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2013 Honda CR-V suspension problems

16 complaints (4% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 33,600. 1 crash reported.

owner complaints
16
of this car's complaints
4%
typical mileage
33,600
crashes
1
recalls
0

Which part fails

  • Rear
    1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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Honda CR-V suspension problems in other years

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Specific symptoms reported on the 2013 Honda CR-V suspension

Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.

Ball joint 5

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

What 2013 Honda CR-V owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Sep 15, 2026 · Acceleration, Body · MI

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 arm dropped when bracket collapsed causing tire to drop I see recalls for other year Honda crv Just not 2013. Please let me know why? Thank you,

Filed Sep 17, 2025 · Engine, Suspension · OH

Service Bulletin 16-012 was issued for 2013 CRV for the VTC actuator. This is obviously an issue that Honda is aware of but is refusing to fix. I’ve had to replace this part twice at the same interval of time. The first replacement was covered under my warranty however now that I am out of warranty this repair costs almost 3,000$. I contacted American Honda who refuses to provide good will even though they are aware this is a known issue. I was advised that if this wasn’t repaired it would be a safety issue. I believe this should be covered on Hondas dime especially if this has to replaced multiple times at no fault of the customer.

Filed Apr 12, 2023 · Body, Suspension · 158,000 miles · MN

The contact owns a 2013 Honda CR-V. The contact stated while driving approximately 50 MPH, the vehicle drove over a bump in the road and the steering wheel became unstable. The vehicle was driven to the local service center who diagnosed that the rear driver’s side lower control arm on the front suspension mount had separated from the unibody frame due to corrosion. The contact was informed that the entire unibody frame needed to be replaced to repair the control arm. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The local dealer and manufacturer were notified of the failure, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was 158,000. The contact stated that they will no longer need this complaint. They contacted the dealership and they agreed to buy the vehicle and make the situation a fair settlement.

Filed Nov 15, 2022 · Suspension · WA

Front wheel bearings wore out at approximately 50,000 miles. Steering became difficult and the bearings produced a lot of noise. Both front wheels affected. Dealer replaced bearings and no problems since.

Filed Apr 5, 2022 · Suspension · 66,000 miles · NY

The contact owns a 2013 Honda CR-V. The contact stated while driving approximately 30 MPH, the vehicle started shaking and shuddering. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact drove to a local mechanic where the vehicle was diagnosed and the contact was informed that the rear axles needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 66,000.

Filed Nov 24, 2021 · Engine, Suspension · 65,000 miles · MA

The contact owns a 2013 Honda CR-V. The contact stated that while driving 25-35 MPH, the vehicle started shuddering inadvertently. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact was able to continue to drive the vehicle. The contact stated that the failure had been reoccurring while driving. The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 65,000.

Filed Oct 31, 2021 · Suspension, Transmission · IN

Transmission shakes or quivers around 25-30 mph. At speed above 35mph right rear suspension (axle) shakes, quivers. I was checking For a recall because of all the complaints of same issues on honda owners website. The car is becoming unsafe to drive. This is the first effort I have made to research problem. The Honda website indicated a 2013 crv Recall but not for my vin number.

Filed Oct 9, 2019 · Suspension · 70,000 miles · VA

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 honda cr-v. While driving 20 to 30 MPH, the front end of the vehicle shook during acceleration. An independent mechanic replaced the axle on the front passenger side, but the failure continued. The vehicle was taken to priority honda (621 n battlefield blvd, chesapeake, va 23320, (757) 213-6600) to be diagnosed, but the failure could not be duplicated. The dealer speculated that the axle could be the cause of the failure. The manufacturer was not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 70,000.

Filed Jan 26, 2019 · Driver assistance, Suspension · 140,000 miles · IN

Engine rattles at early morning start up , honda aware of vtc actuator default and needs to open a recall cases to all crv made between 2012-2014. I have had to replace the cam shafts, and drive belt. I have had to replace the control arms and tires. All mt dash lights have come on while I was driving. The car shakes and is scary to drive. This car has safety issues with the control arms in the suspension and acceleration issues that have been reported by consumers. When does someone decide that this is a safety issue. When a car has tire, acceleration, or issues with transmission this is a safety issue. Honda should do something to show they care about the consumer safety. There are many issues with the honda cr-v please address the serious ones.

Filed Aug 10, 2016 · Suspension · 24,000 miles · PA

This vehicle has 24,000 miles and the rear struts failed. Because of the struts failure the vehicle bounces and does not ride normally.

Questions about the 2013 Honda CR-V suspension

Does the 2013 Honda CR-V have suspension problems?

Owners have filed 16 complaints about the suspension of the 2013 Honda CR-V, 4% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 2013 Honda CR-V suspension problems start?

The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 33,600 miles.

Was there a recall on the 2013 Honda CR-V suspension?

There is no recall for this problem on this model year.

What year does the Honda CR-V have bad suspension?

The Honda CR-V model years with the most suspension complaints are 2008 (38 complaints), 2007 (34 complaints) and 2005 (27 complaints).

Other 2013 Honda CR-V problems

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