Half of all complaints arrive by 6 years of age, so 79.8% land after the 3-year basic warranty ends. The system owners report most is Electrical System, with 30 complaints, typically at 6.3 years.
Honda Crosstour years to avoid — and the best ones
| Model year | Per run | Complaints | Runs | Enough history? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 23 | 16 | yes | |
| 2014 | 29 | 16 | yes | |
| 2013 | 45 | 26 | yes | |
| 2012 | 27 | 17 | yes |
Does the market discount it? In our listings a 2014 Crosstour asks a median $8,500, against $8,999 for a 2015, the next model year: about 6% less, so sellers do price some of the trouble in.
Among the 4 Honda Crosstour years with enough history, the three to walk away from are 2014, 2013, 2012; the three worth hunting are 2015, 2012, 2013.
When it starts to break
| Age at failure | Complaints | Running total | Warranty |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 years | 8.9% | covered | |
| 1 year | 12.1% | covered | |
| 2 years | 20.2% | covered | |
| 3 years | 27.4% | you pay | |
| 4 years | 41.1% | you pay | |
| 5 years | 49.2% | you pay | |
| 6 years | 60.5% | you pay | |
| 7 years | 71% | you pay | |
| 8 years | 75% | you pay | |
| 9 years | 83.9% | you pay | |
| 10 years | 88.7% | you pay | |
| 11 years | 96.8% | you pay | |
| 12 years | 98.4% | you pay | |
| 13 years | 100% | you pay |
Basic warranty on this car is 3 years / 36,000 miles. Only 20.2% of reported failures happen inside it — the remaining 79.8% come out of the owner's pocket. Powertrain cover (5 years / 60,000 miles) reaches further, but it only covers the engine and transmission, which account for about 29% of the complaints here.
What actually fails — and at what age
On the Honda Crosstour, the early trouble is Vehicle Speed Control — reported at around 1.7 years, so a car still under warranty is the one to check for it. What waits further out is Electrical System at 6.3 years — past every basic warranty, and the bill lands on whoever owns the car then.
| System | Complaints | Typical age | Crash | Fire |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 6.3 yrs | — | 1 | |
| Steering | 6.6 yrs | 1 | — | |
| Power Train | 5.3 yrs | 1 | — | |
| Engine | 4.8 yrs | — | — | |
| Unknown Or Other | 6.5 yrs | — | — | |
| Service Brakes | 9 yrs | — | — | |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1.7 yrs | 1 | — | |
| Air Bags | 5.3 yrs | 3 | — |
What else in this class
6 models share the Crosstour's vehicle class. Per production run, the Honda Pilot draws 3.9, the Ford Escape 8.92 and the GMC Terrain 2.44, against 1.65 for the Crosstour. That is the fewest complaints of the group.
| Same class as the Crosstour | Complaints on record | Recall campaigns | Years built |
|---|---|---|---|
| Honda Pilot | 197 | 2003–2026 | |
| Ford Escape | 227 | 2001–2026 | |
| GMC Terrain | 45 | 2009–2026 | |
| Volkswagen Tiguan | 69 | 2009–2026 | |
| Volkswagen Atlas | 77 | 2018–2026 | |
| Jeep Compass | 47 | 2006–2026 |
The table shows totals on record; the rates per production run are in the sentence above.
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Frequently asked questions
Is the Honda Crosstour reliable?
By complaints per production run it is better than typical: 1.65 against 3.73 for the average car, and fewer than each of the 3 class rivals we compared.
Which Crosstour years should you avoid?
By complaints per production run, 2014, 2013, 2012. The cleanest years old enough to judge are 2015, 2012, 2013. Years newer than 6 are left out: complaints keep arriving for years after a car is sold.
When do Crosstour problems usually start?
Half of all complaints arrive by 6 years of age. The most reported system is Electrical System, typically at 6.3 years, followed by Steering.
Will the warranty cover Crosstour problems?
Mostly not: basic cover is 3 years / 36,000 miles, and only 20.2% of reported failures fall inside it. Powertrain cover lasts longer, but engine and transmission make up about 29% of the complaints here.
Is the Crosstour more reliable than the Honda Pilot?
Yes: 1.65 complaints per production run for the Crosstour against 3.9 for the Honda Pilot.
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