2013 Honda CR-V Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 27about this part
- Share
- 7%of 382 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 23,900miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 27 complaints about the brakes of the 2013 Honda CR-V, 7% of the 382 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 23,900 miles. 5 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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.”
NHTSA complaint #10957606, filed 2017-02, 35,000 miles“Car sat for 10 days, I returned vacation, cs knocking type of noise when braking. Brought it in to Honda dealership in everett, ma on june 6, 2013, tech - rust on rotors, needs to be driven. I still have the knocking sound. Rust on a 2013 Honda, parked for 10 days in may???? I intend to drive it for 1 more week and bring it in again should this knocking type of noise persists when braking.”
NHTSA complaint #10515568, filed 2013-06, 3,700 miles“I was driving and all of the safety lights came on ,on the dash board, antilock brakes,traction control,vehicle stability. This is the second time this has happened.the first time the left front ABS wheel speed sensor was replaced at the dealership. The car had less than 300 miles on it .the second time, with less than 3000 miles on it , all of the lights came on again on the dashboard and I had difficulty stopping the car. …”
NHTSA complaint #10498237, filed 2013-02, 2,993 miles“Went to 802 Honda berlin vermont for 30,000mile service they informed me I needed rear brakes,I said repaire them.I have owned two otheir Honda crv. An neaver replaced brakes before 45000 miles.$439.21.”
NHTSA complaint #10782593, filed 2015-10, 30,823 miles“I own a 2013 Honda CR-V was very happy with my car until my recent flat tire. Does anyone know that the TPMS (low tire sensor) is connected to the brakes? Me neither. Recently I had flat tire and had the spare put on until I could get it replaced. Only a couple of days to the weekend to wait, so I didn't have to take time off of work. Had the tire fixed and all was good; TPMS warning light off. Well, that's what I thought. About three days later my brakes started failing as I was driving. There was a loud noise and jerking of the car when I pressed the brakes. …”
NHTSA complaint #11151986, filed 2018-11, 42,767 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10108249May 27, 2015Dealer message - the front brakes shake or judder when the brakes are applied. The brake pad, disc, and caliper are misaligned when the brakes are applied.
- 10057342May 20, 2015Honda: 2012-2014 crv information regarding parking brake indicator not illuminating. Vehicles should be inspected prior to repairs.
- 10115821Dec 1, 2014Dealer message - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2012-2014 CR-Vs with a complaint of the parking brake indicator not illuminating when engaged. To fully understand…
- 10118026Nov 17, 2014Dealer message - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2013-2014 CR-Vs with a complaint of the rear reflectors loose or missing (part # 33505-SLJ-013 for right rear…
- 10118025Nov 17, 2014Dealer message - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2012-2014 CR-Vs with a complaint of the parking brake indicator not illuminating when engaged. To fully understand…
- 10118176Nov 7, 2014Engineering request for investigation - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2012-2014 CR-Vs with a complaint of the parking brake indicator not illuminating when…
- 10120771Nov 3, 2014Dealer message - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2012-2014 CR-Vs with a complaint of the parking brake indicator not illuminating when engaged. To fully understand…
- 10056636Oct 30, 2014Honda: indicator for parking brake fails to illuminate when engaged. Model 2012-2014 cr-v.
- 10118041Oct 22, 2014Dealer message - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2013-2014 CR-Vs with a complaint of the rear reflectors loose or missing (part #33505-SLJ-013for right rear…
- 10118040Oct 22, 2014Dealer message - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2012-2014 CR-Vs with a complaint of the parking brake indicator not illuminating when engaged. To fully understand…
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 15 | 9% |
| 2025 | 31 | 12% |
| 2024 | 24 | 6% |
| 2023 | 29 | 6% |
| 2022 | 16 | 6% |
| 2021 | 27 | 8% |
| 2020 | 31 | 9% |
| 2019 | 100 | 9% |
| 2018 | 200 | 9% |
| 2017 | 177 | 10% |
| 2016 | 19 | 5% |
| 2015 | 37 | 6% |
| 2014 | 21 | 4% |
| 2013 | 27 | 7% |
| 2012 | 23 | 6% |
| 2011 | 19 | 3% |
| 2010 | 25 | 5% |
| 2009 | 13 | 3% |
| 2008 | 21 | 2% |
| 2007 | 15 | 2% |
| 2006 | 24 | 6% |
| 2005 | 16 | 3% |
| 2004 | 14 | 3% |
| 2003 | 18 | 4% |
| 2002 | 25 | 5% |
| 2001 | 3 | 2% |
| 2000 | 2 | 2% |
| 1999 | 6 | 5% |
| 1998 | 7 | 5% |
| 1997 | 4 | 4% |
Other parts of the 2013 Honda CR-V
97 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
95 complaintsOther or unknown
49 complaintsElectrical system
38 complaintsExterior lighting
32 complaintsAir bags
27 complaintsVehicle speed control
26 complaintsBody and structure
19 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
17 complaintsSuspension
16 complaintsFuel system
15 complaintsSteering
15 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2013 Honda CR-V
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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