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 2014 Crosstour.
The 2014 Honda Crosstour is an SUV that carries a 4.2-quart engine oil capacity with 0W-20 API viscosity specification, reflecting Honda's standard maintenance requirements for this model year. With 31 total owner complaints recorded and three recalls issued, the 2014 model falls between the model's complaint peak in 2013 (48 complaints) and its lowest complaint year in 2011 (2 complaints), placing it in a middle tier of the Crosstour's reliability trajectory from 2010 to 2015. The electrical system emerged as the primary complaint area during this period, a factor that contextualizes the vehicle's overall ownership experience and suggests that while problems exist, they are not at the severity levels seen in the model's earlier troubled years.
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 · 500 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 | 4109 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 oil drain plug to 29.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-4-2-5-3-6. Note the cylinder-head bolts finish on a torque angle (torque-to-yield) — they stretch permanently and should be replaced, not reused, during any head service.
| Automatic Transmission Fluid | ATF |
| Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity | 2.6 |
| Automatic Transmission Fluid | ATF |
| Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity | 3.3 |
| Brake Fluid | DOT 3 |
| Differential Gear Oil | USE HONDA PART NO. 08200-9007 OR EQUIVALENT |
| Differential Gear Oil Capacity | 2.5 Pints |
| Engine Oil | 0W-20 · API |
| 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 |
| Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts | 23 ft-lbs |
| Main Bearings | 11MM |
| Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug | 29.0 ft-lbs |
| Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs | 9 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 |
| Standard BCI Cranking Performance | 500 cca |
| Standard BCI Group Number | 24F |
| 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 |
| 1 | 22.0.0 ft. lbs. | |
| 2 | 90 degrees | 90 degrees |
| 3 | 90 degrees | 90 degrees |
| 4 | If using new bolts turn an additional 90 degrees | 90 degrees |
Prep Measure the diameter of each cylinder head bolt at point A and point B. Point A = 45.00 mm from thread end and point B = 50.00 mm from thread end. If either diameter is less than 11.3 mm (0.445 in), Do not reuse old bolts. Use new bolts coated with clean engine oil. Tighten all bolts to finger tight then continue on with the following procedure.
| 1 | 30.0 ft. lbs. | 30 ft. lbs |
| 2 | 90 degrees | 90 degrees |
| 3 | 90 degrees | 90 degrees |
| 4 | If using new bolts turn an additional 90 degrees | 90 degrees |
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 2014 Honda Crosstour sits near the latter end of the model run and shows a measurable improvement over the 2013 peak: complaints dropped from 48 to 31, TSBs fell from 59 to 41, while recalls held steady at three. Compared with the earlier years, 2014's complaint count is below 2012's 32 and well above 2011's anomalously low 2, placing it in a post-peak, gradually declining arc that continued into 2015 (26 complaints, 3 recalls, 43 TSBs). The 2014 top complaint categories are Electrical System with seven complaints, followed by Engine, Power Train, and Steering with two each, though the data does not specify root causes; crash-related complaints number two and fire complaints are zero. Across the generation, 2013 represents the high-water mark for both complaints and TSBs, while 2014 and 2015 show the federal record cooling without any NHTSA investigations opened. Given that 2014 avoids the 2013 spike and carries no fire complaints or investigations, it reads as a comparatively reasonable used-car bet within this generation, provided a pre-purchase inspection confirms the usual wear items.
All 31 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 41 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.
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