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2013 Honda Cr V

Based on reports from 489 owners and 2 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints
489
Crashes
34
Fires
0
Recalls
2
TSBs
113
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Preliminary Verdict

Think Twice

Based on 489 complaints, 34 crashes, 0 fires, and 2 recalls.

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Top reported problems

1

grinding sound upon cold startup

34 complaints • Severity 7/10

$X,XXX
2

uncomfortable seats

14 complaints • Severity 8.4/10

$X,XXX
3

excessive oil consumption

9 complaints • Severity 8.4/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the EngineHIGH

96 owners reported engine issues — failures commonly reported around 25K miles.

!Inspect the DrivetrainMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

179
0–30K
67
30–60K
50
60–90K
17
90–120K
8
120–150K
11
150K+

Peak failure range: 0–30K miles (179 reports) • Median: 25K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Engine (96 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

Questions, test drive checks, walk-away triggers

Negotiation Talking Points

Data-backed dollar deductions

Buy / Skip Verdict

Final recommendation with conditions

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Where the complaints fall

Engine96 (20%)
Drivetrain92 (19%)
Other47 (10%)
Electrical33 (7%)
Lights31 (6%)
Airbags26 (5%)
Brakes26 (5%)
Speed Control24 (5%)

2013 Honda Cr V: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Engine Issues

Engine complaints account for 20% of all reports filed for the 2013 Honda Cr V, with 96 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 25,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 25K-mile mark.

Drivetrain Issues

Drivetrain complaints account for 19% of all reports filed for the 2013 Honda Cr V, with 92 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to drivetrain-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Electrical Issues

Electrical complaints account for 7% of all reports filed for the 2013 Honda Cr V, with 33 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Lights Issues

Lights complaints account for 6% of all reports filed for the 2013 Honda Cr V, with 31 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to lights-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

66
13
55
14
57
15
49
16
63
17
43
18
45
19
31
20
20
21
18
22
11
23
11
24
20
25

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2013 Honda Cr V. Recent trend: increasing.

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Recall History (2 recalls)

13V143000May 2013

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

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."

23V858000Mar 2024

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

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.

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

The full report rates each recall's severity and gives you scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.

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The worst model year for the Honda Cr V is the 2011 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is engine.

2013 Honda Cr V vs. Class Average (Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD)

This vehicle

489

Class avg

476

Complaint volume is roughly in line with other small sport utility vehicle 2wd vehicles from 2013.

Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 489 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 2 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

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2013 Honda Cr V: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2013 Honda Cr V?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2013 Honda Cr V is related to the engine, with 96 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2013 Honda Cr V reliable?
The 2013 Honda Cr V has 489 complaints, 34 crash reports, and 0 fire reports filed with NHTSA. The full report analyzes whether these numbers indicate real risk or are proportional to the vehicle’s popularity.
How much does it cost to fix 2013 Honda Cr V problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2013 Honda Cr V have any recalls?
Yes, the 2013 Honda Cr V has 2 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Honda Cr V problems start?
Based on 332 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 25,000 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 0–30K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
How is this different from free NHTSA data?
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