2013 Honda CR-V

● Typical for this model

2013 Honda CR-V
BUILT 2026-09-02

This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

2013: 381 complaints

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Year	Complaints
1997	108
1998	128
1999	127
2000	129
2001	142
2002	515
2003	468
2004	501
2005	479
2006	398
2007	886
2008	960
2009	386
2010	480
2011	552
2012	401
2013	381
2014	586
2015	669
2016	390
2017	1756
2018	2124
2019	1085
2020	352
2021	323
2022	252
2023	515
2024	381
2025	241
2026	125

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.

ENGINE 25%

25% of complaints: engine — 97 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY

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PULLED INTO DRIVEWAY AND WAS A COUPLE OF FEET AWAY FROM THE GARAGE DOOR, GOING ONLY ONE OR TWO MPH,PUT FOOT ON BRAKE TO STOP AND SUDDENLY THE CAR LURCH FORWARD,PRESS AS HARD AS I COULD ON BRAKE PEDAL,BUT CAR KEPT MOVING FORWARD TILL IT HIT GARAGE...

NHTSA ODI report, 20171216

Also filed under SERVICE BRAKES

POWER TRAIN 25%

25% of complaints: power train — 95 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing automatic transmission.

CRASH INJURY

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 10%

10% of complaints: electrical system — 38 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing speedometer/odometer and integrated trailer brake control.

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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.

NHTSA ODI report, 20260708

Also filed under STEERING

EXTERIOR LIGHTING 8%

8% of complaints: exterior lighting — 32 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing headlights.

AIR BAGS 7%

7% of complaints: air bags — 27 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY

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This honda cr-v had a sudden surge of acceleration while the brake pedal was pressed.

NHTSA ODI report, 20260310

Also filed under VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

The contact owns a 2013 Honda CR-V. The contact stated that while in a commercial parking garage, a second vehicle crashed into the rear of the vehicle, causing the driver to inadvertently press the accelerator pedal and lose control of the vehicle.

NHTSA ODI report, 20250609

AIR BAG TORE DURING DEPLOYMENT AND DEFLATED VERY FAST ALSO CAUSED CUTS ON MY LEFT ARM AND BURNS ON MY RIGHT HAND FINGERS. I WAS WEARING MY SEAT BELT ALSO WHICH HELD ME IN PLACE. I DO HAVE PICTURES OF THE AIR BAG.

NHTSA ODI report, 20130820

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20130513 — power train

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 a

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 be

Campaign 13V143000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20190419 — EA (closed 20240919)

Electrical overstress

I 20210917 — EA (open)

Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture

R 20240329 — fuel system, gasoline

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...

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.

Campaign 23V858000 — check if this car was fixed