2013 Honda CR-V Brakes Problems
NHTSA lists 31 brake complaints for the 2013 Honda CR-V, 8% of that year's total complaints, with 5 crashes and no related recall on file. Reported issues center on sudden loss of braking, premature rotor/pad wear and rust, and unexplained brake noise, with a median failure mileage of 23,900.
- Brakes complaints
- 31
- 8% of 382
- Crashes reported
- 5
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 23,900 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical brake symptoms owners report
- Some owners report the vehicle failing to stop or lurching forward despite firm brake pedal pressure, in a few cases leading to a crash into a wall or garage door.
- Rear brake pads, rotors, and calipers reportedly wore out or failed prematurely, in one case needing multiple replacements within a short mileage span.
- Several owners describe rotors coated in rust or oxidation after the vehicle sat for days to weeks, sometimes causing a caliper to freeze to the rotor.
- Owners report grinding or knocking noises when braking, often worse after the car had been parked and easing as brakes were used.
- A few complaints mention dashboard warning lights (ABS, traction control, vehicle stability) illuminating along with brake concerns at very low mileage.
When 2013 Honda CR-V brake complaints were filed
First complaint Feb 15, 2013, latest Apr 2, 2021.
Brakes recalls for the 2013 Honda CR-V
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Brakes complaints by CR-V model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many brake complaints does the 2013 Honda CR-V have?
- NHTSA lists 31 brake-related complaints for the 2013 Honda CR-V, which is 8% of all complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a brake recall for the 2013 Honda CR-V?
- No. There are no related recalls listed for brakes on the 2013 Honda CR-V in NHTSA data.
- At what mileage do brake problems tend to show up on the 2013 CR-V?
- The median mileage at failure among reported brake complaints is 23,900 miles.
- Did the 2013 CR-V brake issues lead to crashes?
- NHTSA data shows 5 crashes tied to brake complaints for the 2013 Honda CR-V, with no reported injuries or fires.
- How does the 2013 CR-V compare to other years for brake complaints?
- The 2013 model's 8% share of complaints is higher than 2011 (4%), 2012 (6%), 2014 (5%), and 2016 (5%), but lower than 2017 (12%) and 2018 (10%).