2013 Honda CR-V

272 serious complaints of 382, the most about engine (97) and power train (95); per car on the road, 0.3× this model's usual year. 2 recalls. NHTSA investigation EA19001: electrical overstress. NHTSA investigation EA21002: desiccated air bag inflator rupture.

What owners report

“The contact owns a 2013 honda cr-v. The contact stated that the engine exhibited a loud grinding noise when starting in cold weather. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the mechanic stated that the variable timing control (vtc) and the vtc actuator would need to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified.”

An owner's complaint to NHTSA about the engine, Nov 2013

“The contact owns a 2013 honda cr-v. While driving approximately 30 mph, the gear shifted from drive to neutral without warning. The vehicle was pulled over to the side of the road, turned off and restarted. The contact drove home and later took the vehicle to a local dealer who was unable to diagnose the cause of the failure.”

An owner's complaint to NHTSA about the power train, Oct 2016

Fixes and extended coverage

• Extended coverage American Honda is offering a Customer Support Program (Warranty Extension) to cover any manufacturing defects in the replacement driver's airbag inflator only. (A18-057, Jun 2018)

From the manufacturer's bulletins filed with NHTSA. A dealer can look up whether a car has had the work done or is still covered.

382 owner complaints · 2 recalls (check a car's VIN for open recalls) · EPA combined: 25–26 mpg · NHTSA: 5 of 5 stars · 2013 trims and features