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2012 Honda CR-V Safety Report

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

Recalls

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 ...

Safety Ratings

Overall

★★★★★

Front Crash

★★★★★

Side Crash

★★★★★

Rollover

★★★★★

Rating for: 2012 Honda CR-V SUV 4WD

Top Complaint Categories

ENGINE
60
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
43
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
34
POWER TRAIN
24
STEERING
23
AIR BAGS
19
SERVICE BRAKES
17
VISIBILITY/WIPER
15

Problems by Component

Engine65Electrical57Other46Powertrain45Steering35Visibility28Airbags28Suspension18Brakes18Structure16Lights12Speed Control10Seats5

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All Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Mar 6, 2026STEERING,UNKNOWN OR OTHERI was driving Honda CRV on Route 60, MPH was about 30 when the vehicle went to side by side on the r...
Dec 19, 2025SUSPENSION,UNKNOWN OR OTHERDue to excessive corrosion the spring/strut broke while driving. The tire is off at an angle and co...
Nov 13, 2025SUSPENSION,STRUCTUREDuring the installation of the rear frame bracket (recommended from the 2011 recall), it was determi...
Nov 6, 2025SUSPENSION,STRUCTURERear wheel subframe broke off, separated from the chassis
Oct 15, 2025SUSPENSIONLower left trailing arm body mounting bracket rusted away.
Oct 15, 2025ENGINESubject: Engine Stalls Upon Acceleration from Stop - Near Collision ​Description: I am experiencing ...
Oct 15, 2025SUSPENSIONThe contact owns a 2012 Honda CR-V. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, t...
Sep 8, 2025SUSPENSIONTPMS warning light was on and then entire Dash lit up while steering was crooked on the column. Driv...
Aug 8, 2025SUSPENSIONWas driving my 2012 Honda CRV home from the store when the AWD light came on. By the time I got it h...
Jul 17, 2025SUSPENSIONThe car was being driven and the rear wheel and hub assembly all came off. Luckily, the car was bei...
Jul 1, 2025POWER TRAINThe contact owns a 2012 Honda CR-V. The contact stated while driving 60 MPH, the steering wheel star...
Jun 17, 2025SUSPENSION,POWER TRAIN,STRUCTUREComplete rear tire assembly came loose from the unibody frame from rust. Not a drop of rust on the b...
Apr 24, 2025SUSPENSIONThe contact owns a 2012 Honda CR-V. The contact called on behalf of her son. The contact stated that...
Apr 22, 2025STRUCTUREThe contact owns a 2012 Honda CR-V. The contact stated that while his wife was driving 55 MPH, the s...
Apr 21, 2025SUSPENSION,WHEELSOn Monday, April 21, I was traveling down a long hill (2 lanes up, 1 downhill) when my vehicle went ...
Apr 7, 2025SUSPENSIONThe contact owns a 2012 Honda CR-V. While the contact's daughter was driving at an undisclosed speed...
Feb 13, 2025SUSPENSION,STRUCTUREThe contact owns a 2012 Honda CR-V. The contact stated that while his wife was driving 20 MPH, the v...
Jan 18, 2025SUSPENSIONThe frame rusted off where the right Rear Trailing Arm attaches, causing the Trailing Arm to detach....
Jan 10, 2025VISIBILITYThe contact owns a 2012 Honda CR-V. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the co...
Dec 14, 2024ENGINEThe 2012 Honda CRV with 107,000 miles was making noise on startup and first few minutes of running. ...