2012 Honda CR-V Electrical System Problems
NHTSA component category: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · data through 07/12/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
How electrical system ranks on this vehicle
Share of the 399 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2012 Honda CR-V overview page.
What owners report
“SHORTLY AFTER PURCHASING VEHICLE BRAND-NEW THE CAR WOULD NOT START. NO LIGHTS HAD BEEN ON. HAD VEHICLE TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR A "FIX." NOW…”NHTSA complaint 10732075 — filed 07/06/2015
“LOUD METALLIC RATTLE NOISE ON COLD START-UP. HONDA DEALER FOUND HONDA SERVICE BULLETIN 09-010 ISSUED, BUT NO FIX FOR THIS PROBLEM HAS BEEN ISSUED TO…”NHTSA complaint 10731929 — filed 07/03/2015
“THIS CR-V SOMETIMES HESITATES TO CRANK. IT WILL CRANK AFTER THE 2ND TRY. IT ALSO HAS A VERY HIGH PITCH SOUND AT 55 MPH THAT…”NHTSA complaint 10695486 — filed 03/19/2015
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Electrical System complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2012 Honda CR-V have electrical system problems?
Electrical System is the #2 most-reported problem area on the 2012 Honda CR-V: 63 of 399 complaints on file (15.8%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.
How many complaints does the 2012 Honda CR-V have in total?
399 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 27 involved a crash, 4 involved a fire, 24 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.
What does NHTSA's electrical system category include?
NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ELECTRICAL SYSTEM category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.
