2012 Honda CR-V engine problems
The 2012 Honda CR-V has 91 engine complaints filed with NHTSA — 18% of the year's total, and up sharply from the prior model year.
91
Engine complaints
18%
Share of year
4
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Engine complaints by year
What owners report
“WE HAD A DIRECT DEER HIT ON I81 NORTH IN GRANTVILLE PA. THE DIRECT HIT WAS TAKEN ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE OF THE VEHICLE AT 65 MPH IN HIGHWAY DRIVING. THE AIRBAG ONLY DEPLOYED ON THE PASSENGER SIDE NOT ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE. THIS SEEMED VERY ODD TO US. EITHER BOTH AIR BAGS SHOULD HAVE DEPLOYED OR…”
Common questions
How many engine complaints does the 2012 Honda CR-V have?
NHTSA has 91 complaints about the 2012 Honda CR-V engine — 18% of all complaints filed for that model year.
Related
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.