2015 Honda Crosstour Safety Report
2015 HONDA CROSSTOUR SAFETY REPORT
Safety Decision Cockpit for the 2015 Honda Crosstour
This page is the hub for deciding what to inspect next on the 2015 Honda Crosstour. It connects recall campaigns, owner complaint patterns, service bulletins, sibling model years, component issue hubs, and the model buying guide so a shopper or owner can move from a single report into the wider safety graph.
| Signal | Value | What to inspect next |
|---|---|---|
| Recall burden | High (3) | Review campaign numbers, affected components, and dealer remedies below. |
| Owner complaints | Moderate (24) | Scan complaint narratives for recurring symptoms, mileage, crashes, fires, injuries, and dates. |
| Crash and fire reports | 0 | Treat any crash, fire, injury, or fatality-linked pattern as a priority pre-purchase inspection item. |
| Primary component hub | Electrical System | Compare electrical system issues across vehicles. |
2015 Honda Crosstour Complaint Theme Map
Complaint counts become more useful when they are grouped into inspection themes. For the 2015 Honda Crosstour, these are the component areas with the clearest NHTSA complaint signals. Use each link to jump from this single vehicle into broader component hubs and make-specific issue pages.
Electrical System
10 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Electrical System issues Honda onlyStructure
3 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Structure issues Honda onlyUnknown Or Other
3 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Unknown Or Other issues Honda onlyPower Train,Electrical System
2 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Power Train,Electrical System issues Honda onlyService Brakes
1 owner complaint mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Service Brakes issues Honda onlyForward Collision Avoidance
1 owner complaint mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Forward Collision Avoidance issues Honda onlyAI Safety Analysis for the 2015 Honda Crosstour
Reliability Score
The 2015 Honda Crosstour receives a reliability score of 87 out of 100 based on analysis of NHTSA complaint data, recall history, crash reports, and safety ratings. This indicates above-average reliability relative to comparable vehicles.
NHTSA Safety Ratings for the 2015 Honda Crosstour
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) evaluates vehicles through controlled crash tests and assigns star ratings from 1 to 5, with 5 being the safest.
Known Issues for the 2015 Honda Crosstour
The following issues have been identified from NHTSA complaint data and owner reports for the 2015 Honda Crosstour:
| Issue | Severity | Frequency | Typical Mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bag Inflator Module Recall Honda has issued recalls for certain 2015 Crosstour models due to potential issues with the air bag inflator modules, which could explode and cause injury. |
High | Common | 30k-60k miles |
| Electrical System Issues Reports indicate intermittent starting problems and abnormal grinding sounds, which may be related to the electrical system. |
Medium | Common | 30k-60k miles |
| Forward Collision Avoidance System Failure There have been reports of the forward collision avoidance system failing, which could reduce the vehicle's safety features. |
Medium | Common | 30k-60k miles |
| Paint Peeling Several owners have reported paint peeling, which may affect the vehicle's appearance and potentially its structural integrity. |
Low | Occasional | 30k-60k miles |
Common Problems Reported by Owners
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the following components account for the majority of reported issues with the 2015 Honda Crosstour:
Issues with the electrical system have been reported, including intermittent starting problems and abnormal grinding sounds.
Recalls have been issued for certain models due to potential issues with the air bag inflator modules.
There have been reports of the forward collision avoidance system failing, which could reduce the vehicle's safety features.
Paint peeling has been reported, which may affect the vehicle's appearance and potentially its structural integrity.
Recall Details for the 2015 Honda Crosstour
The following 3 recalls have been issued for the 2015 Honda Crosstour by NHTSA:
Summary: 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 p...
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.
Summary: 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...
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.
Summary: 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.
NHTSA Complaint Summaries for the 2015 Honda Crosstour
Below are complaint narratives filed by owners of the 2015 Honda Crosstour with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
The contact owns a 2015 Honda Crosstour. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start intermittently. The contact stated that several attempts were needed before the vehicle started. The failure had occurred 5 times. The vehicle was taken to a certified mechanic, who diagnosed the vehicle and determined that the starter needed to be replaced. The starter was replaced, and the vehicle operat...
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 value of my low mileage vehicle.
I was coming to a stop at a curb and was braking to reduce speed and stop. With my foot in the brake the car began accelerating and lunged forward. I quickly pulled my foot off the brake and pressed the brake again and this time it stopped. This is the second time this has happened in this car. This behavior is extremely unsafe and makes me reluctant to drive the car again. Had someone or somethi...
The contact owns a 2015 Honda Crosstour. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, there was an abnormal grinding sound coming from the engine compartment. The vehicle returned to normal functionality, but the failure became a regular occurrence. Several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who was unable to duplicate the failure. The vehicle was n...
The contact owns a 2015 Honda Crosstour. The contact stated that upon attempting to start the vehicle, the failed to respond as intended. The contact stated that after several attempts, the vehicle was started. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the starter was replaced; however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was not repaired. The ...
The paint started peeling off of my car slowly in small sections down both sides of my hatchback rear window over 2 years ago I took it into my local Honda dealership last year and was told there was no recall even though I find evidence to the contrary online. Many other white pearl colored Honda owners are having the same issue. I was told there may be a factory warranty extension, but when I...
I have a 2015 Honda Accord Crosstour, that was purchased in June 2022and since November 2022 , every few attempts, the car fails to start and, at times, grinds. This is a known problem under Honda Service Bulletin 16-002. I expect for the problem to be fixed and it has not. The starter was replaced, and it is still doing it. There is a second part to attempt to fix the problem, but Honda will no...
The contact owns a 2015 Honda Crosstour. The contact stated that after purchasing the vehicle, there was an abnormal sound while starting the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the starter was replaced; however, the failure recurred. The contact stated that recently the vehicle failed to start as needed. The vehicle was towed to the dealer but was not yet repaired or diagnosed. The...
Vehicle starter grinds and does not start. happens on several occasions !
The contact owns a 2015 Honda Crosstour. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, he heard a grinding sound coming from the vehicle. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the starter needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The fai...
Recently, twice while parked at a standstill my car has displayed the 'FCW System Failed' message. It seems as if it has disabled the FCW, LDW and ABS system. It clears sometimes when the car is turned off and then back on. But the initial cause of the issue is currently eluding the auto shop as its hard to reproduce.
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 FROM GREAT FALLS HONDA IN MT.
APRIL 24TH I NOTICED THE PAINT BUBBLING UP ON THE ROOF OF THE CAR. CONTACTED THE DEALERSHIP ABOUT THE PROBLEMS AND THEY AGREED TO PAINT THE AFFECTED AREA UNDER A " IN GOOD FAITH " WHERE THEY PAID 70% AND WE PAID 30%. A MONTH OR SO AFTER THE CAR WAS RETURNED I FOUND A WHOLE SHEET OF PAINT COMING OFF THE HATCHBACK. AGAIN THEY AGREED TO A IN GOOD FAITH REPAIR. I JUST WAS NOTIFIED THAT THE ISSUES WERE...
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 HONDA CROSSTOUR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO SHEEHY HONDA (LOCATED AT 7434 RICHMOND HWY, ALEXANDRIA, VA 22306, (703) 660-0100) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE STARTER NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 40,000.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 HONDA CROSSTOUR. WHEN THE START BUTTON WAS PRESSED TO START THE IGNITION, IT FAILED TO FUNCTION AND MADE AN ABNORMAL NOISE. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT CALLED LUTHER BROOKDALE HONDA (LOCATED AT 6800 BROOKLYN BLVD, BROOKLYN CENTER, MN 55429, (612) 424-7830) AND SCHEDULED AN APPOINTMENT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACT...
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 HONDA CROSSTOUR. WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH AND CLOSING THE SUN ROOF, THE INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHTING AND HEADLIGHTS BEGAN TO DIM. WHILE PULLING UP AT HOME, THE DRIVER NOTICED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS DECELERATING, AND THE VEHICLE STALLED AND FAILED TO RESTART. THE INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHTING TURNED OFF AND ON. THE FOLLOWING DAY, THE VEHICLE WAS JUMPSTARTED AND DRIVEN TO HERITAGE HON...
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
I RECEIVED A LETTER INFORMING MANUFACTURER THAT MY AIRBAG MAY MALFUNCTION.
LIGHTS COME ON IN INTERIOR OF CAR AND WANT GO OUT.
BEFORE 37000 MILES THE AUDIO SYSTEM WILL BLINK OUT GOES THROUGH THE RESTART PROCESS AT THE BEGINNING AND SOMETIMES DURING A CALL. THE SCREEN IS NON FUNCTIONAL FOR AT LEAST A MINUTE NO RIGHT TURN CAMERA VIEW AVAILABLE, AND PHONE CALL INTERRUPTED, INITIALLY CAUSED PANIC AND A DISTRACTION, PROBLEM HAS PROGRESSED AND THE AUDIO POWER OFF NOTICE APPEARS. THIS HAPPENS WHILE DRIVING ON ANY ROAD ANYWHERE...
Showing 20 of 24 complaints. Additional complaints are available via the NHTSA database.
Frequently Asked Questions About the 2015 Honda Crosstour
Has the 2015 HONDA CROSSTOUR been recalled?
Yes, the 2015 HONDA CROSSTOUR has 3 recalls on record with NHTSA. Each recall addresses a specific safety defect identified by the manufacturer or NHTSA.
How many complaints does the 2015 HONDA CROSSTOUR have?
The 2015 HONDA CROSSTOUR has 24 complaints filed with NHTSA. None of the complaints involved crashes. No injuries or deaths have been reported.
What is the safety rating for the 2015 HONDA CROSSTOUR?
The 2015 HONDA CROSSTOUR does not have an NHTSA safety rating on file. This can happen for newer model years, specialty vehicles, or models that have not been crash-tested.
What are the most common problems with the 2015 HONDA CROSSTOUR?
The most commonly reported problems with the 2015 HONDA CROSSTOUR involve electrical system (10 complaints), structure (3 complaints), unknown or other (3 complaints). Other affected components include power train,electrical system, service brakes, forward collision avoidance.
How many crash reports does the 2015 HONDA CROSSTOUR have?
There are no crash reports associated with the 2015 HONDA CROSSTOUR in the NHTSA database.
How many fire reports does the 2015 HONDA CROSSTOUR have?
There are no fire reports for the 2015 HONDA CROSSTOUR in the NHTSA database.
Are there any deaths reported for the 2015 HONDA CROSSTOUR?
No deaths have been reported in NHTSA complaints for the 2015 HONDA CROSSTOUR.
How many injuries are reported for the 2015 HONDA CROSSTOUR?
No injuries have been reported in NHTSA complaints for the 2015 HONDA CROSSTOUR.
Should I buy a 2015 HONDA CROSSTOUR?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2015 HONDA CROSSTOUR is research thoroughly before purchasing. It has 24 complaints, 3 recalls. Always have a pre-purchase inspection done by a qualified mechanic.
What components fail most on the 2015 HONDA CROSSTOUR?
The components with the most failures on the 2015 HONDA CROSSTOUR are: 1. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (10 complaints), 2. STRUCTURE (3 complaints), 3. UNKNOWN OR OTHER (3 complaints), 4. POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (2 complaints), 5. SERVICE BRAKES (1 complaints). ELECTRICAL SYSTEM is the single most-reported problem area with 10 complaints.
What should I know before buying a 2015 HONDA CROSSTOUR?
Be aware of recalls related to air bag inflator modules and electrical system issues. Regular maintenance is crucial to ensure the proper functioning of safety features. The 2015 HONDA CROSSTOUR has 24 NHTSA complaints and 3 recalls on record.
How reliable is the 2015 HONDA CROSSTOUR?
The 2015 HONDA CROSSTOUR receives a reliability score of 87/100, indicating above-average reliability. This is based on 24 owner complaints, 3 recalls, and 0 crash/fire reports in the NHTSA database. Key known issues include Air Bag Inflator Module Recall and Electrical System Issues.
What are the known issues with the 2015 HONDA CROSSTOUR?
Known issues with the 2015 HONDA CROSSTOUR include: Air Bag Inflator Module Recall, Electrical System Issues, Forward Collision Avoidance System Failure, Paint Peeling. These are based on patterns found across 24 NHTSA complaints. 3 of these patterns resulted in formal recalls.
Are there any recalls for the 2015 Honda Crosstour?
Yes, there are recalls related to air bag inflator modules that could pose a risk if not addressed.
What are the common issues with the electrical system?
Owners have reported intermittent starting problems and abnormal grinding sounds, which may be related to the electrical system.
Can the forward collision avoidance system fail?
Yes, there have been reports of the forward collision avoidance system failing, which could reduce the vehicle's safety features.
Buyer Advice
Our recommendation: Be aware of recalls related to air bag inflator modules and electrical system issues. Regular maintenance is crucial to ensure the proper functioning of safety features.
NHTSA Data Summary for 2015 Honda Crosstour
This safety report is based on a comprehensive analysis of data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for the 2015 Honda Crosstour. The data includes 24 consumer complaints filed by vehicle owners, 3 manufacturer-initiated safety recalls, and safety rating assessments associated with this vehicle.
All data presented in this report is sourced from public NHTSA databases. Our AI analysis identifies patterns across complaint narratives, correlates them with recall history, and produces the safety assessment above. This analysis is updated as new complaints and recalls are filed with the NHTSA.
Consumers are encouraged to report vehicle safety problems to the NHTSA at nhtsa.gov. If your vehicle is subject to a recall, contact your dealer to schedule the free repair.
Disclaimer: This analysis is AI-generated from NHTSA public data and does not constitute professional automotive or safety advice. Always verify recall status at NHTSA.gov and consult a qualified mechanic.
Analysis last updated: 2026-05-16