2012 Honda CR-V Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 26about this part
- Share
- 6%of 403 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 181,550miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 26 complaints about the suspension of the 2012 Honda CR-V, 6% of the 403 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 181,550 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The 2012 Honda crv has started to vibrate in the front end. I have had the wheel bearings and tires checked. Nothing is reported found as an issue. It starts to vibrate at random speeds and when you take your foot off the gas it stops. Only then can you re-engage the gas pedal. I am concerned with my safety because of this.”
NHTSA complaint #11150994, filed 2018-11, 75,000 miles“On april 25, 2021 I was gently pulling into my driveway and I applied the brakes and the car accelerated. I continue to apply the brake and the car would not stop. I crashed into my front porch. The front wheels went over the edge of the porch and the car stopped. There is about a 7 foot drop off, thankfully the whole car didn't go off the porch. I knocked all the supports for the porch and the roof was on the top of my car. I do believe if I were pressing the accelerator by mistake the car would've continued off the porch. Bought the car in december 2020 only had it six months. …”
NHTSA complaint #11415288, filed 2021-05, 120,000 miles“Driver reported hearing loud pop from right side (assumed to be front tire blowout). She described steering locked up and was unable to turn wheel. Lost control of vehicle on a curving 2 lane road. She describes braking was ineffective, and her vehicle right front corner hit a vehicle in opposite lane, both vehicles spun 180 and crv ended up upright in a ditch off the road. Right front wheel and suspension was completely disconnected from vehicle. Rear right wheel broke from suspension. Car airbags deployed properly, and driver was just bruised and scraped up. …”
NHTSA complaint #10523566, filed 2013-07, 18,000 miles“Complete rear tire assembly came loose from the unibody frame from rust. Not a drop of rust on the body of the car.Thank god we weren’t on the highway. they told me it was unfixable.Thank you Honda.And the recall stopped at 2011? Honda obviously doesn’t care about safety and human life.”
NHTSA complaint #11667412, filed 2025-06“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. This has been happening for about 3-4 years.”
NHTSA complaint #11753395, filed 2026-07Related service bulletins
- 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…
Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 1% |
| 2025 | 3 | 1% |
| 2024 | 6 | 2% |
| 2023 | 1 | 0% |
| 2022 | 3 | 1% |
| 2021 | 4 | 1% |
| 2020 | 3 | 1% |
| 2019 | 4 | 0% |
| 2018 | 6 | 0% |
| 2017 | 5 | 0% |
| 2016 | 7 | 2% |
| 2015 | 20 | 3% |
| 2014 | 14 | 2% |
| 2013 | 16 | 4% |
| 2012 | 26 | 6% |
| 2011 | 20 | 4% |
| 2010 | 14 | 3% |
| 2009 | 15 | 4% |
| 2008 | 38 | 4% |
| 2007 | 34 | 4% |
| 2006 | 20 | 5% |
| 2005 | 27 | 6% |
| 2004 | 11 | 2% |
| 2003 | 13 | 3% |
| 2002 | 16 | 3% |
| 2001 | 2 | 1% |
| 2000 | 4 | 3% |
| 1999 | 4 | 3% |
| 1998 | 5 | 4% |
| 1997 | 3 | 3% |
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 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 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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