2013 Honda CR-V Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other CR-V years
- About as many complaints as other years 20th of 30 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- 5 out of 5 stars
Owners have filed 382 complaints with NHTSA about the 2013 Honda CR-V. That ranks 20th out of 30 CR-V model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine (97 complaints, 25%), typically at around 28,750 miles. Complaints mention 22 crashes, 13 injuries. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 2 defect investigations involving it.
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- 382owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 2NHTSA investigations
- 22complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2013 Honda CR-V problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine problems | 97 | 25% | 28,750 | “vtc actuator” (33%) | — |
| Power Train problems | 95 | 25% | 38,894 | “vtc actuator” (14%) | $550 |
| Unknown or Other | 48 | 13% | 48,951 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 38 | 10% | 32,420 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 32 | 8% | 2,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 27 | 7% | 36,300 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 26 | 7% | 3,286 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 25 | 7% | 23,900 | — | — |
| Structure | 19 | 5% | 33,600 | — | — |
| Suspension | 16 | 4% | 30,800 | — | — |
| Steering | 15 | 4% | 35,815 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 13 | 3% | 2,571 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 12 | 3% | 4,270 | — | — |
| Visibility | 6 | 2% | 13,000 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 5 | 1% | 18,000 | — | — |
| Wheels | 5 | 1% | 30,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 4 | 1% | 18,500 | — | — |
| Tires | 4 | 1% | 19,586 | — | — |
| Back Over Prevention | 2 | 1% | 85,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 2 | 1% | 22,015 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 | 1% | 11,200 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 2 | 1% | 121,000 | — | — |
| Seats | 2 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Child Seat | 1 | 0% | — | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 0% | 22,015 | — | — |
| Equipment Adaptive/mobility | 1 | 0% | 8,393 | — | — |
| Parking Brake | 1 | 0% | 2,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 0% | 30,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2013 Honda CR-V recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
Problem: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013-2023 Honda Accord, Civic Coupe, Civic Sedan, Civic Hatchback, Civic Type R, CR-V, HR-V, Ridgeline, Odyssey, Acura ILX, MDX, MDX Hybrid, RDX, RLX, TLX, 2019-2022 Honda Insight, Passport, 2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid, 2018-2019 Honda Clarity PHEV, Fit, and 2015-2020 Honda Accord Hybrid, Pilot, Acura NSX vehicles. The fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
Risk: Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the fuel pump module, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed September 6, 2024. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are KGC and KGD. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall numbers 21V-215 and 20V-314.
Power train:automatic transmission
Problem: Honda is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 CR-V, Odyssey, and model year 2013 Acura RDX vehicles. During sub-freezing temperatures, the brake-shift interlock blocking mechanism may become slow and allow the gear selector to be moved from the Park position without pressing the brake pedal. As such, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 114, "Theft Protection and Rollaway Prevention."
Risk: If the gear selector is moved from the park position without pressing the brake pedal it can allow the vehicle to roll away, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Honda will notify owners and instruct them to take their vehicle to a Honda or Acura dealer. The dealer will install an updated brake shift interlock blocking mechanism free of charge. The recall began on May 13, 2013. Owners may contact Honda at 1-800-999-1009. Honda's campaign recall numbers are S96, S97, and S98.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture (EA21002) — opened Sep 17, 2021, still open.
- Electrical overstress (EA19001) — opened Apr 19, 2019, closed Sep 19, 2024, led to recall 20V024.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
1. Left rear lower control arm 2. Where the lower control arm attaches to the body rusted thru and failed 3. It has been inspected by me the owner and itâs obvious the bracket is gone 4. I see no reason to tow the vehicle to be inspected adding cost to this problem 5. No warnings just lower…
I was driving then I shut off like I shut the car off and restart it while I was driving then my electric power steering symbol keeps coming on.
While our 2013 Honda CRâV was still drivable, we began experiencing a brief but loud rattle or grinding noise at cold start, especially after the vehicle had been sitting. Several years ago the dealer replaced the Variable Timing Control (VTC) actuator because of this coldâstart rattle. After a…
Transmission shudders on acceleration at low speeds up to 40 mph
The contact owns a 2013 Honda CR-V. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30â40 MPH, the transmission shuddered. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed it with transmission failure. The independent mechanic flushed the transmission fluid; however, the…
Other Honda CR-V years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 CR-V | 154 | 0 |
| 2025 CR-V | 257 | 1 |
| 2024 CR-V | 391 | 2 |
| 2023 CR-V | 516 | 3 |
| 2022 CR-V | 265 | 3 |
| 2021 CR-V | 335 | 4 |
| 2020 CR-V | 355 | 7 |
| 2019 CR-V | 1,105 | 8 |
| 2018 CR-V | 2,158 | 5 |
| 2017 CR-V | 1,774 | 7 |
| 2016 CR-V | 394 | 3 |
| 2015 CR-V | 672 | 3 |
| 2014 CR-V | 587 | 1 |
| 2013 | 382 | 2 |
| 2012 CR-V | 403 | 3 |
| 2011 CR-V | 554 | 13 |
| 2010 CR-V | 481 | 15 |
| 2009 CR-V | 386 | 12 |
| 2008 CR-V | 962 | 11 |
| 2007 CR-V | 887 | 12 |
| 2006 CR-V | 398 | 12 |
| 2005 CR-V | 479 | 12 |
| 2004 CR-V | 501 | 12 |
| 2003 CR-V | 468 | 13 |
| 2002 CR-V | 515 | 15 |
| 2001 CR-V | 142 | 1 |
| 2000 CR-V | 129 | 2 |
| 1999 CR-V | 127 | 3 |
| 1998 CR-V | 128 | 3 |
| 1997 CR-V | 108 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2013 Honda CR-V?
Owners most often report engine, power train, unknown or other problems. The top one, engine, accounts for 97 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2013 Honda CR-V?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2013 Honda CR-V a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other CR-V model years, the 2013 has about as many complaints as a typical year, and NHTSA rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall in crash tests. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.