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 |
| 30–60k mi | 11 |
| 60–100k mi | 11 |
| 100–150k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Engine
Every time i start my car in the morning and sometimes other times during the day it makes a terrible grinding noise
ODI 10905066
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
The vehicle is burning 1.5 quarts of oil at oil change intervals. I notice a rattling that lasts about 30 seconds at start up,in the morning or when is cold; after the rattling,the engine sounds normal.
ODI 10852589
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
Engine
Purchased the car used from a honda dealer, still under the 30,000 millage warranty. Timing chain began slipping after a few months as weather got a bit colder. Brought it in and they said 'they knew what the problem was'. Picked up the vehicle and within a short time the noise came back again. This went on. I googled and found the the timing chain was a chronic issue in these vehicles. Feels like its loose. I…
ODI 11282050
Air Bags · Engine
1-takata inflator the passage airbag light comes on and off randomly. This does not make me feel comfortable. There's a recall for cr-vs up to 2012 for this?? 2-start up noise - at least once a day when i start up my cr-v it does this very loud grinding sound. Note: during winter it was every time i started the car. The noise did not start until after the warranty expired. Took to dealership they stated its the…
ODI 10875776
Engine · Visibility/Wiper
Bought car fall 2015 w/21000 miles. First very cold day (below 0 f), i noticed the heating system as well as defrost barely worked after driving 8 miles on a country road. This repeated itself several more times before i discovered tsb 14-063 where they discovered sand had been inadequately washed from the blocks after the casting process was completed. It then settled in the heater core blocking the system from…
ODI 10855257
Engine
When it's cold outside and if the car has set for more than a few hours, the car makes a terrible rattling sound when the engine starts.
ODI 10819585
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 honda cr-v. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, the contact heard an abnormal noise from the vehicle. The failure recurred twice. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the vtc actuator needed to be repaired. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 18,500....updated 02/03/16…
ODI 10783481
Engine · Power Train
VIBRATION DURING ACCELERATION AT OR ABOVE 1500RPM
ODI 10852791
Engine
Vtc spins after ignition starts: dealer states that this problem is not to be addressed per honda manufacturer policy.
ODI 10850885
Engine
Engine grinding noise when crossing up and down structures like bridges. Especially on highway while taking exits. At a times it feels like the engine is about to die. This grinding noise is disturbing my confidence to drive the vehicle safely.
ODI 10778505
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
Engine
2013 honda crv shakes at speed 30-45 mph during acceleration. Shakes sometimes goes away when foot is removed momentarily and gas is reapplied. Already made attempt to have issue fix at daytona honda dealership, transmission fluid was flushed and fuel injectors cleaned. Shaking returned after a few weeks.
ODI 11019903
Engine
Vtc actuator is failing causing a grinding sound when starting the vehicle. Honda has recognized and admitted to a defective part. Continued to sell cars knowing the parts were defective. 2014-2015 hondas have the same issue. Honda reports it is not doing damage to the engine or any components. They are offering no assistance in the matter.
ODI 10795318
Engine
Grinding sound upon start. Probably the vtc actuator. *tr
ODI 10678464
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 honda cr-v. When starting the engine in colder weather, the vehicle exhibited an abnormal grinding metal noise. The failure recurred upon initial start-up in colder temperatures. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the vtc actuator was faulty. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 14,000. The vin was…
ODI 10681425
Engine · Service Brakes · Vehicle Speed Control
I had left my office about 10 minutes prior to pulling into a shopping center and was driving about 5 mph in the parking lot, looking for a parking space. I saw one and slowed down even more to barely moving, and was easing into the parking space with my right foot on the brake. Just as the car stopped and i was getting ready to put it into park, the engine suddenly revved up and the car jumped the curb and hit a…
Crash reported
ODI 10670905
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 honda cr-v. When starting the engine in cold temperatures, an abnormal metal grinding noise emitted from the vehicle. The failure recurred upon initial start-up in colder temperatures. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the vtc actuator failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 30,000.
ODI 10940116
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
I noticed a rattling noise during cold starts from the engine that continued well into the summer. I reported it to my honda dealer (bill page/falls church, va) and referred to the well documented vtc actuator problem reported on the internet based on video and audio similarities in the noises i was hearing. The dealer being aware of the problem refrained from any investigation or correction until they received a…
ODI 10748315
Engine
As i reported last year, there is a vtc actuator design flaw that creates a grinding noise when the temps fall below freezing and in some cases even above freezing mainly due to lack of oil pressure and the actuator not locking correctly. Well, another winter has come and gone and there is still no hint of a fix from honda. They claim there is no damage occurring but any time i hear metal on metal i beg to differ.…
ODI 10705578
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
On the first start of the day, especially cold days, the engine makes a loud grinding/rattling noise. The dealership claims that there isn't a fix for the issue. It claims that it is a design flaw and doesn't hurt the engine. According to them, the oil drains from the part overnight and the "noise" is caused by lack of oil to that part. As soon as the part gets oil it stops. (about 2-3 seconds) according to research…
ODI 11004668
Engine
A year ago i noticed at times a noise like i am trying to start the vehicle with it already running. The other day on initial start it made a louder noise. The best i can tell is a problem with the vtc actuator.
ODI 10808139