2013 Honda CR-V
Complaints by component
A complaint can name multiple components.
Complaints by vehicle age
Years between the model year and the reported incident.
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| 0 | 83 |
| 1 | 45 |
| 2 | 35 |
| 3 | 46 |
| 4 | 38 |
| 5 | 31 |
| 6 | 29 |
| 7 | 20 |
| 8 | 10 |
| 9 | 11 |
| 10 | 11 |
| 11 | 6 |
| 12 | 12 |
Complaints by odometer reading
Mileage at failure, where the complainant reported it. When this curve rises early, problems show up while the vehicle is still young.
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| 0k | 78 |
| 10k | 32 |
| 20k | 27 |
| 30k | 25 |
| 40k | 16 |
| 50k | 12 |
| 60k | 15 |
| 70k | 9 |
| 80k | 18 |
| 90k | 7 |
| 100k | 5 |
| 110k | 1 |
| 120k | 2 |
| 130k | 2 |
| 140k | 1 |
| 150k+ | 9 |
Recalls (2)
fuel system, gasoline · 2023-12-18 · 23V858000
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.
Remedy: 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 · 2013-04-15 · 13V143000
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.
Remedy: 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.
Crash-test ratings (NHTSA NCAP)
Recent complaints
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 period without noise, the coldâstart rattle returned and became frequent, along with concerns about abnormal oil consumption. We reported these symptoms repeatedly during routine service visits. In March 2026, the CRâV was brought to the Honda dealer for a routine oil change. The vehicle arrived running normally. After the service, the dealer advised that the vehicle would no longer start and was undriveable. Their diagnosis was a failed VTC actuator, a stretched/jumped timing chain, and internal engine damage requiring timingâsystem repair, cylinder head/valve work, and possibly pistons and rings due to oilâconsumptionârelated wear. The failure occurred without any warning lights or messages immediately prior to the event. The only prior symptom was the recurring coldâstart rattle that had been present for years and was previously addressed once by replacing the VTC actuator. The dealer has confirmed the failure and provided written estimates; the vehicle remains disabled. This patternâcoldâstart rattle, VTC actuator failure, timingâchain stretch/jump, and internal engine damageâappears consistent with a known defect in the VTC actuator/timing system on this generation of Honda CRâV. If the timingâchain failure had occurred at highway speed rather than while the vehicle was at the dealer, it could have caused sudden loss of power and increased the risk of a crash.
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 failure reoccurred. The failure was persistent. No warning lights were illuminated. The contact referenced an unknown recall; however, the VIN was not associated with a recall. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but provided no assistance. The contact was advised to take the vehicle to a dealer. The failure mileage was approximately 83,000.
uUknown. Sometimes I smell gas on & off when the car is running, especially. I open the windows and it subsidesafter ahwile & it not as strong.