AI Damage2013 Honda Accord Crosstour: common problems
Owners of the 2013 Honda Accord Crosstour filed 11 complaints with NHTSA, most often about steering and electrical system. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 11
What fails most often
- 1 Steering 64% of all complaints
- 2 Electrical system 27% of all complaints
- 3 Powertrain 9% of all complaints
- Steering: 7 complaints (64% of all).
- Electrical system: 3 complaints (27% of all).
- Powertrain: 1 complaints (9% of all).
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 11 NHTSA complaints mention each symptom (automatic count from complaint text; one complaint can mention several).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Powertrain | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | 1 | 0 | 0 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
The starter fails to start the car. The starter throws out the pinion ,but fails to engage the fly wheel and crank the motor. Starts out intermitent and steadily gets worse. I have replaced the starter 3 times, one after market refurb starter failed right out of the box.
Eps (electric power steering) light on dash lights up followed by almost total loss of steering. Takes extreme amount of force to steer car when system cuts out. Once car is stopped and engine switched off light will reset and power steering will return.
While driving the power steering went out. After multiple restarts of the engine it did not work. I was able to drive it to a nearby honda dealer, with much physical effort to turn. The dealership saw the light on and ran the code, but after a later check the eps light went off. No resolution.
The contact stated that the vehicle hesitated when it was cold started. An independent mechanic replaced the battery, but the failure continued. The vehicle was taken to johnson city honda (2806 n roan st, johnson city, [ZIP], [phone]) where it was determined that the starter could be the cause of the failure.
While driving the eps light starts flashing and I have no power steering. I pulled over and turned the car off and on many times, but it doesn't fix the problem.
When the vehicle was started, the contact heard a strange grinding noise coming from the starter. The contact stated that the failure was intermittent and occurred several times over the period of three months.
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
Comparison
By complaint count this model year ranks 10,520 of 36,656 model years in the NHTSA data (top 29% most complained about).
On average one model year of the Accord Crosstour has 24 complaints (4 years in the data). This year has 11, below average.
What to check before buying
- Steering. Steering play, power assist, rack and tie rods after a wheel impact.
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Powertrain. Shift quality under load, harsh shifts, transmission codes, CV joints.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2013 Honda Accord Crosstour?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: steering, electrical system, powertrain. Total complaints: 11. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: steering or power steering problems (55%), warning lights, check engine (18%), hesitation when accelerating (9%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2013 Honda Accord Crosstour?
NHTSA lists 0 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2013 Honda Accord Crosstour from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Other 2013 models
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-05.