show as eligible.
Coverage:
15 years from the original purchase date, with no mileage limit, for the listed steering problems.
Honda's bulletin (PDF)
Customer support programHonda 18-055, 19-003 and 20-016
Front passenger's airbag inflator
3 programs with the same terms. Which one applies depends on the VIN.
The problem:
The front passenger's airbag inflator can be faulty, and the airbag warning light comes on.
The fix:
A Honda dealer replaces the front passenger's airbag inflator for free.
Who qualifies:
The airbag warning light must be on. A Honda dealer test must show the inflator is faulty. Only replacement inflators that fail later are covered. Open inflator recalls must be done first. Salvage or branded titles are not covered.
Coverage:
18-055: Covered until January 31, 2028.
19-003: Covered until September 30, 2028.
20-016: Covered until January 31, 2030.
Bulletin 18-055 (PDF)Bulletin 19-003 (PDF)Bulletin 20-016 (PDF)

2013 Honda Crosstour NHTSA Investigations

NHTSA has opened one investigation that covers the 2013 Honda Crosstour. It closed without a recall.

Steering pulling to one side in 2013-2015 Accords
Closed without a recall
NHTSA's engineering analysis looked at 2013-2015 Accords whose steering could pull left or right on its own. Honda blamed a loose magnet in the electric power steering, caused by poor adhesive. A survey found 58 of 637 respondents had unwanted steering, with no crashes or injuries reported. NHTSA closed the case in August 2023 given the low failure rate.
NHTSA EA21001 Opening report (PDF)Closing report (PDF)May 6, 2021 to Aug 25, 2023

NHTSA Crash Test Ratings

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for this model year. See the 2013 Crosstour ratings on NHTSA.gov.

SUV FWD and SUV 4WD

OverallNot rated

Frontal crashNot rated

Side crashNot rated

Rollover4/5

Check Before You Buy

A checklist for the 2013 Crosstour, from its four recalls, a Honda warranty extension that may still apply and the problems owners report most.

Confirm the Recalls Were Done

Ask the seller for proof that each of these recalls was repaired.

Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode, June 2019 NHTSA 19V502000
Improperly Installed Passenger Air Bag Inflator NHTSA 19V378000
Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode, September 2018 NHTSA 18V661000
Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode, January 2018 NHTSA 18V042000

Ask a Honda Dealer

Ask whether this warranty extension applies to this VIN, and whether the work was done.

19-036: heavy steering from power steering control unit

On the Test Drive

Turn the wheel fully left and right, parked and at low speed. Sticking, notches or stiffness are warning signs.
Ask about battery and starter replacements. A slow start after the car sits is a warning sign.
Brake firmly from a moderate speed. A soft, hard or pulsing pedal, or a brake warning light, is a warning sign.

Ask the Seller

Ask whether any of these were ever repaired, and ask to see the receipts.

Steering
Starter
ABS
Also ask for the service records, especially oil changes.

Before You Pay

Get an independent pre-purchase inspection from a mechanic you choose.
Decode the VIN to confirm the model year, engine and trim.
Check the title for salvage, flood or rebuilt branding.

What to do next

All Crosstour Years →Best years and years to avoid, side by side.Compare With Other Years →Put up to four model years side by side.Find Warranty Extensions →Repairs Honda may still cover for this year.Decode a VIN →Confirm the exact year, engine and trim of a car.