2013 Honda CR-V Problems
What owners have reported about the 2013 Honda CR-V, which problems come up most, at what mileage, and which recalls to check.
From NHTSA owner complaints and recalls. Updated Oct 17, 2026.
Is the 2013 Honda CR-V a good year?
It's one of the better years for the CR-V. Owners have filed 382 complaints with NHTSA, the 14th most of 19 CR-V model years. The most reported problems involve the engine, transmission and electrical system.
382 complaints 2 recalls, 1 can stall 14th worst of 19 CR-V years
Top 2013 Honda CR-V problems
Engine problems
99 complaints (26%) name the engine, most often the exhaust system.
Transmission problems
95 complaints (25%) name the transmission, most often the automatic transmission.
Electrical problems
38 complaints (10%) name the electrical system, most often the speedometer / odometer and integrated trailer brake control.
Lighting problems
32 complaints (8%) name the lights, most often the headlights.
Which parts fail most
Share of complaints that name each system. One complaint can name several.
Mileage when it failed
Each dot is a complaint that gave a mileage (250 of 382). The amber line is the middle value, about 28,000 miles.
When problems were reported
Complaints by the year the problem happened.
2013 Honda CR-V recalls
Fuel pump
Can stallThe fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail. Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the fuel pump module, free of charge. Honda's numbers for this recall are KGC and KGD.
Recall 23V858000 · Dec 2023Automatic transmission
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." If the gear selector is moved from the park position without pressing the brake pedal it can allow the vehicle to roll away, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
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CR-V years to avoid
Total NHTSA complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so their totals will keep climbing. See the full comparison.
Common questions
Is the 2013 Honda CR-V a reliable year?
It's one of the better years for the CR-V. Owners have filed 382 complaints with NHTSA, the 14th most of 19 CR-V model years. The most reported problems involve the engine, transmission and electrical system.
What are the most common 2013 Honda CR-V problems?
Owners most often report problems with the engine, transmission, electrical system and lights. 99 complaints (26%) name the engine, most often the exhaust system.
At what mileage do 2013 Honda CR-V engine problems start?
Reported mileage ranged widely, but most complaints fell between about 16,000–65,000 miles, with a middle value near 29,000 miles.
How many recalls does the 2013 Honda CR-V have?
2. Fuel pump (23V858000); Automatic transmission (13V143000). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if the work was done.
Should I buy a used 2013 Honda CR-V?
Ask for service records covering the engine, confirm the recall work was done, and compare with the 2026, 2025 and 2022 models, which have the fewest complaints.
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls databases. Complaints are unverified owner reports. Counts include each complaint once per model year.