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2012 Honda CR-V other problems

The 2012 Honda CR-V has 53 other complaints filed with NHTSA — 10% of the year's total, and roughly flat versus the prior model year.

53

Other complaints

10%

Share of year

3

Crash-involved

1

Related recalls

Other complaints by year

CR-V other complaints by model year259 complaints1997: 3 complaints1998: 5 complaints1999: 7 complaints2000: 7 complaints2001: 10 complaints2002: 33 complaints2003: 29 complaints2004: 36 complaints2005: 25 complaints2006: 25 complaints2007: 54 complaints2008: 74 complaints2009: 32 complaints2010: 46 complaints2011: 55 complaints2012: 53 complaints2013: 49 complaints2014: 111 complaints2015: 145 complaints2016: 84 complaints2017: 259 complaints2018: 201 complaints2019: 140 complaints2020: 34 complaints2021: 35 complaints2022: 16 complaints2023: 32 complaints2024: 66 complaints2025: 48 complaints2026: 24 complaints
CR-V other complaints by model year. Red bars are years to avoid.

Related recalls

12V501000OtherOctober 16, 2012 · 264 units

Defect

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 vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification." The incorrect values for Gross Vehicle Weight Rating, Gross Axle Weight Rating front and rear, tire size, and rim size were specified on the safety certification label.

Consequence

A misprinted label could lead to improper vehicle loading. Improper loading could result in a tire failure, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Honda will notify owners, and dealers will apply the corrective label free of charge. The safety recall began on November 14, 2012. Owners may contact Honda at 1-800-999-1009.

What owners report

“I WAS IN MY 2012 HONDA CRV PULLING INTO A PARKING SPOT TO PARK WHEN I EXPERIENCED UNINTENDED ACCELERATION. THE CAR WOULD NOT STOP EVEN AFTER HITTING THE BRAKES HARD BUT RATHER SPED UP CAUSING ME TO HIT THE SIDE MIRROR OF A PARKED CAR. FINALLY I TURNED TO AVOID ANOTHER COLLISION AND WAS ABLE TO SLOW…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Other · May 30, 2015 · crash

Common questions

How many other complaints does the 2012 Honda CR-V have?

NHTSA has 53 complaints about the 2012 Honda CR-V other — 10% of all complaints filed for that model year.

Are there recalls for the 2012 Honda CR-V other?

Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for this model year is tied to the other: 12V501000.

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.