2012 Honda Cr-v reliability record
Every consumer complaint and recall the U.S. government (NHTSA) has on file for the 2012 Honda Cr-v — the repair risk behind the ownership cost.
- NHTSA complaints
- 506
- 93 in the last 5 years
- Top problem area
- ENGINE
- 89 complaints
- Recalls on record
- 3
- see below
- Reported harm
- 47 reported crashes · 43 injuries · 6 fires
What owners report fails — 2012 Honda Cr-v
- ENGINE 89
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 63
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER 51
- POWER TRAIN 47
- STEERING 35
3 recalls on record for the 2012 Honda Cr-v
- NHTSA 13V143000 · 2013 · POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION If the gear selector is moved from the park position without pressing the brake pedal it can allow the vehicle to roll a
- NHTSA 12V501000 · 2012 · EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS A misprinted label could lead to improper vehicle loading. Improper loading could result in a tire failure, increasing t
- NHTSA 12V338000 · 2012 · LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH If the door is not fully latched, the door may open while driving or in a crash, increasing the risk of personal injury
Estimate the 5-year cost to own a 2012 Honda Cr-v
A vehicle's complaint record hints at the repair and maintenance budget you'll need. Add your state, purchase price, and mileage to the TCO calculator for the full picture.
Open TCO calculatorThese are unverified consumer reports and manufacturer recalls filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — not validated defect rates, and not adjusted for how many 2012 Honda Cr-v units were produced or sold. High-volume and older vehicles naturally accumulate more complaints. Use this as one research signal, not a verdict on any individual vehicle. Data as of 2026. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (public domain).
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2012 Honda Cr-v reliable?
NHTSA has 506 consumer complaints on record for the 2012 Honda Cr-v and 3 recalls. The most-reported problem area is engine (89 reports). These are unverified consumer reports filed with the government, not validated failure rates, and are not adjusted for how many 2012 Honda Cr-v units were produced — popular vehicles naturally accumulate more reports.
What are the most common problems with the 2012 Honda Cr-v?
Owners most often report problems with: engine (89), electrical system (63), unknown or other (51), power train (47). Each figure is the number of complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
How much does it cost to own a 2012 Honda Cr-v?
Ownership cost depends on your state taxes, insurance, fuel, and the maintenance the vehicle's reliability record implies. Use the CarOutlay 5-year TCO calculator to estimate the full cost including the repair risk this complaint record suggests.