2013 Honda CR-V Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 95about this part
- Share
- 25%of 382 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 38,894miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 95 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2013 Honda CR-V, 25% of the 382 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 38,894 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“My gear shifter moves forward without depressing the side release with minimal force. I am concerned that a child or someone reaching across console could put the vehicle into gear. This has also occurred while driving when I pressed the shifter inadvertently with minimal force,. My vehicle report states that there are no unrepaired items when I checked NHTSA which prompted my report,”
NHTSA complaint #11403366, filed 2021-03, 80,000 miles“The car seems to intermittently wobble or vibrate when driving. I have had the wheels tested and purchased new tires. I have also had the dealer upgrade the transmission software which costs $250. The problem still persists. We have less than 90,000 miles on the vehicle and transmission. I have tested this over clean, new roads and the vibrating continues. This has continued for months.”
NHTSA complaint #11327223, filed 2020-06, 87,000 miles“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“In low acceleration vehicle shudders, I need to either I need to change the gear to d3 or need to take out my leg from speeding peddle. It is very annoying. I tried with eco mode off as well, still the same issue. It is happening from several years.”
NHTSA complaint #11362998, filed 2020-10, 45,000 miles“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 driver.”
NHTSA complaint #11112913, filed 2018-07, 92,800 milesRelated recalls
- 13V143000Apr 15, 2013Honda is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 CR-V, Odyssey, and model year 2013 Acura RDX vehicles. During sub-freezing temperatures, the brake-shift…Covers: Honda CR-V 2012–2013, Odyssey 2012–2013, Acura RDX 2013
Related service bulletins
- 10118005Sep 15, 2017Service bulletin - The water pump seized or the drive belt shredded. The water pump bearing is out of specification.
- 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…
- 10108737May 20, 2017Service bulletin - to occur, a software update for the transmission is available at the customer's request. Additionally, the transmission fluid will be replaced. Complete 15-086…
- 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…
- 10099931Dec 3, 2015Service bulletin - the electric differential pressure solenoid (edps) in the rear differential has excessive oil pressure, causing the awd indicator to come on and dtc c-1858-73…
- 10108795Feb 28, 2015Service bulletin - The electric differential pressure solenoid (EDPS) in the rear differential has excessive oil pressure, causing the AWD indicator to come on and DTC C-1858-73…
- 10108835Feb 13, 2015Service bulletin - On some 2012-14 CR-V's and in cold weather, the AWD indicator may come on with DTC C1850-14 (low or no torque to the rear wheels). Over time, moisture and cold…
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 20 | 11% |
| 2025 | 7 | 3% |
| 2024 | 17 | 4% |
| 2023 | 14 | 3% |
| 2022 | 10 | 4% |
| 2021 | 12 | 4% |
| 2020 | 20 | 6% |
| 2019 | 20 | 2% |
| 2018 | 64 | 3% |
| 2017 | 144 | 8% |
| 2016 | 45 | 11% |
| 2015 | 150 | 22% |
| 2014 | 68 | 12% |
| 2013 | 95 | 25% |
| 2012 | 48 | 12% |
| 2011 | 14 | 3% |
| 2010 | 30 | 6% |
| 2009 | 11 | 3% |
| 2008 | 37 | 4% |
| 2007 | 36 | 4% |
| 2006 | 25 | 6% |
| 2005 | 25 | 5% |
| 2004 | 13 | 3% |
| 2003 | 23 | 5% |
| 2002 | 24 | 5% |
| 2001 | 6 | 4% |
| 2000 | 15 | 12% |
| 1999 | 11 | 9% |
| 1998 | 8 | 6% |
| 1997 | 5 | 5% |
Other parts of the 2013 Honda CR-V
97 complaintsOther or unknown
49 complaintsElectrical system
38 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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology