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2013 Honda CR-V Engine Problems

NHTSA lists 119 engine-related complaints for the 2013 Honda CR-V, making up 31% of the 382 total complaints filed for that model year. Owners reported unintended forward movement while parking, abnormal cold-start noises, and excessive oil consumption, with a median failure mileage of 25,500. No related recalls are listed.

Engine complaints
119
31% of 382
Crashes reported
10
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
2
Median mileage
25,500 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical engine symptoms owners report

  • Vehicle unexpectedly lurches or drives forward on its own while parking or maneuvering at low speed, sometimes striking a wall, fence, or garage.
  • Loud grinding noise heard at cold start regardless of outside temperature, described as persistent from early ownership.
  • Engine burns through oil without any visible leak, with owners noting the level dropping significantly within a few months between oil changes.
  • Abnormal noise heard from the engine at startup, later diagnosed by a dealer as a VTC actuator issue.
  • Sudden unintended acceleration events reported alongside braking, occasionally leading to a crash into nearby objects.

When 2013 Honda CR-V engine complaints were filed

First complaint May 31, 2013, latest Sep 15, 2026.

2013 Honda CR-V engine complaints: complaints filed per quarter82013 Q22014 Q42016 Q22017 Q42019 Q22020 Q42024 Q12026 Q2
119 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2013 Q2 to 2026 Q3; peak 2017 Q4 (8).

Engine recalls for the 2013 Honda CR-V

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Engine complaints by CR-V model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 201079 (16%)
  2. 201159 (11%)
  3. 2012107 (27%)
  4. 2013119 (31%)
  5. 2014222 (38%)
  6. 2015271 (40%)
  7. 2016123 (31%)
  8. 2017577 (33%)
  9. 2018591 (28%)
  10. 2019129 (12%)
  11. 202049 (14%)
  12. 202138 (12%)
  13. 202221 (8%)
  14. 202334 (7%)
  15. 202440 (10%)
  16. 202535 (14%)

Frequently asked questions

How many engine complaints does the 2013 Honda CR-V have?
NHTSA lists 119 engine-related complaints for the 2013 CR-V, which is 31% of the 382 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2013 Honda CR-V engine?
No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for this engine complaint category on the 2013 CR-V.
At what mileage do 2013 CR-V engine problems usually appear?
The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this issue is 25,500 miles.
Did the 2013 CR-V engine issues cause crashes or injuries?
NHTSA data tied to this complaint area for the 2013 CR-V shows 10 crashes and 2 injuries reported, with no fires.

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.