Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2012 Honda CR-V has 3 recalls, 403 complaints, and a 5-star overall safety rating from NHTSA.
3
Recalls
403
Complaints
★★★★★
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated September 5, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 19, 2026 | SUSPENSION | The contact owns a 2012 Honda CR-V. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, t... |
| Jul 8, 2026 | SUSPENSION | The frame rust issue was recalled through 2011, my 2012 was manufactured in the same plant same time... |
| Jun 26, 2026 | SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE | I was driving and the rear tire and suspension broke looked it's completely rotted out |
| Jun 16, 2026 | STRUCTURE | The drivers side (left front door latch) is inoperative. This was a recall from Aug 2012. The latch... |
| Apr 22, 2026 | SUSPENSION,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | The contact owns a 2012 Honda CR-V. The contact stated that while driving at 30 MPH approaching a re... |
| Apr 8, 2026 | SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE | The contact owns a 2012 Honda CR-V. The contact stated that while making a left turn, several warnin... |
| 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 17, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 2012 Honda CR-V - I've had to replace my battery multiple times. I would go out the car and it would... |
| 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 30, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Driving on the interstate, my moonroof exploded. Sunny day April 30, 2025. Nothing hit the roof. ... |