2013 Honda CR-V Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 38about this part
- Share
- 10%of 382 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 32,420miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 38 complaints about the electrical system of the 2013 Honda CR-V, 10% of the 382 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 32,420 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I have hum installed. I keep getting issues with battery . Your car may not start due to loss of charge in battery. I am disabled and cannot afford for this to happen out of the clear blue. Thank you I really have no idea of when this ocurred, but did have new battery installed for $ 169.00 at dealership and still getting warning from hum.”
NHTSA complaint #11073557, filed 2018-02, 19,000 miles“My car had less than 34,000 and I went to start it and it was totally dead. It would not take a jump, I had to had it towed and it turned out it had a dead cell and I had to replace the battery. The last car I had the battery was over 10 years old. This car is over 3 years so there was no warranty on it. Just feel this should be checked into.”
NHTSA complaint #10823352, filed 2016-01, 33,836 miles“On my 4th battery, they keep dying leaving us stranded. Software was updated by dealer there is a internal Honda memo how to resolve but it did not work. No current drain they checked. Just today with a 15 month old battery it died and yet again the battery needed to be replaced. Only solution is to replace battery each year. Bad design my loyalty to Honda is fading fast.”
NHTSA complaint #10896148, filed 2016-08, 94,000 miles“The rear liftgate and rear passenger door failed to open when I used the remote to unlock the vehicle. The rear liftgate did open after the third try with the remote key fob. The passenger side rear door will not open by either the exterior or interior door handle. I engaged and disengaged the rear seat child lock several times and attempted to open the door, the door still will not open. Updated 09/15/15”
NHTSA complaint #10745846, filed 2015-08, 25,000 miles“At work, finished my shift, move car to exit, turn car off went in swipe my card get in car put key in to start and car engine would not turn over, all lights lights on in car, windows works but battery wouldn't start...this happened three times at work, I had to jump start, engine starts up at first turn over...my car have a very rattles sound when I put key in to start at all times, is like I exceed the turning point but I don't. …”
NHTSA complaint #10662292, filed 2014-12, 15,646 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10108759May 25, 2017Service bulletin - A surge, vibration, or judder may be felt while driving under light acceleration. To minimize the possibility for the judder to occur, a software update for…
- 10108756May 25, 2017Service bulletin - A surge, vibration, or judder may be felt while driving under light acceleration. To minimize the possibility for the judder to occur, a software update for…
- 10108735May 20, 2017Service bulletin - A surge, vibration, or judder may be felt while driving under light acceleration. To minimize the possibility for the judder to occur, a software update for…
- 10085226Aug 18, 2016Service bulletin - a surge, vibration, or judder may be felt while driving under light acceleration.
- 10084343Jul 6, 2016Service bulletin - a surge, vibration, or judder may be felt while driving under light acceleration. To minimize the possibility for the judder to occur, a software update for…
- 10057129Dec 15, 2014Honda: american honda: 2012-2014 crv when engaged, parking brake indicator not illuminating . Vehicles should be inspected before any repairs are performed.
- 10057165Nov 21, 2014Honda: 2012-2014 cr-vs: complaints of parking brake indicator not displaying.
- 10128561Jul 23, 2014Service bulletin - The customer states the vehicle did not start due to a low state battery charge. The vehicle?s battery sensor monitors battery condition and the PCM determines…
- 10053383Aug 31, 2013Honda: information describing malfunctions caused while using handsfreelink (hft).
Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 33 | 19% |
| 2025 | 18 | 7% |
| 2024 | 35 | 9% |
| 2023 | 28 | 5% |
| 2022 | 14 | 5% |
| 2021 | 34 | 10% |
| 2020 | 43 | 12% |
| 2019 | 164 | 15% |
| 2018 | 285 | 13% |
| 2017 | 402 | 23% |
| 2016 | 64 | 16% |
| 2015 | 85 | 13% |
| 2014 | 77 | 13% |
| 2013 | 38 | 10% |
| 2012 | 68 | 17% |
| 2011 | 55 | 10% |
| 2010 | 43 | 9% |
| 2009 | 44 | 11% |
| 2008 | 218 | 23% |
| 2007 | 264 | 30% |
| 2006 | 75 | 19% |
| 2005 | 77 | 16% |
| 2004 | 73 | 15% |
| 2003 | 62 | 13% |
| 2002 | 95 | 18% |
| 2001 | 7 | 5% |
| 2000 | 15 | 12% |
| 1999 | 27 | 21% |
| 1998 | 38 | 30% |
| 1997 | 31 | 29% |
Other parts of the 2013 Honda CR-V
97 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
95 complaintsOther or unknown
49 complaintsExterior lighting
32 complaintsAir bags
27 complaintsBrakes
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 Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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