This page covers 3 recalls, 31 owner complaints and EPA fuel economy for the 2014 Honda Crosstour.
22 mpg combined
10.7 L/100km
Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted.
The dominant complaint pattern on the 2014 Honda Crosstour centers on electrical system issues, which account for the largest share of owner reports. Owners most frequently describe warning lights illuminating together, ABS, traction control, brake, and stability control indicators coming on simultaneously, often while cornering, braking hard, or hitting rough pavement. Several owners report being told the VSA modulator is the source, with the lights clearing after a restart but recurring. A recurring secondary complaint involves the backup camera fogging internally due to what owners describe as a failed seal, causing a blurred image that worsens over time; multiple owners report the problem returning even after paying out of pocket for a replacement camera. Engine and powertrain complaints, while lower in volume, share a common thread: hard-start or no-start conditions accompanied by a grinding noise, with some owners reporting the vehicle requires multiple attempts before the engine catches.
31
Total Complaints
2
Crash-Related
2
With Injuries
By System
The 2014 Honda Crosstour has 3 recalls, all targeting the front passenger airbag inflator, with the most serious being a risk that the inflator can explode and send metal fragments into the cabin, potentially causing serious injury or death.
The third recall covers a separate but related problem with the same component: an incorrectly installed inflator may fail to deploy the passenger airbag at all during a crash, leaving the front passenger without protection at the moment it is most needed. Prior repair attempts did not fully resolve these inflator issues, which is why multiple recall campaigns exist for the same part.
At a glance
What can fail
The passenger front air bag inflator may explode due to propellant breakdown from long-term exposure to high humidity, heat, and temperature changes.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the passenger front air bag inflator at no cost.
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Complaints are owner-reported and reflect individual experiences, not confirmed defects. They are distinct from recalls. Data sourced from the national vehicle safety complaint database. See trending complaints →
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The front passenger air bag inflator may have been installed incorrectly during a previous replacement, potentially affecting its ability to deploy properly.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the inflator installation and replace the passenger front air bag module assembly if needed, at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The passenger front air bag inflator may explode due to propellant breakdown from long-term exposure to humidity, heat, and temperature changes.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the passenger front air bag inflator at no charge.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
