2012 Honda CR-V Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 68about this part
- Share
- 17%of 403 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 29,756miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 68 complaints about the electrical system of the 2012 Honda CR-V, 17% of the 403 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 29,756 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Vehicle continues to have electrical problem after several batteries have been replaced. In interval of 4 years of purchasing the car (brand new), we have insulted 4 batteries. The continues to leave my wife and kids stranded many times. Have contacted both the manufacturer and my local Honda dealer , but have had no luck.”
NHTSA complaint #11035951, filed 2017-10, 40,000 miles“Cars awd orange lights were on, on cold days (6th and 7th january, 2014, est). Outside temperature was between -5f to -10f (as indicated by cars dash). I do not have a garage. Felt cars front wheels were the only ones getting power. I don't think awd was working.”
NHTSA complaint #10560208, filed 2014-01, 20,700 miles“Engine cranked but vehicle would not start. Towed to service station. Analyzed and fixed by shorting battery cables. I was told that there was a Honda service bulletin on this. I was also told that no repair was possible to prevent this from happening again. Called a glitch in the computer system. My concern is that if this engine failure happened in traffic, a rear end collision could have happened. I do not know what other systems on the car like airbags etc. Were inoperative because of this problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10661967, filed 2014-12, 25,000 miles“I have a 2012 Honda crv. I recently had my battery changed when the car would not turn over. Luckily this happened while parked in front of my home. I didn't think anything of it because the battery just turned 4 years old. The mechanic also tested the charging system just to be sure everything was alright. The mechanic found low readings for both the starter and alternator. The car is 4 years old with only 30,000 miles on it. I was concerned when first told about this. However, now I am reading multiple complaints regarding this same issue. …”
NHTSA complaint #10851340, filed 2016-03, 30,000 miles“The bluetooth component has a horrible background noise. The person you're speaking with is unable to hear you. This totally defeats the purpose of hands free driving. This complaint has been reported numerous times and can be found with a basic google search. The dealership has even confirmed to me directly that this is an ongoing complaint and problem, which they don't have a solution to. They stated it is just part the technology problems with bluetooth. I have had bluetooth earbuds in the past and have never had this problem so I find that reasoning unacceptable.”
NHTSA complaint #10953941, filed 2017-02, 45,500 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10108759May 25, 2017Service bulletin - A surge, vibration, or judder may be felt while driving under light acceleration. To minimize the possibility for the judder to occur, a software update for…
- 10108756May 25, 2017Service bulletin - A surge, vibration, or judder may be felt while driving under light acceleration. To minimize the possibility for the judder to occur, a software update for…
- 10108735May 20, 2017Service bulletin - A surge, vibration, or judder may be felt while driving under light acceleration. To minimize the possibility for the judder to occur, a software update for…
- 10085226Aug 18, 2016Service bulletin - a surge, vibration, or judder may be felt while driving under light acceleration.
- 10084343Jul 6, 2016Service bulletin - a surge, vibration, or judder may be felt while driving under light acceleration. To minimize the possibility for the judder to occur, a software update for…
- 10193017Jan 19, 2016Our records indicate that a PRODUCT UPDATE has not been completed on this vehicle; refer to the address card for the affected VIN. The vehicle's battery sensor monitors the…
- 10211585Jan 1, 2016Our records indicate that a PRODUCT UPDATE has not been completed on this vehicle; refer to the address card for the affected VIN. The vehicle's battery sensor monitors the…
- 10191895Jan 1, 2016Our records indicate that a PRODUCT UPDATE has not been completed on this vehicle to the address card for the affected VIN. The vehicle's battery sensor monitors the battery…
- 10057129Dec 15, 2014Honda: american honda: 2012-2014 crv when engaged, parking brake indicator not illuminating . Vehicles should be inspected before any repairs are performed.
- 10057165Nov 21, 2014Honda: 2012-2014 cr-vs: complaints of parking brake indicator not displaying.
Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 32 | 19% |
| 2025 | 18 | 7% |
| 2024 | 35 | 9% |
| 2023 | 28 | 5% |
| 2022 | 14 | 5% |
| 2021 | 34 | 10% |
| 2020 | 44 | 12% |
| 2019 | 164 | 15% |
| 2018 | 285 | 13% |
| 2017 | 402 | 23% |
| 2016 | 64 | 16% |
| 2015 | 85 | 13% |
| 2014 | 77 | 13% |
| 2013 | 38 | 10% |
| 2012 | 68 | 17% |
| 2011 | 55 | 10% |
| 2010 | 43 | 9% |
| 2009 | 44 | 11% |
| 2008 | 218 | 23% |
| 2007 | 264 | 30% |
| 2006 | 75 | 19% |
| 2005 | 77 | 16% |
| 2004 | 73 | 15% |
| 2003 | 62 | 13% |
| 2002 | 95 | 18% |
| 2001 | 7 | 5% |
| 2000 | 15 | 12% |
| 1999 | 27 | 21% |
| 1998 | 38 | 30% |
| 1997 | 31 | 29% |
Other parts of the 2012 Honda CR-V
89 complaintsOther or unknown
52 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
48 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
36 complaintsSteering
35 complaintsAir bags
30 complaintsBody and structure
29 complaintsSuspension
26 complaintsBrakes
23 complaintsVehicle speed control
21 complaintsExterior lighting
14 complaintsFuel system
8 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2012 Honda CR-V
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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