Worst 2013 Honda CR-V Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Engine Problems
Transmission / Drivetrain
Electrical Faults
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2013 Honda CR-V.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Problems | 95 | 5 | — | 53,646 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 92 | 2 | — | 62,617 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 33 | — | — | 45,695 mi | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 31 | — | — | 10,509 mi | |
| Airbags | 27 | 9 | — | 49,187 mi | |
| Brakes | 25 | 5 | — | 23,928 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 25 | 8 | — | 20,992 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 14 | — | — | 41,686 mi | |
| Body Structure | 14 | 2 | — | 64,678 mi | |
| Suspension Failures | 14 | 1 | — | 55,338 mi | |
| Fuel System | 13 | 2 | — | 14,518 mi | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 12 | — | — | 11,136 mi | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 5 | — | — | 52,271 mi | |
| Wheel Issues | 5 | — | — | 44,444 mi | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Structural Problems | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility:Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Backup Camera | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Instrument Panel:Speedometer/Odometer | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Tire Defects | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Sunroof/Moonroof | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Child Seat | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Instrument Cluster | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System: Integrated Trailer Brake Control | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine & Cooling | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment Adaptive/Mobility | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2013 Honda CR-V
2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~2,694,629 vehicles.
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.
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."
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2013 Honda CR-V — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2013 Honda CR-V reliable?
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Honda CR-V reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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