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Chart based on 23 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
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.
18000 mi
VTC actuator rattle on cold starts.
49600 mi
C $400
EGR valve and belt tensioner
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.
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.
32300 mi
Rattling noise in engine on cold startup. Replaced VCT actuator and timing chain tensioner. Did not correct problem.
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.
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.
62092 mi
US $232
Serpentine belt tensioner rattle/grind (since summer 2018).
Replaced belt tensioner and serpentine belt.
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.
66000 mi
Grinding noise on cold start in freezing temperatures. Could not replicate.
66000 mi
Grinding noise on cold start in freezing temperatures. VTC actuator and timing chain replaced.
98000 mi
US $120
Replaced serpentine belt
37200 mi
VTEC actuator was noisy on start up. Replaced. VTEC Actuator
25000 mi
Grinding noise on startup, mostly in colder weather. Problem is VTC (Variable Timing Controller)- unable to replicate problem on this visit
4000 mi
Oil leak around access panel on side of engine block. Warranty repair.
11000 mi
US $700
Fuel tank overflow (vapor storage)
32000 mi
Leaking radiator
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.
33000 mi
Replaced VTC actuator solenoid
Edit. The VTC actuator is not making the grinding noise. I think the repair worked
27000 mi
dirt in heating core prevented proper heating. core was flushed under warranty.
35440 mi
C $425
Oil seal leaked
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.
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