The 2012 Honda CR-V has 397 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 3 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are engine and electrical system. Owners most often flag narrow front seats with pronounced bolsters causing initial discomfort (breaks in over time). frequency: recurrent.
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2012 Honda CR-V vehicles (US, public record).
Across the 18 CR-V model years we track, complaint volume runs from 138 (1999) to 2,076 (2018). With 397 complaints, the 2012 CR-V sits belowthe model's median of 527.
These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.
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Campaign 12V501000Honda 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, "Certifi…
power train:automatic transmission
Campaign 13V143000Honda 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 sel…
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Campaign 12V338000Honda 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 …
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