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.
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.
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.