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2015 Honda Crosstour problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

A typical year for this model

The 2015 Honda Crosstour sits mid-pack among Crosstour years: 31 NHTSA complaints against a model median of roughly 34, with 3 recalls and no defect investigations.

The trouble concentrates in one system: electrical system issues account for 45% of all reports (14 of 31), far ahead of other at 3.

31

NHTSA complaints

3

Recalls

0

Investigations

2

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

4

Injuries

0

Deaths

NCAP overall

How does 2015 compare to other Crosstour years?

Crosstour NHTSA complaints by model year, 2015 highlighted60 complaints2010: 28 complaints2011: 2 complaints2012: 38 complaints2013: 60 complaints2014: 44 complaints2015: 31 complaints
Crosstour NHTSA complaints by model year, 2015 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2015 Honda Crosstour problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Electrical System1445%
Transmission310%
Other310%
Body & Structure310%
Engine26%
Airbags26%
Speed Control13%
Steering13%
Driver Assistance13%
Brakes13%

Does the 2015 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.

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.

14V788000AirbagsDecember 15, 2014 · 1,252 units

Defect

American Honda Motor Co. (Honda) is recalling certain model year 2015 Crosstour 4 Cylinder vehicles manufactured October 1, 2014, to November 4, 2014, Crosstour V6 2WD vehicles manufactured September 30, 2014, to November 13, 2014, and Crosstour V6 4WD vehicles manufactured September 30, 2014, to November 18, 2014. The inflator tube for the side curtain air bag may have been incorrectly manufactured.

Consequence

If the side curtain air bag does not properly inflate, it can affect the performance of the air bag in the event of a vehicle crash, increasing the risk of occupant injury.

Remedy

Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the left and/or right side curtain air bags, free of charge. The recall begn January 30, 2015. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-310-783-2000. Honda's number for this recall is JN0, JN1, and JN3.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

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

I HAVE A PUSH TO START AND THE VEHICLE CONSTANTLY HAS ISSUES WHEN ATTEMPTING TO START IT. TYPICAL A STARTER-RELATED GRINDING NOISE. IT IS NOT USER ERROR BECAUSE WHEN I GET IS SERVICED AT HONDA THEY WOULD FREQUENTLY QUEATION WHY THE ISSUE WAS HAPPENING. ITS AN ONGOING ISSUES SINCE I PURCAHSED IT…

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · June 13, 2019

VEHICLE DID NOT START X2, WITH TYPICAL STARTER-RELATED GRINDING NOISE. HONDA HAS A STARTER PROBLEM IN A MODEL YEAR WITH A DOCUMENTED SERVICE CAMPAIGN FOR STARTER PROBLEMS. APPARENTLY MY VIN IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE CAMPAIGN. SERVICE BULLETIN TSB 16-002

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Other · June 8, 2019

I noticed paint peeling several years ago. It has progressively gotten worse. It is peeling in more places than can easily be repaired. A quick internet search indicates there is a class action lawsuit for this very problem. My vehicle is the affected white color. This significantly reduces the…

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Body & Structure · January 1, 2020

I HAVE A PUSH TO START AND THE VEHICLE CONSTANTLY HAS ISSUES WHEN ATTEMPTING TO START IT. TYPICAL A STARTER-RELATED GRINDING NOISE. IT IS NOT USER ERROR BECAUSE WHEN I GET IS SERVICED AT HONDA THEY WOULD FREQUENTLY QUEATION WHY THE ISSUE WAS HAPPENING. ITS AN ONGOING ISSUES SINCE I PURCAHSED IT…

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Transmission · June 13, 2019

Driving on [XXX] with my [XXX] plus son in the back seat on car babysitting seat. Was turning right to next lane for exit, the steering wheel got stiff, very hard to turn like locked up then airbag suddenly deployed immediately car went to left side hitting the curb. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT…

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Airbags · June 6, 2026 · crash

2015 Honda Crosstour — common questions

Is the 2015 Honda Crosstour reliable?

It is close to typical for the Crosstour: 31 NHTSA complaints, 3 recalls, and no investigations on file.

What are the most common 2015 Crosstour problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are electrical system (14 complaints), other (3 complaints), body & structure (3 complaints).

Does the 2015 Honda Crosstour have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns affecting the 2015 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.