2012 Honda CR-V suspension problems
25 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the suspension on the 2012 Honda CR-V — 6% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Left and Right suspension Front and Back. Yes car will be available for inspection when called. No one’s safety was at risk. It has been confirmed by an independent service center. No other place has inspected the car/component except for the independent service center. No there were no warning…”
filed Jul 28, 2026
“The frame rust issue was recalled through 2011, my 2012 was manufactured in the same plant same time as the 2011 model, and has the same rust issue, but was not included in the recall. I have significant damage to my vehicle from rust frame, causing it to be borderline unsafe without modification…”
filed Jul 8, 2026
“The contact owns a 2012 Honda CR-V. The contact stated that while making a left turn, several warning lights illuminated on the instrument panel, and the steering wheel became significantly unsteady, causing a partial loss of vehicle control. Because the incident occurred within walking distance of the residence, the…”
filed Jul 6, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Suspension problems in other CR-V years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 CR-V | 2 | 1% |
| 2024 CR-V | 5 | 1% |
| 2023 CR-V | 1 | 0% |
| 2022 CR-V | 3 | 1% |
| 2021 CR-V | 3 | 1% |
| 2020 CR-V | 3 | 1% |
| 2019 CR-V | 4 | 0% |
| 2018 CR-V | 6 | 0% |
| 2017 CR-V | 4 | 0% |
| 2016 CR-V | 7 | 2% |
| 2015 CR-V | 20 | 3% |
| 2014 CR-V | 14 | 2% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2012 Honda CR-V
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.