NHTSA has 382 owner complaints on file for this CR-V[1]. The engine group is named most often, with 99 complaints[2].
Most reported problems
Owners filed complaints across several parts of the car. Here are the groups, biggest first.
- Engine. 99 complaints[2]. Owners describe the car stalling without warning, a sudden rev while stopped in traffic, power dropping out for a moment on turns, and a loud noise on cold starts.
- Power Train. 95 complaints[6]. In the stories we read, owners describe a hesitation when pulling away from a stop, a car that did not shift down as expected, a grinding sound from the back end, and a car that rolled on a slope while parked.
- Unknown Or Other. 48 complaints[7]. These reports do not fit a single named part.
- Electrical System. 38 complaints[8]. Owners describe doors locking and unlocking on their own, a battery that needed a jump start, and heater vents that got very hot.
- Exterior Lighting. 32 complaints[9]. Owners describe headlights that look dim at night and a loss of light on the road when switching beams.
- Brakes. 27 complaints[10].
- Air Bags. 27 complaints[11].
- Speed Control. 26 complaints[12].
Recalls
Newest first. Each recall covers only certain vehicles, so not every 2013 CR-V is necessarily included.
- Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Fuel Pump (23V858), December 2023. About 2,490,460 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash, stalling. Dealers do the repair free of charge.[13]
- Power Train › Automatic Transmission (13V143), April 2013. About 204,169 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash, reduced braking, the car rolling away. Dealers do the repair free of charge.[14]
Fuel economy
EPA ratings depend on the engine and drive. Annual fuel cost uses EPA's current fuel price assumptions, not prices when the car was new.
Safety ratings
Engine and size
Horsepower is the rating listed for EPA test vehicles.
| Engine | Horsepower |
|---|---|
| 2013 Honda CR-V with 2.4L 4-cylinder[17] | 185 hp |
How 2013 compares with other years
Show the numbers
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 108 | 2 |
| 1998 | 128 | 3 |
| 1999 | 127 | 3 |
| 2000 | 129 | 2 |
| 2001 | 142 | 1 |
| 2002 | 515 | 15 |
| 2003 | 468 | 13 |
| 2004 | 501 | 12 |
| 2005 | 479 | 12 |
| 2006 | 398 | 12 |
| 2007 | 887 | 12 |
| 2008 | 962 | 11 |
| 2009 | 386 | 12 |
| 2010 | 481 | 15 |
| 2011 | 554 | 13 |
| 2012 | 403 | 3 |
| 2013 | 382 | 2 |
| 2014 | 587 | 1 |
| 2015 | 672 | 3 |
| 2016 | 394 | 3 |
| 2017 | 1,776 | 7 |
| 2018 | 2,160 | 5 |
| 2019 | 1,106 | 8 |
| 2020 | 440 | 9 |
| 2021 | 443 | 5 |
| 2022 | 344 | 6 |
| 2023 | 633 | 8 |
| 2024 | 481 | 5 |
| 2025 | 289 | 6 |
| 2026 | 171 | 2 |
NHTSA's counts for the CR-V show 382 complaints and 2 recalls for 2013[3]. Among the 31 model years listed, 9 have fewer complaints than 2013 and 21 have more[3]. The fewest complaints are for 2027 (0) and the most are for 2018 (2,160)[3]. These counts are not adjusted for sales, so treat them as a rough guide. The chart above shows every year.
Should you buy a used 2013 CR-V?
The complaint record shows the engine and power train groups at the top[2][6]. Lighting and electrical reports are also part of the picture[8][9]. These are unverified owner reports, so they show what people raised and not how often a fault happens. Check the recall section on this page and read the year comparison before you decide.
Frequently asked questions
- What are the most common problems with the 2013 Honda CR-V?
- The engine group has the most complaints at 99[2], followed by the power train group at 95[6].
- Does the 2013 Honda CR-V have recalls?
- Yes. The year has 2 recalls[3]. The Recalls section on this page lists them.
- What is the gas mileage of the 2013 Honda CR-V?
- See the fuel economy section on this page. It is built from EPA data.
- Is the 2013 Honda CR-V reliable?
- NHTSA has 382 owner complaints on file for it[1]. See the safety section and the year comparison on this page for more context.
- Is 2013 the best year for the Honda CR-V?
- See the year comparison section on this page. It sets the model years side by side.
Keep exploring
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Compare all model years of the Honda CR-V
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Facts and sources
- NHTSA has 382 owner complaints on file for the 2013 Honda CR-V (22 mention a crash, 0 a fire, 13 injuries, 0 deaths reported). NHTSA vehicle records
- 99 complaints name the engine component group (5 crashes, 0 fires, 1 injuries, median mileage at failure 28,500). NHTSA vehicle records
- Owner complaints and recalls for every Honda CR-V model year (chart above). NHTSA recall database
- EPA rating for CR-V 2WD, 2.4L 4-cyl, Automatic 5-spd, Regular, Front-Wheel Drive: 23 city / 30 highway / 26 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $2,600. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
- NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, SUV 4WD: overall 5 stars, frontal 5 stars, side 5 stars, rollover 4 stars; rollover risk 17.4%. NHTSA vehicle records
- 95 complaints name the power train component group (2 crashes, 0 fires, 2 injuries, median mileage at failure 38,893). NHTSA vehicle records
- 48 complaints name the unknown or other component group (1 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, median mileage at failure 48,951). NHTSA vehicle records
- 38 complaints name the electrical system component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, median mileage at failure 32,419). NHTSA vehicle records
- 32 complaints name the exterior lighting component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, median mileage at failure 2,000). NHTSA vehicle records
- 27 complaints name the brakes component group (5 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, median mileage at failure 23,900). NHTSA vehicle records
- 27 complaints name the air bags component group (9 crashes, 0 fires, 7 injuries, median mileage at failure 36,300). NHTSA vehicle records
- 26 complaints name the speed control component group (8 crashes, 0 fires, 2 injuries, median mileage at failure 3,285). NHTSA vehicle records
- Recall 23V858, filed December 18, 2023: Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Fuel Pump. NHTSA recall database
- Recall 13V143, filed April 15, 2013: Power Train › Automatic Transmission. NHTSA recall database
- EPA rating for CR-V 4WD, 2.4L 4-cyl, Automatic 5-spd, Regular, All-Wheel Drive: 22 city / 29 highway / 25 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $2,700. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
- NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, SUV FWD: overall 5 stars, frontal 5 stars, side 5 stars, rollover 4 stars; rollover risk 17.4%. NHTSA vehicle records
- EPA Test Car List, 2013 Honda CR-V with 2.4L 4-cylinder: rated 185 hp. www.epa.gov