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5J6RM4H74CL••••••2012 Honda CR-V
This build draws 2.2× more complaints than the average 2012 Honda CR-V build (6 vs 3).
6on this build
367on the model
134builds in total
Most reportedPower Train 2Engine 2Electrical System 1Exterior Lighting 1
What owners of this build wrote
SuspensionDec 2025
Due to excessive corrosion the spring/strut broke while driving. The tire is off at an angle and could have come completely off endangering the driver and other drivers. There was no warning light or any other indication that this was going to happen. The car was taken to a…
Power TrainAug 2017
Grinding noise upon cold start. This issue started at least two years ago. Did not happen on every start. Asked dealership what it might be and I was told it was nothing. Over the past year, noise happens religiously every time there is a cold start. Dealership now says it's the…
Exterior LightingJan 2015
The high beams lights in my honda are a safety hazard, they aren't bright and don't light the road up at all. Its so bad that even if you leave the high beams on the oncoming traffic doesn't even notice they are on. I cant believe honda would allow something this unsafe to go to…
Electrical SystemAug 2014
The battery keeps going dead. The green light in the battery- is green showing fully charged, but it won't turn the motor over. It appears it is under charged, have been stalled 6-8 times. I have to carry a jump battery now. Found out honda has a service bulletin 12-041 on this…
Fuel/propulsion SystemMay 2013
Whenever I stop at a stop sign or light, upon re-starting (only if there is an incline in the street) the motor almost stops. I must pump the gas peddle, it seems, to cause fuel to enter. Then the car takes off too fast in the traffic. The mechanics at the dealer where I…
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 5J6RM4H74CL045153 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.