Which year to buy
Bar height: serious owner complaints to NHTSA for that year per car on the road, against this model's usual year.
2014GOOD BUYSerious complaints 1.0× usual Extended coverage
19 serious complaints of 31, the most about engine (6) and power train (5); per car on the road, 1.0× this model's usual year. 3 recalls.
What owners report
“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 engine at startup even after replacing the starter.”
An owner's complaint to NHTSA about the engine, Jan 2025
“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 that after approximately six attempts, the vehicle may start.”
An owner's complaint to NHTSA about the power train, Jun 2023
Fixes and extended coverage
- Extended coverage The warranty extension does not apply to any vehicle that has ever been declared a total loss or sold for salvage by a financial institution or insurer, or has a branded or similar title under any state's law. American Honda is extending the warranty on the EPS (electric power steering) control… (A19-036, Jul 2019)
- Extended coverage American Honda is offering a Customer Support Program (Warranty Extension) to cover any manufacturing defects in the replacement front passenger's airbag inflator only. (A19-002, Jan 2019)
- Extended coverage Warranty Extension: Customer Support Program For Front Passenger's Airbag Inflator for 2010-12 Accord and Other Listed Years and Models (Expires September 30, 2028) (19-003-1, Aug 2019)
- Extended coverage Today, July 11, 2019, Honda is announcing a warranty extension for certain 2013-14 Crosstour vehicles to address a concern with the electric power steering (EPS) system. American Honda is extending the new vehicle limited warranty on the EPS control unit from the original 3 years/36,000 miles to… (ABOM07112019, Jul 2019)
From the manufacturer's bulletins filed with NHTSA. A dealer can look up whether a car has had the work done or is still covered.
31 owner complaints · 3 recalls (check a car's VIN for open recalls) · EPA combined: 22–25 mpg · NHTSA: Not rated · 2014 trims and features
Every Crosstour year's verdict →
Verdicts computed from NHTSA owner complaints, defect investigations and recalls. Cars on the road from New York State registrations. (How we judge.) Data checked 2026-10-06.
Trims and features
Engines: 2.4L 4-cyl; 3.5L 6-cyl · Drive: AWD, FWD
2014 Crosstour trims
| EX | EX V6 | EX-L | EX-L V6 |
|---|
base price, seating and driver-assistance equipment from NHTSA's vehicle database (vPIC), as Honda reports it. Tech and comfort features (CarPlay, heated seats, sunroof) for Honda aren't in our data yet. "—": not verified in our sources. "Varies": standard on some versions of the trim.
Year by year
| Year | Engines | Drive | Fuel economy | Crash rating | Recalls | Owner complaints | Most-reported problem | CarPlay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 2.4L 4-cyl 3.5L 6-cyl | AWD, FWD | 22–25 mpg | Not rated | 3 | 26 | Electrical system (14) | — |
| 2014 | 2.4L 4-cyl 3.5L 6-cyl | AWD, FWD | 22–25 mpg | Not rated | 3 | 31 | Electrical system (10) | — |
| 2013 | 2.4L 4-cyl 3.5L 6-cyl | AWD, FWD | 22–25 mpg | Not rated | 3 | 49 | Steering (21) | — |
| 2012 | 2.4L 4-cyl 3.5L 6-cyl | AWD, FWD | 21–24 mpg | Not rated | 4 | 32 | Power train (9) | — |
Owner complaints are unverified reports to NHTSA, counted as filed: older years have had longer to collect them and sales aren't adjusted for, so see Which year to buy for a fair comparison. Most-reported problem: the component named in the most complaints that year. Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Apple.
Every NHTSA-rated version: crash ratings, safety tech, recalls, complaints
| Year | Version | Stars | Forward collision warning | Lane departure warning | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Honda Crosstour SUV AWD | Not Rated | Optional | Optional | 3 | 26 |
| 2015 | Honda Crosstour SUV FWD | Not Rated | Optional | Optional | 3 | 26 |
| 2014 | Honda Crosstour SUV 4WD | Not Rated | Optional | Optional | 3 | 31 |
| 2014 | Honda Crosstour SUV FWD | Not Rated | Optional | Optional | 3 | 31 |
| 2013 | Honda Crosstour SUV FWD | Not Rated | No | No | 3 | 49 |
| 2013 | Honda Crosstour SUV 4WD | Not Rated | No | No | 3 | 49 |
| 2012 | Honda Crosstour SUV 4WD | Not Rated | No | No | 4 | 32 |
| 2012 | Honda Crosstour SUV FWD | Not Rated | No | No | 4 | 32 |
Source: NHTSA.
Every EPA-rated version: engines and combined mpg
| Year | EPA model | Engines | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Crosstour 2WD | Auto 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L |
23–25 |
| 2015 | Crosstour 4WD | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 22 |
| 2014 | Crosstour 2WD | Auto 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L |
23–25 |
| 2014 | Crosstour 4WD | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 22 |
| 2013 | Crosstour 2WD | Auto 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L |
23–25 |
| 2013 | Crosstour 4WD | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 22 |
| 2012 | Crosstour 2WD | Auto 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L Auto 5-spd, 6 cyl, 3.5 L |
21–24 |
| 2012 | Crosstour 4WD | Auto 5-spd, 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 21 |
Source: fueleconomy.gov.