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2013 Honda CR-V: recalls and problems

2 recalls and 382 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is engine.

2recalls
382complaints
22crashes reported
0fires reported
13injuries reported

Recalls

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Most common problems

  • Engine97 · 25%
  • Power Train94 · 25%
  • Unknown Or Other48 · 13%
  • Electrical System37 · 10%
  • Exterior Lighting31 · 8%
  • Vehicle Speed Control26 · 7%
  • Service Brakes25 · 7%
  • Air Bags23 · 6%
  • Structure19 · 5%
  • Suspension15 · 4%

What owners report

Suspension,Structure,Vehicle Speed Control

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 bracket collapsed causing tire to drop i see recalls for other year honda crv just not 2013. plea

Steering,Electrical System

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

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, the cold‑start rattle returned and became frequent, along with concerns about abnormal oil consumption

Engine

Transmission shudders on acceleration at low speeds up to 40 mph

Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. They are owner reports and have not been verified.

Crash-test ratings

VersionOverallFrontalSideRollover
2013 Honda CR-V SUV 4WD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★
2013 Honda CR-V SUV FWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★

Source: NHTSA recalls, complaints and NCAP APIs, covering CR-V. Last refreshed 2026-09-29.