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2013 Honda CR-V repairs by problem area
Engine (22%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (8%)
Brakes and Traction Control (9%)
Suspension and Steering (6%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (34%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (13%)
Other (7%)
Chart based on 111 repairs.
2013 Honda CR-V repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (3%)
$500 - $999 (6%)
$100 - $499 (34%)
< $100 (57%)
Chart based on 88 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2013 Honda CR-V 4dr SUV
185-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD
| Honda CR-V in Florida, United States Feb 2014 - Apr 2015 | |||
| Nov 201414000 mi | TPMS indicator went off. Both rear sensors replaced since they were not sending any signals. | ||
| Feb 201515900 mi | Well known VTC actuator rattle on cold starts. It started in November and then occurred several times in January and February. Will be hard for dealer to replicate since in FL. No permanent fix yet. | ||
| Apr 201518000 mi | VTC actuator rattle on cold starts. | ||
| Honda CR-V in California, United States Apr 2014 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Dec 201539000 miUS $120 | Battery failed prematurely. Battery appears to be undersized, and charging system underpowered. | ||
| Honda CR-V in Georgia, United States Aug 2013 - Apr 2015 | |||
| Feb 20146000 mi | Starter drive hanging up on flywheel | ||
| Honda CR-V in Florida, United States Jan 2014 - Aug 2015 | |||
| Aug 201522000 mi | Battery bad and replaced under warranty | ||
| Honda CR-V in North Carolina, United States Jun 2013 - Nov 2015 | |||
| Aug 2013 | window rail loose on right rear door | ||
| Oct 201532300 mi | Rattling noise in engine on cold startup. Replaced VCT actuator and timing chain tensioner. Did not correct problem. | ||
| Honda CR-V in Arizona, United States Mar 2015 - Apr 2021 | |||
| Dec 201565000 miUS $60 | HVAC blower fan failed | ||
| Aug 201685000 mi | Rear window washer hose became disconnected at the plastic union between the rubber hose on the hatch and the rubber hose on the body. Factory setup appears to have relied on hose tension only; used zip ties as hose clamps to repair. | ||
| Feb 201794000 miUS $35 | The top chrome piece on the grille broke off for no apparent reason. No crash damage and no other trim was loose or damaged at all. Replaced with aftermarket part. | ||
| Dec 2017113830 miUS $20 | The serpentine belt, which was replaced at ~100k as preventative maintenance, started squealing on cold startups. Replaced it again with a Continental belt, no further issues. Problem was caused by a defective regular-maintenance part. | ||
| May 2018123772 miUS $200 | A/C was intermittently blowing warm on driver's side with nominal gauge readings. After vacuum and recharge, gauges showed signs of stuck TXV. Replaced TXV, vacuumed, recharged. | ||
| Oct 2019160 miUS $200 | Steering wheel and steering wheel controls were literally wearing away. Replaced with new wheel and new control buttons. | ||
| Honda CR-V in Florida, United States Mar 2016 - Mar 2023 | |||
| Apr 201613800 mi | Exterior key lock on driver front door inop | ||
| Feb 201727000 mi | Driver door handle trim piece rattling | ||
| Apr 201962092 miUS $232 | Serpentine belt tensioner rattle/grind (since summer 2018). Replaced belt tensioner and serpentine belt. | ||
| Mar 202079369 mi | Compass often flashes direction and/or "CAL". Followed procedure in owner's manual, but that did not fix the problem. | ||
| Aug 202193911 miUS $470 | Replace blower motor fan assembly and blower resistor. No air blowing at all from vents. | ||
| Mar 2023115000 miUS $1070 | Both front CV axles replaced due to vibration. Reattach right front inner fender liner. Plastic clips to keep fender liner in place were replaced. | ||
| Honda CR-V in Ontario, Canada Sep 2014 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Jun 201849600 miC $200 | Replace head gasket. I hadn’t completely failed. I noticed my coolant level going down, and my oil level going up. So coolant was leaking into my crankcase. Caught it early. Gasket was replaced and all is good. | ||
| Honda CR-V in Texas, United States Mar 2017 - Jan 2019 | |||
| Aug 201741593 miUS $119 | Original battery died after 4 years of use. I was able to jump start it and drive it to the local Walmart. Turned the car off and it started right back up but I wanted to change the battery anyway. I replaced it with EverStart Maxx 51R because that battery has a really good warranty and was affordable. | ||
| Sep 201743000 miUS $155 | Replace front rotors and pads do to a vibration in the steering wheel every time I would brake. New rotors and pads fixed the problem. | ||
| Honda CR-V in Georgia, United States Dec 2012 - Jun 2014 | |||
| Jan 2013200 mi | "Check Fuel Cap" message one morning. Checked the fuel cap and re-tightened it to 3 clicks. Message went away after a couple of restarts of the vehicle. Googled the problem and it seems to be a common occurrence but not really a big deal. | ||
| Honda CR-V in Massachusetts, United States Jul 2016 - Jan 2022 | |||
| May 201743000 mi | Replaced noisy HVAC blower | ||
| Honda CR-V in Ontario, Canada Mar 2013 - Jun 2022 | |||
| May 2013 | There was a defect in the driver side glass. The dealer replaced the glass. | ||
| Apr 201526440 mi | The tailgate would not open during extreme cold. Tailgate opener switch was replaced. | ||
| May 201636580 miC $1200 | Front brake pads were worn and had to be replaced. The rotors were bent and needed to be straightened. | ||
| Jan 202296100 miC $381 | Received a Check Engine light. It was diagnosed as a problem with the emission system evaporative purge valve. Replaced evap purge value and retested and it passed evap function test. | ||
| Honda CR-V in Alabama, United States Sep 2014 - Mar 2015 | |||
| Oct 201417800 mi | Nav touch screen (and hands-free) went black with no warning and wouldn't respond to anything. After evaluation at local dealer, dealer had to replace the entire navigational system, as it's still under warranty. | ||
| Honda CR-V in Arizona, United States Jan 2013 - Feb 2022 | |||
| Aug 20135900 mi | We noticed that our CR-V would roll backwards when the parking brake was set. Initially told normal, then recalled. Car was fixed with no charge. Still noticed the problem, though. | ||
| Nov 20137400 mi | Metal sound heard upon starting the car and applying the brakes. | ||
| Aug 201416000 mi | We needed the dealership re-do the original work on a recall of the emergency brake which was originally done months ago. Repair was not done properly the first time. second repair fixed the recall defect. | ||
| Nov 201531000 mi | Rattle/squeak coming from the rear passanger door. took to dealership and they tightened license plate holder but continues to rattle. | ||
| Dec 201532000 mi | car was returned to dealer because of rear side rattling sound. This was the second time car was serviced for this problem. Replaced the mud flap. | ||
| Nov 201645000 miUS $68 | battery clamp broke and needing to be fixed. Instead of changing the whole unit that would have cost over four hundred dollars, I had the job re wire it to the post. | ||
| Jun 201753000 mi | rattling sound on the rear door that couldn't be duplicated at the dealership. Afterwards, the rattle came back. Also wanted them to check on the judder and shake from drive train but they did not. | ||
| Aug 202199000 miUS $700 | struts replaced and related components in the rear of the vehicle condensor replaced | ||
| Honda CR-V in Florida, United States Jan 2013 - Sep 2015 | |||
| Sep 20135000 mi | Light above the hatch had moisture in it | ||
| Honda CR-V in Alberta, Canada Nov 2012 - Mar 2018 | |||
| Jun 201649600 miC $400 | EGR valve and belt tensioner | ||
| Dec 201657660 miC $400 | The vehicle had a rattling noise from the engine compartment. It has been in for this noise before. Ultimately, the idler and belt were replaced. | ||
| Honda CR-V in Florida, United States Mar 2013 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Sep 201620000 mi | Battery dead at 3yr 5months. Just out of warranty. Replaced by myself in about 15 minutes. Simple job. | ||
2013 Honda CR-V 4dr SUV
185-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic AWD
| Honda CR-V in British Columbia, Canada Jan 2017 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Jun 201740300 mi | rattle over even minor bumps replaced | ||
| Honda CR-V in Ohio, United States Sep 2012 - Jul 2021 | |||
| Jan 2019105000 miUS $300 | Both rear wheel bearings | ||
| Honda CR-V in Illinois, United States Dec 2020 - Nov 2023 | |||
| Dec 202226000 miUS $423 | Rear wheel bearing failed and was replaced. | ||
| Honda CR-V in District of Columbia, United States Dec 2015 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Apr 201750000 miUS $250 | replace battery. mechanic noticed sluggish ignition. | ||
| Honda CR-V in Indiana, United States Feb 2016 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Aug 201635000 miUS $150 | Battery failure - Installed larger battery, battery cover, and battery tray to fit Honda mini-van. | ||
| Honda CR-V in Virginia, United States Jan 2013 - Dec 2016 | |||
| Sep 201611000 miUS $700 | Fuel tank overflow (vapor storage) | ||
| Honda CR-V in Connecticut, United States Nov 2012 - Sep 2020 | |||
| May 201432000 mi | Leaking radiator | ||
| Honda CR-V in Michigan, United States Jun 2014 - Feb 2019 | |||
| Dec 201766000 mi | Grinding noise on cold start in freezing temperatures. Could not replicate. | ||
| Jan 201866000 mi | Grinding noise on cold start in freezing temperatures. VTC actuator and timing chain replaced. | ||
| Honda CR-V in Missouri, United States Mar 2017 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Sep 201776000 miUS $320 | Driver side front wheel bearing replaced. Making noise. The car drove fine. | ||
| Honda CR-V in Illinois, United States Apr 2017 - Jan 2022 | |||
| May 201747000 miUS $190 | Original battery replaced. Car died in parking space. Required tow out of O'hare parking. No indication of battery issues prior to complete failure. Why don't mfg have indicators to track potential issues with batteries, I had same problem with my 2007 Honda Odyssey. | ||
| Oct 202180702 miUS $908 | Caliper dragging, pads at 2mm. Brake Pad sets & Brake Disc new Disc Brake Caliper rebuilt | ||
| Honda CR-V in Indiana, United States Feb 2016 - Mar 2019 | |||
| May 201850000 miUS $22 | Driver's side headlight was replaced because it had burned out. | ||
| Honda CR-V in Ohio, United States Apr 2013 - Dec 2022 | |||
| Mar 201848000 mi | Front wheel bearing- still under drive train warranty vibration still noticed after wheel bearing replacement. Driveshaft center bearing support bad. Replaced Driveshaft, center bearing and rear differential mounting bracket per TSB | ||
| Jul 201850000 miUS $470 | Rear caliper froze due to norther Ohio road salt. Driver side pads completely burnt. Replaced pads and rotors. Lubed caliper slides | ||
| Honda CR-V in Oregon, United States Apr 2015 - Mar 2018 | |||
| Feb 201828000 miUS $100 | Alignment passenger side interior lower panel broken, so replaced | ||
| Honda CR-V in Wisconsin, United States Jun 2015 - Oct 2015 | |||
| Oct 201570000 miUS $800 | timing chain and tensioner | ||
| Honda CR-V in Illinois, United States Jul 2013 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Feb 201832000 mi | Starter would make a grinding sound upon cold start. Was covered under warranty | ||
| Honda CR-V in Ohio, United States Nov 2012 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Nov 201429000 mi | Replaced Bluetooth microphone. | ||
| Honda CR-V in California, United States Jul 2013 - Mar 2021 | |||
| Oct 20132700 mi | Navi system enters night mode during the bright day. | ||
| Nov 201412000 mi | Backup camera came loose. Was replaced under warranty. | ||
| May 201616000 mi | 5 days before the end of the original 3-year vehicle warranty, the battery went dead and was tested by the dealer. A new battery was installed at no charge. | ||
| Honda CR-V in Washington, United States May 2013 - Mar 2014 | |||
| Mar 20144000 mi | Oil leak around access panel on side of engine block. Warranty repair. | ||
| Honda CR-V in New York, United States Apr 2013 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Mar 2013 | Windshield washer tube disconnected, no spray to windshield, dumped fluid in engine compartment | ||
| Oct 20134800 mi | Windshield washer tube disconnected again, no spray to windshield, dumped fluid in engine compartment | ||
| Dec 20139000 mi | Windshield washer tube failed again. Technician found damaged hose piece and replaced. | ||
| Sep 201658000 miUS $500 | Driver's side rear brake caliper seized, destroyed pad, caliper and rotor | ||
| Oct 201658300 miUS $300 | Battery positive cable severely corroded, required battery and cable replacement | ||
| Honda CR-V in Missouri, United States Jun 2013 - Feb 2021 | |||
| Feb 201518700 miUS $80 | Grinding noise coming from rear differential.Dealer said fluid probably contaminated and did fluid change.Said to do every 15000 even without maintenence minder warning.Common problem with this engine. | ||
| Mar 201519000 mi | VTC actuator rattle or grinding noise on some cold engine starts. Dealer said waiting for Honda to come up with fix.Reported to American Honda, they are aware of the issue but have no fix at this time. | ||
| Dec 201633000 mi | Replaced VTC actuator solenoid Edit. The VTC actuator is not making the grinding noise. I think the repair worked | ||
| Honda CR-V in Missouri, United States Aug 2013 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Feb 20156000 mi | Engine clatter upon cold start up after sitting more than six hours and temperature below 30 degrees. Dealer replaced the VTC Acuator under warranty. | ||
| May 201611000 mi | Backup camera became blurry. Replaced under warranty. Driver's door key cylinder would not lock or unlock door with key. Rod came unattached inside door. Dealer reattached rod under warranty. | ||
| Apr 202121000 miUS $125 | AC refrigerant low | ||
| Jun 202223500 miUS $150 | Short cycle of AC compressor. Added AC compressor oil. | ||
| Honda CR-V in Wisconsin, United States Jul 2013 - Dec 2016 | |||
| Jun 201627000 mi | dirt in heating core prevented proper heating. core was flushed under warranty. | ||
| Aug 201629000 mi | the little seal above windshield was falling apart. Replaced under warranty | ||
| Honda CR-V in Manitoba, Canada Aug 2013 - Jan 2017 | |||
| Aug 20134960 mi | Awd system could not send power to the rear wheels. A servo was replaced. | ||
| Sep 20135580 mi | Faulty rear differential motor assembly. | ||
| Dec 20138060 miC $135 | Car did not start after not being driven for one week. Car was housed in heated garage during this week .Battery tested ok, replaced 410 cca battery with new 500 cold cranking amp battery. | ||
| Honda CR-V in New York, United States Aug 2013 - Aug 2016 | |||
| May 20149000 mi | Driver's side visor pulled out from roof at one point closest to the center rearview mirror. Was replaced under warranty. | ||
| Honda CR-V in Wisconsin, United States Aug 2014 - Dec 2015 | |||
| Aug 201425000 mi | wind noise, driver's door- weatherstripping replaced. trim piece behind interior driver's door handle fell off twice- replaced with new part on second repair. Grinding noise on startup, mostly in colder weather. Problem is VTC (Variable Timing Controller)- unable to replicate problem on this visit | ||
| Honda CR-V in New Jersey, United States Sep 2013 - Mar 2018 | |||
| May 201412300 mi | Differential was failing in January. Had 1 appointment for them to diagnose. took 2 months for parts to come in, partly due to severe weather in the area. Took 2 days to replace. They provided a loaner car. | ||
| Honda CR-V in Ohio, United States Jan 2015 - Dec 2015 | |||
| Nov 201564300 miUS $400 | Master cylinder was malfunctioning causing several dash warning light to come on. | ||
| Honda CR-V in British Columbia, Canada Feb 2015 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Jun 201527280 miC $1 | Back up camera stop working | ||
| Aug 201530380 miC $149 | Replaced back up camera. Wheel out of balance. | ||
| Apr 201635440 miC $425 | Oil seal leaked | ||
| Honda CR-V in New York, United States Jul 2013 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Jun 201527000 mi | Faulty back up camera | ||
| Dec 201757000 miUS $300 | Front rotors needed replacing again. | ||
| Honda CR-V in Alabama, United States Jan 2015 - Jul 2018 | |||
| Jan 201728000 miUS $130 | New battery | ||
| Honda CR-V in Illinois, United States Dec 2014 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Sep 201541000 mi | Touque converter replaced. Shifting from 2 to 3 caused a shuttering. This fixed the problem. | ||
| May 201759000 miUS $300 | Right front wheel bearing. | ||
| Aug 201764000 miUS $50 | Dimwitted dealer that replaced my torque converter did not properly secure the propeller shaft following the repair. My mechanic noticed only one out of 4 bolts installed. 3 blots installed. | ||
| Feb 202090000 miUS $1300 | Buzzing noise on start up. Had to change VTC valve and timing chain. Repair lasted a year and the noise has intermittently returned. It’s a common problem with this engine and generally a waste of money to fix. I say stay away. | ||
| Honda CR-V in New Hampshire, United States Nov 2012 - May 2020 | |||
| Jan 201445500 mi | After car had to be jump started twice within a short period of time, we took it to the dealer where we purchased it. They replaced the battery after testing it. | ||
| May 202098000 miUS $120 | Replaced serpentine belt | ||
| Honda CR-V in Virginia, United States Oct 2014 - Jul 2018 | |||
| May 201620000 mi | Battery failed twice. Jumped it and battery passed test. Dealer software update per 12-041 1255B9 no charge. Told in future to to turn off auto lights, radio, AC-heat, unplug Nuvi-gps BEFORE TURNING OFF vehicle to prolong BATTERY life. | ||
| Mar 201834000 mi | Replaced battery | ||
| Honda CR-V in Victoria, Australia Apr 2015 - Apr 2018 | |||
| Dec 201524800 mi | Leaking aircon plus overall poor aircon performance since it was six months old. | ||
| Jan 2017 | Noisy drivetrain | ||
| Mar 201737200 mi | Noisy transmission 5AT, part of a bad batch were a bearing was installed incorrectly. Installed new transmission. VTEC actuator was noisy on start up. Replaced. VTEC Actuator | ||
| Apr 201849600 mi | Faulty Bluetooth microphone replacement | ||
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