2012 Honda CR-V drivetrain & axles problems
Owners reported drivetrain & axles problems in 49 complaints for the 2012 Honda CR-V, 10% of the complaints on file. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 49 10% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 54,000 miles 37 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 1 and 1
- Injuries and deaths
- 6 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When drivetrain & axles problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 8 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 9 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 4 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 10 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 3 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 0 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 3 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 37 drivetrain & axles complaints that report mileage, the median is about 54,000 miles, and 57% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 crash, 1 fire, 6 injuries.
What owners wrote
Prior to accident, vehicle had no issues and was serviced routinely. There were 2 individuals in the car and accident took place on a two lane state road approximately 2 miles from residence. The weather was hot and sunny on the mid-afternoon of the accident. Driver noticed sputtering in the car and decided to u-turn to return to residence. As driver continued, sputtering worsened and somebody drove alongside and yelled that the vehicle appeared to be leaking gas.
2012 honda crv makes a rear end hydraulic noise from the rear differential that has gotten progressively worse during the first year of ownership. The sound is made as the vehicle is coming to a stop and once again when the vehicle starts. It is a safety concern that had been reported to honda in four separate instances begin when the vehicle had 2,497 and the last event was at 7,800.
Other problems reported for the 2012 Honda CR-V
- Engine 91 complaints
- Electrical system 68 complaints
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 37 complaints
- Steering 36 complaints
- Air bags 30 complaints
- Body & structure 29 complaints
- Suspension 26 complaints
- Brakes 23 complaints