Overview & Reviews

In the wake of last year's redesign, the Honda CR-V carries over unchanged for 2013.

• High fuel economy
• Ample tech and family-friendly features
• Top crash test scores.
• User-friendly controls
• Lots of room for passengers and cargo

User Reviews:

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  Excellent balance of design elements--update - 2013 Honda CR-V
  By flicker25 - March 10 - 10:43 pm

  I previously posted that initial 2013 CRV gas mileage was good, not great. I may have underestimated Honda. Just returned from a 300-mile round trip to Ocean City, Md., with 4 adults and cargo area piled up to rear window with food and clothing. With engine warmed and driving a flat stretch of US 1 between Newark, DE, and OC--and keeping a steady 60 mph in eco mode--computer said I was getting 34.2 mpg (no stops or hard accelerations). To make sure there was no advantage in descending elevation, I ran the same route in reverse. Computer said I was getting 33.9 mpg. If computer is accurate, this mileage suggests very high engine efficiency --and better-than-EPA estimates. Impressive.

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  Excellent balance of design elements - 2013 Honda CR-V
  By flicker25 - March 3 - 1:26 am

  I am 62", 290# and can fit into front or back seats without banging head or knees. Vehicle is silky smooth in performance, quiet at high speeds, nimble in handling. Turning radius very tight despite room in front/back/cargo areas. Styling to me exceeds others in class. Interior is well laid out controls are intuitive and easily reached. Driving a flat 30 miles home from dealership at 55 mph in eco mode, instantaneous mileage dropped below 30 mpg only twice. Me likee. Dont think Honda engineers could balance all elements of form and function better than they did. I am retired and no Honda fanboy, but vehicle is exceptional.

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  Uncomfortable Im giving it to my twins - 2013 Honda CR-V
  By husky46cc - March 2 - 12:58 am

  I cant drive this car on a trip. The headrest is tilted so far forward that I cant get comfortable. I have a neck ache for a week after a 300 mile trip. My advice: Drive this car out on the interstate for at least 15 minutes before you buy it. I wish I had. Also uncomfortable: The surface of the steering wheel is slippery plastic. It makes my hand ache after 45 minutes of highway driving. Again - DRIVE this car before you plunk down the money. Make sure you fit in it comfortably. I didnt drive it enough. I regret it. I should have gotten the Forester. Its too bad that the car is so uncomfortable. Otherwise Id keep it forever. One more time: Do NOT test drive this ca

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  Best car - 2013 Honda CR-V
  By cheliepoo - February 27 - 12:27 am

  I love it.

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  Substandard Tires on CRV LX - 2013 Honda CR-V
  By ohiomarine1 - February 18 - 2:28 pm

  I took delivery of a CRV LX and noticed when I got home that the tires were substandard....Continental. This LX was not on the lot at anytime only other CRVs but not LXs. The other CRVs had Michelins or Goodyear tires so I assumed.. The dealer and Honda America were not interested in trading out the tires even if I paid the difference which is amazing to me.

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  Defective CRV 2013 - 2013 Honda CR-V
  By customer126 - February 14 - 6:50 pm

  This car lacks power, it is nice looking but it came defective. at 500 needed to be repair for defective components that made the check engine light go on, then i found water in the trunk. The car needed to be sealed and after the next rain, there is water again. Not recommended!! Although the sticker says it may give you 25-30 miles per gallon, it never does. The max was 22 mpg

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  A lot of things to like except transmission/power - 2013 Honda CR-V
  By carmen22 - February 13 - 6:56 pm

  I have owned my 2013 for 3 weeks. I love the interior. Its roomy and well designed and the back seats fold down easy for hauling. Im doing mostly in town driving and getting a solid 22 miles/gallon. The seats I would give this car 5 stars except that it recently started making a rattle noise when shifting between 1st and 2nd gear. Dealer says its normal. Sometimes power is an issue when needing to surge onto the interstate.

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  Problematic transmission - 2013 Honda CR-V
  By stevej757 - February 7 - 2:08 pm

  Weve had the CR-V for about 5 months & ever since the car was delivered it has vibrated between 1800 & 2200 RPM. It is most noticeable between 55 & 65 MPH. At low speeds there is no vibration, but once the transmission shifts into high, then the car rumbles. Ive brought it back to the dealer 3 times, & they acknowledge the problem & say that it is charachteristic of the CR-V. One of the service team leaders said the problem is also on the Accord 4 cylinder. It just appears that the transmission shifts too soon. Its really frustrating. Dont be in the passing lane if youre in Econ mode & accellerating up a hill! The non-highway mileage averages around 24 mpg.

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  Great Vehicle but has comfort issues... - 2013 Honda CR-V
  By roamfree - February 4 - 11:53 pm

  Bought this CRV in Jan 2013. Have about a thousand miles on it. Power is nicely responsive for a 4 cyl. Steering and Road/Ride Quality is sweet! Bluetooth works great with my iPhone 4s. Radio & Phone steering wheel controls are nice. If I had a main gripe its the comfort of seats and the whole Steering wheel/Arm Rest Combo. Im 510" & 220 lbs and seats are a bit small for me(width-wise). Steering wheel doesnt telescope nor move down enough towards driver. On hghwy trips Im unable to drive as casually as I would like whereas my wrist is on my lap and holding steering at 5-7 oclock..and thats with my seat ratcheted up most of the way. Armrests are too narrow and unsupportive.

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  PERHAPS THE BEST CAR IVE OWNED IN SIXTY YEARS - 2013 Honda CR-V
  By caraewron - January 27 - 10:35 pm

  Bought a 2012 CR-V LX Nov. 1, 2012 for $21,600 plus tax and license. Gave away my 10 year old Matrix which had held up nicely. Shopped online for best prices. I saved $1,100 by buying from a dealer 70 miles north. Honda seems to have anticipated what I want in a car: good radio sound easily read instrument panel daytime running lights radio controls on steering wheel good acceleration head room comfortable back seats height adjustable front seat constant mpg readout respectable gas mileage those high and narrow taillights headlights are good high and low. The front seat seems almost to firm but most seats are a challenge for a tall (6ft 2in) driver. Id gladly buy it again.