Honda CR-V / 2012
2012 Honda CR-V problems
Owners have filed 512 complaints about the 2012 Honda CR-V with NHTSA. Engine accounts for 17.4% of them — narrowly the most common, ahead of electrical system at 13.1%.
Complaints512
Crashes47
Fires6
Injuries43
Deaths0
What owners report breaking
Engine 17.4% · 89
Electrical system 13.1% · 67
Unknown or other 10.0% · 51
Power train 9.6% · 49
Steering 7.0% · 36
Air bags 5.9% · 30
Structure 5.7% · 29
Suspension 4.9% · 25
Severity
Of those complaints, 47 describe a crash, 6 describe a fire and 43 report an injury.
Reading the numbers
Across the 30 model years of the Honda CR-V in this data, 2012 sits 18th by complaint volume. 2018 draws the most.
Filing volume has held steady, 54 in the last three years against 60 in the three before.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 35,250 miles.
In owners' own words
VTC actuator causing car to make grinding sound upon startup. I have determined that this is a KNOWN ISSUE with this make/model/year of Honda with litigation in California and Illinois. Left unfixed, my mechanic said this could lead to MUCH larger repairs down the road. This will directly affect the life of the car and can leave the driver stranded should the actuator fail completely due to the KNOWN faulty part. Engine
The contact owns a 2012 Honda CR-V. The contact stated while starting the vehicle, the vehicle made a grinding noise coming from the engine compartment. The vehicle was not taken to the local dealer to be diagnosed. The manufacturer was informed of failure and informed the contact that since the vehicle was out of warranty, there would be no assistance provided. The failure mileage was approximately 103,000. Engine · reported at 103,000 miles
Vtc actuator grinding on cold start. Reported to Honda. Paid to have it replaced out of pocket at a cost of $1443.83 On 9/24/18 at 111,863 miles. At 122,000 miles started having high oil consumption. After several misdiagnosis by hare Honda, determined same issue as 2011 tsb a12-089 problem with sticking piston rings. Requires full engine rebuild quoted at $2000. If not fixed can cause engine failure. Engine · reported at 122,000 miles
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Safety recalls
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