How many Structure & Body complaints does NHTSA have for the 2013 Honda CR-V?

NHTSA lists 22 Structure & Body complaints for the 2013 CR-V, which is 6% of the 382 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2013 Honda CR-V related to structure or body issues?

No. NHTSA shows no related recalls for the 2013 CR-V in this problem area, even though some owners reference an earlier recall covering 2007-2011 CR-V models.

At what mileage do these structure and body problems typically show up?

The median mileage at failure for Structure & Body complaints on the 2013 CR-V is 47,325.5 miles.

Did any crashes or injuries result from these structure and body complaints?

NHTSA records 2 crashes and 2 injuries tied to complaints in this area for the 2013 CR-V, with no fires reported.

2013 Honda CR-V Structure & Body Problems

Structure & Body complaints account for 22 of 382 total complaints (6%) filed on the 2013 Honda CR-V, with a median failure mileage of 47,325.5 miles. NHTSA lists no related recalls for this issue on the 2013 model year, though 2 crashes and 2 injuries were reported across this complaint area.

Structure & Body complaints: 22; 6% of 382
Crashes reported: 2
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 2
Median mileage: 47,326 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical body and structure symptoms owners report

Owners report frame or sub-frame corrosion near the rear wheels and swing arm, in some cases with a fractured swing arm bolt and a recurring loud noise while driving.
Some owners describe severe rust eating through the frame just forward of the rear wheel, with the rear control arm bolt support rusted away and the vehicle deemed unsafe to drive.
Door lock actuators reportedly fail repeatedly, sometimes requiring multiple actuators to be replaced across several doors on the same vehicle.
A loud roar along with shaking and vibration from the rear of the vehicle was reported starting around 40 mph, initially mistaken for a suspension or wheel problem.
Paint is described as stripping, fading, and losing its metallic finish on the body.
Interior fit issues were reported, including a headrest that could not be adjusted comfortably and a center console positioned too high.

When 2013 Honda CR-V body and structure complaints were filed

First complaint Mar 28, 2013, latest Sep 15, 2026.

22 complaints filed with NHTSA from Mar 2013 to Sep 2026; peak Dec 2017 (2).

Structure & Body recalls for the 2013 Honda CR-V

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Structure & Body complaints by CR-V model year

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

200522 (5%)
200622 (6%)
2007294 (33%)
2008274 (29%)
200959 (15%)
201063 (13%)
201160 (11%)
201240 (10%)
201322 (6%)
201437 (6%)
201569 (10%)
201626 (7%)
201746 (3%)
201833 (2%)
201929 (3%)
202011 (3%)
20216 (2%)
20224 (2%)
202325 (5%)
202421 (5%)
202512 (5%)

Frequently asked questions

How many Structure & Body complaints does NHTSA have for the 2013 Honda CR-V?: NHTSA lists 22 Structure & Body complaints for the 2013 CR-V, which is 6% of the 382 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2013 Honda CR-V related to structure or body issues?: No. NHTSA shows no related recalls for the 2013 CR-V in this problem area, even though some owners reference an earlier recall covering 2007-2011 CR-V models.
At what mileage do these structure and body problems typically show up?: The median mileage at failure for Structure & Body complaints on the 2013 CR-V is 47,325.5 miles.
Did any crashes or injuries result from these structure and body complaints?: NHTSA records 2 crashes and 2 injuries tied to complaints in this area for the 2013 CR-V, with no fires reported.