2013 Honda CR-V Engine Problems
- 73
- 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 73 stored complaint records:
- 5 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- grinding noise · 24 records
- loud grinding · 12 records
- grinding sound · 10 records
- failure mileage · 8 records
- timing chain · 7 records
- cold start · 7 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 33 |
| 60–100k mi | 11 |
| 30–60k mi | 11 |
| 100–150k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Engine
During light acceleration there was a shuddering around 20-30 mph. It lessened after i decelerated. It continued for around 8 months or longer. I had it checked by a nearby mechanic. He printed off some information to have the software updated and to take it the a honda dealer. I called the closest, dealership for an appointment. I was told they would do a diagnostic test, costing me $120 and then pinpoint the…
ODI 11219365
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 honda cr-v. While driving various speeds, the vehicle hesitated to accelerate and all the warning indicators illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the timing chain needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer and manufacturer were not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 150,000.
ODI 11196988
Engine
I have a 2013 honda crv at about 65,000 miles. The vsa, eps, and check engine light came on all at the same time. I noticed that the car was running rough while idle and would not pick up after stopping. I researched this problem and notated that it seems to be a common issue for the timing chain to stretch. I have been meticulous about maintenance on my vehicle. Notably timing chains should last the entire life of…
ODI 11183638
Engine
Engine makes loud grinding noise when starting cold similar to what others have described as the vtc actuator problem. Car has 83,000 miles on it. Fyi.....this is my second honda cr-v.....i traded in the last one at 78,000 miles when it was doing the same thing!!!
ODI 11166798
Engine
For the past couple of months the engine makes a loud grinding noise when i start it. Mostly in colder weather. I've discussed this with another honda cr-v owner and the same thing started happening with them.
ODI 11185879
Engine · Power Train
Driver on highway when check engine, malfunction indicator and eps lights came on. The car lost power and driver pulled off to side. Checked car, restarted car but would not go over 20mph. Car towed and mechanic reported #4 spark plug oil fouled, but no psi in #4 cylinder. Towed to dealer but problem not fixed and engine not running. Dealer did not offer any help.
ODI 11153295
Engine
MAKES CRATING SOUND WHEN IT IS COLD STARTED
ODI 11139315
Engine
The vtc actuator makes noise and needs to be replaced. I has been happening for a long time.
ODI 11130763
Engine · Power Train
The honda cr-v 2013 we purchased on 7/3/18 has been experiencing a vibration while in motion between aprox 10 mph -30 mph. It took place on city, town and county roads we have not driven on highway yet. It vibrates similar to driving over rumble strips in the highway to inform you of lane edges.it seems to stop if you let the foot of accelerator pedal. It is somewhat unnerving and can be a little scary to our young…
ODI 11112913
Engine
Heavy vibration in grear when come to a stop ....feeling vibration on the seat...took vehicle to dealership say they aware of the problem but ther no fix from honda at this time....dealer state lot of customer have the sam complain but nothing they can do at this time.....
ODI 11083175
Engine
Makes grinding noise at start up. Similar to other complaints with vtc valve issues
ODI 11103588
Engine
On cold start the engine makes a loud grinding noise. My vehicle only has 28,500 miles on the car.
ODI 11062203
Engine · Service Brakes
While coming home into my driveway as i came up the driveway i was stopping by a the front door the car suddenly lurched forward just before i came to a full stop,and hit garage door, which shook me up as my foot was on the brake pedal, i had pushed the pedal hard but still the car moved forward, afterwards we moved the car back and you can see where the front tires are spinning forward and the rear tires are locked…
Crash reported
ODI 11055064
Engine · Service Brakes
Pulled into driveway and was a couple of feet away from the garage door, going only one or two mph,put foot on brake to stop and suddenly the car lurch forward,press as hard as i could on brake pedal,but car kept moving forward till it hit garage door,then everything stopped. You can see by the marks on the driveway that the front tires were spinning forward while the rear tires were locked ( because i had hard…
Crash reported
ODI 11055052
Engine
Have 2013 honda cr-v and when go to start it after sitting overnight makes loud grinding noise for 1-2 seconds. Dealership says it's the vtc actuator and is a know problem but not recall has been issued. They want 500 bucks to fix the issues since car of course isn't under warranty and won't work with me at all. Very unprofessional in my opinion of honda with an issues that is know and common.
ODI 11048704
Engine · Power Train
Excessive oil consumption. No oil leak and not burning oil. Mechanic noted excessive oil use when he saw it was 2 quarts low on oil within 3 months use after a oil change. Mechanic found no cause for this so it must be inside the engine or drive train. Car is used for local flat driving. No towing, racing, mountains, etc.
ODI 11036040
Engine
At the stationary position, heard a loud grinding sound every time i start the car. Dealership stated it is a vtc actuator failure.
ODI 11191214
Engine
Engine makes a rattle noise on cold start up. Car was taken to dealership and was told the vtc actuator was defective and was replaced under warranty at 83000 miles. This was in august of 2017. It is now january of 2018, car now has 90355 miles and the rattle noise has returned. Will take the car back to the dealership this week to see what will be done next. From what i have researched, honda has not come up with a…
ODI 11057819
Engine
I've previously reported the vtc actuator problem o this site and american honda with zero satisfaction. The problem has continued and i get conflicting information from my dealer and american honda. The original complaint number was 10783068. Upon re-inquiring with american honda they've informed me that this problem has not been associated with my vin which again is incorrect based on dealership feedback. Honda…
ODI 10984184
Electronic Stability Control · Engine
On march 11, 2017, i was traveling from fort lauderdale to naples florida on interstate 75. I had the car on cruise control and traveling around 70 mph. I took the car off cruise control and then pressed on the gas when the car's engine deaccelerated the car severely. I pressed and let off the gas pedal several times as the car continue to deaccelerate and almost caused an accident with an 18-wheeler. A similar…
ODI 11071976
Engine
Check engine light and several other warning lights came on dash. Car has 77,806 miles. Dealer said timing chain is stretched. I have had all recommended maintenance performed on the vehicle and am the only owner. Service department said i should get oil changes more often than recommended. This should not be considered a normal 'wear' item at this age/mileage.
ODI 10960050
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 honda cr-v. When the vehicle was started, the contact observed an abnormal noise from the engine without warning. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 35,000. The vin was unavailable.
ODI 10970336
Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System · Engine
Passenger side has heat, while no heat on driver side of vehicle. The 2013 honda crv has less than 24k miles and is already having a plugged/faulty heating core. These problems should not be manifesting till much later in a cars life. The biggest problem is that i live in a cool state during the winter and the windshield is frosting up while driving causing significant visibility loss. *tr
ODI 10947787
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
Electrical System · Engine
Loud, grinding sound upon starting the vehicle, after sitting overnight.
ODI 11045887