2013 Honda Crosstour Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 10%of 49 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 25,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the engine of the 2013 Honda Crosstour, 10% of the 49 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 25,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Starting earlier this year my wife pushed the start button and it made noise but didn't start. I told her to try again and it started. The starter is turning but is not making full contact with the flywheel. The problem is getting worse. Sometimes we go a couple of days with no pbolems and sometimes it occurs 4-5 times in one day. 3 for 3 with the same vehicle and same problem in the town I live. If you search the internet you will find a lot more people with the same problem. Honda knows about it but refuses to do anything about it except change the starter and charge big prices for it. …”
NHTSA complaint #10958759, filed 2017-03, 106,000 miles“When attempting to accelerate from a stoplight, a slight push on the gas pedal has no effect on the car. Since there is no reaction from the car I will push down slightly further on the gas pedal in which case the car absolutely takes off and almost spins tires. Very dangerous in certain situations, especially with the more powerful v6 engine I have in my Crosstour. This happens at least once a month and scares the living hell out of me. Next time I buy a car, I am getting on this website first. All but one Crosstour complaint is specifically related to this issue.”
NHTSA complaint #10725433, filed 2015-06, 25,000 miles“When stopped at intersection and taking foot off brake to proceed, occasionally car will not move forward with moderate gas pedal pressure. Backing off the gas slightly gets car going forward. Engine does not quit during these episodes, it just will not move car unless gas pedal position is changed by backing off a little. This can be very panic-inducing when timing cross-traffic for a crossing or merge.”
NHTSA complaint #10545999, filed 2013-09, 8,500 miles“Car vibrates excessively when idling or in park. Have three thousand miles on odometer and problem seems to be getting worse. Started happening immediately after purchasing car.”
NHTSA complaint #10794872, filed 2015-11Related service bulletins
- 10108045Feb 25, 2017Service bulletin - at cold start-up, the engine rattles loudly for about 2 seconds. The variable valve timing control (vtc) actuator is defective.
- 10108046Feb 23, 2017Service bulletin - at cold start-up, the engine rattles loudly for about 2 seconds. This may be intermittent and occurs when the outside temperature is below 40° f. The variable…
- 10084330Jun 28, 2016Service news article - while driving under steady cruise (between 30 and 65 mph) or light acceleration, does the engine intermittently rattle or runs rough with the mil blinking?…
- 10087883Mar 17, 2016Service bulletin - replace the vtc actuator if the engine rattles loudly for 2 seconds during cold start-up.
- 10087866Mar 14, 2016Service bulletin - replace the vtc actuator if the engine rattles loudly for 2 seconds during cold start-up.
- 10088283Feb 13, 2016Service bulletin - at cold start-up, the engine rattles loudly for about 2 seconds. This may be intermittent and occurs when the outside temperature is below 40° f. Replace the…
- 10100042Dec 10, 2015"techline summary article - editors note: this article replaces the one posted in september 2015 to extend that articles shelf life. The issues covered are still being…
- 10100175Nov 19, 2015Service news article - does the engine rattle at cold startup for 1 to 2 seconds when its cold outside? Chances are the vtc actuator is the culprit. Keep in mind simply…
- 10100216Nov 5, 2015Dealer message - american honda (ahm) is investigating certain 2013-2014 accord v6s & crosstour v6s with a customer complaint of engine not starting or grinding noise at engine…
- 10100539Oct 30, 2015Dealer message - american honda (ahm) is investigating certain 2013-2014 accord v6s & crosstour v6s with a customer complaint of engine not starting or grinding noise at engine…
Engine: other model years
Other parts of the 2013 Honda Crosstour
21 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
6 complaintsBrakes
5 complaintsElectrical system
5 complaintsForward collision avoidance
4 complaintsOther or unknown
4 complaintsVehicle speed control
4 complaintsLane departure
2 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2013 Honda Crosstour
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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