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JHLRM4H73CC••••••2012 Honda CR-V
This build draws 2.9× more complaints than the average 2012 Honda CR-V build (8 vs 3).
8on this build
371on the model
134builds in total
1involved a crash
1injuries
Most reportedEngine 4Power Train 3Air Bags 1Seat Belts 1
What owners of this build wrote
Air BagscrashNov 2017
My husband and I had automobile accident on nov 7 on a busy city street. I was the passenger. My husband hit a telephone pole at about thirty mph or less. The pole didn't split but I sustained serious enough injuries to be med-flighted to a boston due to internal bleeding in the…
EngineFeb 2021
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…
Power TrainMar 2019
Expering the exact same problem of honda TSB number a09-010. Car only has 79k on it.am getting no where with local dealers. This is a known problem to honda! Can I get a goodwill repair, as this is my sixth honda I have bought and I certainly do not expect this from honda
Power TrainJan 2017
Very loud rattle/grinding at startup. It happens always when the engin cold and more frequently just sitting for an hour. Honda knows about the problem. It is caused by the vtc actuator. They have a TSB but no recall. Eventually a serious injury will happen. This has been…
Power TrainJan 2017
Car vibrates or shimmies at low and high mph honda says there is a software update but this is not a recall. If the transmission fails it would not be very safe on the road. This has been happening since 2015
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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 JHLRM4H73CC013271 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.