2013 Honda Crosstour Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 12%of 49 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 43,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2013 Honda Crosstour, 12% of the 49 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 43,000 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.
“When accelerating from 0 MPH to 45 mpa the car shudders. During a couple of these events the shuddering was violent, and when I slowed to investigate I could hear squeaking coming from the engine compartment. When I parked the vehicle there was faint smoke coming from the engine compartment and a burning smell like a burnt clutch. After the vehicle sits for a few hours the problem resolves and doesn't duplicate for that particular occurrence. Took vehicle to dealer one time and they were unable to find root case or duplicate problem. …”
NHTSA complaint #10946657, filed 2017-01, 43,000 miles“Hesitation: when trying to accelerate, after stopping, in many instances there is a very pronounced hesitation before the car starts forward. This is a real problem when attempting to merge into traffic or accelerate from a stop sign or traffic light. There is a safety problem when pressing on the accelerator and it takes several seconds for the car to start moving.”
NHTSA complaint #10535608, filed 2013-08, 125 miles“After taking my vehicle to holman Honda sunrise for airbag safety recall a vibration started happening. Took back in to the dealership was told air recall fixing wouldn't caused it then they did an inspection provided three recommendations for repair front passenger axle, brakes and rotator, and all new four wheels. Completed all recommendations given by the dealership vibrations still not fixed. Had a second inspection on the vehicle by private mechanic who seen that the axle part is bad. …”
NHTSA complaint #11267512, filed 2019-10, 57,259 miles“2013 Honda Crosstour attemping to start the vehicle, a grinding noise was heard from the starter. Error on dash indicated starter system failure. Attemping again, vehicle started normallye. The failure recurred numerous times.the vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the starter needed to be replaced. Cost 599.54 + 50.00 diagnoistic charge. The vehicle was repaired with manufacturer parts 12/11/2018 107277 mileage. 9 months last september 2019, starter begain same failure. 118100 mileage. Dealer to replace starter again.”
NHTSA complaint #11258525, filed 2019-09, 118,100 miles“This has been going on since I bought the car in october 2013 and continues to date. When stopped at intersection and moderately accelerate, the car doesn't move. It cause you to panic and accelerate harder and then the car jerks and takes off too fast. It's almost like when you take the foot off the brake and accelerate the gears slip and when it grabs it jerks and accelerates abruptly. This is nerve racking when trying to time cross traffic to cross intersection or merging into traffic. Not a very secure feeling.”
NHTSA complaint #10567584, filed 2014-03, 4,500 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10139551May 19, 2018Service bulletin - A judder from the torque converter lock-up clutch may be felt while driving between 20 and 60 mph. The problem is typically diagnosed as a bad torque…
- 10139550May 19, 2018Service bulletin - A judder from the torque converter lock-up clutch may be felt while driving between 20 and 60 mph. The problem is typically diagnosed as a bad torque…
- 10129336Feb 14, 2018Dealer message - Every Service Bulletin requires you to take an HDS snap shot and use the job aid or Tech2Tech to confirm the judder/shudder is coming from the torque converter.
- 10115802Aug 11, 2017Service bulletin - The starter grinds or spins at startup. The clearance between the starter motor gear and the torque converter ring gear is not optimal.
- 10108880Jun 21, 2017Service bulletin - This bulletin is replaced by 17-041, 2013?15 Crosstour V6: Judder from the Torque Converter Lock-Up Clutch
- 10108884Jun 20, 2017Service bulletin - A judder from the torque converter lock-up clutch may be felt while driving between 20 and 60 mph. The problem is typically diagnosed as a bad torque…
- 10108883Jun 20, 2017Service bulletin - A judder from the torque converter lock-up clutch may be felt while driving between 20 and 60 mph. The problem is typically diagnosed as a bad torque…
- 10084821Aug 3, 2016Service bulletin - a judder from the torque converter lock-up clutch may be felt while driving between 20 and 60mph. The problem is typically diagnosed as a bad torque converter…
- 10115198Jan 8, 2015Service bulletin - The MIL comes on with DTC P2176 (throttle actuator control system idle position not learned). The PCM misinterprets the throttle position sensor signals and…
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
Other parts of the 2013 Honda Crosstour
21 complaintsBrakes
5 complaintsElectrical system
5 complaintsEngine
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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