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2013 Honda CR-VProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 382 owner complaints about the 2013 Honda CR-V, most often about the engine. It is covered by 2 safety recalls, and for recall 23V-858 the manufacturer reports only 75% of affected cars repaired.

2013 Honda CR-V
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CarFlaw IndexSolid year30% below the CR-V median · #23 of 28 years by complaints
Safety recalls2Lowest repair rate 75%Owner complaints38233 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage29kEngine, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 15, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Alex Neman, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Complaints by system

Where the 2013 Honda CR-V has problems

382 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Engine975
Power train953
Electrical system380
Exterior lighting320
Air bags279
Vehicle speed control268
Service brakes255
Structure192
Suspension161
18 other systems794

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

2 recalls

2013 Honda CR-V recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

75%repaired · 2026 Q3

Delivery: fuel pump

Recall 23V-858 · Dec 18, 2023 · 2,490,460 vehicles · 1,866,761 repaired

Risk. Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Power train: automatic transmission

Recall 13V-143 · Apr 15, 2013 · 204,169 vehicles

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.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Honda.

Mileage at failure

When do engine problems start?

29kmiles, median

Based on the odometer reading in 66 engine complaints. 95% were reported before 100,000 miles.

median0k50k100k150k200k+
34under 30k miles63under 100k miles3100k miles or more
Best & worst years

2013 vs. every other CR-V year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the CR-V median. How we score

'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'24'25'26'27
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
NHTSA crash tests

2013 Honda CR-V safety ratings

2013 Honda CR-V SUV 4WD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.

★★★★★Overall rating
2013 Honda CR-V frontal crash test, NHTSA
Frontal crash★★★★★
2013 Honda CR-V side barrier test, NHTSA
Side barrier★★★★★
2013 Honda CR-V side pole test, NHTSA
Side pole★★★★★
  • Rollover: 4 stars (17.4% risk)
  • Stability control: Standard
  • Forward collision warning: No
  • Lane departure warning: No
2 investigations

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 2013 Honda CR-V, and the recalls they led to.

  1. Electrical overstressEA19001 · closed Sep 19, 2024
    Led to recall 20V-024
  2. Desiccated Air Bag Inflator RuptureEA21002 · still open
    Open
In owners' words

What CR-V owners report

Recent engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

While our 2013 Honda CR‑V 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 cold‑start rattle. After a…
Complaint 11746350 · Jun 24, 2026
My 2013 Honda CRV completely broke down in late August 2025, as I was backing out of my driveway. Our lives were at risk. This could have happened in traffic, causing a terrible collision. My local Honda dealership found the chain guides broken and the timing off, and recommended replacement of…
Complaint 11704400 · Dec 11, 2025
Service Bulletin 16-012 was issued for 2013 CRV for the VTC actuator. This is obviously an issue that Honda is aware of but is refusing to fix. I’ve had to replace this part twice at the same interval of time. The first replacement was covered under my warranty however now that I am out of warranty…
Complaint 11687794 · Sep 17, 2025

Own a 2013 CR-V?

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