Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2013 Honda CR-V
NHTSA data on file today
The 2013 Honda CR-V has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 382 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
NCAP overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars, averaged across 2 NHTSA-tested trims.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #23V858000 Fuel Pump May Fail NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #13V143000 Brake Shift Interlock/FMVSS 114 NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Engine 97 complaints
- Power Train 95 complaints
- Unknown or Other 48 complaints
- Electrical System 38 complaints
- Exterior Lighting 32 complaints
- Air Bags 27 complaints
Of the 382 complaints on file, 22 report a crash; across all 382 complaints, owners report 13 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $5,000–$7,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2013 Honda CR-V has two relevant recalls: one for a fuel pump issue and another concerning the transmission's brake-shift interlock. While these are significant, they have established recalls. Owner complaints, predominantly in non-specific 'other' categories, suggest average reliability over time.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| fuel pump | 70,000–100,000 miles | $400–$700 | common |
| brake-shift interlock | 50,000–80,000 miles | $100–$250 | occasional |
| engine starter | 80,000–120,000 miles | $500–$750 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Brake pads and rotors
- Transmission fluid change
- Tire rotations and balances
- Coolant flushes
- Engine air filter replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Stalling or hesitating engine
- Difficulty shifting gears
- Unresponsive starter
- Unexplained fuel smell
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2013 Honda CR-V at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.