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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.

2013 Honda CR-V brakes complaints: complaints filed per month3Feb 2013Dec 2013Dec 2014Sep 2015Jan 2017Jun 2018Apr 2021
31 complaints filed with NHTSA from Feb 2013 to Apr 2021; peak Dec 2017 (3).

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.

  1. 201029 (6%)
  2. 201122 (4%)
  3. 201225 (6%)
  4. 201331 (8%)
  5. 201428 (5%)
  6. 201547 (7%)
  7. 201620 (5%)
  8. 2017210 (12%)
  9. 2018220 (10%)
  10. 2019106 (10%)
  11. 202030 (8%)
  12. 202127 (8%)
  13. 202215 (6%)
  14. 202330 (6%)
  15. 202422 (6%)
  16. 202531 (13%)

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%).

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.