2012 Model Year

Honda CR-V

NHTSA Complaints & Reliability Data

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Complaints
391
Recalls
2
Crashes
27
Severe
50

Active Recalls

Manufacturer safety recalls

12V501000 Oct 2012

Other

No consequence data available

12V338000 Jul 2012

Other

No consequence data available

Recent Complaints

Latest owner reports

SUSPENSION,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Feb 2026

Due to excessive corrosion the spring/strut broke while driving. The tire is off at an angle and could have come completely off endangering the drive...

SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE
Nov 2025

During the installation of the rear frame bracket (recommended from the 2011 recall), it was determined the vehicle is unsafe. The frame brace recall...

Suspension
Oct 2025

The contact owns a 2012 Honda CR-V. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact became aware of an abnormally loud soun...

Visibility
Oct 2025

The contact owns a 2012 Honda CR-V. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact noticed that the heating system and defroste...

Suspension
Sep 2025

The contact owns a 2012 Honda CR-V. While the contact's daughter was driving at an undisclosed speed, the rear control arm detached. The vehicle was d...

Suspension
Sep 2025

TPMS warning light was on and then entire Dash lit up while steering was crooked on the column. Driving while incident occurred did not cause accident...

Engine
Sep 2025

Subject: Engine Stalls Upon Acceleration from Stop - Near Collision ​Description: I am experiencing intermittent engine stalling on my 2012 Honda CR-V...

Engine
Sep 2025

Upon cold start, the engine makes a loud knocking or rattling noise for several seconds, most noticeable after the vehicle has been sitting overnight....

Suspension
Aug 2025

Was driving my 2012 Honda CRV home from the store when the AWD light came on. By the time I got it home another light came on EPS. When I got out I no...

Power Train
Aug 2025

The contact owns a 2012 Honda CR-V. The contact stated while driving 60 MPH, the steering wheel started shaking, and the vehicle vibrated abnormally....

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Data updated: March 4, 2026

Summary

The 2012 Honda CR-V has 391 complaints and 2 recalls on record. The most commonly reported issue is Engine. 27 crash-related incidents have been reported.

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