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
403 reports, newest first.
Service brakes, Jul 12, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 HONDA CR-V. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH, THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED BUT THE BRAKES FAILED TO DISENGAGE. THE CONTACT INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED THAT THE FRONT BRAKE SHOES WERE WEARING PREMATURELY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS. THE TECHNICIAN WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 1,000. *TR
Steering, Jul 11, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 HONDA CRV. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, WHO ADVISED THAT THE STEERING WIRE WAS LOOSE AND CAUSED THE STEERING WHEEL TO LOCK. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED LATER AS THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 60 MPH. THE FAILURE WAS EXPERIENCED SEVERAL TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 1,000 AND THE APPROXIMATE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 4,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
Service brakes, Jul 11, 2013
I WAS APPLYING INTERMITTENT BRAKING TO MODULATE SPEED WHILE PROCEEDING EASTBOUND ON I-40 EAST OF BLACK MOUNTAIN, NC WHICH IS A RELATIVELY STEEP GRADE (APPROXIMATELY 6% FOR 5 MILES). WITH SUCCESSIVE APPLICATIONS I FELT PROGRESSIVELY INCREASING VIBRATIONS FROM THE FRONT END AND FEEDBACK THROUGH THE BRAKE PEDAL. TOWARDS THE BOTTOM OF THE GRADE I SERIOUSLY QUESTIONED THE ABILITY OF THE BRAKES TO ADEQUATELY SLOW THE CAR AND HAD NO CONFIDENCE THAT I COULD STOP THE VEHICLE IN A SAFE/ADEQUATE DISTANCE. I CONTINUED TO DRIVE THE CAR IN MORE LEVEL, INTERSTATE CONDITIONS FOR ANOTHER 3.5 HOURS BUT DID NOT EXPERIENCE THE PROBLEM AGAIN. REPORTED TEMPERATURE THAT DAY WAS MID TO HIGH 80'S. I WAS CONSCIOUS OF MY BRAKE USE GIVEN THE CONDITIONS, AND DO NOT FEEL IT WAS EXCESSIVE. I HAVE DRIVEN THIS PARTICULAR STRETCH OF ROAD BEFORE IN HIGHER TEMPERATURES, IN OTHER VEHICLES AND IN MORE SEVERE CONDITIONS WITHOUT THIS TYPE OF INCIDENT. WITHIN A WEEK OF THIS INCIDENT THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED AT A HONDA DEALERSHIP AND NO ABNORMALITIES WERE NOTED WITH THE BRAKES. SERVICE PERSONNEL ADVISED THAT MY EXPERIENCE WAS SIMPLY DUE TO THE CONDITIONS. I DISAGREE. IF BRAKES IN SERVICEABLE/GOOD CONDITION CANNOT PROVIDE ADEQUATE BRAKING PERFORMANCE UNDER THE CONDITIONS I DESCRIBED, THEN I FEEL THIS PARTICULAR COMPONENT IS INADEQUATE AND REPRESENTS A RISK TO THE OPERATOR AND OTHER VEHICLES ON THE ROAD. *TR
Steering, Suspension, Wheels, Jul 7, 2013, crash
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. THIS VEHICLE HAS HAD 2 ISSUES WITH TPMS (TIRE-PRESSURE MONITOR SYSTEM). VEHICLE WAS RETURNED TO DEALER FOR SERVICE AFTER TWO DAYS AFTER PURCHASE WHEN TPMS INDICATOR CAME ON 10 MINUTES AWAY FROM DEALERSHIP AFTER PURCHASE (SERVICE DEPT WAS CLOSED THE NEXT DAY). SECOND TIME WAS 3 DAYS AFTER SERVICE, TECHNICIAN REPORTED THAT "PREVIOUS TECH DIDN'T ADJUST THE SPARE TIRE TPMS. THAT'S WHAT CAUSED THE ERRORS". MONTHS LATER TIRES APPEARED TO BE LOW, BUT TPMS SYSTEM DIDN'T INDICATE ANYTHING, DRIVER WONDERED IF THE SERVICE TECHS DISABLED THE TPMS SYSTEM COMPLETELY? CAR WAS AT DEALER JAN 12, 2013 FOR DOOR LOCK RECALL. DESCRIBED TPMS ISSUES TO TECH, NOTHING REPORTED. CAR WAS DUE TO GO BACK TO SHOP A MONTH OR TWO AFTER THE ACCIDENT FOR 1 YEAR CHECK-UP. DRIVER STATES SHE WILL NOT BUY ANOTHER HONDA.. THIS ONE JUST HAD TOO MANY PROBLEMS FROM THE START. *TR
Seat belts, Service brakes, Jun 10, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 HONDA CR-V. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH, HE APPROACHED A TRAFFIC SIGNAL AND WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AN UNUSUAL NOISE WAS PRESENT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 2. UPDATED 07/09/13*LJ THE CONSUMER STATED THE SEAT BELT WOULD NOT RELEASE. THE CONSUMER EXITED THE VEHICLE, UPON IMMEDIATELY RE-ENTERING THE SEAT BELT OPERATED PROPERLY. UPDATED 07/15/2013 *JS
Engine, May 28, 2013
I HAVE BEEN HAVING RANDOM INCIDENTS SINCE I GOT THE CAR A LITTLE OVER A YEAR AGO WHERE THE GAS PEDAL HAS ACCELERATOR ISSUES. USUALLY FROM EITHER A STOP OR SLOW MOVING, I ACCELERATE AND THERE IS NOTHING FOR A FEW SECONDS, A HESITATION, WHEN STEPPING ON THE GAS PEDAL. I HAVE ALMOST BEEN REAR ENDED NUMEROUS TIMES, AND HAVE ALSO ALMOST HAD ACCIDENTS WHILE TRYING TO TURN ACROSS TRAFFIC AND LOSING ACCELERATION WITH NO WARNING. I HAVE HAD THE CAR INTO SERVICE AND AM TOLD THEY CAN'T DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM SO CAN'T FIX IT. I AM SERIOUSLY CONCERNED DRIVING THIS CAR AS IT KEEPS HAPPENING AND THERE IS NO EXPLANATION HOW TO FIX THE PROBLEM. SOMEONE I WORK WITH HAS THE SAME CAR BUT A 2013 AND IS HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM. *TR
Steering, May 20, 2013
MY 2012 HONDA CR-V (AWD, EX TRIM) HAS, ON 5 SEPARATE OCCASIONS, LOCKED UP THE ELECTRIC POWER STEERING (EPS) SYSTEM WHILE DRIVING IN NEIGHBORHOOD STREETS (<25 MPH) OR PARKING LOTS. I AM LUCKY THIS HAS NOT HAPPENED TO ME WHILE DRIVING ON A CITY STREET OR HIGHWAY, BUT I FEAR IT MAY HAPPEN AT ANY MOMENT. ON TODAY'S OCCASION (THE 5TH OUT OF 5, AT 6372 MILES), MY CAR WAS SITTING IN BRIGHT SUN ALL DAY, AND WHEN I DROVE IT A FEW MILES AND PARKED IN FRONT OF A STORE, I LOST POWER STEERING RIGHT AS I TURNED TO PARK. THE STEERING TENDED TO HARDEN UP AS I DROVE THROUGH THE PARKING LOT TO FIND MY SPOT. THE EPS INDICATOR ON THE DASH DID NOT ILLUMINATE AT ALL, EVEN THOUGH MY STEERING WAS LOST. I HAD TO WAIT 5 MINUTES BEFORE I WAS ABLE TO MANEUVER THE VEHICLE INTO POSITION. ON PAGE 355 OF THE OWNER'S MANUAL, A NOTICE STATES THAT: "IF YOU REPEATEDLY TURN THE STEERING WHEEL AT AN EXTREMELY LOW SPEED, OR HOLD THE STEERING WHEEL ON THE FULL LEFT OR RIGHT POSITION FOR A WHILE, THE SYSTEM HEATS UP. THE SYSTEM GOES INTO A PROTECTIVE MODE, AND LIMITS ITS PERFORMANCE. THE STEERING WHEEL BECOMES HARDER AND HARDER TO OPERATE. ONCE THE SYSTEM COOLS DOWN, EPS IS RESTORED. REPEATED OPERATION UNDER THESE CONDITIONS CAN EVENTUALLY DAMAGE THE SYSTEM." WHAT KIND OF STEERING IS THIS? YOU TEND TO USE YOUR STEERING MOST WHEN IN PARKING LOTS OR TIGHT NEIGHBORHOOD STREETS. IN CONCLUSION, NORMAL DRIVING HABITS WILL "EVENTUALLY DAMAGE THE SYSTEM." I DEMAND HONDA TO FULLY REIMBURSE ME FOR THE REMAINING NEGATIVE EQUITY OF THE VEHICLE LEASE, AND PROVIDE ME A SAFE, PAID-IN-FULL RENTAL VEHICLE (NON-HONDA PLEASE) TO DRIVE UNTIL MY NEW MINI COUNTRYMAN ARRIVES FROM EUROPE IN A FEW WEEKS. I FIND IT APPALLING THAT A COMPANY KNOWN FOR "RELIABILITY" AND "DURABILITY" WOULD SKIMP ON THE MOST IMPORTANT ASPECT OF DRIVING: THE STEERING. *TR
Electrical system, Apr 19, 2013
I HAVE HAD 3 BATTERIES IN MY CR-V SINCE PURCHASE AND WAS TOLD IT WAS DUE TO A BAD CELL (CAR WOULD REQUIRE A JUMP AFTER SITTING 3-5 DAYS WITHOUT BEING STARTED). JUST HAD IT IN THE SHOP AND WAS TOLD A SERVICE BULLETIN HAD BEEN ISSUED BY HONDA THAT CERTAIN CR-V'S WITH CERTAIN VIN'S NEEDED A SOFTWARE UPDATE (PGM-F1) THAT REGULATES BATTERY CHARGING/DISCHARGE. I REALIZE THAT THIS IS NOT A SAFETY HAZARD BUT IS A DEFINITE HASSLE AND WONDER WHY HONDA HAS NOT ISSUED A GENERAL RECALL TO ADDRESS THE PROBLEM. I AM ALSO UNSURE IF THIS HAS FIXED THE PROBLEM. THANK YOU. *TR
Power train, Mar 8, 2013
2012 HONDA CRV MAKES A REAR END HYDRAULIC NOISE FROM THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL THAT HAS GOTTEN PROGRESSIVELY WORSE DURING THE FIRST YEAR OF OWNERSHIP. THE SOUND IS MADE AS THE VEHICLE IS COMING TO A STOP AND ONCE AGAIN WHEN THE VEHICLE STARTS. IT IS A SAFETY CONCERN THAT HAD BEEN REPORTED TO HONDA IN FOUR SEPARATE INSTANCES BEGIN WHEN THE VEHICLE HAD 2,497 AND THE LAST EVENT WAS AT 7,800.
Electrical system, Mar 7, 2013
VEHICLE STALLED, AND WOULD NOT START. BATTERY WAS DEAD. HAD THE VEHICLE CHECKED BY HONDA, JANUARY 29, 2012, THEY SAID NO PROBLEMS WERE FOUND. FEB. 4, WOULD NOT START. *TR
Engine, Mar 4, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 HONDA CRV. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ENGINE FAILED TO START. THE FAILURE WAS EXPERIENCED NUMEROUS TIMES AND WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER NUMEROUS TIMES. THE DEALER PERFORMED SEVERAL DIAGNOSTICS, WHICH LOCATED FAILURE CODES WITH THE GROUND WIRE, BATTERY, LIFT GATE POWER ASSEMBLY, AND THE COMPUTER SOFTWARE. THE DEALER REPLACED THE AFFECTED PARTS AND UPDATED THE COMPUTER SOFTWARE BUT THE FAILURE WAS NOT CORRECTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 165 AND THE APPROXIMATE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 27,000.
Structure, Jan 17, 2013, crash
TRAVELING 95 NORTH PULL OVER TO CHECK TIRE PRESSURE, DOOR OPEN AND DRIVER FELL OUT. CAR HIT DRIVER. CAR KEPT GOING CROSS THE MEDIAN TO 95 SOUTH LANE IMPACT A HOLE FULL OF WATER. *TR
Exterior lighting, Jan 14, 2013
FOR THE FIRST TIME SINCE PURCHASING THE VEHICLE IN FEBRUARY 2012, I WAS DRIVING IN DARK AND RAINY CONDITIONS THIS MORNING, TAKING OUR SON TO SCHOOL. I HAD BOTH THE HEADLIGHTS AND FOG LIGHTS ON, AND I WAS AMAZED THAT THE LIGHTS HARDLY LIT UP THE ROAD IN FRONT OF ME AT ALL. THE CAR WAS CLEAN AND THE LIGHT LENSES WERE NOT DIRTY AT ALL. I COULDN'T BELIEVE HOW POOR THE CAR'S FRONT LIGHTING WAS IN THESE CONDITIONS. NORMALLY, WHEN IT WASN'T RAINING, I THOUGHT THE CAR'S LIGHTS WERE SUFFICIENT. NOT GREAT, BUT SUFFICIENT. SINCE HONDA DOES NOT OFFER ANY HIGHER INTENSITY HEAD LIGHT BULBS, I WILL CHECK WITH AFTERMARKET SUPPLIERS. HONDA IS KNOWN AS A VERY SAFETY CONSCIOUS CAR COMPANY. HAVING HEADLIGHTS THAT PERFORM SO POORLY IN THE RAIN SEEMS LIKE A SAFETY RELATED DEFECT TO ME. MANY VEHICLES ON THE ROAD TODAY HAVE MUCH BETTER AND BRIGHTER HEADLIGHTS. CONSIDERING THE PRICE OF THE 2012 HONDA CR-V EX-L, IT SEEMS LIKE HONDA SHOULD HAVE INSTALLED HIGHER INTENSITY OR EVEN XENON HEADLIGHTS. *TR
Visibility, Jan 10, 2013
WHILE GOING NORTH ON I-35, 2 MILES SOUTH OF AUSTIN, TEXAS A VERY LOUD NOISE WAS FELT AND HEARD. THE SUNROOF HAD CRACKED INTO THOUSANDS OF SMALL PIECES AND A LARGE HOLE FORMED AS I DROVE WITH GLASS FLYING BEHIND ME. THE HOLE IN THE CENTER OF THE SUNROOF HAD EDGES SLOPING UPWARDS INDICATING THE FORCE WENT OUT OF THE CAR BENDING THE GLASS OUTWARDS. THERE IS NO EVIDENCE ANY OBJECT HIT THE SUNROOF FROM THE OUTSIDE. THE OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE WAS 64F DEGREES. I BELIEVE THE FACTORY INSTALLED SUNROOF GLASS IS DEFECTIVE CAUSING A VERY UNSAFE DRIVING CONDITION. I HAVE PICTURES OF THE SUNROOF. *TR
Electrical system, Jan 7, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 HONDA CR-V. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS, THE ENGINE FAILED TO START. THE VEHICLE WAS SUCCESSFULLY STARTED AFTER HAVING THE BATTERY JUMPED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT THE BATTERY NEEDED TO BE RECHARGED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND COVERED THE COST OF THE REPAIRS. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 8,600. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 8,800.
Latches/locks/linkages, Jan 4, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 HONDA CR-V. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH WITH THE DOORS LOCKED, THE PASSENGER'S SIDE DOOR WAS STILL ABLE TO BE OPENED. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THERE WAS A SETTING AVAILABLE THAT WOULD REMEDY THE ISSUE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND INFORMED THE CONTACT OF THE SAME INFORMATION. THE CONTACT CHANGED THE SETTING BUT THE PASSENGER SIDE DOOR COULD STILL BE OPENED FROM THE INSIDE WITH THE DOORS LOCKED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 7,000.
Exterior lighting, Dec 28, 2012
I WOULD LIKE TO LODGE A FORMAL COMPLAINT IN REGARDS TO THE HEAD LIGHTS ON THE HONDA CR-V. THE 2012 AND 2013 MODELS BOTH SUFFER FROM VERY DIM HEADLIGHTS. WHILE THE BRIGHTNESS MAY BE ENOUGH TO PASS NTSB REGULATIONS; IN PRACTICE, THEY ARE MUCH MORE DIM THAN MOST IF NOT ALL MODERN VEHICLES. I AM A MEMBER ON MULTIPLE FORUMS SITES AND THERE ARE A GREAT DEAL OF CR-V OWNERS THAT FEEL THE HEADLIGHTS IN THE CR-V WHILE ADEQUATE; COULD BE MUCH BETTER AND ADD TO SAFETY. MANY OWNERS HAVE TAKEN TO REPLACING ENTIRE HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLIES IN FAVOR OF HID BALLASTS WHILE OTHERS HAVE TESTED VARIOUS BRANDS OF AFTER-MARKET BULBS. ON DARK ROADWAYS; THERE IS NOT ENOUGH LIGHT PRODUCED BY EITHER THE LOW OR HIGH BEAM TO FULLY ILLUMINATE THE PATH IN FRONT OF THE CAR AND THE CORNER LIGHTING IS POOR AT BEST. I FEEL THAT HONDA SHOULD TAKE OWNERSHIP AND OFFER IT'S CUSTOMERS A BETTER LIGHTING OPTION FROM THE FACTORY. *TR
Vehicle speed control, Dec 21, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 HONDA CR-V. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH AND STOPPED FOR A TRAFFIC STOP. AS THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO ACCELERATE FROM THE STOP, THERE WAS A DELAYED RESPONSE FROM THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE RECURRED TEN TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER THREE TIMES WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED BY THE MANUFACTURER THAT THERE WAS A DEFECT IN THE VEHICLE. THE TECHNICIAN WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE SAFETY ISSUE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNAVAILABLE. UPDATED 01/05/13*LJ UPDATED 02/6/2013 *JS
Power train, Vehicle speed control, Engine, Dec 13, 2012
BOUGHT THIS CAR NEW ABOUT A MONTH AGO. THE ONLY PROBLEM I HAVE BEEN HAVING IS THAT AT CERTAIN TIMES, USUALLY AT SLOWER SPEEDS, WHEN I STEP ON THE GAS THERE IS A 2-3 SECOND DELAY BEFORE THE CAR ACCELERATES. DURING THIS HESITATION PERIOD, THE ENGINE DOES NOT REV, AND THE CAR JUST COASTS. THIS HAS HAPPENED 10-12 TIME THIS PAST MONTH. THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS WHEN I AM TRYING TO MERGE INTO FASTER MOVING TRAFFIC. I TOOK MY CAR TO THE DEALER, BUT THEY COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE CONDITION NOR FIND ANYTHING WRONG. THEY TOLD ME THEY REPORTED THE ISSUE TO HONDA NATIONAL. *TR
Exterior lighting, Dec 12, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 HONDA CR-V. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HEADLIGHTS WERE EXTREMELY DIM. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THEY ADVISED HER THAT THEY WOULD ADJUST THE HEADLIGHTS. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER HAVING THE ADJUSTMENT PERFORMED, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 3,000. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 5,000. UPDATED 1/23/13 *CN UPDATED 02/07/2013* JS
Seats, Dec 10, 2012, fire
THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE SEAT HEATER OVER HEATED AND CAUGHT A TOTE BAG THAT WAS SITTING ON THE SEAT ON FIRE. ACCORDING TO THE USERS MANUAL THE BACK OF THE SEAT DOES NOT HAVE A HEATING ELEMENT DUE TO THE SIDE AIR BAG--MY CAR'S SEAT BACK DOES HEAT UP. IN FACT IT GETS VERY HOT. I STRONGLY BELIEVE THAT A DRIVERS SIDE SEAT BACK WAS INSTALLED ON THE PASSENGER SIDE--AND AS A RESULT I BELIEVE THAT MY AIRBAGS WOULD NOT HAVE FUNCTIONED PROPERLY IF NEEDED. HUGHES HONDA IN WARNER ROBINS GA CURRENTLY HAS POSSESSION OF THE VEHICLE AND ARE INVESTIGATING. *TR
Seats, Dec 1, 2012
BOTH FRONT SEAT HEADRESTS ARE TOO FAR FORWARD CAUSING NECK PAIN. PEOPLE ARE TURNING THEM AROUND CREATING AN UNSAFE CONDITION IF ACCIDENT OCCURS. CORRECT NECK REST ANGLE. *TR
Steering, Nov 21, 2012
2012 HONDA CRV - POWER STEERING INTERMITTENTLY GOES OUT WHILE DRIVING AND POWER STEERING FAILURE LIGHT ON DASH ILLUMINATES. ONCE VEHICLE IS TURNED OFF AFTER AN OCCURRENCE THE POWER STEERING AGAIN WORKS FINE FOR DAYS OR WEEKS UNTIL THE NEXT OCCURRENCE. WHILE THE DEALERSHIP ACKNOWLEDGES THAT WHEN THIS OCCURS THE VEHICLE IS UNSAFE TO DRIVE, THE VEHICLE IS CURRENTLY AT THE DEALERSHIP FOR THE THIRD TIME TO ATTEMPT REPAIR FOR THIS DANGEROUS PROBLEM. NOTE THIS IS THE FIRST MODEL YEAR TO USE HONDA'S NEW MOTION-ADAPTIVE ELECTRIC POWER STEERING (EPS). *TR
Vehicle speed control, Nov 20, 2012, crash
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 HONDA CRV. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE PULLING OUT OF A PARKING SPACE AT 10 MPH THE VEHICLE RPMS STARTED TO INCREASE EXCESSIVELY THEN THERE WAS A SUDDEN ACCELERATION. THE VEHICLE DROVE OVER A CURB, CRASH INTO A BUILDING AND THEN ROLLED OVER. THE CONTACT DID NOT HAVE ANY PHYSICAL INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE POLICE WERE NOTIFIED AND A REPORT WAS FILED. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED WHICH OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 2,000.
Power train, Nov 19, 2012
I WAS DRIVING ON INTERSTATE 95 AT 65 MPH. I ACCIDENTALLY LIGHTLY BUMPED THE GEAR SHIFT AND IT CHANGED FROM DRIVE TO NEUTRAL. MY SPEED DECREASED ABRUPTLY/UNEXPECTEDLY WITH VEHICLES TRAVELING 70 MPH AND ABOVE BEHIND AND BESIDE ME. IT TOOK A FEW SECONDS TO DETERMINE WHAT WAS WRONG WITH MY CAR AND WHY IT WAS SLOWING DOWN. THANK GOD NO ONE WAS TOO CLOSE! THIS IS A LIFE THREATENING SITUATION. THE DEALERSHIP IN ORANGE CITY, FLORIDA, DIDN'T KNOW THE ANSWER BUT SAID THAT THE OTHER HONDA CRV'S DO THE SAME THING. THERE IS A BUTTON ON THE SIDE OF THE GEAR SHIFT WHICH I THOUGHT YOU MUST DEPRESS TO CHANGE GEARS. FROM MY EXPERIENCE, IT IS NOT NECESSARY TO USE THIS BUTTON. *TR