2012 Honda CR-V problems and complaints
Owners have filed 403 complaints with NHTSA about the 2012 Honda CR-V. The most-reported areas: Engine (89), Electrical System (68), Unknown Or Other (52).
Key takeaways
- 403 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 27 involve a crash, 4 a fire, 24 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 89 | 22% |
| Electrical System | 68 | 17% |
| Unknown Or Other | 52 | 13% |
| Power Train | 48 | 12% |
| Steering | 35 | 9% |
| Air Bags | 30 | 7% |
| Structure | 29 | 7% |
| Suspension | 26 | 6% |
| Service Brakes | 23 | 6% |
| Visibility/Wiper | 23 | 6% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 21 | 5% |
| Visibility | 14 | 3% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 Honda CR-V SUV 4WD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2012 Honda CR-V SUV FWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Unknown Or Other - filed 2026-08-31
Driving on the interstate, my moonroof exploded. Sunny day April 30, 2025. Nothing hit the roof. Thankfully I had the shade closed. I purchased a replacement roof from a local salvage yard and no issues with the replacement.
Suspension - filed 2026-08-31
The contact owns a 2012 Honda CR-V. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle pulled to the left. The driver pulled over, and the vehicle was towed to the residence. Upon inspection, the contact discovered that the rear driver's side wheel suspension assembly had detached and the contro...
Electrical System - filed 2026-08-28
2012 Honda CR-V - I've had to replace my battery multiple times. I would go out the car and it would be dead. I even tried replacing the alternator. I am replacing batteries at an average of every 2.5 years. Honda tells me I can do a diagnostic test for $189. I see there are repeated complaints about the Honda CR-V nee...
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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.