Complaint Summary: Steering system failure remains unresolved after Honda warranty repair. Complete loss of electric power steering. Complaint Details: I experienced a sudden and complete loss of electric power steering on my 2013 Honda Crosstour V6. The EPS warning light illuminated, steering effort increased drastically, and vehicle control at low speeds became difficult and unsafe. The vehicle…
2013 honda Crosstour steering problems
moderate 21 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $700
Complaints
21
Recalls
0
Crashes
0
Avg fix
$700
What owners are reporting 6 most recent
WHEN I STARTED THE CAR, THE INDICATOR FOR A POWER STEERING FAILURE WAS ILLUMINATED ON THE DASHBOARD. THE POWER STEERING DID NOT FUNCTION, AND THERE WAS NO POWER STEERING ASSIST. THE CAR HAS BEEN TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR. *JS
I WAS DRIVING AND STOPPED AT THE RED LIGHT WHEN THE GREEN LIGHT CAME ON I WAS UNABLE TO MAKE A LEFT TURN AS THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED ON ME AND I HAD TO BE PUSHED TO THE SIDE BY A FEW CONSTRUCTION GUYS. I I COULD DRIVE IT BUT MAKE NO TURNS. HAD THE CAR TOWED TO PLANET HONDA IN UNION NJ, WHO STATED IT WOULD COST ME $4,000 DOLLARS TO FIX THE CAR IS NOT 36 MONTHS OLD AND THEY ARE SAYING IT IS NOT…
THE CAR WAS STATIONARY IN A PARKING SPACE. I STARTED THE CAR AND ATTEMPTED TO REVERSE, HOWEVER THE STEERING WHEEL WAS COMPLETELY LOCKED AND THE CAR WAS IMMOBILE. IT WOULD NOT TURN AT ALL, THE STEERING WHEEL INDICATOR TURNED ON, AND I WAS STUCK IN THE PARKING SPACE. AFTER 30MINS THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME MOBILE, HOWEVER I HAD IT TOWED TO A HONDA DEALER. THE DEALER REPORTS THAT THE COMPUTER NEEDS TO…
ELECTRONIC POWER STEERING UNIT GOING IN AND OUT WHILE DRIVING.
DRIVING ON I85N AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS THE EPS (ELEC. POWER STEERING) LIGHT CAME ON AND STEERING BECAME VERY DIFFICULT WITHOUT ANY PREVIOUS WARNING. I WAS ABLE TO SLOW DOWN AND VEER OFF THE HIGHWAY WITHOUT ANY INCIDENT THANKFULLY DUE TO MINIMAL TURNING REQUIRED. A WEEK LATER, THE ISSUE REOCCURRED AFTER A FEW DAYS OF BEING PARKED. AT LEAST THIS TIME I WAS NOT ON A HIGHWAY... WHY DID THE NHTSA INVESTIGAT…
Common questions
How serious is the steering problem on the 2013 honda Crosstour?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 21 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $700 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
At what mileage does the steering typically fail?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $700 for steering repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to steering?
No active recalls currently cover steering issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Other problem areas on this vehicle
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