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2014 Honda Crosstour problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Worth extra scrutiny

The 2014 Honda Crosstour sits mid-pack among Crosstour years: 44 NHTSA complaints against a model median of roughly 34, with 3 recalls and no defect investigations.

Electrical System leads the complaint categories with 11 reports (25% of the total).

44

NHTSA complaints

3

Recalls

0

Investigations

2

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

5

Injuries

0

Deaths

NCAP overall

How does 2014 compare to other Crosstour years?

Crosstour NHTSA complaints by model year, 2014 highlighted60 complaints2010: 28 complaints2011: 2 complaints2012: 38 complaints2013: 60 complaints2014: 44 complaints2015: 31 complaints
Crosstour NHTSA complaints by model year, 2014 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2014 Honda Crosstour problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Electrical System1125%
Engine614%
Transmission511%
Other49%
Visibility & Wipers37%
Steering37%
Brakes25%
Tires & Wheels25%
Body & Structure25%
Speed Control25%
Seats12%
Driver Assistance12%
Lighting12%
Airbags12%

Does the 2014 Honda Crosstour have recalls?

3 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

19V502000AirbagsJune 27, 2019 · 9,555 units

Defect

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.

19V378000AirbagsMay 16, 2019 · 19,138 units

Defect

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.

18V661000AirbagsSeptember 27, 2018 · 1,355,406 units

Defect

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.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

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.…

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · March 22, 2018

I am having problems with my car starting… even after replacing the starter 3 times. I am having the exact issue referenced in TSB No.16-002. I can hear the grinding noise but due to the incorrect positioning of the torque converter ring gear, the starter isn’t spinning the engine at startup…

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Engine · January 18, 2025

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…

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Transmission · August 27, 2021 · crash

The rear camera, backup camera appears to have bad seal. The inside fogs up. Blurring the camera image. This eventually leads to failure. I had the Honda dealer replace my previous original camera at my expense, a year later the same problem has arisen. The Camera mounted on the passenger side…

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Other · January 12, 2025

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 HONDA CROSSTOUR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL, THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL NOISE. ADDITIONALLY, THE STEERING WHEEL WAS DIFFICULT TO TURN IN ORDER TO MANEUVER THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE OCCURRED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR…

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Steering · October 10, 2014

2014 Honda Crosstour — common questions

Is the 2014 Honda Crosstour reliable?

It is close to typical for the Crosstour: 44 NHTSA complaints, 3 recalls, and no investigations on file.

What are the most common 2014 Crosstour problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are electrical system (11 complaints), engine (6 complaints), transmission (5 complaints).

Does the 2014 Honda Crosstour have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns affecting the 2014 Honda Crosstour. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Which Honda Crosstour years should you avoid?

Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the Crosstour years to avoid are 2013. The cleanest record among Crosstour years belongs to 2011.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.