2013 Honda Accord Crosstour: problems, recalls and reliability
1 recall and 11 owner complaints on record; most reports concern steering.
Data updated weekly · latest recall Jan 2018
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“Eps (electric power steering) light on dash lights up followed by almost total loss of steering. Takes extreme amount of force to steer car when system cuts out. Once car is stopped and engine switched off light will reset and power steering will return.”Owner report · Steering · Jul 2019
“While driving the power steering went out. After multiple restarts of the engine it did not work. I was able to drive it to a nearby honda dealer, with much physical effort to turn. The dealership saw the light on and ran the code, but after a later check the eps light went off. No resolution.”Owner report · Steering · Feb 2019
“While driving the eps light starts flashing and I have no power steering. I pulled over and turned the car off and on many times, but it doesn't fix the problem.”Owner report · Steering · Dec 2018
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“Takata recall... My dashboard is displaying a steering wheel symbol and that warning sign is restricting my wheel to steer properly.”Owner report · Steering · Jul 2018
“Driving to work going around a curve on the turnpike at 45 mph and the power steering went out couldnt steer went off the road missing a tree by a foot.”Owner report · Steering · Jun 2018
“Voice recognition does not work . Very intermittent . Not what I tell it . All out side sound is not interfering .stationary, parking lot empty 4:30 in morning power stayed it was off and yet music still played / have video . Taken in 3 times to dealer / nothing wrong they say”Owner report · Unknown Or Other · Mar 2018
“Tl* the contact owns a 2013 honda accord crosstour. The contact stated that the vehicle hesitated when it was cold started. An independent mechanic replaced the battery, but the failure continued. The vehicle was taken to johnson city honda (2806 n roan st, johnson city, tn 37601, (423) 282-5440) where it was determined that the starter could be the cause of the failure. The repair would cost approximately $725. The contact planned to have the vehicle repaired by an independent mechanic. The failure mileage was 45,000.”Owner report · Electrical System · Jan 2018
Recalls - 1 campaign
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2010-2013 Acura TSX, ZDX, Honda Accord Crosstour, Fit, Insight and Pilot vehicles, 2011-13 Acura TSX Sportswagon, 2010-2012 Honda Accord,, 2010-2011 Honda Civic, Civic NGV, Civic Hybrid and CR-V vehicles and 2013 Honda FCX Clarity and Fit EV vehicles ever registered in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands or "Zone A." Additionally, Honda is recalling certain 2010-2012 Acura TSX, Honda Accord, Accord Crosstour, Fit and Pilot, 2010-2011 Honda Civic, Civic NGV, Civic Hybrid and CR-V, and 2010 Acura ZDX and Honda Insight vehicles ever registered in the states of Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia or "Zone B." Unless included in Zones A or B above, Honda is recalling certain 2009 Acura TSX, Honda Accord, Civic, Civic NGV, Civic Hybrid, CR-V, Fit, and Pilot vehicles ever registered in the states of Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming or "Zone C." These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment (such as after a vehicle crash necessitating replacement of the original air bags), may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to higher absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began February 16, 2018. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are B0K and L0J.
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Is the 2013 Honda Accord Crosstour reliable?
NHTSA has 11 owner complaints and 1 recall campaign on record for the 2013 Honda Accord Crosstour. The most complained-about area is steering.
Does the 2013 Honda Accord Crosstour have open recalls?
1 recall campaign has been issued, the latest concerning air bags:frontal:passenger side:inflator module. Check your specific vehicle by VIN - recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.