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2012 Honda CR-V: recalls and problems

3 recalls and 403 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is engine.

3recalls
403complaints
27crashes reported
4fires reported
24injuries reported

Recalls

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Most common problems

  • Engine89 · 22%
  • Electrical System67 · 17%
  • Unknown Or Other52 · 13%
  • Power Train48 · 12%
  • Steering35 · 9%
  • Structure29 · 7%
  • Air Bags28 · 7%
  • Suspension26 · 6%
  • Service Brakes23 · 6%
  • Visibility/Wiper23 · 6%

What owners report

Unknown Or Other

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

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 control arm mounting point had separated from the body due to corrosion. the vehicle was not diagnosed or

Electrical System

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 needing a software update. they will just keep selling new batteries and not do the fix. at one point,

Suspension

Left and right suspension front and back. yes car will be available for inspection when called. no one’s safety was at risk. it has been confirmed by an independent service center. no other place has inspected the car/component except for the independent service center. no there were no warning lamps, i was able to tell something was wrong because when i’d turn and still till this day, it immediately makes a sound. t

Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. They are owner reports and have not been verified.

Crash-test ratings

VersionOverallFrontalSideRollover
2012 Honda CR-V SUV 4WD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★
2012 Honda CR-V SUV FWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★

Source: NHTSA recalls, complaints and NCAP APIs, covering CR-V. Last refreshed 2026-09-29.