2013 Honda CR-V Exterior Lighting Problems
NHTSA component category: EXTERIOR LIGHTING · data through 07/14/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
How exterior lighting ranks on this vehicle
Share of the 381 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2013 Honda CR-V overview page.
What owners report
“THE HEADLIGHTS KEEP BLOWING. HAVE BEEN THROUGH 3 SETS IN 10 MONTHS! TAKEN IT IN TO HONDA, AND THEY BLAME THE CONSUMER'S IMPROPER INSTALLATION AS…”NHTSA complaint 10638428 — filed 09/23/2014
“THE HEADLIGHTS ON THIS VEHICLE DO NOT PROVIDE ADEQUATE ILLUMINATION. WE RESIDE IN A RURAL SUBURBAN AREA AND THE HEADLIGHTS DO NOT GIVE OFF SUFFICIENT…”NHTSA complaint 10562626 — filed 02/03/2014
“HI BEAMS ARE VERY INEFFECTIVE AND DANGEROUS. THEY SHINE TOO HIGH AND LIGHT UP THE TREES BUT NOT THE ROAD AHEAD. LIVE IN A VERY…”NHTSA complaint 10557354 — filed 12/26/2013
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Exterior Lighting complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2013 Honda CR-V have exterior lighting problems?
Exterior Lighting is the #5 most-reported problem area on the 2013 Honda CR-V: 31 of 381 complaints on file (8.1%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.
How many complaints does the 2013 Honda CR-V have in total?
381 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 22 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, 13 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.
What does NHTSA's exterior lighting category include?
NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the EXTERIOR LIGHTING category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.
