Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2012 Honda CR-V has 3 recalls, 393 complaints, and a 5-star overall safety rating from NHTSA.
3
Recalls
393
Complaints
★★★★★
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
12V501000
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
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 veh...
13V143000
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Honda is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 CR-V, Odyssey, and model year 2013 Acura RDX vehicles. During sub-freezing temperatures, the brake-sh...
12V338000
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
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 ...
Overall
★★★★★
Front Crash
★★★★★
Side Crash
★★★★★
Rollover
★★★★★
Rating for: 2012 Honda CR-V SUV 4WD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 6, 2026 | STEERING,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | I was driving Honda CRV on Route 60, MPH was about 30 when the vehicle went to side by side on the r... |
| Dec 19, 2025 | SUSPENSION,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Due to excessive corrosion the spring/strut broke while driving. The tire is off at an angle and co... |
| Nov 13, 2025 | SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE | During the installation of the rear frame bracket (recommended from the 2011 recall), it was determi... |
| Nov 6, 2025 | SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE | Rear wheel subframe broke off, separated from the chassis |
| Oct 15, 2025 | SUSPENSION | Lower left trailing arm body mounting bracket rusted away. |
| Oct 15, 2025 | ENGINE | Subject: Engine Stalls Upon Acceleration from Stop - Near Collision Description: I am experiencing ... |
| Oct 15, 2025 | SUSPENSION | The contact owns a 2012 Honda CR-V. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, t... |
| Sep 8, 2025 | SUSPENSION | TPMS warning light was on and then entire Dash lit up while steering was crooked on the column. Driv... |
| Aug 8, 2025 | SUSPENSION | Was driving my 2012 Honda CRV home from the store when the AWD light came on. By the time I got it h... |
| Jul 17, 2025 | SUSPENSION | The car was being driven and the rear wheel and hub assembly all came off. Luckily, the car was bei... |
| Jul 1, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | The contact owns a 2012 Honda CR-V. The contact stated while driving 60 MPH, the steering wheel star... |
| Jun 17, 2025 | SUSPENSION,POWER TRAIN,STRUCTURE | Complete rear tire assembly came loose from the unibody frame from rust. Not a drop of rust on the b... |
| Apr 24, 2025 | SUSPENSION | The contact owns a 2012 Honda CR-V. The contact called on behalf of her son. The contact stated that... |
| Apr 22, 2025 | STRUCTURE | The contact owns a 2012 Honda CR-V. The contact stated that while his wife was driving 55 MPH, the s... |
| Apr 21, 2025 | SUSPENSION,WHEELS | On Monday, April 21, I was traveling down a long hill (2 lanes up, 1 downhill) when my vehicle went ... |
| Apr 7, 2025 | SUSPENSION | The contact owns a 2012 Honda CR-V. While the contact's daughter was driving at an undisclosed speed... |
| Feb 13, 2025 | SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE | The contact owns a 2012 Honda CR-V. The contact stated that while his wife was driving 20 MPH, the v... |
| Jan 18, 2025 | SUSPENSION | The frame rusted off where the right Rear Trailing Arm attaches, causing the Trailing Arm to detach.... |
| Jan 10, 2025 | VISIBILITY | The contact owns a 2012 Honda CR-V. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the co... |
| Dec 14, 2024 | ENGINE | The 2012 Honda CRV with 107,000 miles was making noise on startup and first few minutes of running. ... |