Honda CR-V / 2013
2013 Honda CR-V problems
Owners have filed 500 complaints about the 2013 Honda CR-V with NHTSA. Engine accounts for 19.4% of them — narrowly the most common, ahead of power train at 19%.
Complaints500
Crashes36
Fires0
Injuries19
Deaths0
What owners report breaking
Engine 19.4% · 97
Power train 19.0% · 95
Unknown or other 9.6% · 48
Electrical system 7.6% · 38
Exterior lighting 6.4% · 32
Air bags 5.4% · 27
Vehicle speed control 5.0% · 25
Service brakes 5.0% · 25
Severity
Of those complaints, 36 describe a crash and 19 report an injury.
Reading the numbers
Across the 30 model years of the Honda CR-V in this data, 2013 sits 19th by complaint volume. 2018 draws the most.
Filing volume has held steady, 42 in the last three years against 49 in the three before.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 25,000 miles.
In owners' own words
My Honda CR-V 2013 vin [xxx] is also stalling when on cruise control and going uphill. When I type my vin and car model it shows no recall. I am having the same stalling issues as the other cars, why is my vin not being recalled so it can be fixed. My cell phone [xxx]. I have filed many complaints on the same problem. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (FOIA), 5 u.S.C. 552(B)(6). Engine
The contact owns a 2013 Honda CR-V. When starting the engine in cold temperatures, an abnormal metal grinding noise emitted from the vehicle. The failure recurred upon initial start-up in colder temperatures. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the vtc actuator failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 30,000. Engine · reported at 30,000 miles
The contact owns a 2013 Honda CR-V. While driving various speeds, the vehicle hesitated to accelerate and all the warning indicators illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the timing chain needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer and manufacturer were not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 150,000. Engine · reported at 150,000 miles
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Safety recalls
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