TAKEN TO LANCASTER, CA HONDA AND THEY SAID FRONT ROTORS HAVE BECOME WARPED/HEATED. NEED TO RESURFACE ROTORS AND CLEAN AND RE-LUBE FRONT BRAKES PADS. FRONT BRAKE PADS AT 7MM. HAVING UNDER TWENTY THOUSAND MILES, WAS TOLD THIS WOULD COST ME $120.00. I FEEL THIS HAS A DEFECTIVE…

12/31/2013 · NHTSA ODI #10558031.0

2013 CR-V · electrical

DEFECTIVE DOOR LOCKING SYSTEMS IN 2013 HONDA CR-V VEHICLE. WE HAVE HAD TO REPLACE 3 DOOR LOCK ACTUATORS ON OUR 2013 CR-V AND NOW HAVE HAD A 4TH DOOR LOCK ACTUATOR GO BAD. WE HAVE SPOKEN WITH AMERICAN HONDA, AND THEY INFORMED US THAT THE ACTUATOR IS NOT DEFECTIVE. WELL, IF IT…

12/27/2017 · NHTSA ODI #11056764.0

2013 CR-V · brakes

WHEN PARKING BRAKE WAS NOT RELEASED, THERE WAS NO BRAKE LIGHT AND NO BEEPER SOUNDS (ACCORDING TO THE MANUAL, I CHECKED LATER). *TR

12/27/2014 · NHTSA ODI #10668428.0

2013 CR-V · powertrain

VEHICLE SHAKES AND STUTTERS WHEN ACCELERATING BETWEEN 0-30 MPH, WHICH IS APPARENTLY A KNOWN AND COMMON ISSUE.

12/26/2019 · NHTSA ODI #11291257.0

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severe NHTSA 13V143000 15/04/2013

Honda is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 CR-V, Odyssey, and model year 2013 Acura RDX vehicles

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. The recall began on May 13, 2013. Owners may contact Honda at 1-800-999-1009. Honda's campaign recall numbers are S96, S97, and S98.

Common questions

Is the 2013 Honda CR-V reliable?

Mostly yes. With a reliability score of 7.0 out of 10 based on 379 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2013 Honda CR-V is generally a sound vehicle. The areas to watch are listed in the top problem section above — most are budget items, not deal-breakers.

What's the most common problem on the 2013 Honda CR-V?

Based on NHTSA records, the most-reported issue is powertrain, with 85 complaints filed. Average repair cost runs about $2,500 at an independent shop.

What's the most expensive thing that goes wrong?

The powertrain is one of the costlier repair items. Average repair cost runs about $2,500 at an independent shop. Catching early warning signs can sometimes extend life by 20–30,000 miles.

How do I check if my Honda CR-V has open recalls?

Paste your VIN into the decoder at the top of this page. We pull live from NHTSA, so you'll see exactly which campaigns apply to your vehicle and whether the dealer has logged the fix. Recall repairs are always free regardless of mileage or warranty status.

Is an extended warranty worth it on a 2013 Honda CR-V?

Math is straightforward: a quality service contract runs $1,800–3,500 over 3 years. With 379 complaints on file and the costliest repair averaging $2,500, one major failure more than pays for it. The catch is reading the contract — many providers exclude wear items and require pre-authorization, so cheaper plans aren't always better value.

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