Honda Crosstour Problems by Year

Source: NHTSA · Updated Jul 23, 2026 · 162 owner complaints analyzed

NHTSA has 162 owner complaints and 5 safety recalls on file for the Honda Crosstour, across 6 model years (2010–2015). The 2013 model year has the most complaints (49). The most reported problem area overall is electrical system.

Honda Crosstour
2010 Honda Accord Crosstour EX-L 4WD photographed in New Castle, Pennsylvania. Finished in White Diamond Pearl.. Representative photo; appearance varies by model year. Photo: MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
Peak: 2013, with 49 complaints
2010: 222010222011: 2201122012: 322012322013: 492013492014: 312014312015: 26201526

n = 162 complaints · Source: NHTSA

Honda Crosstour years to avoid? What the complaint data shows

No Crosstour model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.

Model years with the most complaints

  1. 2013 Crosstour: 49 complaints, 3 recalls
  2. 2012 Crosstour: 32 complaints, 4 recalls
  3. 2014 Crosstour: 31 complaints, 3 recalls

Model years with the fewest complaints

  1. 2011 Crosstour: 2 complaints, 1 recall
  2. 2010 Crosstour: 22 complaints, 1 recall
  3. 2015 Crosstour: 26 complaints, 3 recalls

Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.

Most common Honda Crosstour problems (all years)

Problem areaComplaintsModel yearsCrashes
Electrical System3240
Power Train3061
Steering2951
Engine2050
Service Brakes940
Vehicle Speed Control951
Air Bags853
Forward Collision Avoidance630
Structure630
Visibility640
Seats540
Visibility/wiper530
Electronic Stability Control (esc)430
Fuel/propulsion System420
Suspension420
Wheels320
Engine and Engine Cooling220
Lane Departure210
Exterior Lighting110
Fuel System, Gasoline110
Service Brakes, Hydraulic110
Tires110

All Honda Crosstour model years

Model yearComplaintsRecallsCrash ratingTop problemCompared with other years
2015 Crosstour263—Electrical SystemAbout as many complaints as other years
2014 Crosstour313—Electrical SystemAbout as many complaints as other years
2013 Crosstour493—SteeringMore complaints than other years
2012 Crosstour324—Power TrainAbout as many complaints as other years
2011 Crosstour21—Air Bags
2010 Crosstour221—Power TrainFewer complaints than other years

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Frequently asked questions

Which Honda Crosstour years should you stay away from?

No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2013 (49), 2012 (32), 2014 (31). Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.

What is the biggest problem with the Honda Crosstour?

Electrical System, with 32 complaints across 4 model years.

How many recalls does the Honda Crosstour have?

5 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.