The most-reported Crosstour run is 5J6TF2H58CL (2012 builds) with 4 complaints, 2.4× the typical run. Electrical system problems make up 24% of reports; 2014 is the worst model year at 1.8 complaints per run; NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for Crosstour model years 2012–2015.
Which build runs owners report most
A production run is the first 11 characters of the VIN: plant, model year, body and engine. The Honda Crosstour has 75 of them on record. The five runs at the top of this table hold 14% of every Crosstour complaint on file.
| Production run (VIN 1–11) | Year | Complaints | Involved a crash | Fire |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5J6TF2H58CL•••••• | 2012 | — | — | |
| 5J6TF2H56DL•••••• | 2013 | — | — | |
| 5J6TF2H57DL•••••• | 2013 | — | — | |
| 5J6TF2H53FL•••••• | 2015 | — | — | |
| 5J6TF2H51DL•••••• | 2013 | — | — | |
| 5J6TF1H53EL•••••• | 2014 | — | — | |
| 5J6TF2H52DL•••••• | 2013 | — | — | |
| 5J6TF2H50FL•••••• | 2015 | — | — | |
| 5J6TF2H5XEL•••••• | 2014 | — | — | |
| 5J6TF2H59EL•••••• | 2014 | — | — | |
| 5J6TF2H59DL•••••• | 2013 | — | — | |
| 5J6TF1H55DL•••••• | 2013 | — | — |
Each of the other 63 Crosstour runs has 2 complaints or fewer. ForCar has checked 10 Crosstour VINs so far, most often 2012, 2013, 2014 builds; 2 of them belong to one of the 12 runs above.
Which model years to check twice
Complaints per production run, so a year that simply sold more does not top the list. On the Honda Crosstour the gap between build years is 1.3×: a 2014 car draws 1.8 complaints per run, a 2015 one 1.4.
| Year | Per run | Complaints | Runs | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 23 | 16 | 1 | |
| 2014 | 29 | 16 | 2 | |
| 2013 | 45 | 26 | — | |
| 2012 | 27 | 17 | 2 |
Heaviest year here is 2014 at 1.8 complaints per run; lightest is 2015 at 1.4.
What to inspect on this car
One system accounts for 24% of everything Honda Crosstour owners report: Electrical System, 30 of 124 complaints. Start the pre-purchase inspection there.
| System | Complaints | Involved a crash | Fire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | — | 1 | |
| Steering | 1 | — | |
| Power Train | 1 | — | |
| Engine | — | — | |
| Unknown Or Other | — | — | |
| Service Brakes | — | — | |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | — | |
| Air Bags | 3 | — |
Recalls to check against your VIN
NHTSA has 5 recall campaigns on the Honda Crosstour; the 5 below cover build years 2012 to 2015. These are for the model and year; whether one is still open on a given car, only that VIN can tell.
| Campaign | Component | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| 18V661000 | Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module | 2012–2015 |
| 19V502000 | Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module | 2012–2015 |
| 19V378000 | Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module | 2012–2014 |
| 14V788000 | Air Bags:side/window | 2015 |
| 12V030000 | Air Bags:side/window | 2012 |
18V661000 was opened in 2018 on cars built from 2012: 6 years on the road before the recall.
How serious were they
Of the 124 reports on the Honda Crosstour, 4% involved a crash against 5.8% across all vehicles, below the norm.
| Outcome | Honda Crosstour | All vehicles |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints filed | 124 | 1,115,966 |
| Involved a crash | 5 (4%) | 64,194 (5.8%) |
| Involved a fire | 1 (0.8%) | 26,974 (2.4%) |
| Injuries reported | 9 | 58,013 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 2,728 |
Crash-related reports run 31% below the all-vehicle rate.
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How this check works
The file behind this page holds 1,115,966 complaints filed with NHTSA between 1981 and 2026, across 298,921 production runs. The Honda Crosstour share of that is 124 complaints over 75 runs, 0.01% of everything on record.
Frequently asked questions
How do I check a Honda Crosstour VIN for free?
Enter the 17 characters above. ForCar matches the first eleven, the production run, against 124 NHTSA complaints from 75 Crosstour runs and 5 recall campaigns. No account, no card.
Which Crosstour production run has the most complaints?
5J6TF2H58CL, a 2012 build, with 4 complaints. The typical Crosstour run has 1.7.
Which Crosstour years have the most complaints?
Per production run, 2014 is heaviest at 1.8 complaints per run and 2015 lightest at 1.4.
How many Crosstour complaints involve a crash?
4% of 124 reports, against 5.8% across all vehicles; 1 involved a fire.
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