2013 Honda CR V for sale - Waterloo, IA - craigslist (2024)

FAQs

Is 2013 a good year for CR-V? ›

Roomy, fuel-efficient and loaded with family-friendly amenities, the 2013 Honda CR-V is one of our favorite compact crossover SUVs. Notably, we picked the Honda CR-V as one of Edmunds' Best Used SUVs for 2013.

You may find yourself wondering how many miles the CRV can handle and the answer may surprise you. The Honda CRV can run for well over 200,000 miles and, if maintained with a lot of tender love and care, it can keep chugging along even past 300,000 miles.

The second-generation CR-V receives praise for its excellent reliability. If you're looking for a more affordable used Honda CR-V then a second-generation vehicle could be the ideal choice. The 05 and 06 models in particular have very strong Honda CR-V reliability reviews.

If you are looking to get a used Honda CR-V, anything made in the last five years will get you a certified used Honda model. We recommend 2020, 2021, or 2022, but other years since 2017 are also extremely good. For trim, you might want to try either an EX or Touring, as these are particularly good.

The value of a used 2013 Honda CR-V ranges from $5,235 to $15,919, based on vehicle condition, mileage, and options. Get a free appraisal here.

Honda is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 CR-V, Odyssey, and model year 2013 Acura RDX vehicles. During sub-freezing temperatures, the brake-shift interlock blocking mechanism may become slow and allow the gear selector to be moved from the Park position without pressing the brake pedal.

Warning signs that your transmission is in trouble include: burning smells, slipping gears, leaking fluid, grinding and/or shaking, struggles to shift gears, and engine noise. Honda CR-V manual transmission issues were particularly prevalent in 1997, 1998, 1999 and 2000 models.

Pricing and Which One to Buy

The CR-V LX, EX, and EX-L are all gas-only models. The Sport, Sport-L, and Sport Touring models come exclusively with the hybrid powertrain, and these are what we'd recommend most. Of the nonhybrid models, we'd choose the EX-L for its generous list of equipment.

And it's not just the sedans; Honda SUVs like the CR-V and the mid-size SUV Pilot are also frontrunners in maintaining a substantial resale value. In the Compact SUV/Crossover category the CR-V is the clear winner, costing roughly $47, 255 to own in the first 5 years vs the next-best vehicle.

Is the Honda CR-V a good car for seniors? ›

Based on IIHS-HLDI's recommended features for seniors and their Top Safety Pick+ list, the best cars for older drivers include these 2023 models: BMW X1; Honda Accord, CR-V, HR-V, and Pilot; Lexus UX; Hyundai Palisade; Jeep Grand Cherokee; Kia Telluride; Mazda CX-90; Nissan Pathfinder; Subaru Ascent and Outback; and ...

In fact, according to iSeeCars, which analyzed more than 260 million cars sold between 2012 and 2022, the Honda CR-V lasts 2.3 times longer than the average vehicle. It also estimates that the Honda CR-V has a 27.5% chance of lasting more than 250,000 miles. This places it ahead of some of its competitors.

Thinking about a Honda CR-V and its engine service life. Does the engine have a timing belt or chain? After that (from 2001 onwards) Honda fitted the K Series engine to CRVs, and this engine used a timing chain which should be good for the life of the engine.

Fourth generation: 2012-2016, with most notable redesigns in 2012. Third generation: 2007-2011, with redesigns in 2007. Second generation: 2002-2006, with redesigns in 2002. First-generation: 1997-2001, with Honda debuting the CR-V lineup in 1997.