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2013 Honda CR-V Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 2 NHTSA recalls and 379 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

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Buyer Beware — 2013 Honda CR-V

The 2013 Honda CR-V shows a notably poor reliability profile for this model year. Consider an alternative year or have a thorough pre-purchase inspection done by an independent mechanic.

2
NHTSA Recalls
2 recalls on record
379
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
22
Crashes + Injuries
In NHTSA complaints

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NHTSA Recalls — 2013 Honda CR-V (2)

All recalls listed below must be repaired by an authorized Honda dealer at no charge to the owner.

🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #13V143000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #23V858000
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Most Common Problems — 2013 Honda CR-V

Based on 379 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Power Train
85
Engine
55
Unknown Or Other
38
Electrical System
33
Exterior Lighting
29
Air Bags
23
Service Brakes
20
Vehicle Speed Control
19
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Honda CR-V — Complaints by Year

Spike in a year = known problem year. The 2013 model year is highlighted.

2010 479 complaints 2011 549 complaints 2012 395 complaints 2013 379 complaints 2014 582 complaints 2015 665 complaints 2016 386 complaints 2017 1,721 complaints

⚠ Years to avoid: 2017 — These model years show significantly elevated complaint activity.

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Frequently Asked Questions — 2013 Honda CR-V

Is the 2013 Honda CR-V reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2013 Honda CR-V has 2 recalls and 379 owner complaints. This model year shows elevated issues — consider alternatives or a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How many recalls does the 2013 Honda CR-V have?
The 2013 Honda CR-V has 2 NHTSA recalls. Affected systems include: see recall details above. All recalls are repaired free at authorized dealers.
What are the most common problems with the 2013 Honda CR-V?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2013 Honda CR-V are: Power Train, Engine, Unknown Or Other, Electrical System. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2013 Honda CR-V safe to buy?
The 2013 Honda CR-V has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 2 recalls are completed at a dealer. A pre-purchase inspection by an independent mechanic is strongly recommended.
What year Honda CR-V should I buy?
Use the year comparison chart above to identify which model years have the fewest reported problems for the Honda CR-V.
Data source: All recall and complaint data is sourced directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public API. Data is cached and refreshed every 7 days. Recall and complaint counts reflect data available at the time of last cache update. For the most current recall status on a specific vehicle, enter the VIN above or visit NHTSA.gov/recalls.