2013 Honda CR-V: recalls, complaints & known problems

Every safety recall and owner complaint on record for the 2013 Honda CR-V, straight from the U.S. government's NHTSA database — so you know what you're buying before you message the seller.

High caution

Serious warning signs on record for this year — proceed carefully.

2Safety recalls
380Owner complaints
5Problem patterns
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Safety recalls

2 recalls on record. Recall repairs are free at the dealer — ask if they were done.

Power Train:Automatic Transmission
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 f
Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel Pump
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, Passp

Most-reported problems

Recurring failures owners filed with NHTSA for this model year:

Stalling / loss of power while driving — 16 owner complaints
Paint peeling / rust — 8 owner complaints
Airbag warnings / non-deployment — 8 owner complaints
Transmission slipping / jerking / failure — 7 owner complaints
Brake problems — 4 owner complaints

Complaints by area

Which parts of the car owners complain about most:

Engine
97
Power Train
95
Unknown Or Other
48
Electrical System
37
Exterior Lighting
32
Air Bags
27

Is 2013 the bad year? Complaints by model year

Sometimes the same car one year newer or older has a far cleaner record. Complaint volume across the Honda CR-V years we track (click a year for its full report):

2013 ◀ this
380
2014
585
2015
668
2016
388
2017
1,729
2018
2,079
2019
1,059
2020
329
2021
307

Newer years have had less time on the road to accumulate complaints.

Frequently asked

How many recalls does the 2013 Honda CR-V have?

The 2013 Honda CR-V has 2 NHTSA safety recalls on record. Recall repairs are performed free of charge at franchised dealers — always ask the seller whether the recall work was completed.

How reliable is the 2013 Honda CR-V?

NHTSA has 380 owner complaints on file for the 2013 Honda CR-V. The most-reported issues are stalling / loss of power while driving, paint peeling / rust, airbag warnings / non-deployment. Compare it against nearby model years above.

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Data source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA.gov). Informational only — not mechanical or purchase advice. Always inspect the vehicle and test drive before buying.