2012 Honda CR-V vs 2014 Honda CR-V
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2012 Honda CR-V | 2014 Honda CR-V |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 400 | 585 |
| Recall campaigns | 3 | 1 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 105 | 108 |
| Investigations | 3 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 27 | 36 |
| Fire reports | 4 | 7 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 25–26 | 25–26 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 40,000 mi | 26,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Honda CR-V | Honda CR-V |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 89 | 189 |
| Electrical System | 67 | 77 |
| Power Train | 48 | 68 |
| Air Bags | 30 | 32 |
| Structure | 29 | 28 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 21 | 36 |
| Tires | 2 | 52 |
| Visibility/wiper | 23 | 28 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 28 | 24 |
| Clunking / rattling | 26 | 51 |
| Hesitation / surging | 22 | 20 |
| Vibration / shaking | 22 | 50 |
| Rust / corrosion | 21 | 15 |
| Battery drain | 8 | 0 |
| Won’t start | 7 | 0 |
| Steering problems | 7 | 0 |
2012 Honda CR-V
2014 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.