2013 Honda Accord Crosstour: Recalls, Problems & MPG
Here are the deets on the 2013 Honda Accord Crosstour: 1 recall, 11 owner complaints.
Recalls
1 vehicle recall from the manufacturer. Repairs are free. Check your VIN to see if one is still open on your car.
Airbags Vehicle recall #18V042000 · 2018 · 691,726 vehicles
What's wrong: 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…
Why it matters: An inflator explosion May result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
The fix: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began February 16, 2018.
Most-reported problems
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component. One complaint can list several components. 0 mention a fire, 0 injuries and 0 deaths were reported.
What owners describe
- Steering (7): the most common themes are steering problems (7), warning light on (2).
- Electrical (3): the most common themes are electrical failure (3).
- Other / unknown (1): no single recurring theme in the descriptions.
- Transmission & drivetrain (1): no single recurring theme in the descriptions.
The 2013 Honda Accord Crosstour has 11 owner complaints, ranking #3 of 4 Accord Crosstour model years for complaints (well below the 24 average). Complaints peaked in 2018 (6 filed that year). The typical problem showed up when the car was about 5 years old, at a median of 83,500 miles. Neighboring years: 2012 (8 complaints, 3 recalls).
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FAQ
Does the 2013 Honda Accord Crosstour have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 vehicle recall for the 2013 Honda Accord Crosstour. Recall repairs are free at any dealer, no matter how old the car is. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common 2013 Honda Accord Crosstour problems?
Owners have filed 11 complaints with NHTSA. The most-reported areas are steering (7), electrical (3), other / unknown (1).
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