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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, 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

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
44
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
36
POWER TRAIN
24
STEERING
23
AIR BAGS
19
SERVICE BRAKES
17
VISIBILITY/WIPER
15

Problems by Component

Engine65Electrical58Other48Powertrain45Steering35Visibility28Airbags28Suspension24Brakes18Structure17Lights12Speed Control10Seats5

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All Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Aug 19, 2026SUSPENSIONThe contact owns a 2012 Honda CR-V. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, t...
Jul 8, 2026SUSPENSIONThe frame rust issue was recalled through 2011, my 2012 was manufactured in the same plant same time...
Jun 26, 2026SUSPENSION,STRUCTUREI was driving and the rear tire and suspension broke looked it's completely rotted out
Jun 16, 2026STRUCTUREThe drivers side (left front door latch) is inoperative. This was a recall from Aug 2012. The latch...
Apr 22, 2026SUSPENSION,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGESThe contact owns a 2012 Honda CR-V. The contact stated that while driving at 30 MPH approaching a re...
Apr 8, 2026SUSPENSION,STRUCTUREThe contact owns a 2012 Honda CR-V. The contact stated that while making a left turn, several warnin...
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 17, 2025ELECTRICAL SYSTEM2012 Honda CR-V - I've had to replace my battery multiple times. I would go out the car and it would...
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 30, 2025UNKNOWN OR OTHERDriving on the interstate, my moonroof exploded. Sunny day April 30, 2025. Nothing hit the roof. ...