2013 Honda CR-V structure problems
19 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the structure on the 2013 Honda CR-V — 5% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“1. Left rear lower control arm 2. Where the lower control arm attaches to the body rusted thru and failed 3. It has been inspected by me the owner and it’s obvious the bracket is gone 4. I see no reason to tow the vehicle to be inspected adding cost to this problem 5. No warnings just lower control…”
filed Sep 15, 2026
“Severe frame rot on driver’s side of vehicle just forward of rear wheel. Rear control arm bolt support location has rusted away. Discovered August 5, 2024 when up on lift for a tire rotation. Garage advised vehicle unsafe to drive. Vehicle has 96,374 miles and is out of warranty. However, Honda…”
filed Sep 13, 2024
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Structure problems in other CR-V years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 CR-V | 7 | 5% |
| 2025 CR-V | 11 | 4% |
| 2024 CR-V | 18 | 5% |
| 2023 CR-V | 22 | 4% |
| 2022 CR-V | 2 | 1% |
| 2021 CR-V | 4 | 1% |
| 2020 CR-V | 7 | 2% |
| 2019 CR-V | 23 | 2% |
| 2018 CR-V | 26 | 1% |
| 2017 CR-V | 32 | 2% |
| 2016 CR-V | 17 | 4% |
| 2015 CR-V | 35 | 5% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2013 Honda CR-V
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.