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Honda CR-V

2012–2016 only

3,250 classified complaints 7 recalls

1,666,497 sold in the US for 2012–2016.

20 complaints on file
per 10,000 sold

2012–2016 Honda CR-V models have 3,250 classified complaints on record for these years specifically, plus 7 recalls. The most common issue in this range is Stalling and no-start, typically surfacing around 6,000 miles.

Computed directly from stored federal records for 2012–2016 model years only — not blended with the rest of this vehicle's production run. See the full Honda CR-V report for every year combined.

Where this range fits

1997–2001

2002–2006

2007–2011

2012–2016

2017–2021

2022–2026

Complaints filed per 5-year model-year window — highlighted bars link to their own dedicated page.

What breaks, and when — 2012–2016 only

Stalling and no-start · Engine 382 complaints · 2.3/10k sold

Median onset: 6,000 miles. 5.0% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues. · More common in older model years.

Harsh, delayed or erratic shifting · Transmission 349 complaints · 2.1/10k sold

Median onset: 10,254 miles. 1.4% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Engine and transmission mounts · Engine 233 complaints · 1.4/10k sold

Median onset: 650 miles. 0.4% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues. · More common in older model years.

Airbags, seatbelts and restraints · Body and interior 203 complaints · 1.2/10k sold

Median onset: 29,000 miles. 40.9% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · More common in older model years.

Doors, windows, latches, seats and trim · Body and interior 188 complaints · 1.1/10k sold

Median onset: 15,000 miles. 5.3% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · More common in older model years.

TPMS sensors and warnings · Wheels and tires 155 complaints · 0.9/10k sold

Median onset: 1,000 miles.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues. · Typical repair: $230–$430 nationally.

Body control and other modules · Electrical 148 complaints · 0.9/10k sold

Median onset: 10,000 miles. 3.4% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

More common in newer model years.

Timing chain, guides and tensioners · Engine 134 complaints · 0.8/10k sold

Median onset: 50,494 miles. 2.2% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · More common in older model years. · Typical repair: $1,340–$2,500 nationally.

From owner-filed complaints to NHTSA, not independently verified. Federal mileage reporting on recent complaints is sparse — see how it works. Cost ranges are national estimates from book labor hours and parts pricing, not this vehicle's actual repair history — they don't account for your location or shop type.

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Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation — complaints and recalls, scoped to 2012–2016 model years. See the full Honda CR-V report for every year and full specs/safety data.