2011 Honda CR-V vs 2012 Honda CR-V
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2011 Honda CR-V | 2012 Honda CR-V |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 551 | 400 |
| Recall campaigns | 13 | 3 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 90 | 105 |
| Investigations | 0 | 3 |
| Crash reports | 29 | 27 |
| Fire reports | 2 | 4 |
| NCAP overall rating | 4/5 | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 23–24 | 25–26 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 56,039 mi | 40,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Honda CR-V | Honda CR-V |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 295 | 30 |
| Engine | 37 | 89 |
| Electrical System | 55 | 67 |
| Structure | 42 | 29 |
| Power Train | 14 | 48 |
| Steering | 10 | 35 |
| Suspension | 18 | 25 |
| Service Brakes | 18 | 23 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Rust / corrosion | 21 | 21 |
| Oil consumption | 15 | 0 |
| Stalling | 12 | 28 |
| Check engine light | 11 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 9 | 22 |
| Hesitation / surging | 7 | 22 |
| Airbag warning light | 6 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 26 |
2011 Honda CR-V
2012 Honda CR-V
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.