Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2012 Honda CR-V
NHTSA data on file today
The 2012 Honda CR-V has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns and 403 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
NCAP overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars, averaged across 2 NHTSA-tested trims.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #13V143000 Brake Shift Interlock/FMVSS 114 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #12V501000 Incorrect Safety Certification Label/567 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #12V338000 FRONT DOOR LATCHES NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Engine 89 complaints
- Electrical System 68 complaints
- Unknown or Other 52 complaints
- Power Train 48 complaints
- Steering 35 complaints
- Air Bags 30 complaints
Of the 403 complaints on file, 27 report a crash and 4 a fire; across all 403 complaints, owners report 24 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $4,500–$8,500AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2012 Honda CR-V has average reliability with notable issues in the engine and electrical systems, supported by a moderate number of complaints. Some recalls address safety concerns, particularly affecting the transmission and door latch mechanisms.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| engine | 70,000–100,000 miles | $1,500–$3,000 | common |
| electrical system | 50,000–80,000 miles | $500–$1,200 | common |
| power train | 60,000–90,000 miles | $800–$2,000 | occasional |
| steering system | 80,000–110,000 miles | $400–$1,000 | occasional |
| service brakes | 50,000–70,000 miles | $200–$600 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes every 5,000 miles
- Brake fluid replacement every 3 years
- Coolant replacement every 60,000 miles
- Transmission fluid replacement every 60,000 miles
- Tire rotation every 5,000 miles
- Spark plug replacement every 100,000 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Delayed gear shift response
- Flickering dashboard lights
- Engine misfires or rough idling
- Unusual steering noises
- Reduced braking effectiveness
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2012 Honda CR-V at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.