2012 Honda CR-V
Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues
Engine is the leading concern among 403 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the 15th highest complaint count among 26 CR-V model years with reports.
Of the 2012 reports, 27 involved a crash and 4 involved a fire. 24 people were injured.
What owners report most often
Recalls and investigations
Power train, automatic transmissionApr 15, 2013
Honda is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 CR-V, Odyssey, and model year 2013 Acura RDX vehicles. During sub-freezing temperatures, the brake-shift interlock blocking mechanism may become slow and allow the gear selector to be moved from the Park position without pressing the brake pedal. As such, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 114, "Theft Protection and Rollaway Prevention."
If the gear selector is moved from the park position without pressing the brake pedal it can allow the vehicle to roll away, increasing the risk of a crash.
Honda will notify owners and instruct them to take their vehicle to a Honda or Acura dealer. The dealer will install an updated brake shift interlock blocking mechanism free of charge. The recall began on May 13, 2013. Owners may contact Honda at 1-800-999-1009. Honda's campaign recall numbers are S96, S97, and S98.
Campaign 13V143000 on NHTSA.gov
Equipment, other, labelsOct 16, 2012
Honda 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 fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification." The incorrect values for Gross Vehicle Weight Rating, Gross Axle Weight Rating front and rear, tire size, and rim size were specified on the safety certification label.
A misprinted label could lead to improper vehicle loading. Improper loading could result in a tire failure, increasing the risk of a crash.
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will apply the corrective label free of charge. The safety recall began on November 14, 2012. Owners may contact Honda at 1-800-999-1009.
Campaign 12V501000 on NHTSA.gov
Latches/locks/linkages, doors, latchJul 19, 2012
Honda is recalling certain model year 2012 Honda CR-V and model year 2013 Acura ILX vehicles. If the manual or power door lock is activated while an interior front door handle is being operated by an occupant, the cable connecting the interior door handle to the door latch mechanism may become loose and move out of position. There is a possibility that the cable can move far enough out of position to prevent the door from properly latching.
If the door is not fully latched, the door may open while driving or in a crash, increasing the risk of personal injury to the vehicle occupants.
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front door latch assemblies in the affected vehicles, free of charge. Additionally, the interior front door handles in certain Honda CR-Vs will also be replaced, free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on, or about, August 16, 2012. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-800-999-1009.
Campaign 12V338000 on NHTSA.gov
Representative owner complaints: air bags
30 reports, newest first. Show all
Air bags, Jan 20, 2015, crash
WHILE DRIVING SOUTHBOUND ON THE FAR RIGHT LANE OF THE NY STATE THRUWAY THE EVENING OF JAN 8, 2015, I LOST CONTROL OF MY HONDA CRV ON BLACK ICE THAT WAS CAUSED BY A WATER MAIN BREAK WITH A TEMPERATURE OUTSIDE OF ABOUT 20 DEGREES F. THE CAR SKIDDED INTO THE MIDDLE LANE WHERE IT WAS LIT IN THE REAR BY A TRACTOR TRAILER RESULTING IN THE CAR DOING A COMPLETE 360 INTO THE FAR LEFT LANE WHERE THE FRONT END HIT A PICK UP TRUCK. THE DAMAGE TO REAR AND FRONT THE VEHICLE WAS EXTREME. MY COMPLIANT IS THAT THE ONLY AIR BAGS THAT DEPLOYED WERE THE DRIVER'S SIDE AND CURTAIN BAGS. NONE OF THE FRONT AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. I KNOW THAT HONDA HAS HAD ISSUES WITH AIR BAG RECALLS, BUT I HAD VERIFIED DIRECTLY WITH HONDA THAT MY VEHICLE WAS NOT ONE OF THOSE SUBJECT TO A RECALL. I THINK THIS INCIDENT WARRANTS SOME TYPE OF INVESTIGATION INTO WHY THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. *TR
Air bags, Nov 18, 2014, crash
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 HONDA CR-V. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, A DEER RAN OUT IN FRONT OF THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE. THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO THE DEER. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED MINOR INJURIES THAT DID NOT REQUIRE MEDICAL ATTENTION. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT BODY SHOP WHERE IT WAS REPAIRED. THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 50,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
Air bags, Seat belts, Feb 16, 2014, crash
I TURNED LEFT WITH THE RIGHT-OF-WAY AT A STOP LIGHT. ONCOMING CAR FAILED TO BREAK, RAN A RED, AND HIT FRONT PASSENGER SIDE WHEEL WELL, ON-COMING BETWEEN 40 AND 45 MPH. FRONT AND PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED, DRIVER SIDE DID NOT. UPON COLLISION, I JOLTED FORWARD AND AFTER WE STOPPED MOVING, I NOTICED THAT THE MALE BUCKLE WAS NO LONGER CONNECTED TO THE FEMALE BUCKLE IN MY (DRIVER-SIDE) APPARATUS. I CONSIDER MYSELF VERY LUCKY THAT I WASN'T HURT, AND AM NOT UNDER THE IMPRESSION THAT THE BELT IS DESIGNED TO OPERATE THAT WAY. *TR
Air bags, Oct 23, 2012, crash
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 HONDA CR-V. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE TRAVELING 55 MPH THE VEHICLE COLLIDED WITH A DEER AND THE DRIVERS AIR BAG AND PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. NO INJURIES WERE REPORTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A REPAIR SHOP. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WAS 1,500.
Air bags, Seat belts, Structure, Service brakes, Oct 9, 2012, crash
MY WIFE WHO WAS DRIVING OUR HONDA CRV 2012 HAD AN ACCIDENT ON THE FREEWAY OFF RAMP. WHEN THE CAR IN FRONT OF HER RAN OVER SOME WIRE THAT WAS LEFT ON THE ROAD, THE DRIVER MADE A SUDDEN STOP. MY WIFE WAS UNABLE TO STOP IN TIME AND HIT THE VEHICLE WITH OUR HONDA. THERE WAS CONSIDERABLE DAMAGE ON BOTH CARS. SINCE THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY AND THE SAFETY BELT IN OUR 2012 HONDA CRV DID NOT RESTRAIN MY WIFE FROM HITTING THE STEERING WHEEL, SHE WAS SERIOUSLY HURT. I HOPE OTHER OWNERS OF THE HONDA CRV 2012 DO NOT HAVE THIS TYPE OF SITUATION HAPPEN TO THEM. *TR