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.
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.
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.