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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.
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2013 Honda CR-V repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (3%)

$500 - $999 (6%)

$100 - $499 (34%)

< $100 (57%)

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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 2014

14000 mi
TPMS indicator went off. Both rear sensors replaced since they were not sending any signals. 
Feb 2015

15900 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 2015

18000 mi
VTC actuator rattle on cold starts. 
Honda CR-V in California, United States
Apr 2014 - Jun 2018
Dec 2015

39000 mi

US $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 2014

6000 mi
Starter drive hanging up on flywheel 
Honda CR-V in Florida, United States
Jan 2014 - Aug 2015
Aug 2015

22000 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 2015

32300 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 2015

65000 mi

US $60
HVAC blower fan failed 
Aug 2016

85000 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 2017

94000 mi

US $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 2017

113830 mi

US $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 2018

123772 mi

US $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 2019

160 mi

US $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 2016

13800 mi
Exterior key lock on driver front door inop 
Feb 2017

27000 mi
Driver door handle trim piece rattling 
Apr 2019

62092 mi

US $232
Serpentine belt tensioner rattle/grind (since summer 2018). Replaced belt tensioner and serpentine belt. 
Mar 2020

79369 mi
Compass often flashes direction and/or "CAL". Followed procedure in owner's manual, but that did not fix the problem. 
Aug 2021

93911 mi

US $470
Replace blower motor fan assembly and blower resistor. No air blowing at all from vents. 
Mar 2023

115000 mi

US $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 2018

49600 mi

C $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 2017

41593 mi

US $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 2017

43000 mi

US $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 2013

200 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 2017

43000 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 2015

26440 mi
The tailgate would not open during extreme cold. Tailgate opener switch was replaced. 
May 2016

36580 mi

C $1200
Front brake pads were worn and had to be replaced. The rotors were bent and needed to be straightened. 
Jan 2022

96100 mi

C $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 2014

17800 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 2013

5900 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 2013

7400 mi
Metal sound heard upon starting the car and applying the brakes. 
Aug 2014

16000 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 2015

31000 mi
Rattle/squeak coming from the rear passanger door. took to dealership and they tightened license plate holder but continues to rattle. 
Dec 2015

32000 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 2016

45000 mi

US $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 2017

53000 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 2021

99000 mi

US $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 2013

5000 mi
Light above the hatch had moisture in it 
Honda CR-V in Alberta, Canada
Nov 2012 - Mar 2018
Jun 2016

49600 mi

C $400
EGR valve and belt tensioner 
Dec 2016

57660 mi

C $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 2016

20000 mi
Battery dead at 3yr 5months. Just out of warranty. Replaced by myself in about 15 minutes. Simple job. 

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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 2017

40300 mi
rattle over even minor bumps replaced 
Honda CR-V in Ohio, United States
Sep 2012 - Jul 2021
Jan 2019

105000 mi

US $300
Both rear wheel bearings 
Honda CR-V in Illinois, United States
Dec 2020 - Nov 2023
Dec 2022

26000 mi

US $423
Rear wheel bearing failed and was replaced. 
Honda CR-V in District of Columbia, United States
Dec 2015 - Jun 2018
Apr 2017

50000 mi

US $250
replace battery. mechanic noticed sluggish ignition. 
Honda CR-V in Indiana, United States
Feb 2016 - Jun 2018
Aug 2016

35000 mi

US $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 2016

11000 mi

US $700
Fuel tank overflow (vapor storage) 
Honda CR-V in Connecticut, United States
Nov 2012 - Sep 2020
May 2014

32000 mi
Leaking radiator 
Honda CR-V in Michigan, United States
Jun 2014 - Feb 2019
Dec 2017

66000 mi
Grinding noise on cold start in freezing temperatures. Could not replicate. 
Jan 2018

66000 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 2017

76000 mi

US $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 2017

47000 mi

US $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 2021

80702 mi

US $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 2018

50000 mi

US $22
Driver's side headlight was replaced because it had burned out. 
Honda CR-V in Ohio, United States
Apr 2013 - Dec 2022
Mar 2018

48000 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 2018

50000 mi

US $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 2018

28000 mi

US $100
Alignment passenger side interior lower panel broken, so replaced 
Honda CR-V in Wisconsin, United States
Jun 2015 - Oct 2015
Oct 2015

70000 mi

US $800
timing chain and tensioner 
Honda CR-V in Illinois, United States
Jul 2013 - Jun 2018
Feb 2018

32000 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 2014

29000 mi
Replaced Bluetooth microphone. 
Honda CR-V in California, United States
Jul 2013 - Mar 2021
Oct 2013

2700 mi
Navi system enters night mode during the bright day. 
Nov 2014

12000 mi
Backup camera came loose. Was replaced under warranty. 
May 2016

16000 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 2014

4000 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 2013

4800 mi
Windshield washer tube disconnected again, no spray to windshield, dumped fluid in engine compartment 
Dec 2013

9000 mi
Windshield washer tube failed again. Technician found damaged hose piece and replaced. 
Sep 2016

58000 mi

US $500
Driver's side rear brake caliper seized, destroyed pad, caliper and rotor 
Oct 2016

58300 mi

US $300
Battery positive cable severely corroded, required battery and cable replacement 
Honda CR-V in Missouri, United States
Jun 2013 - Feb 2021
Feb 2015

18700 mi

US $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 2015

19000 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 2016

33000 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 2015

6000 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 2016

11000 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 2021

21000 mi

US $125
AC refrigerant low 
Jun 2022

23500 mi

US $150
Short cycle of AC compressor. Added AC compressor oil. 
Honda CR-V in Wisconsin, United States
Jul 2013 - Dec 2016
Jun 2016

27000 mi
dirt in heating core prevented proper heating. core was flushed under warranty. 
Aug 2016

29000 mi
the little seal above windshield was falling apart. Replaced under warranty 
Honda CR-V in Manitoba, Canada
Aug 2013 - Jan 2017
Aug 2013

4960 mi
Awd system could not send power to the rear wheels. A servo was replaced. 
Sep 2013

5580 mi
Faulty rear differential motor assembly. 
Dec 2013

8060 mi

C $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 2014

9000 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 2014

25000 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 2014

12300 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 2015

64300 mi

US $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 2015

27280 mi

C $1
Back up camera stop working 
Aug 2015

30380 mi

C $149
Replaced back up camera. Wheel out of balance. 
Apr 2016

35440 mi

C $425
Oil seal leaked 
Honda CR-V in New York, United States
Jul 2013 - Jun 2022
Jun 2015

27000 mi
Faulty back up camera 
Dec 2017

57000 mi

US $300
Front rotors needed replacing again. 
Honda CR-V in Alabama, United States
Jan 2015 - Jul 2018
Jan 2017

28000 mi

US $130
New battery 
Honda CR-V in Illinois, United States
Dec 2014 - Jun 2022
Sep 2015

41000 mi
Touque converter replaced. Shifting from 2 to 3 caused a shuttering. This fixed the problem. 
May 2017

59000 mi

US $300
Right front wheel bearing. 
Aug 2017

64000 mi

US $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 2020

90000 mi

US $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 2014

45500 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 2020

98000 mi

US $120
Replaced serpentine belt 
Honda CR-V in Virginia, United States
Oct 2014 - Jul 2018
May 2016

20000 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 2018

34000 mi
Replaced battery 
Honda CR-V in Victoria, Australia
Apr 2015 - Apr 2018
Dec 2015

24800 mi
Leaking aircon plus overall poor aircon performance since it was six months old. 
Jan 2017 Noisy drivetrain 
Mar 2017

37200 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 2018

49600 mi
Faulty Bluetooth microphone replacement 

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