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2015 Honda Crosstour

Trims, performance, features, fuel economy, safety and known problems — with the pros and cons against similar 2015 models.

Honda Crosstour
Pictured: 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour EX-L 4WD, front right, 11-13-2022. Photo: MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Class
Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
Engines
2.4L 4-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Fuel
Regular Gasoline
MPG (best)
25 combined · 22 city / 30 hwy
Length
–
Curb weight
–
NHTSA rating
Not rated
Recalls
3 campaigns

Pros & cons

What's good

  • AWD / 4WD available
  • Few owner complaints26 complaints filed with NHTSA versus about 299 for similar models.

Watch out for

No weak spots against similar models in the data.

Calculated from EPA, NHTSA and vPIC data against 29 similar 2015 models — not a review. How we calculate this →

Overview

The 2015 Honda Crosstour is a small SUV offered with 2 engines (2.4L 4-cyl and 3.5L 6-cyl) and front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive.

EPA rates its most efficient version at 25 MPG combined (22 city / 30 highway), 4% better than the 2015 small SUV average of 24 MPG, for an estimated $2,700 a year in fuel.

NHTSA has not published a 5-Star overall rating for this model year.

It has 3 recall campaigns on file and owners have filed 26 complaints with NHTSA since 2015, most often about the electrical system.

What changed for 2015

No changes to engines, powertrains, drivetrains, size, EPA ratings or NHTSA crash rating compared with the 2014 Crosstour — a carry-over year in the data.

Compared with 2014; trim, feature and price changes aren't covered. See the 2014 Crosstour →

Engines, MPG & running costs

VersionEngineTransmissionDriveCity / Hwy / Combvs. classFuel / yrCO₂ g/mi
Crosstour 2WD2.4L 4-cylAutomatic 5-spdFront-Wheel Drive22 / 30 / 25+4%$2,700357
Crosstour 2WD3.5L 6-cylAutomatic (S6)Front-Wheel Drive20 / 29 / 23-4%$2,900384
Crosstour 4WD3.5L 6-cylAutomatic (S6)All-Wheel Drive19 / 27 / 22-3%$3,050406
6/10EPA fuel economy score (best version)
6/10EPA greenhouse gas score
Spend $1,500Fuel over 5 years vs. average new car
24 MPG2015 Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD average

EPA estimates; "vs. class" is combined MPG against the 2015 EPA class average. How we calculate this →

Safety ratings & technology

VersionOverallFrontalDriver / passengerSideSide poleRolloverRollover risk
2015 Honda Crosstour SUV AWDNot ratedNot rated–★ / –★Not ratedNot rated★★★★★11.8%
2015 Honda Crosstour SUV FWDNot ratedNot rated–★ / –★Not ratedNot rated★★★★★12.7%
StandardElectronic stability control
OptionalForward collision warning
OptionalLane departure warning

Similar 2015 small SUVs

ModelBest MPG / rangeNHTSA overallRecalls
2015 Honda Crosstour (this car)25 MPGNot rated3
2015 Toyota RAV426 MPG★★★★★4
2015 Honda CR-V29 MPG★★★★★3
2015 Hyundai Tucson25 MPG★★★★★2
2015 Subaru Forester27 MPG★★★★★3
2015 Mazda CX-529 MPG★★★★★3
2015 Jeep Wrangler18 MPGNot rated3

Recalls (3)

Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module · Jun 27, 2019

NHTSA campaign 19V502000 · 9,555 vehicles

Problem
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.
Risk
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Fix
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.
Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module · Sep 27, 2018

NHTSA campaign 18V661000 · 1,355,406 vehicles

Problem
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.
Risk
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Fix
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.
Air Bags › Side/Window · Dec 15, 2014

NHTSA campaign 14V788000 · 1,252 vehicles

Problem
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.
Risk
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.
Fix
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.
Check your VIN for open recalls at NHTSA ↗

Not every 2015 Honda Crosstour is affected — only a VIN check confirms your car.

Owner-reported problems

26Complaints to NHTSA since 2015
1Involved a crash
0Involved a fire
2Injuries reported
40,000 miTypical mileage at failure
Electrical System8
Electrical System › Starter Assembly6
Unknown Or Other3
Power Train3
Structure › Body3
Engine2
Air Bags2
Vehicle Speed Control1
Complaints received per month (last 24 months with reports)
15/11: 117/08: 117/10: 117/11: 118/04: 118/05: 219/06: 119/08: 119/09: 119/10: 120/08: 120/12: 121/07: 122/04: 122/12: 123/01: 123/02: 124/02: 124/07: 325/09: 126/01: 126/06: 215/1117/1119/0619/1021/0723/0124/0726/06max 3

Unverified owner reports; best-sellers collect more.

Used 2015 Honda Crosstour buyer's checklist

  1. Run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. 3 recalls this year — ask for proof of repairs.
  2. Electrical System — 8 owner reports. Test every window, lock, light, screen and USB port; check the battery age.
  3. Electrical System › Starter Assembly — 6 owner reports. Test every window, lock, light, screen and USB port; check the battery age.
  4. Power Train — 3 owner reports. Test-drive through all gears, including reverse; note slipping, harsh or delayed shifts.
  5. Mileage to watch. Owners typically reported problems around 40,000 miles; ask what was repaired near that point.
  6. Before you pay: service records, a history report and an independent inspection.

Generated by DecodedCars from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints for the 2015 Honda Crosstour. Not a substitute for a professional inspection.

Other Crosstour years

Compare all years →
YearMPG (best)LengthOverallRecallsComplaints
2014 Crosstour25196.9 inNot rated329
2013 Crosstour25196.9 inNot rated341
2012 Crosstour24196.9 inNot rated423
2011 Crosstour21196.9 inNot rated12
2010 Crosstour21196.9 inNot rated113

Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Honda. How we calculate this →