2012 Honda CR-V safety record
Crash-test ratings, severity signals from owner complaints, fatal-crash involvement and safety recalls — all from official federal sources.
★★★★★
NHTSA overall rating (5/5)
27
complaints reporting a crash
4
complaints reporting fire
3
safety recall campaigns
NHTSA 5-star crash test ratings
| Overall | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Frontal crash | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Side crash | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Rollover | ★★★★ (4/5) |
Tested: 2012 Honda CR-V SUV 4WD
Among NHTSA complaints for this model year, 19 report injuries (24 people injured). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Fatal crash records (FARS 2020–2023). 2012 Honda CR-V vehicles were involved in 103 fatal crashes with 48 occupant deaths in federal crash records. Involvement counts are not adjusted for how many are on the road and do not imply fault or a vehicle defect.
Crash- and fire-risk recalls
- Crash riskDuring sub-freezing temperatures, the brake-shift interlock blocking mechanism… · Apr 15, 2013
- Crash riskThese vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567… · Oct 16, 2012
- Crash riskIf the manual or power door lock is activated while an interior front door… · Jul 19, 2012