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2012 Honda CR-V Lights Problems

Lights complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2012 Honda CR-V has 12 NHTSA lights complaints and 0 lights-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2012 Honda CR-V

Engine
65
Electrical
57
Other
46
Powertrain
45
Steering
35
Visibility
28
Airbags
28
Suspension
18
Brakes
18
Structure
16
Lights
12
Speed Control
10
Seats
5

12

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026

All Lights Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Dec 23, 2021EXTERIOR LIGHTINGDriver's side low beam light went out. High beam and marker lights remained in working order. Spon...
Jul 16, 2020EXTERIOR LIGHTINGSTARTED VEHICLE WHILE STOPPED AND LOW BEAMS DID NOT COME ON AND LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS HAVE FAILED TO ...
Oct 1, 2018EXTERIOR LIGHTINGWHEN DRIVING AT NIGHT THE RUNNING LIGHTS TURN OFF BY THEMSELF.
Feb 26, 2015EXTERIOR LIGHTING,VISIBILITY/WIPERI. HEADLIGHTS ARE TERRIBLE. I ONLY DRIVE OCCASIONALLY AT NIGHT. THE HIGH BEAM POINTS TOO HIGH AND...
Feb 12, 2015EXTERIOR LIGHTINGTHE HEAD LIGHTS ARE EXTREMELY POOR VERY VERY POOR I COULD SEE BETTER WITH A LED FLASHLIGHT THE L...
Jan 2, 2015EXTERIOR LIGHTINGTHE HIGH BEAMS LIGHTS IN MY HONDA ARE A SAFETY HAZARD, THEY AREN'T BRIGHT AND DON'T LIGHT THE ROAD U...
Jan 14, 2013EXTERIOR LIGHTINGFOR THE FIRST TIME SINCE PURCHASING THE VEHICLE IN FEBRUARY 2012, I WAS DRIVING IN DARK AND RAINY CO...
Dec 28, 2012EXTERIOR LIGHTINGI WOULD LIKE TO LODGE A FORMAL COMPLAINT IN REGARDS TO THE HEAD LIGHTS ON THE HONDA CR-V. THE 2012 A...
Jun 15, 2012EXTERIOR LIGHTINGTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 HONDA CR-V. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HEADLIGHTS WERE EXTREMELY DIM. T...
Mar 26, 2012EXTERIOR LIGHTINGI HAVE HAD THE HEADLIGHTS ADJUSTED 3 TIMES. THERE IS INSUFFICIENT LIGHT TO DRIVE BY AT NIGHT. I DO ...
Jan 1, 2012EXTERIOR LIGHTINGTL* THE CONTACT OWNS 2012 HONDA CRV. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HEADLIGHTS FAILED TO PROVIDE PROPER...
Apr 20, 2011EXTERIOR LIGHTING[XXX] REPORTS HIGH BEAMS MUCH LOWER INTENSITY THAN LOW BEAMS. THEY DO NOT ILLUMINATE THE ROAD AHE...

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