2013 Honda CROSSTOUR problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
49 owner complaints analyzed
3 distinct recall campaigns
57,625 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2013 model year. Data snapshot: . 32 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Steering is the most frequently named component, appearing in 21 of 49 complaints (42.9%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Steering behavior | 22 | 44.9% |
| Braking behavior | 12 | 24.5% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 2 | 4.1% |
| Transmission and shifting | 1 | 2.0% |
| Engine operation | 1 | 2.0% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Steering | 21 |
| Power Train | 6 |
| Engine | 5 |
| Service Brakes | 5 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings | 4 |
| Unknown Or Other | 4 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 4 |
| Electrical System | 3 |
Steering: 21; Power Train: 6; Engine: 5; Service Brakes: 5; Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings: 4; Unknown Or Other: 4; Vehicle Speed Control: 4; Electrical System: 3
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 6 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 7 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 8 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 5 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 6 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 6; 25,000 to 49,999: 7; 50,000 to 74,999: 8; 75,000 to 99,999: 5; 100,000 to 149,999: 6; 150,000 and above: 0
50,000 to 74,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (8). 17 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2013 | 4 |
| 2014 | 4 |
| 2015 | 3 |
| 2016 | 5 |
| 2017 | 6 |
| 2018 | 2 |
| 2019 | 5 |
| 2020 | 4 |
| 2021 | 2 |
| 2022 | 4 |
| 2023 | 5 |
| 2024 | 3 |
| 2025 | 1 |
| 2026 | 1 |
2013: 4; 2014: 4; 2015: 3; 2016: 5; 2017: 6; 2018: 2; 2019: 5; 2020: 4; 2021: 2; 2022: 4; 2023: 5; 2024: 3; 2025: 1; 2026: 1
Pattern summary
Steering leads the component reports. Steering behavior appears in 22 complaint narratives. Braking behavior appears in 12 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 2 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10661621 · 2014-12-02 (December 2, 2014)
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
Owner-reported narrative. 57,990 miles reported. Look up ODI 10661621 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10852785 · 2016-03-31 (March 31, 2016)
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
Owner-reported narrative. 49,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10852785 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10545999 · 2013-09-28 (September 28, 2013)
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 BY BACKING OFF A LITTLE. THIS CAN BE VERY PANIC-INDUCING WHEN TIMING CROSS-TRAFFIC FOR A CROSSING OR MERGE. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 8,500 miles reported. Look up ODI 10545999 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10567584 · 2014-03-06 (March 6, 2014)
THIS HAS BEEN GOING ON SINCE I BOUGHT THE CAR IN OCTOBER 2013 AND CONTINUES TO DATE. WHEN STOPPED AT INTERSECTION AND MODERATELY ACCELERATE, THE CAR DOESN'T MOVE. IT CAUSE YOU TO PANIC AND ACCELERATE HARDER AND THEN THE CAR JERKS AND TAKES OFF TOO FAST. IT'S ALMOST LIKE WHEN YOU TAKE THE FOOT OFF THE BRAKE AND ACCELERATE THE GEARS SLIP AND WHEN IT GRABS IT JERKS AND ACCELERATES ABRUPTLY. THIS IS NERVE RACKING WHEN TRYING TO TIME CROSS TRAFFIC TO CROSS INTERSECTION OR MERGING INTO TRAFFIC. NOT A VERY SECURE FEELING. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 4,500 miles reported. Look up ODI 10567584 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11231134 · 2019-07-11 (July 11, 2019)
UPON DRIVING HOME I TURNED A CORNER AND IMMEDIATELY MY STEERING WENT OUT AND I COULD NOT STEER THE CAR AT ALL. THE CAR HAS ELECTRONIC POWER STEERING AND THE SYSTEM WENT OUT. IF I WOULD HAVE BEEN ON THE HIGHWAY IT COULD HAVE BEEN A VERY BAD SITUATION. I HAD I TOWED TO HONDA WHICH SAID THIS IS NOT UNDER WARRANTY AND WILL COST $3000. THE WORST PART IS THEY CAN'T SEEN TO FIX IT, THEY PUT IN A NEW SYSTEM BUT CAN'T SEEM TO GET THE COMPUTER TO ACKNOWLEDGE IT. I HAVE RESEARCHED THIS AND FOUND MANY COMPLAINTS FOR THE ACCORD/CROSSTOURS WITH THIS ISSUE FR…
Owner-reported narrative. 72,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11231134 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11548676 · 2023-10-06 (October 6, 2023)
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. They diagnosed the electrical systems -said it needed VSA Modulator ($2222.36 prepaid)-and said safe to drive. That was at 54,947 miles on the car-after a couple of weeks, the ‘BRAKE LIGHT’ warning light came on -at first intermittently-then every time-then intermittentl…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11548676 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11703384 · 2025-12-06 (December 6, 2025)
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 illuminated, steering effort increased drastically, and vehicle control at low speeds became difficult and unsafe. The vehicle was brought to a Honda dealership, which replaced the EPS control unit under Honda’s warranty extension 19-036. However, after the repair, the power…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11703384 at NHTSA ↗