2012 Honda CR-V Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 2%of 403 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 5,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the fuel system of the 2012 Honda CR-V, 2% of the 403 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 5,000 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
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.
“Whenever I stop at a stop sign or light, upon re-starting (only if there is an incline in the street) the motor almost stops. I must pump the gas peddle, it seems, to cause fuel to enter. Then the car takes off too fast in the traffic. The mechanics at the dealer where I purchased the car cannot find (or experience) the problem. But there is definitely a malfunction--dangerous as well.”
NHTSA complaint #10717408, filed 2015-05, 6,000 miles“I purchased a new 2012 crv in march, 2012 & occasionally at lower speeds it would hesitate for a couple seconds before responding to giving it gas, especially when turning a corner. A couple times I was almost rear ended due to the hesitancy. At that time I thought I had bad gas causing the problem, especially since it only did it perhaps 5 times in the first 15,000 miles & I was unable to duplicate the problem immediately after. …”
NHTSA complaint #10555809, filed 2013-12, 2,000 miles“At different times while driving there is a hesitation when I press on the gas. This is scary when trying to take off in traffic or when turning a corner. I have to press hard on he gas peddle a couple times to get the car to go. I've mentioned this to the dealer every time I take the car in for service but they can't find what is wrong. This happens with and without the eco engaged.. This happens when I'm driving on the road mostly but has happened a couple times on the expressway. It has happened since I purchased to vehicle in 2012 until now (12/08/17).”
NHTSA complaint #11053601, filed 2017-12, 2,000 miles“I paid cash for a new 2012 CR-V ex l with nav. Within a few months of purchase, the car broke down. I stopped for gas and it would not start. I am a single female and had to walk in the dark to walmart, buy jumper cables and flash someone down for a boost. Took the car to the dealer and they stated nothing was wrong with the car. It keeps happening over and over again. It has broken down several times and each time I take it to the dealer, they say nothing is wrong with it. I've had to pay out of pocket for a tow truck and repairs that still did not fix the problem. …”
NHTSA complaint #10561185, filed 2014-01, 5,000 miles“Prior to accident, vehicle had no issues and was serviced routinely. There were 2 individuals in the car and accident took place on a two lane state road approximately 2 miles from residence. The weather was hot and sunny on the mid-afternoon of the accident. Driver noticed sputtering in the car and decided to u-turn to return to residence. As driver continued, sputtering worsened and somebody drove alongside and yelled that the vehicle appeared to be leaking gas. Very soon after, while car was driving at 5mph, the car had an explosion and flames came through the passenger window. …”
NHTSA complaint #11115750, filed 2018-08, 38,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10129552Feb 18, 2014Service bulletin - The MIL comes on and DTC P0455 (EVAP system large leak) and/or DTC P0456 (EVAP system very small leak detected) is set. The fuel fill cap (gas cap) may also be…
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 8 | 5% |
| 2025 | 29 | 11% |
| 2024 | 37 | 9% |
| 2023 | 24 | 5% |
| 2022 | 11 | 4% |
| 2021 | 30 | 9% |
| 2020 | 49 | 14% |
| 2019 | 263 | 24% |
| 2018 | 608 | 28% |
| 2017 | 379 | 21% |
| 2016 | 72 | 18% |
| 2015 | 35 | 5% |
| 2014 | 20 | 3% |
| 2013 | 15 | 4% |
| 2012 | 8 | 2% |
| 2011 | 8 | 1% |
| 2010 | 7 | 1% |
| 2009 | 3 | 1% |
| 2008 | 7 | 1% |
| 2007 | 5 | 1% |
| 2006 | 3 | 1% |
| 2005 | 3 | 1% |
| 2004 | 18 | 4% |
| 2003 | 12 | 3% |
| 2002 | 14 | 3% |
| 2001 | 1 | 1% |
| 1998 | 2 | 2% |
| 1997 | 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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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