Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified
Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.
| At 160,000 mi | Universal Vehicle Operation (inspect idle speed) |
Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2013 Crosstour.
The 2013 Honda Crosstour is an SUV with a 4.2-quart 0W-20 API engine oil capacity. This model year generated 48 owner complaints—the highest volume in the 2010-2015 model range against 2011's low of two—with steering cited as the top complaint area and three recalls issued. That peak complaint concentration establishes the 2013 model as the primary reference for assessing the vehicle's reliability limitations.
Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.
Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.
From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 51R U.S. ex. California · 410 U.S. ex California CCA battery. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.
Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.
| Overall length | 196.9 in |
| Overall width | 74.8 in |
| Overall height | 65.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 110.6 in |
| Curb weight | 3735 lb |
| Track (front / rear) | 65 / 64.6 in |
| Weight distribution (front / rear) | 58/42 |
Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.
This engine holds 4.2 qt of 0W-20 API engine oil, USE HONDA PART NO. 08200-9007 OR EQUIVALENT in the differential, DOT 3 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 80 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-4-2-5-3-6.
| Automatic Transmission Fluid | ATF |
| Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity | 3.5 |
| Automatic Transmission Fluid | ATF |
| Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity | 3.3 |
| Automatic Transmission Fluid | ATF |
| Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity | 3 |
| Brake Fluid | DOT 3 |
| Differential Gear Oil | USE HONDA PART NO. 08200-9007 OR EQUIVALENT |
| Engine Flywheel Bolts | 55 ft-lbs |
| Engine Flywheel Bolts | AT: 54 ft-lbs, MT: 76 ft-lbs |
| Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts | in three steps: 16 ft-lbs |
| Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts | 23 ft-lbs |
| Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts | 16 ft-lbs |
| Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts | 23 ft-lbs |
| Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts | 16 ft-lbs |
| Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts | 23 ft-lbs |
| Lug Nuts | 80 ft-lbs |
| Transfer Case Fill Plug | 32.0 ft-lbs |
| Transfer Case Drain Plug | 32.0 ft-lbs |
| Automatic Transmission Drain Plug | 33.0 ft-lbs |
| Front Wheel Hub | 242 ft-lbs |
| Rear Wheel Hub | 181 ft-lbs |
| Cylinder Firing Order | 1-3-4-2 |
| Cylinder Firing Order | 1-4-2-5-3-6 |
| Curb Idle Speed (No Load) | 800 rpm |
| Curb Idle Speed Variance (No Load) | 50 rpm |
| Curb Idle Speed (No Load) | AT: 650, MT: 750 rpm |
| Curb Idle Speed Variance (No Load) | 50 rpm |
| Ignition Timing | 8, Not adjutstable degrees |
| Ignition Timing Acceptable Variance | 2 degrees |
| Refrigerant | R134a |
| Refrigerant Capacity | 0.90-1.00 lbs |
| Oil Group | PAG |
| Oil Type | 46 |
| Oil Capacity | 2.38-2.78 oz |
| Standard BCI Group Number | 51R U.S. ex. California |
| Standard BCI Cranking Performance | 410 U.S. ex California cca |
| Optional BCI Group Number | 35 California and Canada |
| Pressure Test | 14-18 psi |
| Radiator Cap Pressure Relief | 14-18 psi |
| Thermostat Opening Temperature | 169-176 °F |
| Regulated Fuel System Pressure (With Vacuum) | 48.0 |
| Regulated Fuel System Pressure (With Vacuum) | 57.0 |
| Engine Compression | 135 Minimum PSI. 29 Maximum variation PSI |
| Engine Compression | 135 Minimum PSI. 29 Maximum variation PSI |
| Torque Caliper to Bracket | 17 ft-lbs / 37 ft-lbs |
| Torque to Knuckle | 80 ft-lbs / 101 ft-lbs |
| Brake Application | WITH FN3 (16 inch) CALIPER PR NOS. 1LH/1ZG |
| Minimum Pad Thickness | Front: 0.063; Rear: 0.063 in |
| Rotor Max Parallel Variation | 0.0006 in |
| Rotor Runout Limit | 0.0016 in |
| Rotor Nominal Thickness From | 0.354 in / 1.102 in |
| Rotor Nominal Thickness To | 0.354 in / 1.102 in |
| 1 | 4 ft. lbs, Step 2: 30 ft. lbs., Step 3: 120 | 4 ft. lbs |
| 1 | 15 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90 | 15 ft. lbs |
| 1 | 36 ft. lbs., step 2: 90 degrees - When a new bolt is used: step 1: torque to 133 ft. lbs., step 2: remove and retorque to 37 ft. lbs., step 3: tighten an additional 90 | 36 ft. lbs |
| 1 | 48 ft. lbs., step 2: 60 | 48 ft. lbs |
Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.
| At 160,000 mi | Universal Vehicle Operation (inspect idle speed) |
Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.
The 2013 Honda Crosstour represents the peak complaint year within its generation's federal record, with 48 complaints — a sharp rise from 2011's low of 2 and 2012's 32, before declining to 31 in 2014 and 26 in 2015. This arc suggests 2013 was a transitional model year where issues surfaced most prominently, corroborated by its TSB count of 59, the highest in the generation by a significant margin and nearly double the 2011 figure. Steering dominates the complaint profile at 19 of 48 reports, followed by electrical system and power train at 5 each; the data does not specify root causes for any of these areas. Notably, recalls held steady at 3 from 2013 through 2015, down from 2012's generation peak of 4, and no investigations, crash complaints, or fire complaints were recorded for the target year. The elevated complaint volume and unusually high TSB count indicate Honda was actively addressing a broad range of issues, but the concentration in steering warrants particular scrutiny. For a buyer, the 2013 is a defensible but not ideal choice — insist on documentation that steering-related service has been performed, or consider a 2014–2015 model year where complaint volume returned to more typical generation levels.
All 48 complaints on record, top 8 components.
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.
Showing 2 of 3 campaigns on record for this vehicle.
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… 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…
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… 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…
Showing 5 of 59 bulletins on record with NHTSA.
| Bulletin | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| A07-030 | 2021-01-23 | Equipment | "Service Bulletin - There are several A/C leak detection tools available. -Refrigerant… |
| A20-016 | 2020-03-10 | Air Bags | Service Bulletin - This bulletin is a notification of a class action settlement relating… |
| ONL6E108212019 | 2019-08-21 | Steering | Owner Notification Letter - The vehicle's steering may feel heavier than normal - or is… |
| 19-003-1 | 2019-08-13 | Air Bags | Warranty Extension: Customer Support Program For Front Passenger's Airbag Inflator for… |
| DORE5C4S09 | 2019-07-11 | Suspension | This SKU is a Front Upper Ball Joint. The customer communication requested return of… |
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4.2 qt of 0W-20 API, per the factory manual.
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.