2013 Honda CR-V Power Train Problems
- 56
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 56 stored complaint records:
- 2 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- grinding noise · 7 records
- torque converter · 4 records
- sounds like · 4 records
- rear differential · 4 records
- cold start · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 21 |
| 30–60k mi | 11 |
| 60–100k mi | 7 |
| 100–150k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electrical System · Engine · Power Train
Judder, akin to driving on the rumble strips alongside a highway. Happens when slowly accelerating between 20-30 mph. Purchased the vehicle in 10/2016.
ODI 11045884
Power Train
Honda 2013 crv will vibrate @ 25-35 mile speed feel like when its shifting to 3rd its having problem to switch gears from 2nd to 3rd , once its above or close to 40 mile speed , its ok, runs good. (all oils and spark plugs are clean, also all filters).started noticing this problem on 10 08 16 and its been gradually more noticeable , everyday little by little.
ODI 11032294
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 honda cr-v. The contact stated that the vehicle would shake and rattle while at a stop light and in the drive/reverse position. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the failure was not determined and it was informed that the vehicle was functioning as designed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 27,000.
ODI 10928451
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 honda cr-v. While driving approximately 30 mph, the gear shifted from drive to neutral without warning. The vehicle was pulled over to the side of the road, turned off and restarted. The contact drove home and later took the vehicle to a local dealer who was unable to diagnose the cause of the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to another…
ODI 10911314
Engine · Power Train
A loud grinding noise lasting a few seconds after initial start up after car has been sitting, i.e., a 'cold start.' my honda 2013 crv-ex-l has had this problem from day one, brand new! It's intermittent but happens usually on a cold start. After quite a few visits to dealer they act perplexed and never can duplicate the condition! It actually is the vtc (variable timing control). Honda has had this problem for…
ODI 10855418
Engine · Power Train · Service Brakes
I own a honda cr-v 2013 awd with 60,000 miles. I'm the second owner. I purchased the car from carmax in 2016 with 27,000 miles. After several months of owning the vehicle one morning i hear this loud grinding noise lasting a few seconds after initial start up of vehicle when stationary. This sound has continued on and off at all different times of the day.
ODI 10957606
Power Train · Service Brakes · Unknown Or Other
When i shift from parking to reverse i hear a loud clunking sound.
ODI 10957567
Power Train
When going from 0-30 mph the care will shudder / judder. Only happens at low speed like the transmission is try to catch. This started very early when i bought the car new. Honda has two service bulletin's (15-086 and 17-040) that recognize this issue for 2013 cr-v's but won't recognize the issue for my vin #. Comments from many honda drivers is this is common across all honda automobiles with the cvt for years…
ODI 11205863
Engine · Power Train
VIBRATION DURING ACCELERATION AT OR ABOVE 1500RPM
ODI 10852791
Engine · Power Train
My mechanic from four stars auto care, long island, n.y. Had mentioned that there was a problem with my cr-v 2013 timing camshaft which is causing the grinding sound when i start the car (the mechanic says that the oil has drained from the camshaft and is not lubricated ' which caused the grinding sound). Usually, this happens if the engine has not been started for more than 3 or 4 hours. I believe this is the vtc…
ODI 10807592
Power Train
Previously reported known honda problem with vtc actuator at cold start up. Notified dealer and american honda. Appears honda is dragging their feet regarding a resolution. As this can affect the long term reliability of the power train this needs to be addressed.
ODI 10783068
Power Train
Cr-v stalls when for 3-5 seconds when completing corners. Appears transmission is searching for gears. Dangerous when trying to merge on to traffic. Honda dealer and regional rep aare aware of problem, but refuse to fix.vehicle is still under warranty. *js
ODI 10682032
Engine · Power Train
Awful grinding noise at a cold start no matter what the weather is. Car is in mid atlantic region. Each start comes with a grinding noise. Mechanic can't find anything wrong. None of my other cars not make such a horrendous noise at start up. This sound was noticed not long after the car was purchased late 2014.
ODI 11036045
Engine · Power Train
From a stop. I speed up to about 30 mph and feel a drag and shimmy at that speed, then it goes away. The problem only occurs at 30 mph, i have watched you-tube for possible troubles.
ODI 10924162
Engine · Fuel System, Gasoline · Power Train
Bran new honda crv purchase maybe 13miles21k miles later and after a scheduled oil change,the vehicle was idling rougher than normal(i know the difference in the vehicle, from bran new till 21k miles) then we started loosing power on the takeoff.1 day later after reaching 25mph the vehicle felt as though we lost all power and the check engine light came on and went off as quick.called the dealership and told them…
ODI 10618243
Power Train
We traded in a 2005 honda crv for a 2013 honda crv. The 2005 was diagnosed with a transmission problem at 70,000 miles. The 2013 started with the same symptoms as the 2005 after owning it for 1 1/2 years. The car would shake and vibrate between 1st and 2nd gear. I described the problem the same ways i described the problem in the 2005 crv. We took it to the dealership and they could not duplicate the problem. They…
ODI 10725835
Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
We were driving on i-81, had to slow down in left lane for traffic. Accelerator failed when we tried to resume speed. "econ" mode on. Not sure how much we had slowed before attempting to return to highway speed. It was 3 - 5 seconds or more before accelerator "unlocked." same response in similar situations occurred a total of 13 times. Different speeds, slow city roads or interstates, going straight or in a turn,…
ODI 10714271
Power Train
Vehicle was parked in driveway after just returning home. Vehicle was in park. As my wife unloaded items vehicle rolled backwards out of driveway striking a parked vehicle. I checked immediately after accident and vehicle was indeed in park. *tr
Crash reported
ODI 10577467
Engine · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 honda cr-v. The contact stated that while traveling various speeds, the vehicle hesitated. The vehicle taken to the dealer where it was found that the computer needed to be reprogrammed. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was contacted about the failure. The failure mileage was not available. Updated 5/27/14*cn the consumer stated there was a delay in…
ODI 10575418
Power Train
I started to notice a croaking (sounds like a frog) noise coming from the rear of the vehicle when lightly accelerating from a stop in drive or reverse and right before i come to a complete stop. I have had this vehicle for a year, which i purchased new and this sound started after 11 months of ownership. I took my vehicle to the dealership where it was determined that the noise is coming from a noisy rear…
ODI 10586252
Power Train
Vtc actuator makes loud grinding noise upon startup. Many reports online it is not clear what the long term effects will be.
ODI 11032586
Power Train
We returned from shopping and parked car in driveway (approximately 30 degree incline). Went behind to unload back and the car rolled back on us about 4-5 feet at least. We have since been able to duplicate this twice. The car is fully in park with the engine off when this happens. The only injury (thank god!) was my back which was just thrown out a little due to trying to get out from behind the car before it ran…
2 injuries
ODI 10556118
Power Train
When starting the car in cold (50 degrees f or lower) or falling temperatures, with a cold engine (not run for at least 8 hours), i hear what sounds like a cranking sound from the engine compartment after the engine starts. The cranking sound lasts less than a second and sounds like severe vibration of a part with screws/components that have come loose. I've recorded the sound and have the file available. The sound…
ODI 10662513
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility · Power Train
I purchased a 2013 crv in the beginning of 2013 with vin # [xxx]. With about 6,000 miles after the first oil change, the vehicle starts making a creaking noise when pushing and releasing the brake. I went to the dealer on 11/11/13. A technician was able to duplicate the problem. The second visit to the dealer is on 11/25/2013. A master technician was able to duplicate the problem and identify the noise does not come…
ODI 10560503
Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
I am concerned about the safety of a vehicle which can drive itself at 7 - 14 mph, faster in reverse than forward, without anyone touching the accelerator. I was parked in my 2 month old crv on my (level) driveway on a clear day. I put the car in reverse, took my foot off the brake, started to turn to look behind me, had to grab a bag in the passenger seat and had not yet touched the accelerator pedal when my car…
Crash reported
ODI 10584823