2013 Honda CR-V problems and complaints
Owners have filed 382 complaints with NHTSA about the 2013 Honda CR-V. The most-reported areas: Engine (97), Power Train (95), Unknown Or Other (48).
Key takeaways
- 382 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 22 involve a crash, 0 a fire, 13 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 97 | 25% |
| Power Train | 95 | 25% |
| Unknown Or Other | 48 | 13% |
| Electrical System | 38 | 10% |
| Exterior Lighting | 32 | 8% |
| Air Bags | 27 | 7% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 26 | 7% |
| Service Brakes | 26 | 7% |
| Structure | 19 | 5% |
| Suspension | 16 | 4% |
| Steering | 15 | 4% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 13 | 3% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 Honda CR-V SUV 4WD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2013 Honda CR-V SUV FWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Suspension,structure,vehicle Speed Control - filed 2026-09-15
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 it’s 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 control arm dropped when...
Steering,electrical System - filed 2026-07-08
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.
Power Train,unknown Or Other,engine - filed 2026-06-24
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 period without noise, th...
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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.