2010 Honda CR-V vs 2012 Honda CR-V
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 21, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2010 Honda CR-V | 2012 Honda CR-V |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 481 | 403 |
| Recall campaigns | 15 | 3 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 104 | 105 |
| Investigations | 0 | 3 |
| Crash reports | 31 | 27 |
| Fire reports | 2 | 4 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 23–24 | 25–26 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 60,000 mi | 40,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Honda CR-V | Honda CR-V |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 217 | 30 |
| Engine | 53 | 89 |
| Electrical System | 43 | 68 |
| Power Train | 30 | 48 |
| Structure | 47 | 29 |
| Steering | 14 | 35 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 21 | 21 |
| Service Brakes | 19 | 23 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Rust / corrosion | 29 | 22 |
| Stalling | 27 | 28 |
| Oil consumption | 24 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 12 | 22 |
| Vibration / shaking | 11 | 22 |
| Check engine light | 7 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 7 | 26 |
| Battery drain | 0 | 8 |
2010 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.