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#BS-2012-HONCRV-31782012 Honda Cr V
Based on reports from 499 owners and 3 recalls for this exact model.
Preliminary Verdict
Red Flag
Based on 499 complaints, 47 crashes, 6 fires, and 3 recalls. Complaint rate is 1.6x the class average.
Top reported problems
battery goes dead
88 complaints • Severity 7.9/10
grinding noise when starting
35 complaints • Severity 6.6/10
heat not working properly
20 complaints • Severity 7.7/10
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Mechanic Inspection Checklist
91 owners reported engine issues — failures commonly reported around 35K miles.
Failure Timeline by Mileage
Peak failure range: 0–30K miles (148 reports) • Median: 35K miles
30,000-Mile Cost Projection
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Worst Case
Top cost driver: Engine (91 reports).
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Owner Intelligence
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Where the complaints fall
2012 Honda Cr V: Known Issues & Problem Areas
Engine Issues
Engine complaints account for 18% of all reports filed for the 2012 Honda Cr V, with 91 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 35,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 35K-mile mark.
Electrical Issues
Electrical complaints account for 13% of all reports filed for the 2012 Honda Cr V, with 63 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Drivetrain Issues
Drivetrain complaints account for 9% of all reports filed for the 2012 Honda Cr V, with 47 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to drivetrain-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Steering Issues
Steering complaints account for 7% of all reports filed for the 2012 Honda Cr V, with 34 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to steering-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.
Complaint trend by year
Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2012 Honda Cr V. Recent trend: decreasing.
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Recall History (3 recalls)
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
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.
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
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.
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
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."
Recall severity analysis & seller scripts
The full report rates each recall's severity and gives you scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
The worst model year for the Honda Cr V is the 2011 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is engine.
2012 Honda Cr V vs. Class Average (Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD)
This vehicle
499
Class avg
313
1.6x the class average — significantly more complaints than typical sport utility vehicle - 2wd vehicles.
Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.
About this data
NHTSA Complaints
Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 499 records for this vehicle.
NHTSA Recalls
Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 3 recalls found for this vehicle.
Repair Cost Data
Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.
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