2014 Honda Crosstour problems
The Honda Crosstour (initially branded the Accord Crosstour) is a mid-size crossover SUV with a sloping rear roofline manufactured by Japanese automaker Honda. It is based on the North American eighth-generation Accord. Sales began in November 2009 for the 2010 model year, and the vehicle was discontinued after the 2015 model year due to slow sales.
Design
The Crosstour was marketed as a "hatchback"/"wagon" variation of the Accord and shared the same platform. The Crosstour was powered by a 3.5-liter V6 engine (choice of either front-wheel or all-wheel drive) or 2.4-liter 4-cylinder engine (front-wheel drive only), with prices that started at $29,670, above those of the Accord sedan (which started at under $23,000). For the 2012 model year, Honda removed the "Accord" prefix, making the name just "Crosstour", and gave its front grille a restyle. A four-cylinder engine for front-wheel drive models was released in late 2011 and put on sale in early 2012.
The Crosstour was a direct competitor to the Toyota Venza, a crossover wagon based upon the Accord's perennial competitor, the Camry. And like the Venza, which was meant to replace the Camry wagon, the Crosstour was considered a successor to the Accord wagon.
In terms of positioning, the Crosstour slotted between the compact CR-V and fullsize Pilot in Honda's crossover SUV lineup, Compared to the Pilot, the Crosstour was longer but had two rows of seating compared to the Pilot's three and had approximately 50 cubic feet less interior space.
The Crosstour was sold in the United States, Canada, Mexico, China, Middle East, Southeast Asia and Russia. Guangqi Honda built and marketed the Crosstour in China.
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Common 2014 Honda Crosstour problems
The 2014 Honda Crosstour has been known to have several common problems that have been reported by owners. These issues include:
- Brake wear and brake noise: Some owners have reported premature brake wear and brake noise, which may require earlier than normal replacement.
- Transmission issues: Automatic transmissions in the 2014 Crosstour have been reported to have shifting delays or harsh shifting, which can affect the overall driving experience.
- Starter failure: Some owners have experienced starter failure, which can result in grinding or the inability to start the engine.
- Airbag recalls: The 2014 Crosstour has been subject to airbag recalls due to faulty airbags, which can pose a safety risk to occupants.
- Seat and headrest comfort: Some owners have reported discomfort with the seat and headrest design, which can lead to back pain during long drives.
- Tire cupping and alignment issues: Tire cupping, which is often a result of misalignment, has been reported as a common problem in the 2014 Crosstour. This can lead to uneven tire wear and potential alignment problems.
- Shudder at speeds in the 20s: A shudder or vibration at certain speeds has been reported by some owners, which may be related to transmission or drivetrain issues.
These common problems should be taken into consideration when purchasing a 2014 Honda Crosstour. Regular maintenance and addressing concerns as they arise can help mitigate these issues and ensure a more dependable and satisfying ownership experience.
What is the major problem of Honda Crosstour?
Some common issues reported by owners, according to Car Complaints, include: Problems with the VCM (Variable Cylinder Management) system lead to excessive oil consumption and potential engine damage.
Why did the Honda Crosstour fail?
The Crosstour was a slow seller, with previous year models still unsold well into the next model year. It wasn't space-efficient or fuel-efficient. Its styling was controversial at best. It had the bulk of an SUV without the cargo capacity.
Is Honda Crosstour a good car?
The Honda Crosstour has a reliability rating of 4.0 out of 5.0. It was the 14th-best midsize vehicle out of 24 total. The ranking was based on the cost of a vehicle's maintenance and repairs, the average unexpected visit to the repair center, and the rate of severe problem repairs on each visit annually.
Is Honda Crosstour expensive to maintain?
The average total annual cost for repairs and maintenance on a Honda Crosstour is $520, compared to an average of $526 for midsize cars and $652 for all vehicle models.
2014 Honda Crosstour car problems categorized by type of issue
After analyzing all complaints sent to the NHTSA and researching popular Honda Crosstour problems, we found that the most common problems with these 2023 model year vehicles are:
- Electrical system problems
- Power train problems
- Engine problems
- Steering problems
- Wheels problems
The graph below shows statistics for all 2014 Honda Crosstour vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
Latest 25 complaints 2014 Honda Crosstour
The NHTSA has received 28 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 2014 Honda Crosstour. Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for 2014 Honda Crosstour vehicles.
SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-06-01
- VIN: 5J6TF2H50EL
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: FDW, LDW, TRAC, and ABS lights are on. Honda Service center ran a diagnostic check and recommended replacing VSA Modulator. Issue is common and is due to VSA modulator having small gauge wires. It is a design defect causing many VSA modulators to fail. Repair costs include $1,952 for the modulator plus labor. I ordered a replacement part in June 2023, but it has not yet arrived. I searched online. A YouTube video named "Why is this not a recall by Honda? ABS module Failure 2013 to 2017 and more" explains the issue. The YouTube video is posted by RB the mechanic. The comments under the video are from some people who encountered the same issue. It is an issue in a variety if Honda vehicles.
POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-06-22
- VIN: 5J6TF2H50EL
- Components: POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: 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. The contact stated that the failure may occur randomly. No warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the starter failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken back to the independent mechanic where the failure could not be duplicated. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer nor the manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 181,000.
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-01-02
- VIN: 5j6tf1h58el
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: Starter intermittently grinds and does not start or nothing happens at all. There is a known problem with this issue
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-10-02
- VIN: 5j6tf2h5xel
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: The car is rusting on the inside door panel. This is being caused because the undercoating from the mafia missed spots under the rear wheel well. This is clearly a mafia defect. No one at Honda is willing to help. They blame it on the seat belt causing it to rust. The car only leaks when driving because the water enters the car when the wheels are moving. Other Crosstour owners are having the same problem.
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-08-27
- Number Of Injuries: 2
- Crash: 1
- VIN: 5j6tf2h57el
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: The contact owned a 2014 Honda Crosstour. The contacat stated that after making a right turn and slowing down to about 15 mph when the contact noticed the vehicle began accelerating more than intended. The contact removed their foot from the accelerator pedal to the brake pedal however the vehicle failed to stop. The vehicle ended up crashing into a building nearby. The air bags did deploy. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed and deemed totaled. The driver received injuries to their noise, chest and back. The passenger received a knee injury and other body contusions. Medical attention was needed. The dealer was not made aware of the issue. The manufacturer was made aware and opened a case regarding the matter. The approximate failure mileage was 42,500.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-08-29
- VIN: 5J6TF1H53EL
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: The contact owns a 2014 Honda Crosstour. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, the vehicle failed to start intermittently, and the contact heard a grinding noise. The dealer was made aware of the failure and scheduled an upcoming appointment for diagnosis. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired at the dealer on two separate occasions prior, for the same failure and the starter was replaced twice. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact to take the vehicle to the dealer for diagnostic testing and to send the work order and repair bill to them. The failure mileage was unknown.
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-01-22
- VIN: 5J6TF2H59EL
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: ELECTRONIC POWER STEERING (EPS) FAILED WHILE DRIVING (65 MPH) ON THE INTERSTATE (I29, 1/22/21). IMMEDIATELY DROVE VEHICLE TO HONDA DEALER AND CODE WAS RESET. DROVE APPROXIMATELY 1/4 MILE AND EPS FAILED AGAIN. DIAGNOSTIC SCAN (CODES 51-07 & 51-01) REVEALED A FAULTY TORQUE SENSOR, WHICH WAS REPLACED ($1,485). EPS FAILED AGAIN ON 2/22/21 WHILE TURNING AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT (25 MPH) AND NEARLY WRECKED THE VEHICLE DUE TO LOSS OF POWER STEERING. DROVE THE VEHICLE BACK TO THE DEALER AND AWAITING A RESPONSE. THERE ARE TSBS (EPS WARRANTY EXTENSION) ISSUED BY AMERICAN HONDA BUT THE DEALER HAS NOT RECOGNIZED THESE COMMUNICATIONS.
WHEELS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-10-08
- VIN: 5J6TF2H5XEL
- Components: WHEELS
- Summary: REAR WHEELS BECAME CUPPED DUE TO MISALIGNMENT DESPITE HAVING ONLY 24,000 MILES. REAR WHEEL DO NOT HAVE THE ABILITY TO ADJUST CAMBER WHICH LEADS TO THE ISSUE. DRIVING ON CUPPED TIRES CAUSES THEM TO HEAT UP WHICH COULD LEAD TO SUBSEQUENT FAILURE.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-06-01
- VIN: 5J6TF2H51EL
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 HONDA CROSSTOUR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER PUSHING THE START BUTTON A GRINDING AND BUZZING NOISE WAS HEAD AND THE VEHICLE FAILED TO IMMEDIATELY START. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE STARTER WAS DEFECTIVE AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE STARTER WAS REPLACED HOWEVER, THE FAILURE CONTINUED TO OCCUR. THE LOCAL DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 85,000.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-02-21
- VIN: 5J6TF1H59EL
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: "SYSTEM STARTER" LIGHT APPEARS ON THE DASH. CAR WILL NOT START. SOUNDS OF GRINDING AND ALMOST LIKE A HISSING SOUND COMING OUT. IT HAS TO DO WITH THE PUSH BUTTON START. SOMETHING IS WRONG. HONDA IS WELL AWARE OF THIS ISSUE. I HAVE BEEN READING ABOUT IT VIA ONLINE FOR A WHILE, THERE ARE QUITE A FEW CASES OF THIS IN ALL MODELS HONDA MANUFACTURES. IT IS A VERY COSTLY REPAIR, ONE THAT HONDA SHOULD MAKE A RECALL OR PAY US CUSTOMERS BACK. *TR
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-01-21
- Number Of Injuries: 3
- Crash: 1
- VIN: 5J6TF1H5XEL
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Summary: MY 2014 HONDA ACCORD, 6 CYLINDER , ACCELERATED SUDDENLY. I STOPPED AT KIOSK TO PAY FOR CAR WASH. WHEN I PUT THE CAR IN GEAR IT SHOT FORWARD AT EXTREME SPEED. I HAD NO CONTROL OF CAR. THE SPEED WAS EXTREME.CAR CAME TO A STOP AFTER IT HAD GONE THROUGH LANDSCAPING AND HIT ANOTHER CAR. CAN WAS TOTALED, PLUS SEVERE DAMAGE TO OTHER CAR. I HAD NO CONTROL AND BELIEVE IT WAS A MECHANICAL FAILURE.
POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-07-07
- VIN: 5J6TF1H31EL
- Components: POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: WHEN STARTUP A GRINDING OR WHINING NOISE FROM THE STARTER AREA. ITS COME AND GOES
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-07-01
- VIN: 5J6TF2H59EL
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 HONDA CROSSTOUR. WHEN THE CONTACT PRESSED THE START BUTTON, SCRATCHING AND GRINDING NOISES WERE HEARD UNDER THE HOOD. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO GENTHE HONDA (15100 DUREKA RD, SOUTH GATE, MI) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE TORQUE CONVERTER WAS FAULTY AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE CONTACT INDICATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS PREVIOUSLY REPAIRED FOR THE SAME FAILURE AND THE STARTER WAS REPLACED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 66,000.
VISIBILITY PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-05-18
- VIN: 5J6TF2H56EL
- Components: VISIBILITY
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 HONDA CROSSTOUR. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD ABNORMAL POPPING NOISE COMING FROM THE ROOF OF THE VEHICLE AND THE SUN ROOF EXPLODED. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE CONTACT CALLED ED NAPLETON OAK LAWN HONDA (5800 95TH ST, OAK LAWN, IL 60453, (833) 571-8721) AND ASKED FOR AN ESTIMATE OF THE REPAIR COST. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND INFORMED THE CONTACT TO CALL NHTSA. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 66,000.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-11-06
- VIN: 5J6TF2H51EL
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 HONDA CROSSTOUR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ENGINE PUSH START FEATURE FAILED. WHEN THE CONTACT PUSHED THE START BUTTON, A LOUD GRINDING NOISE WAS HEARD AND ALL THE INSTRUMENT PANEL INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT CALLED AUBURN HONDA (LOCATED AT 1801 GRASS VALLEY HWY, AUBURN, CA 95603, (530) 362-5046) AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE STARTER COULD BE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER AND WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE VEHICLE WAS OUT OF WARRANTY AND THERE WERE NO RECALLS. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 70,000.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-04-21
- VIN: 5J6TF1H53EL
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 HONDA CROSSTOUR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE IGNITION MADE A LOUD, ABNORMAL SCREECHING NOISE, WHICH OCCURRED EVERY TIME THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED. IT ALSO TOOK MORE THAN A FEW ATTEMPTS TO START THE ENGINE. ALL THE WARNING INDICATORS WERE ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND DID NOT ASSIST. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 35,183.
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-03-29
- VIN: 5J6TF2H54EL
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: PURCHASED 2014 HONDA CROSSTOUR AROUND YEAR AGO, NOTICED PASSENGER AIR BAG SYSTEM WAS TURNED OFF ABOUT 6 MONTHS LATER, LUTHER BROOKDALE HONDA IN MINNESOTA WAS WHERE I PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE, NOT ONE NOTIFICATION OF ANY RECALL WAS SENT OUT TO US IN NEED OF REPAIR/REPLACEMENT... I'M ASSUMING THAT'S BECAUSE OF TAKADA, & NO NEW RESOLUTION TO THIS PROBLEM???? DEALER I BOUGHT IT FROM SAID NOTHING ABOUT IT... ONLY IN AMERICA! !!! THE OTHER ISSUE WITH THIS CAR IS FRONT DRIVE AXLES WENT OUT ON IT, AT 60,000 MILES, & WAS INFORMED THRU HONDA THAT TORQUE CONVERTER ON MY YEAR OF VEHICLE COULD POSSIBLY HAVE ISSUES AS WELL....
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-09-03
- VIN: 5J6TF3H57EL
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Summary: ON SEPTEMBER 3,2018 WHILE TRAVELING ON INTERSTATE 81 S AT EXIT 39 IN SMYTHCOUNTY VIRGINIA, AS THIS DRIVER ACCELERATED UP TO SPEED, SAID VEHICLE'S CRUISE CONTROL ACTIVATED WITHOUT BEING PROMPTED BY THE DRIVER. THIS OCCURED AS THE VEHICLE SURPASSED 25MPH. THIS DRIVER NOTICED THE ACCELERATOR HAD BEEN TAKEN OVER BY CRUISE CONTROL AND IMMEDIATLEY ATTEMPTED TO DISENGAGE THE CRUISE CONTROL. AFTER CRUISE CONTROL BUTTONS WERE TURNED OFF THE ACCELERATION WAS NOT ALTERED; THE FIRST AVAILABLE EXIT RAMP WAS TAKEN, THIS DRIVER USED THE BRAKING SYSTEM TO DECELERATE TO THE SPEED IN WHICH THE CRUISE CONTROL WAS AUTOMATICALLY DISENGAGED. THIS DRIVER THEN TURNED THE VEHICLE'S IGNITION OFF, HOPING THE POWERING DOWN OF THE VEHICLE WOULD SERVE TO ALLEVIATE THE ISSUE. THIS DRIVER THEN TURNED TOWARD HOME, ONLY TO ENCOUNTER THE SAME PROBLEM. ONCE THE VEHICLE WAS AGAIN SLOWED TO THE SPEED OF AUTOMATIC DISSENGAGEMENT, THE VEHICLE WAS RETURNED TO THIS DRIVERS RESIDENCE AT A SPEED OF 25MPH OR LOWER TO KEEP THE CRUISE CONTROL FROM ACTIVATING.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-05-01
- VIN: 5J6TF2H59EL
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 HONDA CROSSTOUR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO PROPERLY START AND VARIOUS WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE DEALER (ANDY MOHR HONDA, 1441 SOUTH LIBERTY DR., BLOOMINGTON, IN 47403, (812) 336-6865) WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT HAD AN EXTENDED WARRANTY, BUT THE DEALER STATED THAT IF A FAILURE COULD NOT BE DIAGNOSED, A PERMANENT REMEDY WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER AND DEALER INDICATED THAT THERE WAS NO RECALL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 36,000.
WHEELS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-04-03
- VIN: 5J6TF3H57EL
- Components: WHEELS
- Summary: I TOOK MY CAR IN TO THE DEALER ON 3/19/2018 AND GOT AN OIL CHANGE AND GOT MY TIRES ROTATED AND BALANCED( AND THEY WERE FINE) WHILE RUNNING MY CAR THROUGH THE CAR WASH THEY CRACKED A WHEEL VALVE, I HAD TO TAKE IT BACK ON 4/3/18 BECAUSE I WAS HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE OTHER WHEEL VALVE AND THEY INFORMED ME THAT MY TIRES HAD DRY ROTTED
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-03-22
- VIN: 5J6TF1H53EL
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: WE BOUGHT THE VEHICLE NEW IN 2014. THE BATTERY PREMATURELY FAILED FIRST AND NOW WE ARE HAVING ISSUES WITH THE STARTER NOT ENGAGING. IT TAKES SEVERAL ATTEMPTS TO START AND IT HAS DONE THIS ON THREE DIFFERENT OUT OF STATE ROAD TRIPS. THE DEALERSHIP IS REFUSING TO ACKNOWLEDGE PROBLEM AT THE MOMENT. THE CAR HAS 55000 MILES ON IT CURRENTLY.
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2017-04-05
- VIN: 5J6TF2H53EL
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: STARTER DOES NOT ENGAGE, WHEN BUTTON IS PUSHED OFTEN THE STARTER SIMPLY SPINS. TRIED BATTERY REPLACEMENT, DID RESEARCH AND FOUND THERE IS A COMMON ISSUE WITH THIS VEHICLE WHERE THE STARTER ISN'T ALIGNED QUITE PROPERLY.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2017-02-01
- VIN: 5J6TF2H57EL
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 HONDA CROSSTOUR. THE CONTACT HEARD A CRANKING AND WINDING NOISE WHEN THE KEY WAS TURNED IN THE IGNITION. THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START. THE FAILURE OCCURRED INTERMITTENTLY. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER (ANDERSON HONDA 410-632-7068) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE STARTER FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT THE REPAIR WAS NOT COVERED UNDER A RECALL OR WARRANTY. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 44,000.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-09-30
- VIN: 5J6TF2H55EL
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 HONDA CROSSTOUR. WHEN ATTEMPTING TO START THE VEHICLE, IT FAILED TO START ON THE FIRST ATTEMPT. IT TOOK APPROXIMATELY 2-5 ATTEMPTS BEFORE THE VEHICLE WOULD START. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER A SECOND TIME AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT A NEW BATTERY WAS NEEDED. THE BATTERY WAS REPLACED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 35,500.
VISIBILITY/WIPER,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-07-07
- VIN: 5J6TF2H55EL
- Components: VISIBILITY/WIPER,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 HONDA CROSSTOUR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS EQUIPPED WITH THE FORWARD COLLISION WARNING SYSTEM AND VISUAL DISPLAY FEATURE, WHICH DID NOT FUCTION PROPERLY. THERE WAS NO WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE MANUFACTURER ADVISED THAT ONLY THE ORGINAL WINDSHIELD GLASS BE USED FOR REPLACEMENT RATHER THAN AN AFTERMARKET WINDSHIELD. THE WINDSHIELD EXHIBITED A CRACK. THE INSURNACE COMPANY AND INDEPENDENT MECHANIC STATED THAT THE SYSTEM DID NOT FUNCTON. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS RECALIBRATED DUE TO THE AFTERMARKET GLASS. THE MANUFACTURER'S ORIGNAL WINDSHIELD WAS REPLACED AND THE SYSTEM OPERATED AS DESIGNED. THE MANUFACTUER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 61,000.
2014 Honda Crosstour recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 3 recalls for different components of the 2014 Honda Crosstour.
- Manufacturer: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
- Components: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
- Summary: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2009-2014 Acura TSX, 2011-2014 TSX Sport Wagon, 2010-2013 ZDX, 2008-2012 Honda Accord, 2010-2011 Accord Crosstour, 2006-2011 Civic and Civic Hybrid, 2008-2010 Civic GX NGV, 2012-2015 Crosstour, 2007-2011 CR-V, 2009-2013 Fit, 2014 Fit EV, 2010-2014 Insight, and 2009-2015 Pilot vehicles. The vehicles are equipped with passenger frontal air bag inflators assembled as a recall remedy part or replacement service part, that may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
- Consequence: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
- Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began August 12, 2019. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are F5F and Q5E.
- Manufacturer: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
- Components: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
- Summary: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2009-2014 Acura TSX, 2011-2013 TSX Sport Wagon, and 2010-2012 ZDX and 2008-2012 Honda Accord, 2010-2011 Accord Crosstour, 2006-2011 Civic, Civic Hybrid and Civic NGV, 2012-2014 Crosstour, 2007-2011 CR-V, 2009-2013 Fit, 2010-2013 Insight, and 2009-2015 Pilot vehicles. The front passenger air bag inflator may have been installed incorrectly during replacement.
- Consequence: An incorrectly installed air bag inflator may not properly deploy the passenger frontal air bag in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the inflator installation and, if necessary, replace the passenger frontal air bag module assembly, free of charge. The recall began July 5, 2019. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are M4O, P4R, T4Q, and W4P.
- Manufacturer: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
- Components: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
- Summary: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2014 Honda Insight and Acura TSX and TSX Wagon, 2014-2015 Honda Crosstour and Pilot vehicles nationwide, as well as certain 2014 Honda FCX Clarity and Fit EV vehicles in Florida, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, Texas, Alabama, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, California, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan) and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Honda is also recalling certain 2011-2013 Acura TSX, TSX Wagon and ZDX, Honda Crosstour, Insight, Fit and Pilot vehicles, 2011-2012 Honda Accord and 2011 Honda Civic NGV, Civic, Civic Hybrid and CR-V vehicles in Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, the 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. Lastly, Honda is recalling certain 2010-2013 Acura TSX and ZDX, Honda Crosstour, Fit, Insight and Pilot, 2011-2013 TSX Wagon, 2010-2012 Honda Accord and 2010-2011 Honda Civic NGV, Civic, Civic Hybrid and CR-V vehicles in 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. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag 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.
- Consequence: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
- Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began November 6, 2018. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are M2J and S2K.
Negative 2014 Honda Crosstour car reviews
Positive 2014 Honda Crosstour car reviews
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I have a confession to make - I absolutely love hatchbacks and station wagons! Ever since my Dad's first 1960 Buick Invicta station wagon, I've been hooked. The sporty and aggressive front and sharp profile of this five door hatchback catch my eye, although I must admit that the rear end is not my favourite. Despite this, the car is fast, sporty and has great utility in the hatchback. It's not a fancy or luxurious car, but it's perfect for those who love a sporty ride. I have the 3.5 liter 6 with 4WD and all the tech, including a right-side-mirror lane monitoring camera (which I absolutely love!). The only downside is that the driver's seat (and presumably all of the seats) is quite hard, but it's designed for taking fast, sharp curves, so it's well-built and bolstered. It's not a plush Buick chair, but that's okay with me. With 278HP, it accelerates faster than my 2003 Audi A4 and is just as fun to drive. Plus, it can carry a lot more stuff home from Home Depot! On the highway, the Cylinder Management kicks in and goes from 6 cylinders to 3, getting 28mpg for long cruises. The cargo space is perfect for many large things, and for 8 out of 10 utility things, it works just fine. I've even had almost 500 lbs of gardening supplies in the back end at one time with no problem, and it didn't seem to impact the handling. It's essentially a Honda Accord, so you know it's reliable as heck. I've had it for four years and haven't had one second of problems. The only minor issue is that the KEY FOB dash lite seems to come on a lot, but it's not a problem - just a bit irritating.I hope you're doing well! I just wanted to share my experience with the Crosstour. Despite some people finding it funny looking, I was able to sell it in April 2017 and got $19000 in trade. It was definitely a great decision for me!
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I purchased a used 2013 Crosstour with 27,100 miles on the odometer to replace my old Civic as my wife and I needed a larger vehicle. The cargo space is perfect for our needs, and although the rear visibility is slightly compromised, the backup camera alleviates this issue. The car's acceleration is impressive for a 4 cylinder, and the fuel consumption is good for a car of this size. Additionally, the Crosstour's unique appearance sets it apart from other vehicles on the road. Despite owning Mustangs, Camaros, a Subaru WRX, and other exotic-looking cars, I have never owned a car that I enjoy looking at as much as the Crosstour. It is a rare sight on the road, and according to my research, it holds its value well. As an Accord, parts are readily available and affordable. The vehicle's height makes it easy for me to get in and out of, which is especially important for me due to my bad back. Overall, it is a fantastic car to own!
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I'm so glad to hear that you love your Honda Crosstour! It's always great to hear positive feedback about a car. It sounds like you've had a really good experience with it. Thank you for sharing your thoughts with us!
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I recently decided to switch from my BMW X5 after 5 years of ownership. Although I loved the power and handling, the maintenance costs and tire wear were too much for me. In fact, I ended up spending more on maintenance and repairs than the car's original price. I was looking for a car that could offer me power, comfort, and reliability. After test driving several cars, I found the perfect fit with the Honda Crosstour EX-L. It may be smaller, but it still has enough room for my belongings without having to get a pickup truck. The car is quick off the line and has great gas mileage, which is a plus. It's also cheaper to fill up with regular gas instead of BMW's premium gas. The car's handling is nimble and quick, although it took me some time to get used to it. The car may not be as flashy as the X5, but it has a sleek design that resembles many higher-priced sports models. This is my first Japanese car, but I'm willing to buy another one if this car lasts as long as they say it will.
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Coming from an older Accord, I must say that this is a really nice transition without going too big and boxy like an SUV. I particularly like the blue dash lights, the large navigation screen, the XM buttons, the darkened rear windows, the 3-view rear camera, the right side camera on demand, and the impressive safety rating. I'm banking on Honda's reliability, which I've experienced in the past. Update: The vehicle is still fine. I haven't figured out the best way to transport a medium-sized dog safely without scratching the seats.
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Curious about common problems | Honda Crosstour Forums
Feb 7, 2014 ... Tire cupping - seems fairly common and alignment issues appear to frequently be diagnosed as a root cause. Are CTs prone to alignment problems?
2014 Honda Crosstour Issues : r/MechanicAdvice
Nov 19, 2021 ... this can be an indication of the valve clearance being out of spec (usually tight clearance, i've seen too loose as well) and can cause misfires ...
2014 Honda Crosstour Problems | Kelley Blue Book
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2014 Honda Crosstour Reliability - Consumer Reports
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The Honda Crosstour Years To Avoid - CoPilot
Aug 15, 2023 ... The 2010 Honda Crosstour is known for significant issues with the brakes and transmission. The 2013 model is famous for issues with the engine, ...
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Darrell Hettinger 2024-06-24
Hello, we recently purchased our second V6 AWD Crosstour and have been experiencing a severe floor board shake at speeds between 22mph-30mph. Even in stop and go traffic, the car hesitates and shakes the floorboards and gas pedal. We believe this may be a major design flaw, as it is much worse in normal drive than in S drive using the paddle shifters. Additionally, the car shakes quite hard at speeds between 70-78mph on the highway, even though the tires are balanced. We are concerned that this may be an engine or transmission design flaw, especially since we experienced the same issue in our 2010 model and it has only gotten worse in our 2013 model. We have also heard that people are experiencing similar problems with the VCM in the Acura RDX. We kindly request that Honda address this issue as soon as possible to prevent any potential accidents. Thank you for your attention to this matter.
Marty Tillman 2024-02-01
My first Honda. Despite numerous complaints and trips to the dealer, the high pitched whine in the transmission persists. I have driven 3 other Honda's of the same model and they did not have this issue. It is concerning that my rear brakes are totally worn out while my front brake pads still have 85% of their original thickness. I believe that Honda should take responsibility for these issues and take appropriate action to address them.