2012 Honda CR-V Engine Problems
- 71
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 71 stored complaint records:
- 3 indicate a crash
- 3 indicate injury
- 2 indicate fire
What owners report
- grinding noise · 20 records
- cold start · 14 records
- service bulletin · 10 records
- noise cold · 7 records
- every start · 6 records
- loud grinding · 6 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 30–60k mi | 24 |
| 1–30k mi | 23 |
| 60–100k mi | 10 |
| 100–150k mi | 3 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Engine
2012 honda cr-v. When the vehicle is started, an abnormal loud rattling noise is heard coming from the engine. There are no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to honda city dealer located in levitown ny where it was diagnosed that the vtc actuator needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired at a cost of $750 to the owner. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, but no assistance was…
ODI 11270439
Engine
Vtc actuator grinding on cold start. Reported to honda. Paid to have it replaced out of pocket at a cost of $1443.83 on 9/24/18 at 111,863 miles. At 122,000 miles started having high oil consumption. After several misdiagnosis by hare honda, determined same issue as 2011 tsb a12-089 problem with sticking piston rings. Requires full engine rebuild quoted at $2000. If not fixed can cause engine failure.
ODI 11289643
Engine
Grinding noise when cold starting and it has begun to stall the engine.
ODI 11196120
Engine
Faulty vtc actuator, grinding noise on starting the car everyday in the mornings. Dealer have a $600.00 estimate to have it fixed and not covered under standard warranty. Honda is aware of this issue and no recall has been issued.
ODI 11184334
Engine
Rattle noise on cold start up. Vtc actuator replaced under warranty and now same problem again after 10;000 miles. From my reading and speaking to several auto mechanics, this is a common problem with this model of car and it seems like honda of america has not taken responsibility for addressing this problem adequately. I think a recall of this engine or an extension of the warranty should be required.
ODI 11123154
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
Prior to accident, vehicle had no issues and was serviced routinely. There were 2 individuals in the car and accident took place on a two lane state road approximately 2 miles from residence. The weather was hot and sunny on the mid-afternoon of the accident. Driver noticed sputtering in the car and decided to u-turn to return to residence. As driver continued, sputtering worsened and somebody drove alongside and…
Fire reported · 2 injuries
ODI 11115750
Engine · Power Train
Grinding noise upon cold start. This issue started at least two years ago. Did not happen on every start. Asked dealership what it might be and i was told it was nothing. Over the past year, noise happens religiously every time there is a cold start. Dealership now says it's the vtc actuator and i am now past my warranty. It appears that a tsb was issued march 2016. Why has no recall been made since this is a…
ODI 11089059
Electrical System · Engine
Engine- purchased car in aug 2013 in winter that year i heard a loud grinding noise at morning starts when it was cold. Took to honda dealer service who said it was probably vtc actuator. Had to bring it back and leave over nght so they could hear it in am. Of course the night i took it wasnt cold enough next am to make noise. Took it 3 other times since all to honda dealer plus reported it each time i took in for…
ODI 11084440
Engine
Engine rattles at cold start up. Per service bulletin the vtc actuator is faulty and needs to be replaced with an upgraded part. This is the second time i will need to have it replaced. I shouldn't have to pay for this repair again.
ODI 11089747
Air Bags · Body · Engine
We had a direct deer hit on i81 north in grantville pa. The direct hit was taken on the driver's side of the vehicle at 65 mph in highway driving. The airbag only deployed on the passenger side not on the driver's side. This seemed very odd to us. Either both air bags should have deployed or neither airbag should have deployed in this accident. Pictures are attached. I reported this to american honda, but they…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 11063805
Engine · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
Car in motion at approximately 45 mph on city street, when suddenly all power is lost. Engine still running but no power when pushing accelerator pedal. This lasts from 5 to 10 seconds. Then suddenly kicks in again. No check engine light appears. Talked to honda about this and they said they have never heard of this happening. This has happened four times in this vehicle.
ODI 11054124
Engine
The vtc is making a rattling noise on a cold start up. This started out of nowhere and has not gone away. My car is parked in a garage at home and is parked outside at work but will do the same no matter what.
ODI 11040064
Engine · Power Train
Grinding noise upon cold start. This issue started at least two years ago. Did not happen on every start. Asked dealership what it might be and i was told it was nothing. Over the past year, noise happens religiously every time there is a cold start. Dealership now says it's the vtc actuator and i am now past my warranty. It appears that a tsb was issued march 2016. Why has no recall been made since this is a…
ODI 11119641
Engine
Every time i start a car i hear a grinding sound that lasts for 1-2 seconds and then stops. This is how it sounds like: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kr20baoxbo8 this happens to honda cr-v's and accords with 2.4l 4 cyl. Engines. The issues known as "vtc actuator assembly" - https://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/acms/cs/jaxrs/download/doc/ucm501009/sb-10[redacted].pdf this is a huge problem for vehicles assembled between…
ODI 11033242
Engine
When pressing the accelerator the vehicle hesitates before accelerating. This creates a hazardous condition when pulling out into traffic. Vehicle feels like it is going to stall out.
ODI 11002527
Engine
I bought a used crv from the dealer in manchester nh. It is not under warantee anymore. The vtc actuator is bad and i need it replaced. It was recalled by honda. They are telling me its only up to 60 k miles. I bought it with that many on it.
ODI 10993802
Engine · Unknown Or Other
Wife pulled car into attached garage, has stopped, needed to move up 1-2 feet, with foot on brake the car suddenly overpowered the brakes, smashed a cabinet in garage, hit inside wall, broke studs, and moved others damage both wall in garage and inside home, there were marks on garage floor per insurance adjuster said, not skid marks instead it was from front wheels spinning as it pushed a cabinet into and through 2…
Crash reported
ODI 10985733
Engine
The engine makes a rattling noise when the car is turned on in cold weather, usually when it is first turned on in the morning. I live on the gulf coast, so it really doesn't even get that cold down here, but i have noticed this on multiple "cold" mornings (temperatures maybe in the 40s). I noticed several other people have reported this problem. I don't know if it is causing damage to the car, but it does not sound…
ODI 11006517
Engine
2012 honda cr-v vtc actuator recall.....whenever i start my car i hear a grinding noise which i have been told is the vtc actuator. The noise is very annoying it makes loud loud noise every time the car is started.
ODI 10971932
Engine
Please research this issue with 2012 honda cr-v's as i am not the only one with this issue and i believe it's a serious safety issue: the vehicle shakes, vibrates or wobbles when accelerating in low gears. It stops when easing up on the gas pedal. It typically occurs when the vehicle shifts (automatic transmission) between the 1st and 2nd gears. The whole car shakes. The only way to stop it is by removing foot from…
ODI 11062169
Engine · Visibility/Wiper
Problem with cooling system. The 2012-2016 cr-v models have issues with the heater core becoming clogged, and not generating enough heat for proper defrosting, defogging and cabin heating. Honda is aware of this problem and it is wide-spread enough for them to issue technical service bulletin #14-063 (see attached) for flushing of cooling system, at a cost to the car owner of approximately $470.00. This problem…
ODI 10949703
Engine · Power Train
The vehicle shakes, vibrates or wobbles when accelerating in low gears. It stops when easing up on the gas pedal. It typically occurs when the vehicle shifts (automatic transmission) between the 1st and 2nd gears. The whole car shakes. The only way to stop it is by removing foot from gas pedal or accelerating car quickly to higher speed. The issue affects the ability to safely accelerate to proper speed. Begins when…
ODI 10945774
Engine
There's a grinding noise that follows the start of the engine. This issue began 2 years ago during the winter months. Took it to honda to see what was wrong. They weren't able to recreate the sound and sent me on my way. It's now doing it all of the time. I haven't taken it to honda again, but i will when i have the time and money to fix it. Initial viewing of this site shows a lot of the same issue. Haven't done…
ODI 11242530
Engine
After owning for 5 years, during winter months a loud rattle sounded each and every time the motor was turned on. It did not matter if engine was cold or not. I took to dealer who said for $699 they would try and fix but no guarantees and could still exist. I spoke to different mechanic who said if i continued without getting it repaired, it could ruin the engine. I called the corp office to be told that there was…
ODI 11174888
Engine
Heater is blowing very cold air (28 deg) on driver side, (130 deg) on passenger side. This condition is when the vehicle is stationery, it becomes much colder when in motion. There was a tsb created november 2014, regarding this problem.
ODI 10935362