2012 Honda CR-V Reliability & Recall Report
Based on 3 NHTSA recalls and 395 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.
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Avoid This Year — 2012 Honda CR-V
The 2012 Honda CR-V is among the worst-performing model years for this vehicle. NHTSA data shows high complaint and recall activity. Strongly consider a different model year.
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NHTSA Recalls
3 recalls on record
395
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
27
Crashes + Injuries
4 fire reports
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NHTSA Recalls — 2012 Honda CR-V (3)
All recalls listed below must be repaired by an authorized Honda dealer at no charge to the owner.
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Most Common Problems — 2012 Honda CR-V
Based on 395 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.
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Honda CR-V — Complaints by Year
Spike in a year = known problem year. The 2012 model year is highlighted.
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Frequently Asked Questions — 2012 Honda CR-V
Is the 2012 Honda CR-V reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2012 Honda CR-V has 3 recalls and 395 owner complaints. This model year shows elevated issues — consider alternatives or a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How many recalls does the 2012 Honda CR-V have?
The 2012 Honda CR-V has 3 NHTSA recalls. Affected systems include: see recall details above. All recalls are repaired free at authorized dealers.
What are the most common problems with the 2012 Honda CR-V?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2012 Honda CR-V are: Engine, Electrical System, Power Train, Unknown Or Other. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2012 Honda CR-V safe to buy?
The 2012 Honda CR-V has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 3 recalls are completed at a dealer. A pre-purchase inspection by an independent mechanic is strongly recommended.
What year Honda CR-V should I buy?
Use the year comparison chart above to identify which model years have the fewest reported problems for the Honda CR-V.
Data source: All recall and complaint data is sourced directly from the
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public API. Data is cached and refreshed every 7 days. Recall and complaint counts reflect data available at the time of last cache update.
For the most current recall status on a specific vehicle, enter the VIN above or visit
NHTSA.gov/recalls.