Worst 2012 Honda Cr-V Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
ENGINE
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2012 Honda Cr-V.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE | 89 | 4 | 2 | 44,444 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 63 | — | 1 | 46,099 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 50 | 3 | — | 52,500 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 47 | 1 | 1 | 51,561 mi | |
| STEERING | 35 | 2 | — | 60,300 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 30 | 15 | — | 53,428 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 23 | 2 | — | 25,428 mi | |
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 23 | — | — | 38,990 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 20 | 2 | — | 137,729 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 20 | 6 | — | 39,860 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 18 | 5 | — | 48,992 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 14 | — | — | 17,339 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 6 | — | 1 | 13,915 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS | 6 | 4 | — | 32,047 mi | |
| SEATS | 6 | 1 | 1 | 21,400 mi | |
| STRUCTURE | 6 | 1 | — | 128,374 mi | |
| VISIBILITY | 5 | — | — | 34,215 mi | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | 4 | — | — | 6,147 mi | |
| VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM | 4 | — | — | 31,006 mi | |
| WHEELS | 4 | 1 | — | 45,333 mi | |
| VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY | 3 | — | — | 41,167 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | 2 | — | — | 28,400 mi | |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 2 | — | — | 120,000 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 2 | — | — | 27,100 mi | |
| EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 2 | — | — | 12,528 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 2 | — | — | 3,500 mi | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH | 2 | — | — | 26,800 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT | 2 | — | — | 76,248 mi | |
| TIRES | 2 | — | — | — | |
| VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR | 2 | — | — | 16,058 mi |
Recalls for 2012 Honda Cr-V
3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~377,270 vehicles.
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. As such, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 114, "Theft Protection and Rollaway Prevention."
Honda is recalling certain model year 2012 CR-V, equipped with the LX trim level and manufactured from August 30, 2012, to August 31, 2012. These vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification." The incorrect values for Gross Vehicle Weight Rating, Gross Axle Weight Rating front and rear, tire size, and rim size were specified on the safety certification label.
Honda is recalling certain model year 2012 Honda CR-V and model year 2013 Acura ILX vehicles. If the manual or power door lock is activated while an interior front door handle is being operated by an occupant, the cable connecting the interior door handle to the door latch mechanism may become loose and move out of position. There is a possibility that the cable can move far enough out of position to prevent the door from properly latching.
Other Honda Cr-V Years
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