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2012 Honda CR-V Brakes Problems

NHTSA lists 25 brake complaints for the 2012 Honda CR-V, 6% of its 403 total complaints for the year. The median mileage at failure is 14,500, and no recalls are tied to this brake issue.

Brakes complaints
25
6% of 403
Crashes reported
2
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
2
Median mileage
14,500 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical brake symptoms owners report

  • Owners report rear brake calipers, pads, and rotors wearing out repeatedly and needing replacement multiple times over the life of the vehicle.
  • Some describe the brake pedal sinking to the floor, traced to a torn front brake hose.
  • Others report the brake warning light illuminating randomly at highway speeds with no diagnosed failure.
  • A cluster of complaints describe the ABS modulator failing and being replaced more than once.
  • One owner reports the brake pedal failing to stop the car in time, causing it to jump a curb and strike a retaining wall.
  • Some describe an abnormal noise from the rear brakes traced to worn rear calipers and rotors.

When 2012 Honda CR-V brake complaints were filed

First complaint Oct 6, 2012, latest Jun 11, 2024.

2012 Honda CR-V brakes complaints: complaints filed per month3Oct 2012Jul 2013Nov 2014Nov 2015Aug 2016Mar 2019Jul 2021Jun 2024
25 complaints filed with NHTSA from Oct 2012 to Jun 2024; peak Oct 2012 (3).

Brakes recalls for the 2012 Honda CR-V

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Brakes complaints by CR-V model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 201029 (6%)
  2. 201122 (4%)
  3. 201225 (6%)
  4. 201331 (8%)
  5. 201428 (5%)
  6. 201547 (7%)
  7. 201620 (5%)
  8. 2017210 (12%)
  9. 2018220 (10%)
  10. 2019106 (10%)
  11. 202030 (8%)
  12. 202127 (8%)
  13. 202215 (6%)
  14. 202330 (6%)
  15. 202422 (6%)
  16. 202531 (13%)

Frequently asked questions

How many brake complaints does NHTSA have for the 2012 Honda CR-V?
NHTSA lists 25 brake complaints for the 2012 CR-V, which is 6% of the 403 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for 2012 Honda CR-V brakes?
No. NHTSA shows no related recalls tied to the brake complaints for this model year.
At what mileage do 2012 CR-V brake problems typically show up?
The median mileage at failure among reported brake complaints is 14,500 miles.
Have the 2012 CR-V brake complaints caused any crashes or injuries?
NHTSA data tied to this brake complaint area includes 2 crashes and 2 injuries, with no fires reported.
Is 2012 the worst CR-V year for brake complaints?
No. Among CR-V model years listed, 2017 (210 complaints, 12% share) and 2018 (220 complaints, 10% share) show far more brake complaints than 2012's 25 complaints and 6% share.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.