2013 Honda CR-V Problems & Owner Complaints

Engine 97 5 crash 1 injury

“WHILE TRAVELING IN STOP AND GO TRAFFIC, I WAS FULLY STOPPED WITH MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE PEDDLE. SUDDENLY I HEARD & FELT THE ENGINE OF MY CAR REVVING UP. MY CAR CATAPULTED FORWARD ABOUT 20 FEET HITTING THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME. I APPLIED MORE PRESSURE ON THE BRAKE PEDDLE BUT COULD NOT STOP THE FORWARD MOMENTUM OF MY CAR. BOTH CARS SUSTAINED DAMAGE. THE OTHER DRIVER WAS TAKEN TO THE HOSPITAL IN AN AMBULANCE BECAUSE SHE COMPLAINED OF HEAD, NECK & BACK PAIN. *TR”
NHTSA complaint #10544412, 2013 · crash · 1 injury(ies)

“PULLED INTO DRIVEWAY AND WAS A COUPLE OF FEET AWAY FROM THE GARAGE DOOR, GOING ONLY ONE OR TWO MPH,PUT FOOT ON BRAKE TO STOP AND SUDDENLY THE CAR LURCH FORWARD,PRESS AS HARD AS I COULD ON BRAKE PEDAL,BUT CAR KEPT MOVING FORWARD TILL IT HIT GARAGE DOOR,THEN EVERYTHING STOPPED. YOU CAN SEE BY THE MARKS ON THE DRIVEWAY THAT THE FRONT TIRES WERE SPINNING FORWARD WHILE THE REAR TIRES WERE LOCKED ( BECAUSE I HAD HARD PRESSURE ON THE BRAKE PEDAL) AND SLID A FEW FEET, WE HAVE TAKEN PICTURES OF THE CAR AND DRIVEWAY AND WILL TRY TO SEND TO YOU. I AM FEARFUL OF DRIVING THIS CAR BECAUSE IF IT HAPPENS AGAI…”
NHTSA complaint #11055052, 2017 · crash

“WHILE COMING HOME INTO MY DRIVEWAY AS I CAME UP THE DRIVEWAY I WAS STOPPING BY A THE FRONT DOOR THE CAR SUDDENLY LURCHED FORWARD JUST BEFORE I CAME TO A FULL STOP,AND HIT GARAGE DOOR, WHICH SHOOK ME UP AS MY FOOT WAS ON THE BRAKE PEDAL, I HAD PUSHED THE PEDAL HARD BUT STILL THE CAR MOVED FORWARD, AFTERWARDS WE MOVED THE CAR BACK AND YOU CAN SEE WHERE THE FRONT TIRES ARE SPINNING FORWARD AND THE REAR TIRES ARE LOCKED UP SLIDING FORWARD SHOWING THAT INDEED MY FOOT WAS PRESSING HARD ON THE BRAKE PEDAL, CALLED MY LOCAL DEALER AND HAD THE CAR TOWED TO THEM, THEY HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO FIND ANYTHING…”
NHTSA complaint #11055064, 2017 · crash

Power Train 95 2 crash 2 injury

“WE RETURNED FROM SHOPPING AND PARKED CAR IN DRIVEWAY (APPROXIMATELY 30 DEGREE INCLINE). WENT BEHIND TO UNLOAD BACK AND THE CAR ROLLED BACK ON US ABOUT 4-5 FEET AT LEAST. WE HAVE SINCE BEEN ABLE TO DUPLICATE THIS TWICE. THE CAR IS FULLY IN PARK WITH THE ENGINE OFF WHEN THIS HAPPENS. THE ONLY INJURY (THANK GOD!) WAS MY BACK WHICH WAS JUST THROWN OUT A LITTLE DUE TO TRYING TO GET OUT FROM BEHIND THE CAR BEFORE IT RAN OVER ME. MY HUSBAND TWISTED HIS KNEE A LITTLE, BUT APPEARS OKAY OTHERWISE. BECAUSE IT IS SUNDAY, I CANNOT REACH ANYONE TO REPORT TO THE DEALER (BOMMARITO HONDA), BUT HAVE SENT…”
NHTSA complaint #10556118, 2013 · 2 injury(ies)

“VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN DRIVEWAY AFTER JUST RETURNING HOME. VEHICLE WAS IN PARK. AS MY WIFE UNLOADED ITEMS VEHICLE ROLLED BACKWARDS OUT OF DRIVEWAY STRIKING A PARKED VEHICLE. I CHECKED IMMEDIATELY AFTER ACCIDENT AND VEHICLE WAS INDEED IN PARK. *TR”
NHTSA complaint #10577467, 2014 · crash

“I AM CONCERNED ABOUT THE SAFETY OF A VEHICLE WHICH CAN DRIVE ITSELF AT 7 - 14 MPH, FASTER IN REVERSE THAN FORWARD, WITHOUT ANYONE TOUCHING THE ACCELERATOR. I WAS PARKED IN MY 2 MONTH OLD CRV ON MY (LEVEL) DRIVEWAY ON A CLEAR DAY. I PUT THE CAR IN REVERSE, TOOK MY FOOT OFF THE BRAKE, STARTED TO TURN TO LOOK BEHIND ME, HAD TO GRAB A BAG IN THE PASSENGER SEAT AND HAD NOT YET TOUCHED THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WHEN MY CAR CAME UP AGAINST ANOTHER VEHICLE WHICH WAS PARKED HALF WAY DOWN THE DRIVE ON THE OPPOSITE SIDE. AT FIRST I THOUGHT I HAD HIT A DOG OR A CHILD, SOMETHING THAT MOVED TOWARD ME. I HAD NO…”
NHTSA complaint #10584823, 2013 · crash

Unknown Or Other 48 1 crash

“On February 5, I was parking my vehicle in a parking lot space. The vehicle lurched forward and hit another parked car causing $925 in damages to that car. I put it into Park and then Reverse and it lurched backwards. I did not have any control over the car. I took it to the North Shore Honda dealer in Glen Head, NY and they were unable to find anything wrong but I know there is a problem and I am very nervous driving the car. There were no warning lamps before or after the incident. I have read on the internet of other people experiencing uncontrolled acceleration of their vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #11506769, 2023 · crash

“While our 2013 Honda CR‑V was still drivable, we began experiencing a brief but loud rattle or grinding noise at cold start, especially after the vehicle had been sitting. Several years ago the dealer replaced the Variable Timing Control (VTC) actuator because of this cold‑start rattle. After a period without noise, the cold‑start rattle returned and became frequent, along with concerns about abnormal oil consumption. We reported these symptoms repeatedly during routine service visits. In March 2026, the CR‑V was brought to the Honda dealer for a routine oil change. The vehicle arrived runnin…”
NHTSA complaint #11746350, 2026

“Prolonged starter cycle with engine rattling noise”
NHTSA complaint #11682815, 2025

Electrical System 38

“I was driving then I shut off like I shut the car off and restart it while I was driving then my electric power steering symbol keeps coming on.”
NHTSA complaint #11749223, 2026

“Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2013 Honda CR-V. The contact stated that while attempting to register the vehicle, it was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a private sale. At the time of purchase, the mileage was 132,000. At the time of registration, it was discovered that the mileage was 267,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11725308, 2025

“On [XXX] while making a left turn from [XXX] onto [XXX] , my 2013 Honda CR-V began shaking and making a humming noise just before it suddenly shut off in the middle of the intersection, nearly causing a collision. There were no dashboard warning lights or error messages before the failure. The vehicle is currently in the same condition, and the fuel pump remains installed and is available for inspection upon request. No mechanic, dealer, manufacturer, police, or insurance representative has inspected the vehicle since the incident. The tow truck driver who transported the car, based on the ab…”
NHTSA complaint #11680018, 2025

Exterior Lighting 32

“LOW BEAMS DO NOT REMAIN ON WHEN HIGH BEAMS ARE ACTIVATED, LEAVING POOR VISIBILITY NEAR THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE.”
NHTSA complaint #11240298, 2019

“THIS LIGHTING OF THIS VEHICLE IS POOR. THE LOW BEAM LIGHTS SEEM ADEQUATE, BUT THE HI-BEAM LIGHTS ARE NOT BRIGHT ENOUGH. COMPARED TO OTHER CARS, THE HI-BEAMS ARE DIM. REPLACING THE BULBS DOES NOT SOLVE THE PROBLEM, THE NEW BULBS DO NOT IMPROVE THE LIGHTING.. THIS DEFECT IS MORE APPARENT IN RURAL SETTINGS, IN AREAS WHERE OUTSIDE LIGHTING IS MINIMAL/NONE. IT CAN BE DANGEROUS WHERE DEER/WILDIFE ARE COMMON, AS THE REDUCED LIGHTING LIMITS REACTION TIME. SEARCHES ON AUTOMOTIVE FORUMS REVEAL THIS PROBLEM SEEMS COMMON AMONG 4TH GENERATION HONDA CRV'S (2011-2016), AS IT SEEMS IT IS MENTIONED ON NU…”
NHTSA complaint #11196402, 2019

“I AM HOPING, THAT BY BRINGING THIS TO YOUR ATTENTION, SOMETHING CAN BE DONE TO FIX THE POOR HEADLIGHTS ON HONDA CRVS.. WE HAVE HAD MANY 1990-1991 HONDA ACCORDS THAT DIDN'T SEEM TO HAVE AN ISSUE WITH HEADLIGHTS. WE HAVE A 2006 HONDA CRV, AND NOW OWN A 2013 HONDA CRV. THE HEADLIGHT LAMPS WOULD BURN OUT OFTEN ON THE 2006 CRV FIGURING THE AGE AND ABOUT 250,000. BUT ON CHECKING OUT POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS FOR OUR 2013 LACK OF GOOD LIGHTING AT NIGHT, I FOUND THESE BLOGS ON THE LINKS BELOW. SO THIS IS NOT A NEW PROBLEM AND THE SAFETY ISSUE IS A BIG ONE! DO WE NEED AN ACCIDENT OR WORSE YET A DEATH TO GE…”
NHTSA complaint #11071948, 2018

Air Bags 27 9 crash 7 injury

“This honda cr-v had a sudden surge of acceleration while the brake pedal was pressed. The brake pedal was stepped off to put car into drive, but then the car suddenly went forward over 30 mph and crashed into a fence and tree in the driveway straight across from it about 5 feet away. The airbag did not immediately deploy, but deployed a minute later. The entire front end of the car was destroyed. The driver tried to press the brake, shift into neutral and even turn the key of the car off to shut it off but none of those worked. This car was purchased at carmax in May 2025 and had no issues per…”
NHTSA complaint #11723441, 2026 · crash · 1 injury(ies)

“The contact owns a 2013 Honda CR-V. The contact stated that while in a commercial parking garage, a second vehicle crashed into the rear of the vehicle, causing the driver to inadvertently press the accelerator pedal and lose control of the vehicle. The vehicle accelerated forward and crashed into a truck before crashing head on into a pole. During the failure, the vehicle sustained severe front end damage, but no air bags deployed. The contact sustained neck and back injuries, which were treated at the scene and later at the urgent care medical facility. The contact indicated that the vehicle…”
NHTSA complaint #11665711, 2025 · crash · 1 injury(ies)

“The contact owns a 2013 Honda CR-V. The contact stated that while driving at 40 MPH, he was involved in an accident where he crashed into a truck, but the driver's air bag did not deploy. The contact stated that the fumes from the air bag burned his left hand, and he had to seek medical attention. The contact mentioned that his injuries would have been severe had he not been wearing a protectant glove on his hand. The vehicle was towed to the towing lot. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 105,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11534198, 2023 · crash · 1 injury(ies)

Service Brakes 26 5 crash

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 HONDA CR-V. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE ATTEMPTING TO DRIVE THROUGH A CAR WASH, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT STOP WHILE DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO A WALL. THE CONTACT WAS NOT INJURED AND A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE CONTACT STATED NO WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A LOCAL INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED WITH NEEDING MASTER BRAKE CYLINDER REPLACEMENT. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 30,000. *JS”
NHTSA complaint #11406120, 2021 · crash

“PULLED INTO DRIVEWAY AND WAS A COUPLE OF FEET AWAY FROM THE GARAGE DOOR, GOING ONLY ONE OR TWO MPH,PUT FOOT ON BRAKE TO STOP AND SUDDENLY THE CAR LURCH FORWARD,PRESS AS HARD AS I COULD ON BRAKE PEDAL,BUT CAR KEPT MOVING FORWARD TILL IT HIT GARAGE DOOR,THEN EVERYTHING STOPPED. YOU CAN SEE BY THE MARKS ON THE DRIVEWAY THAT THE FRONT TIRES WERE SPINNING FORWARD WHILE THE REAR TIRES WERE LOCKED ( BECAUSE I HAD HARD PRESSURE ON THE BRAKE PEDAL) AND SLID A FEW FEET, WE HAVE TAKEN PICTURES OF THE CAR AND DRIVEWAY AND WILL TRY TO SEND TO YOU. I AM FEARFUL OF DRIVING THIS CAR BECAUSE IF IT HAPPENS AGAI…”
NHTSA complaint #11055052, 2017 · crash

“WHILE COMING HOME INTO MY DRIVEWAY AS I CAME UP THE DRIVEWAY I WAS STOPPING BY A THE FRONT DOOR THE CAR SUDDENLY LURCHED FORWARD JUST BEFORE I CAME TO A FULL STOP,AND HIT GARAGE DOOR, WHICH SHOOK ME UP AS MY FOOT WAS ON THE BRAKE PEDAL, I HAD PUSHED THE PEDAL HARD BUT STILL THE CAR MOVED FORWARD, AFTERWARDS WE MOVED THE CAR BACK AND YOU CAN SEE WHERE THE FRONT TIRES ARE SPINNING FORWARD AND THE REAR TIRES ARE LOCKED UP SLIDING FORWARD SHOWING THAT INDEED MY FOOT WAS PRESSING HARD ON THE BRAKE PEDAL, CALLED MY LOCAL DEALER AND HAD THE CAR TOWED TO THEM, THEY HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO FIND ANYTHING…”
NHTSA complaint #11055064, 2017 · crash

Vehicle Speed Control 25 8 crash 2 injury

“This honda cr-v had a sudden surge of acceleration while the brake pedal was pressed. The brake pedal was stepped off to put car into drive, but then the car suddenly went forward over 30 mph and crashed into a fence and tree in the driveway straight across from it about 5 feet away. The airbag did not immediately deploy, but deployed a minute later. The entire front end of the car was destroyed. The driver tried to press the brake, shift into neutral and even turn the key of the car off to shut it off but none of those worked. This car was purchased at carmax in May 2025 and had no issues per…”
NHTSA complaint #11723441, 2026 · crash · 1 injury(ies)

“WHILE TRAVELING IN STOP AND GO TRAFFIC, I WAS FULLY STOPPED WITH MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE PEDDLE. SUDDENLY I HEARD & FELT THE ENGINE OF MY CAR REVVING UP. MY CAR CATAPULTED FORWARD ABOUT 20 FEET HITTING THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME. I APPLIED MORE PRESSURE ON THE BRAKE PEDDLE BUT COULD NOT STOP THE FORWARD MOMENTUM OF MY CAR. BOTH CARS SUSTAINED DAMAGE. THE OTHER DRIVER WAS TAKEN TO THE HOSPITAL IN AN AMBULANCE BECAUSE SHE COMPLAINED OF HEAD, NECK & BACK PAIN. *TR”
NHTSA complaint #10544412, 2013 · crash · 1 injury(ies)

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 HONDA CR-V. AFTER MAKING A RIGHT TURN IN A PARKING GARAGE, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED AND CRASHED INTO A WALL. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED AND THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER, BUT THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DIAGNOSED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 34,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10926209, 2016 · crash

Structure 18 2 crash 2 injury

“ON 2/10/2014, AROUND 8:50 AM EST I WAS ALONE AND DRIVING TO THE OFFICE WHEN MY CAR SKIDDED AND I LOST CONTROL. DUE TO THE MOMENTUM THE CAR HAD GAINED, IT WENT INTO A FREE SPIN. THOUGH THIS CAR IS EQUIPPED WITH AWD AND ABS, IT STILL COULD NOT CORRECT THE SKID AND WENT OUT OF CONTROL. IT DASHED AGAINST A TREE ON THE PATHWAY FROM THE PASSENGER SIDE. THIS IMPACT RESULTED IN DRIVER SIDE AIR BAGS TO DEPLOY, HOWEVER IT EXPLODED INSTEAD OF INFLATING. THIS INCIDENT HAS RESULTED IN INJURIES TO MY HAND, NECK AND BACK. RECENTLY I HAVE HEARD RECALLS FROM HONDA RELATED TO FAULTY AIR BAGS, HOWEVER DID NOT F…”
NHTSA complaint #10684140, 2015 · crash · 1 injury(ies)

“I WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT IN PHILADELPHIA, PA ON JANUARY 18, 2015 DUE TO ICE ON HIGHWAYS. I SLID INTO ONE CAR AND GOT HIT BY ANOTHER CAR. MY CAR IS CURRENTLY IN A REPAIR SHOP. I RECEIVED A CALL THAT THE CAR CAN BE FIXED, HOWEVER I NEED TO KNOW HOW SAFE IS THE CAR SINCE I RECEIVED SO MUCH DAMAGE TO THE CAR AND THE AIR BAGS NEVER DEPLOYED. *TR”
NHTSA complaint #10676896, 2015 · crash · 1 injury(ies)

“Severe frame rot on driver’s side of vehicle just forward of rear wheel. Rear control arm bolt support location has rusted away. Discovered August 5, 2024 when up on lift for a tire rotation. Garage advised vehicle unsafe to drive. Vehicle has 96,374 miles and is out of warranty. However, Honda issued a recall on 2007-2011 CRVs for same situation where vehicles were repaired or bought back. Vehicle has been inspected by 2 private garages, a Honda dealer, and a Honda collision center to assess repair options. We have been told not to drive the vehicle. I understand the warranty has expired…”
NHTSA complaint #11614475, 2024

Steering 15 2 injury

“THERE ARE TWO CONCERNS. 1. THE IGNITION KEY BECOMES EXTREMELY HOT, ALMOST BURNING TEMPERATURE WHEN HELD IN BARE HAND. THERE SEEMS NO CORRELATIONS TO THE LENGTH OF TIME THE CAR IS DRIVEN OR THE OUTSIDE CONDITIONS. THIA DOES NOT HAPPEN ALL THE TIME. 2. BOTH MY HUSBAND AND MYSELF HAVE RECEIVED PAINFUL "STATIC ELECTRIC" SHOCKS WHEN ENTERING AND EXITING THE VEHICLE. THIS CAN HAPPEN EVEN IN WARM WEATHER. I HAVE BROUGHT THIS TO THE ATTENTION OF THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY SAY THERE IS NOTHING THEY CAN DO ABOUT THE SHOCKING AND THAT THE KEY GETTING HOT IS NOT A PROBLEM.”
NHTSA complaint #10745093, 2014 · 2 injury(ies)

“I was driving then I shut off like I shut the car off and restart it while I was driving then my electric power steering symbol keeps coming on.”
NHTSA complaint #11749223, 2026

“My 2013 Honda CRV completely broke down in late August 2025, as I was backing out of my driveway. Our lives were at risk. This could have happened in traffic, causing a terrible collision. My local Honda dealership found the chain guides broken and the timing off, and recommended replacement of several parts (timing chain, guides, tensioner, exhaust cam, rockers, and ... VTC actuator). Initially, they thought the cause was a lack of proper maintenance, specifically, infrequent or improper oil changes. I knew we had taken proper care of our car, so I began investigating. The check engine light…”
NHTSA complaint #11704400, 2025

Suspension 15 1 crash 1 injury

“ON 2/10/2014, AROUND 8:50 AM EST I WAS ALONE AND DRIVING TO THE OFFICE WHEN MY CAR SKIDDED AND I LOST CONTROL. DUE TO THE MOMENTUM THE CAR HAD GAINED, IT WENT INTO A FREE SPIN. THOUGH THIS CAR IS EQUIPPED WITH AWD AND ABS, IT STILL COULD NOT CORRECT THE SKID AND WENT OUT OF CONTROL. IT DASHED AGAINST A TREE ON THE PATHWAY FROM THE PASSENGER SIDE. THIS IMPACT RESULTED IN DRIVER SIDE AIR BAGS TO DEPLOY, HOWEVER IT EXPLODED INSTEAD OF INFLATING. THIS INCIDENT HAS RESULTED IN INJURIES TO MY HAND, NECK AND BACK. RECENTLY I HAVE HEARD RECALLS FROM HONDA RELATED TO FAULTY AIR BAGS, HOWEVER DID NOT F…”
NHTSA complaint #10684140, 2015 · crash · 1 injury(ies)

“Service Bulletin 16-012 was issued for 2013 CRV for the VTC actuator. This is obviously an issue that Honda is aware of but is refusing to fix. I’ve had to replace this part twice at the same interval of time. The first replacement was covered under my warranty however now that I am out of warranty this repair costs almost 3,000$. I contacted American Honda who refuses to provide good will even though they are aware this is a known issue. I was advised that if this wasn’t repaired it would be a safety issue. I believe this should be covered on Hondas dime especially if this has to replaced mul…”
NHTSA complaint #11687794, 2025

“The contact owns a 2013 Honda CR-V. The contact stated while driving approximately 50 MPH, the vehicle drove over a bump in the road and the steering wheel became unstable. The vehicle was driven to the local service center who diagnosed that the rear driver’s side lower control arm on the front suspension mount had separated from the unibody frame due to corrosion. The contact was informed that the entire unibody frame needed to be replaced to repair the control arm. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The local dealer and manufacturer were notified of the failure, but no assistance was provide…”
NHTSA complaint #11516735, 2023

Fuel/Propulsion System 13 2 crash 1 injury

“WHILE TRAVELING IN STOP AND GO TRAFFIC, I WAS FULLY STOPPED WITH MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE PEDDLE. SUDDENLY I HEARD & FELT THE ENGINE OF MY CAR REVVING UP. MY CAR CATAPULTED FORWARD ABOUT 20 FEET HITTING THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME. I APPLIED MORE PRESSURE ON THE BRAKE PEDDLE BUT COULD NOT STOP THE FORWARD MOMENTUM OF MY CAR. BOTH CARS SUSTAINED DAMAGE. THE OTHER DRIVER WAS TAKEN TO THE HOSPITAL IN AN AMBULANCE BECAUSE SHE COMPLAINED OF HEAD, NECK & BACK PAIN. *TR”
NHTSA complaint #10544412, 2013 · crash · 1 injury(ies)

“CORRECT RECALL ON SOME CRV - 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. ACCIDENT I STOPPED MY CAR THOUGHT I PUT IT IN PARK AND LEFT IT RUNNING TO PUT UP A GARAGE SALE SIGN. THE NEXT THING I KNOW MY CAR WAS DRIVING AWAY BY ITSELF LIKE SOMEONE JUMPED IN THE CAR. I WAS OUT OF THE CAR AND ABOUT 10 FEET BEHIND THE CAR WHEN THE CAR STARTED TO MOVE. THE CAR WAS NOT ON A HILL BUT JUST STARTED GOING. THERE WAS NO WAY I COULD STOP IT AND THANK GOD IT HIT A MAILBOX THAT WAS IN A TUB OF…”
NHTSA complaint #10549995, 2013 · crash

“uUknown. Sometimes I smell gas on & off when the car is running, especially. I open the windows and it subsidesafter ahwile & it not as strong.”
NHTSA complaint #11727338, 2025

Visibility/Wiper 12

“THE HEATER CORE IS CLOGGED AND NEEDS TO BE FLUSHED IN ACCORDANCE WITH TSB 14-063. GETTING THE CRV TO OPERATING TEMPERATURE AND DRIVING HUNDREDS OF MILES HAS NO AFFECT GETTING HEAT. THE LACK OF HEAT POSES A SIGNIFICANT SAFETY HAZARD DUE TO EXTREME FREEZING TEMPERATURES AND WINDSHIELD DEFROSTING. IT MAKES IT NEAR IMPOSSIBLE TO DEFROST THE WINDSHIELD WHILE LEAVING ALL OCCUPANTS INSIDE THE VEHICLE FROZEN. THIS KNOWN HEATER CORE PROBLEM IS NOT COVERED UNDER HONDA NEW VEHICLE LIMITED WARRANTY.”
NHTSA complaint #11060780, 2018

“DEFROSTER AND VENT HEAT DOES NOT HEAT PROPERLY ON THE DRIVERS SIDE, PASSENGER SIDE WORKS NORMALLY. LACK OF PROPER FUNCTION CAUSES WIND SHIELD TO FOG AND OBSTRUCT VISION. HONDA DEALER SAYS HEATER CORE IS PARTIALLY BLOCKED CAUSING THIS ISSUE. DEALER SAYS THERE IS A TECH BULLETIN ABOUT THIS ISSUE. THERE IS NOT A RECALL ON THIS MODEL, BUT IT IS A KNOW PROBLEM ON SOME CR-VS.”
NHTSA complaint #10947777, 2017

“RE: TSB 14-063 THE HEATING/DEFROST SYSTEM IN MY HONDA WILL ONLY BLOW HOT AIR ON THE PASSENGER SIDE. THIS MAKES IT UNSAFE TO DRIVE AS I CANNOT KEEP MY WINDSHIELD CLEAR. I LIVE IN A COLD ENVIRONMENT AND COMMUTE. I ALSO CANNOT STAY WARM AS THE OPERATOR OF THE VEHICLE ESPECIALLY NOW (JANUARY) WE FREQUENTLY EXPERIENCE TEMPERATURES OF -8 OR LOWER. I HAVE ALSO LEARNED THAT THIS ISA COMMON HONDA PROBLEM AND HAS OCCURRED IN MY VEHICLE AT 40K MILES. THIS IS DEFINITELY A SAFETY ISSUE THAT HONDA NEEDS TO RESOLVE. YESTERDAY WHILE DRIVING ONLY 60 MILES MY FEET BECAME SO COLD THEY BECAME NUMB AND MADE O…”
NHTSA complaint #10940395, 2017

Visibility 6

“PASSENGER SIDE HAS HEAT, WHILE NO HEAT ON DRIVER SIDE OF VEHICLE. THE 2013 HONDA CRV HAS LESS THAN 24K MILES AND IS ALREADY HAVING A PLUGGED/FAULTY HEATING CORE. THESE PROBLEMS SHOULD NOT BE MANIFESTING TILL MUCH LATER IN A CARS LIFE. THE BIGGEST PROBLEM IS THAT I LIVE IN A COOL STATE DURING THE WINTER AND THE WINDSHIELD IS FROSTING UP WHILE DRIVING CAUSING SIGNIFICANT VISIBILITY LOSS. *TR”
NHTSA complaint #10947787, 2017

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 HONDA CR-V. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE SUN ROOF SHATTERED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SUN ROOF'S GLASS EXPLODED INTO THE SHADE OF THE SUN ROOF. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DCH GARDINA HONDA IN GARDINA, CALIFORNIA (15541 WESTERN AVENUE, 90249). THE DEALER STATED THAT A ROCK MAY HAVE BEEN THE SOURCE OF THE FAILURE AND THEY WERE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR THE REPAIR. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED BY AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 7,967.”
NHTSA complaint #11033851, 2016

“A RODENT BUILT A NEST IN THE BLOWER MOTOR OF OUR 2013 HONDA CR-V. THE RODENT NEST AFFECTED THE OPERATION OF THE MOTOR, AND CAUSED RODENT CONTAMINATED AIR TO BE CIRCULATED THROUGHOUT THE CABIN. THIS HEALTH HAZARD COULD HAVE BEEN AVOIDED BY INSTALLING SCREENING THAT WOULD PREVENT RODENTS FROM ENTERING THE BLOWER MOTOR. THE SCREENING IS TECHNOLOGICALLY AND ECONOMICALLY FEASIBLE FOR HONDA MOTOR COMPANY, LTD. ("HONDA"). IN ADDITION TO THE SAFETY HAZARD, HONDA REFUSES TO COVER, UNDER WARRANTY, SERVICE AND REPAIRS FOR BLOWER MOTOR DAMAGE CAUSED BY INFILTRATING RODENTS DESPITE THE DESIGN DEFECT.…”
NHTSA complaint #10702224, 2015

Electronic Stability Control (Esc) 5

“ENGINE RATTLES AT EARLY MORNING START UP , HONDA AWARE OF VTC ACTUATOR DEFAULT AND NEEDS TO OPEN A RECALL CASES TO ALL CRV MADE BETWEEN 2012-2014. I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE THE CAM SHAFTS, AND DRIVE BELT. I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE THE CONTROL ARMS AND TIRES. ALL MT DASH LIGHTS HAVE COME ON WHILE I WAS DRIVING. THE CAR SHAKES AND IS SCARY TO DRIVE. THIS CAR HAS SAFETY ISSUES WITH THE CONTROL ARMS IN THE SUSPENSION AND ACCELERATION ISSUES THAT HAVE BEEN REPORTED BY CONSUMERS. WHEN DOES SOMEONE DECIDE THAT THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE. WHEN A CAR HAS TIRE, ACCELERATION, OR ISSUES WITH TRANSMISSION THIS IS A…”
NHTSA complaint #11172311, 2019

“THIS CAR DEVELOPED A MAJOR VIBRATION WHILE ACCELERATING AT LOW SPEEDS (AROUND 20-30 MPH) AROUND 65,000MILES. THE STEERING WHEEL SHAKES AND PASSENGERS CAN FEEL THE CAR "SHUDDER". I WAS TOLD IT NEEDED A SOFTWARE UPDATE AND TRANSMISSION FLUID CHANGED. THIS WAS DONE AND NOW AT 100,000 MILES THE VIBRATION IS BACK AND HONDA IS REFUSING TO REPAIR IT. STATES THE EXTENDED THE WARRANTY TO 80,000 MILES FOR THIS KNOWN PROBLEM BUT SINCE ITS OVER 100,000 IT WOULD BE OUT OF POCKET.”
NHTSA complaint #11103077, 2018

“ON MARCH 11, 2017, I WAS TRAVELING FROM FORT LAUDERDALE TO NAPLES FLORIDA ON INTERSTATE 75. I HAD THE CAR ON CRUISE CONTROL AND TRAVELING AROUND 70 MPH. I TOOK THE CAR OFF CRUISE CONTROL AND THEN PRESSED ON THE GAS WHEN THE CAR'S ENGINE DEACCELERATED THE CAR SEVERELY. I PRESSED AND LET OFF THE GAS PEDAL SEVERAL TIMES AS THE CAR CONTINUE TO DEACCELERATE AND ALMOST CAUSED AN ACCIDENT WITH AN 18-WHEELER. A SIMILAR CIRCUMSTANCE HAS ALSO OCCURRED BUT AT 10-20 MPH WHEN ACCELERATING FROM A RED LIGHT AND NEEDING TO TAKE MY FOOT OFF THE GAS AND THEN PRESS DOWN ON THE GAS TO CONTINUE. THE ENGINE…”
NHTSA complaint #11071976, 2017

Wheels 5

“WHEN SPEEDS OF 65+ MPH ARE REACHED THE 2013 HONDA CR-V STEERING WHEEL VIBRATES AND SHAKES VIOLENTLY WHILE TRAVELING AT HIGH SPEEDS ON THE HIGHWAY. THIS MAKES THE RIDE VERY SCARY AND SEEM UNCONTROLLABLE AT TIMES. AS I HAVE READ ON MANY FORUMS, THIS IS A VERY COMMON OCCURRENCE WITH THESE VEHICLES. THE DEALERSHIP SERVICE DEPARTMENT HAS NOT HAD AN ANSWER TO WHY THIS IS HAPPENING AND TOLD ME "THAT THIS IS A COMMON THING WITH CR-V'S". HONDA EVEN PUT OUT A VIDEO BASICALLY STATING THAT THEY FIXED THIS PROBLEM WITH THEIR NEW LINE OF CR V'S IN 2017. I BELIEVE IT'S AN UNBALANCED DRIVE SHAFT, DUE TO FACT…”
NHTSA complaint #11100465, 2018

“THE PROBLEM HAS BEEN HAPPENING SINCE THE CAR WAS PURCHASED NEW. THE CAR CONTINUALLY CHEWS UP TIRES ON THE REAR END OF THE CAR. FOR EXAMPLE, WE PURCHASED A BRAND NEW SET OF TIRES IN JULY OF 2017, AND ALREADY THEY ARE CUPPED/CHOPPED. I HAD THE CAR INTO OUR LOCAL ALIGNMENT SHOP AS WE ARE PREPARING FOR A TRIP, AND LESS THAN 10,000 MILES LATER ARE SO OUT OF BALANCE THAT THEY ARE SHOWING SIGNS AND MAKING NOISE TO THE POINT OF I QUESTIONED WHAT WAS HAPPENING. I SUGGESTED THAT THEY DO A FOUR WHEEL ALIGNMENT AND WAS TOLD THAT THE CAMBER IS WAY OUT OF ADJUSTMENT AND THAT I NEEDED A CAMBER BOLT KIT.…”
NHTSA complaint #11098291, 2018

“I GOT INTO MY CAR AND BECAUSE THE WEATHER WAS NICE, I TURNED OFF THE AIR CONDITIONER AND LOWERED THE BACK WINDOWS. I ENTERED THE INTERSTATE HIGHWAY, AND WHEN MY SPEED REACHED 40 MPH, A LOUD ROAR CAME FROM THE BACK OF THE CAR AND THE BACK STARTED SHAKING AND VIBRATING. I WAS SCARED AND PULLED OFF THE ROAD. I THOUGHT THE SUSPENSION OR THE WHEELS/TIRES HAD FAILED. I MADE A VISUAL INSPECTION AND COULD SEE NO PROBLEM. A HONDA DEALER WAS NEAR, SO I SLOWLY DROVE TO THEIR SERVICE BAY. WHEN I TOLD MY PROBLEM TO A WOMAN AT THE SERVICE DESK SHE IMMEDIATELY TOLD ME THAT IT WAS A COMPRESSION PROBLEM…”
NHTSA complaint #10747225, 2015

Seat Belts 4 1 crash 1 injury

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 HONDA CR-V. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH, THE CONTACT REAR ENDED THE PRECEDING VEHICLE. THE SEAT BELT FAILED TO RESTRAIN THE CONTACT AND HER HEAD STRUCK THE STEERING WHEEL. MEDICAL ATTENTION WAS NOT RECEIVED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO THE DEALER AND THEY DID NOT FIND ANYTHING WRONG WITH THE SEAT BELTS . THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 18,500.”
NHTSA complaint #10862641, 2016 · crash · 1 injury(ies)

“SEAT BELTS ARE FRAYING ON PASSENGER SIDE”
NHTSA complaint #11298054, 2020

“Now, we have had two seat belts fray without explanation in our 2013 Honda CRV EX-L. In 2018, we contacted the local dealer about the first belt's issues and were told that the belt had been sliced. This determination was made without ever accessing the inside of the belt mechanism and likely was simply said to get rid of us. In 2022, a second seat belt started having the same problem, so we opened a case with American Honda in July 2022. Now, two case managers and three months after opening the case, we have been unable to obtain any true action from American Honda.”
NHTSA complaint #11490375, 2018

Tires 4

“6/27/2025 Driving to work on Garden State Parkway fast lane driving 65 miles per hour. Tire experienced a complete blow out. Tire walls burst apart and smoked. Driving straight on a clear highway.”
NHTSA complaint #11669638, 2025

“I HAD A TIRE THAT KEPT LOOSING AIR. THIS WENT ON FOR OVER A MONTH. WHEN I TOOK IT IN TO HAVE THE TIRE CHECKED FOR A PROBLEM. THE GUY LOOKING AT MY TIRE CAME BACK AND SAID I HAD LITTLE HOLES ALL THE WAY AROUND CENTER TREAD OF MY TIRE. HE TOLD ME THAT IF THAT ONE WAS DRY ROTTED THEN POSSIBLE SOME OF THE OTHERS WERE ALSO. I DECIDED TO REPLACE THE WHOLE SET. UPON PULLING OFF THE OTHER TIRES I HAD TWO MORE TIRES LIKE THAT IN THE SAME CONDITION. I AM JUST THANKFUL THIS WAS CAUGHT BEFORE I HAD A WRECK. I DRIVE THE INTERSTATE A LOT. I WAS VERY DISAPPOINTED THAT I HAD TO REPLACE A SET OF TIRES…”
NHTSA complaint #10679232, 2015

“2013 HONDA CR-V. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE TPMS SYSTEM ISSUES. *SMD APPROXIMATELY, 4 1/2 MONTHS AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED, THE CONSUMER BEGAN HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE TPMS. THE CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER 4 TIMES. ON JANUARY 18, 2014 THE DEALER REPLACED THE REAR TPMS SENSORS, BUT THAT EVENING THE TPMS LIGHT ILLUMINATED AGAIN AND HAS BEEN INTERMITTENTLY COMING ON SINCE THAT TIME. ALSO, THERE WAS A GRINDING NOISE, THAT OCCURRED IMMEDIATELY AFTER START-UP. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. *JB”
NHTSA complaint #10563049, 2013

Back Over Prevention 2

“The contact owns a 2013 Honda CR-V. The contact stated while reversing, the rearview camera image was significantly blurry. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the failure had been reoccurring. The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 85,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11528985, 2023

“The contact owns a 2013 Honda CR-V. The contact stated that months after the vehicle was purchased, the rearview camera displayed a black screen while the vehicle was in reverse(R). The contact stated that the failure obstructed the driver's visibility, which prevented the driver from safely operating the vehicle. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or an independent mechanic for diagnosis or repair. The contact stated that the failure persisted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but offered no assistance. The failure mileage was unknown.”
NHTSA complaint #11698653, 2013

Engine And Engine Cooling 2

“2013 HONDA CR-V. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE HESITATES WHEN GEAR SHIFTS INTO DRIVE, RESPONDS NORMALLY AFTER SEVERAL SECONDS, DEALERSHIP UNABLE TO DUPLICATE ISSUE. *SMD”
NHTSA complaint #10927933, 2016

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 HONDA CR-V. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STOPPED, EXCESSIVE EXHAUST FUME ODORS EMITTED INSIDE THE VEHICLE. IN ADDITION, AFTER TURNING THE AIR CONDITIONER OFF, THE AIR CONDITIONER WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS OPERATING AS DESIGNED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 22,015.”
NHTSA complaint #10855232, 2016

Fuel System 2

“BRAN NEW HONDA CRV PURCHASE MAYBE 13MILES21K MILES LATER AND AFTER A SCHEDULED OIL CHANGE,THE VEHICLE WAS IDLING ROUGHER THAN NORMAL(I KNOW THE DIFFERENCE IN THE VEHICLE, FROM BRAN NEW TILL 21K MILES) THEN WE STARTED LOOSING POWER ON THE TAKEOFF.1 DAY LATER AFTER REACHING 25MPH THE VEHICLE FELT AS THOUGH WE LOST ALL POWER AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND WENT OFF AS QUICK.CALLED THE DEALERSHIP AND TOLD THEM EXACTLY WHAT HAPPENED AND ALL THEY SAID(IS THE LIGHT STILL ON, WE NEED A LIGHT TO PULL A CODE TO DIAGNOSE IT)TOOK IT IN THE NEXT BUSINESS DAY FOR A LOOKTHEY COULD NOT FIND ANYTHING DU…”
NHTSA complaint #10618243, 2014

“THIS VEHICLE HAS A SIGNIFICANT FUEL VAPOR SENSOR/VALVE ISSUE. HONDA VEHICLES HAVE HAD MANY INCIDENTS BUT HONDA INC. DOES NOT HAVE A SOLUTION TO FIX THE ISSUE. IT IS A SAFETY HAZARD BECAUSE IT HAS TO DO WITH FUEL. *TR”
NHTSA complaint #10532826, 2013

Latches/Locks/Linkages 2

“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 IS NOT DEFECTIVE, THEN WHY IS IT NOT WORKING? WE ASKED TO SPEAK TO A MANAGER, AND WERE INFORMED THAT THE MANAGER WOULD TELL US THE SAME THING. WE HAVE SPOKEN WITH OTHER HONDA OWNERS OF DIFFERENT VEHICLES, AND THEY ARE ALSO EXPERIENCING DOOR LOCK ACTUATOR PROBLEMS WITH THEIR VEHICLES, WHETHER IT BE A CR-V, ACCORD, CIVIC…”
NHTSA complaint #11056764, 2017

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 HONDA CR-V. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE DOOR LATCH AND THE REAR HATCH FAILED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN AND FAILURE MILEAGE WERE UNKNOWN.”
NHTSA complaint #10910555, 2016

Seats 2

“BAD ANGLE ON THE HEADREST AND CANNOT BE ADJUSTED. COSTING ME TIME OFF WORK AND PHYSICAL THERAPY. NOT VERY SAFE AFTER ALL IF YOU KEEP DRIVING WITH NECK AND BACK PAIN. DEFINITELY WILL SELL CAR ASAP SPECIFICALLY BECAUSE OF THAT.”
NHTSA complaint #10734093, 2013

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 HONDA CRV. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HEADREST COULD NOT BE ADJUSTED AND WAS VERY UNCOMFORTABLE. THE CONTACT WAS TOLD THAT THEY SHOULD LEAN THE SEAT BACK TO RELIEVE PRESSURE. THE DEALER TOLD THE CONTACT THAT THE VEHICLE WAS DESIGNED BASED ON NHTSA SAFETY STANDARDS. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE CENTER CONSOLE WOULD SIT TOO HIGH AND WAS BECOMING A SAFETY HAZARD BECAUSE THEY COULD NOT CLIMB OVER THE CONSOLE IN THE EVENT OF AN EMERGENCY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 75. *TR UPDATED 4/29/13 *CN UPDATED 05/24/2013 *JS”
NHTSA complaint #10504861, 2013

Child Seat 1

“I WAS TIGHTENING THE STRAP ON MY SONS CARSEAT ( PEG PEREGO VIAGGIO 5-70) WHEN A PLASTIC PIECE BROKE OFF THE SEAT AND NOW I CAN NO LONGER USE THE SEAT. THEY DO NOT HAVE A 24/7 HOTLINE AND THE STORE I BOUGHT FROM WENT OUT OF BUSINESS SO I AM NOW WITHOUT A CARSEAT AND WASTED $300 + TAX ON A SEAT I ONLY USED FOR 6 MONTHS. *TR”
NHTSA complaint #10533543, 2012

Equipment 1

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 HONDA CR-V. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STOPPED, EXCESSIVE EXHAUST FUME ODORS EMITTED INSIDE THE VEHICLE. IN ADDITION, AFTER TURNING THE AIR CONDITIONER OFF, THE AIR CONDITIONER WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS OPERATING AS DESIGNED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 22,015.”
NHTSA complaint #10855232, 2016

Equipment Adaptive/Mobility 1

“I PURCHASED A 2013 CRV IN THE BEGINNING OF 2013 WITH VIN # [XXX]. WITH ABOUT 6,000 MILES AFTER THE FIRST OIL CHANGE, THE VEHICLE STARTS MAKING A CREAKING NOISE WHEN PUSHING AND RELEASING THE BRAKE. I WENT TO THE DEALER ON 11/11/13. A TECHNICIAN WAS ABLE TO DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. THE SECOND VISIT TO THE DEALER IS ON 11/25/2013. A MASTER TECHNICIAN WAS ABLE TO DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM AND IDENTIFY THE NOISE DOES NOT COME FROM THE BRAKING SYSTEM BUT FROM THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL SYSTEM. THE DEALER MADE A PHONE CALL TO HONDA TECH LINE AND WAS TOLD TO HOLD ON THE FIX AND WAIT FOR HONDA TO DO MORE INVESTI…”
NHTSA complaint #10560503, 2013

Parking Brake 1

“ENGAGED PARKING BRAKE THE DASH INDICATOR LIGHT DID NOT LIGHT. THIS WAS AN INTERMITTENT FAULT (AT TIMES IT WOULD LIGHT OTHER TIMES WOULD NOT) ADJUSTED BY DEALER AND INTERMITTENT FAULT OCCURRED THE FOLLOWING MONTH. DEALER IS TO REPLACE ENTIRE PARKING BRAKE HARNESS/SENSOR. *JS”
NHTSA complaint #10545527, 2013