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: structure
29 reports, newest first. Show all
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
Structure, Oct 2, 2012
WE TOOK A TRIP FROM GEORGIA TO MISSISSIPPI ON THE WEEKEND OF 28-30 SEPTEMBER. ON THE WAY BACK WE DROVE THROUGH EXTREMELY HEAVY RAIN AT TIMES. ON THE EVENING OF OCT 1ST I RAISED THE HOOD TO CHECK THE OIL LEVEL. I NOTICED THAT THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT WAS WET AND THAT THERE WAS NO WEATHER STRIPPING ACROSS THE FRONT OF THE HOOD (MY ACCORD AND ODYSSEY HAS IT). THAT ALLOWED WATER TO ENTER THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THE WATER CAME IN FROM THE TOP AND NOT THE BOTTOM OF THE ENGINE. I TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE LOCAL HONDA DEALERSHIP TO COMPLAIN ABOUT THE LEAK. THEY LOOKED AT SEVERAL BRAND-NEW CR-VS AND NOTICED THAT THEY TOO DIDN'T HAVE ANY WEATHER STRIPPING ACROSS THE FRONT OF THE HOOD. THE DEALER SAID THERE WAS NOTHING THEY COULD DO ABOUT IT. THIS IS A DESIGN DEFECT THAT NEEDS TO BE CORRECTED. WHEN DRIVING THROUGH HEAVY RAIN THERE IS NOTHING TO STOP WATER FROM ENTERING THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AND POSSIBLY DAMAGING THE SENSITIVE ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS. I NOW HAVE A BRAND-NEW CR-V WITH UNSIGHTLY WATER STAINS ON THE ENGINE, FIREWALL, AND HOOD INSULATOR. *TR
Structure, Latches/locks/linkages, Sep 24, 2012
DUE TO RECALL LETTER OF INTERIOR FRONT DOOR LATCH AND FRONT PASSENGER DOOR LATCH NOT PROPERLY LATCHED, BROUGHT THE CAR TO HONDA OF SERRAMONTE TO HAVE IT FIXED. AFTER RETRIEVING MY CAR, I TESTED THE DOOR LATCH WHILE DRIVING, THE DOOR CAN STILL BE OPENED FROM THE INSIDE. *TR
Structure, May 8, 2012
WHILE DRIVING A FEW WEEKS AGO I NOTICED A VERY YELLOW LARGE SPIDER CRAWLING ACROSS MY DASHBOARD. I ALMOST RAN OFF THE ROAD FINDING A NAPKIN TO KILL IT SO IT DIDN'T GET ON ME AS IT WAS MAKING IT'S WAY TO ME VERY QUICKLY FROM THE DASH TOWARDS THE STEERING WHEEL!!! THEN A COUPLE DAYS LATER, ANOTHER SPIDER. (ME THINKING I DIDN'T GET THE FIRST ONE!?) THEN A COUPLE DAYS LATER ANOTHER SPIDER AND THIS MORNING WHILE AT THE DUNKIN DONUTS DRIVE-THRU, ANOTHER SPIDER!!!!! ALL OF THESE I HAVE MANAGED TO KILL WHICH ONLY TELLS ME THAT THERE ARE A BUNCH OF SPIDERS IN MY DASHBOARD OR SOMETHING!!! THE ONE TODAY CAME OUT OF THE VENT JUST OVER THE A/C VENT DRIVERS SIDE!??!?! EACH TIME I SEE ONE, IT'S ON THE DASHBOARD INITIALLY AND THEN QUICKLY MOVES AROUND. THIS IS THE LAST THING I NEED AND I WANT THE CAR TORN APART TO FIND OUT WHERE THEY ARE COMING FROM AND HAVE THEM REMOVED IMMEDIATELY! I'M FREAKING OUT! I AM WAITING ON CALL BACKS FROM BOTH HOLLMAN HONDA (THE DEALERSHIP WHICH HAS NEVER HEARD ABOUT ANY SPIDER ISSUES) AS WELL AS THE CUSTOMER SERVICE DEPT. OF HONDA ITSELF TO OPEN A CASE ABOUT THIS MATTER. BEING THAT THEY ARE POISONOUS (MAZDA HAD A RECALL ABOUT THIS VERY ISSUE EVIDENTLY ALTHOUGH HONDA ISN'T ISSUING A RECALL AT THE MOMENT). THE CAR IS BRAND NEW AND I PAID CASH FOR IT OTHERWISE, I WOULD TRADE IT IN IF IT WERE A LEASE. I AM TERRIFIED OF SPIDERS AND THESE ARE POISONOUS!!!! HELP!! I CAN'T KEEP DRIVING THIS CAR! SCARED OUT OF MY MIND AND NEEDING A REMEDY FAST! [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR