2012 Honda CR-V Equipment Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 1%of 403 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 12,528miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the equipment of the 2012 Honda CR-V, 1% of the 403 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 12,528 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“My 2012 CR-V has customizable auto door lock function. It has couple option. 1. With vehicle speed, 2. Shift from p. Problem with option 2. I select option 2. Because I want to get more secure safety. Not less the secure safety. When I was escaping from close road, I need to drive back. I started engine and open driver door to make sure my rear tire is going right way. Changed gear p to r. And door didn't automatically lock. I guess there is protection for when driver door open and engine running, door didn't lock itself. I understand that. …”
NHTSA complaint #10575130, filed 2014-03, 20,056 miles“The Honda hands free system is very dangerous. You say a voice command, then squint at the dash screen to see what it says. It may take 20 commands and 20 times you have to read the screen to get to the person you want to call. It requires me to take my eyes off the road 20 times. It is much worse than holding the phone. With a clip-on the visor hands free adaptor, all I had to do was say the name, and it would call. I have written Honda about this but they haven't responded. There should be some kind of inspection or approval for these hands-free devices.”
NHTSA complaint #10479213, filed 2012-10, 5,000 miles“The contact owns a 2012 Honda CR-V. While operating the vehicle, it experienced unintended acceleration. Also, the doors would randomly lock and unlock and the instrument panel gauges displayed false readings. The cause of the failures was not diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The failure mileage was 73,000. The consumer stated the vehicle was compromised by a cyber-stalker/hacker for over 2 years. …”
NHTSA complaint #10915728, filed 2016-10, 73,000 milesRelated recalls
- 12V501000Oct 16, 2012Honda 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…Covers: Honda CR-V 2012
Related service bulletins
- 10115801Aug 12, 2017Service bulletin - The electric differential pressure solenoid (EDPS) in the rear differential has excessive oil pressure, causing the AWD indicator to come on and DTC C-1858-73…
- 10108045Feb 25, 2017Service bulletin - at cold start-up, the engine rattles loudly for about 2 seconds. The variable valve timing control (vtc) actuator is defective.
- 10100421Nov 22, 2016Service bulletin - navigation system information.
- 10085226Aug 18, 2016Service bulletin - a surge, vibration, or judder may be felt while driving under light acceleration.
- 10099469Feb 25, 2016Dealer message - acknowledgement form to sell off-lease vehicle back to the originating lessee.
- 10088304Feb 15, 2016"dealer message - on friday, january 29, 2016, american honda notified nhtsa of a stop sale and safety recall for approximately 1.7 million model year 2007-2015 honda vehicles.
- 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…
- 10099348Dec 12, 2015Service bulletin - a surge, vibration, or judder may be felt while driving under light acceleration. Update the a/t software and replace the atf.
- 10100172Nov 18, 2015Service bulletin - there is a vibration while driving at highway speeds. The propeller shaft and the dampening support system are not adequately absorbing the vehicle vibration.
- 10120775Nov 1, 2014Service bulletin - The heat from the driver?s side-vent is lower than the heat from the front passenger?s-side vent. The vehicle?s heater core may be partially clogged…
Equipment: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 1% |
| 2024 | 2 | 1% |
| 2022 | 2 | 1% |
| 2019 | 6 | 1% |
| 2018 | 7 | 0% |
| 2017 | 4 | 0% |
| 2015 | 1 | 0% |
| 2014 | 4 | 1% |
| 2013 | 2 | 1% |
| 2012 | 4 | 1% |
| 2011 | 2 | 0% |
| 2010 | 3 | 1% |
| 2009 | 7 | 2% |
| 2008 | 5 | 1% |
| 2007 | 17 | 2% |
| 2006 | 5 | 1% |
| 2005 | 4 | 1% |
| 2004 | 35 | 7% |
| 2003 | 32 | 7% |
| 2002 | 39 | 8% |
| 2001 | 7 | 5% |
| 2000 | 2 | 2% |
| 1999 | 2 | 2% |
| 1998 | 1 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2012 Honda CR-V
89 complaintsElectrical system
68 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 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2012 Honda CR-V
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology