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2013 Honda CR-V

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2013 Honda CR-V
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The Verdict

Worst problem area

Engine

Engine leads by volume: 99 of 382 complaints (26%) mention it. Complaints mentioning Airbags & Restraints include more reported injuries (8) than those mentioning any other identified area.

Complaints filed fell from 403 in 2012 to 382 in 2013.

Data last changed . Sources: NHTSA complaints and recalls, EPA fuel economy data. Methodology

At a glance

NHTSA complaints
382
Recall campaigns
2
EPA fuel cost per year
$2,400–$2,500
Combined MPG
25–26

Complaints by model year

  1. 5552011
  2. 4032012
  3. 3822013
  4. 5882014
  5. 6732015

Where owners report problems

  1. Engine99 (26%)
  2. Transmission & Drivetrain95 (25%)
  3. Other50 (13%)
  4. Visibility & Lighting49 (13%)
  5. Electrical38 (10%)
  6. Airbags & Restraints31 (8%)
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Cost, Fuel Economy & Complaint History

Fuel cost, fuel economy, and complaint history by model-yearScroll sideways to see all 5 years. Fuel figures show the range across trims for years with more than one EPA-rated configuration.Also cataloged for 2013: 1 configuration(s) of a different vehicle class, excluded from the comparison bar only (but included in the figures above).
Category20112012201320142015vs. 2013 Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
Annual fuel cost ($)2,600–2,7002,400–2,5002,400–2,5002,400–2,5002,150–2,200
Combined MPG23–2425–2625–2625–2628–29
City / Highway MPG21 / 27–2822–23 / 29–3022–23 / 29–3022–23 / 29–3026–27 / 32–33
CO₂ tailpipe (g/mi)370–386342–355346–357345–357306–317
Complaints filed555403382588673Not compared
Recalls issued133213Not compared
Crash-involved complaints2927223638Not compared
Fire-involved complaints24074Not compared
Injuries reported1224133423Not compared
Deaths reported00030Not compared
Configurations compared11111

Not compared: this database has no vehicle sales or registration figures, so a raw count mostly reflects how many were sold, not how safe the vehicle is.

Common questions

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

2 NHTSA recall campaigns as of Nov 7, 2026. Check your VIN with NHTSA to see whether one applies to your car.

What is the most common complaint about the 2013 Honda CR-V?

Engine: 99 of 382 NHTSA complaints (26%) mention it.

What gas mileage does the 2013 Honda CR-V get?

EPA rates it 25–26 MPG combined.

How much does it cost to fuel a 2013 Honda CR-V?

EPA estimates $2,400–$2,500 a year in fuel costs, using EPA's assumptions.

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EPA-Rated Configurations (2)

Every EPA-rated configuration on this page, one row each.A number tagged (low) or (high) is this page’s own cost-table figure of that name, above.
ConfigurationTransmissionCylindersDisplacementDrivetrainFuel TypeVehicle ClassCityHighwayCombinedAnnual Fuel CostCO₂
Configuration 1Automatic 5-spd42.4LFront-Wheel DriveRegularSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD23 mpg (high)30 mpg (high)26 mpg (high)$2,400 (low)346 g/mi (low)
Configuration 2Automatic 5-spd42.4LAll-Wheel DriveRegularSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD22 mpg (low)29 mpg (low)25 mpg (low)$2,500 (high)357 g/mi (high)

Complaints by Category

Complaints by category, in the same fixed order on every page
CategoryComplaintsCrash-InvolvedFire-InvolvedInjuriesDeaths
Engine995010
Transmission & Drivetrain952020
Fuel System152010
Electrical380000
Brakes315000
Steering150020
Suspension, Wheels & Tires231010
Airbags & Restraints3110080
Driver Assistance & Speed Control288020
Body, Seats & Latches222020
Visibility & Lighting490000
Other501000

A complaint that names more than one category is counted in each, so the rows can add up to more than the total number of complaints.

Recalls (2)

  • FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

    Campaign 23V858000 · Dec 18, 2023

    Defect
    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, Passport, 2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid, 2018-2019 Honda Clarity PHEV, Fit, and 2015-2020 Honda Accord Hybrid, Pilot, Acura NSX vehicles. The fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
    Consequence
    Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy
    Dealers will replace the fuel pump module, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed September 6, 2024. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are KGC and KGD. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall numbers 21V-215 and 20V-314.

  • POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

    Campaign 13V143000 · Apr 15, 2013

    Defect
    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 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."
    Consequence
    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.
    Remedy
    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.