ABS Module failure causing anti-lock braking and tractional control issues due to known manufacturing defect with failed solder connections
2013 Honda Crosstour: ABS light or ABS activating
6 of the 49 complaints about the 2013 Honda Crosstour describe ABS light or ABS activating.
- owner complaints
- 6
- of this car's complaints
- 12%
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? 1 service bulletin covers this area of the car. See below
ABS light or ABS activating by model year
- 20151
- 20142
- 20136
What owners say
The car says FCW system fail as well as ABS and LDW lights came on. The car looses power as it drives and lags. I got a diagnostic done on the car at autozone says VSA solenoid valve malfunction code 123-11 and 121-11. These problem started the 100,000 mile plus range
The FCW, LDW, ABS, and the traction control lights came on a couple of days after I had brand new factory brakes and rotors put on. I took it to the dealership and they told me this has been a known issue with the Crosstours for a while that I needed to replace the ABS modulator. Upon my research they were correct, Honda has been aware of this issue for a few years but has yet to do a recall. This is an widespread problem that puts everyone in danger.
All warning lights came on-LDW/ABS/VSA/FCW at first around 7/25/23 . Called Honda service-told to bring it in for diagnostic check. Then on 7/27/23 power steering went out-had car towed in to dealer-they fixed/replaced EPS Control unit under extended warranty extension 19-036. They diagnosed the electrical systems -said it needed VSA Modulator ($2222.36 prepaid)-and said safe to drive. That was at 54,947 miles on the car-after a couple of weeks, the ‘BRAKE LIGHT’ warning light came on -at first intermittently-then every time-then intermittently again. Called dealership-said -yes-that’s normal, that it happened to other Honda Crosstours an Honda Accords! They said ‘ should be safe to drive’ —???? Would you feel safe to driving this vehicle? Looked online -found article on the VSA Modulator-many Honda Crosstours and Accords had this same problem-saw a picture on why this modulator needed to be replaced-the ‘DESIGN FLAW’ was at the connection where it connected to the circuit board -solder broke, because too much pressure at connection when it plugged in ( vertically plugged in) This should be fixed under extended warranty like the power steering control unt— How or why the ‘brake warning light’ is unexplained, but it’s it a safety issue not knowing? If the brakes fail and someone is injured, minor or fatally, ‘who’s responsible’ -or ‘liable’-the driver or the manufacturer??????? My crosstour still awaiting VSA Modulator after two and a half months!! Issue: 1. Safe to drive 2. Who should pay 3.Who’s responsibility? (Liability)
ABS, brake light on dashboard. Malfunctioning ABS solenoid valve. Brakes locking up.
ABS modulator failure warning lights: "Brakes", "ABS", "LDW", "FCW", "System Failure", "Traction Control"
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Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 2013 Honda Crosstour abs
Is ABS light or ABS activating a common problem on the 2013 Honda Crosstour?
6 of 49 owner complaints about the 2013 Honda Crosstour (12%) mention ABS light or ABS activating. The model year with the most reports is 2013.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2013 Honda Crosstour?
There are 0 recalls and 1 service bulletin for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
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