2012 Honda CR-V review | Consumer Reports 

Our 5 year update and ownership of our 2012 CRV LX AWD. We bought this Vehicle new in August of 2012. We currently only have 28,650 miles on our CUV. This CRV has been very reliable and practical with very little issues with it. Been very diligent with maintenance: Tires rotated every 5 thousand miles with the oil change. (I change the oil once a year) I use a synthetic 0 w 20 since my first oil change at about 5000 mile break in period. Differential fluid changed every 15 thousand, Brake fluid flushed after every 3 years, And brakes cleaned and adjusted every 10 thousand. Washed and waxed few times a year. So vehicle is well maintained. Only gripes I've had.. mostly fuel cap issues (twice since we owned it) And the worst so far being a plugged heater core on drivers side. The heater core issue is a big one and causes the heat to fail to warm the driver side compartment when cold out. The dealer "did" fix the problem for us at no charge so I was relieved. The thirty thousand mile mark is coming up for our old girl. I've heard others with the higher trim levels having battery issues but thankfully not a single problem here. (original battery) We are keeping our CRV for as long as possible as the newer models with CVT's, Direct injection, turbos, push button start, And tech packages have been more problematic and possibly less reliable. I personally believe the LX model to be the most practical and reliable of the models. I like the 2017 LX AWD version (better gas mileage, performance, And improvements in design) The Silver 2012 CRV LX AWD: "Bessie" as we lovingly call her has been a wonderfully practical, dependable, And well designed all in one cross over for our family needs.

It's an okay package, if you don't know better... the American version is a low grade version of the Japanese Domestic Market (JDM) version. The JDM CR-V get HID with Active Cornering Light, Push Start with Smart Key Fob, built-in prism at the bottom of the passenger side door mirror for easier parking, Paddle Shifters and a big safety add-on, Additional Turn Signal on the outside mirrors and a lot more. Bring the JDM CR-V and it will probably catch up with the others...

A friend of mine just traded her 05 in for one of these. Haven't been in it yet but I hope they are more comfortable than the previous generations. The seats in the older ones feel like fabric covered cement LOL! But with that said it's got over 200,000 miles on it and I would still trust it on across country trip.

My friends A/C went out at 104K. Also this model year has a problem with the VCT on cold start. There’s a class action law suite out on the issue, it’s a $1500 dealer fix.

One of the last great crossover suvs

Thanks for the review. CRV is like a friendly dog. Most people like it, as well as myself. Two major issue should've been solved, but they're not. New engine and transmission. Definitely, a 200 hp is necessary for this size as well as a 6 speed automatic. I think they could do this to boost up the sales by at least 20-30%. Hyundai Tuscon is doing better in this category as well as Ford Escape.

We love ours! It's been real practical, Durable, Safe, And reliable. AWD is seamless and stable in the roughest winter snows. We have the LX model and that is just fine by me. We really feel like your getting a lot of value and peace of mind for the price from this versatile Vehicle. Great riding, Highly polished quality CUV.

Looking at getting a used CRV. Right now I'm leaning towards 2012 over a 2011.

How about the quality interior and bad engine noise?

I think Honda did a great job! Ive hear a lot of complaints about this redesign...I really like it!

I like the direction of Honda's new designs across the lines. Honda's cars from late 90s and early 2000s look really "Honda" and people like them. That's what defined Honda during the period. In the mid 2000s, there are quite few ugly cars, and now we are seeing newer and really slick designs. This 2012 CRV is a good example or the transition.

I love my CRV but wish it had more power. They really should think about making a six cylinder

@hondaftw1234 I just bought a 2012 CR-V also in EX-L trim in polished metallic finish and gray interior/leather seats. I agree that the SUV is relatively quite comparing to my 05 Accord and my wife's 07 Accord. The interior also looks very nice and the drive quality is close to my Accord. I really like the design and almost everything about this SUV.

actually its pretty much the same. the phil version however has a rear back-up camera but not a standard feature. its only available in a 2.4 liter. we only have 2 variants, the 2.0 LX and 2.4 EX, LX comes with SOHC and EX with DOHC. the phil version of the LX doesn't have a sunroof. The I-mid also isn't present in the LX. people here in the philippines only cares for the exterior looks thats why hyundai is a hit right here. filipinos sometimes does not speculate the features.

Does anyone know anything about long term reliability of these 2012 crv's? I've seen a few for sale used but I'm not sure about them.

honestly alll the video have complaints i havent seen a review where they dont say one thing bad about the car especially the cr-v the hard plastic will last longer then the stupid soft plastics

i bought a honda crv and used to have a lexus rx 350, problem is lexus was a gas guzzler, had a 3.5 l and the crv has a 2.4 L engine so yes im saving gas for comfort if gas prices go up then forgetting the lexus will.be easier

I viewed the philippines CR-V, just minor differences in trim. What makes it better?

We, europeans, pay heavy taxes for V6 cylinders. And even for a good 2013 4 cylinders CR-V the state tax has been increased and reaches a penalizing 3000 $. I will get my 2.0 V-tech Executive Navi in about 6 weeks and I'm sure it's gonna be a real pleasure to drive and spend time with. I test drove the 2013 CR-V twice before buying and each time it was a pleasant, quiet and relaxing experience. Just sit behind the wheel and make yourself an opinion !

great car

Did you buy an Ancient Fav4?

honestly this car looks better in person

Honda is AMAZING!!!

All you stupid people who says this car is (F)ugly, think practically and do not go with the looks!!! - Good Fuel Economy - Spacious - Resale value - Easy and Cheap to maintain - Comfortable Ride Do you want to have a girlfriend with just looks or everything well balanced out especially good understanding nature so that you can have a nice relationship with her? HONDA CRV is that girlfriend!!!. Think about it!!!.... And to be honest all compact SUVs, looks the same anyways!!! :)

What do you think is better then? -_-

ill probably buy a 2013 escape over this.

If only they could have put a V6 and did something about that grill and tail lights ...

Too many hard plastics and one major sin of omission. Honda should have a 6 speed automatic in everyone of their new cars. Acura should be using 7 or 8 speeds by now.

2.0 or 2.4 ?

more gears more chances of repairs, this car is cheap, reliable, and holds it's value like a mother******

Nice car. Best seller again.

every generation of the CRVs have had the hard plastic... looks nice in my opinion...

Precio?

I think my 2012 CR-V is very quiet. Hmm, also I have an EX-L and the door panel and interior is very well finished. EX model is different? Glad I didn't buy that one lol.

not V6, or 6speed? the interior still looks cheap to me, and lot of hard plastic, the back looks bad, kinda of a Volvo XC60. and the Nav is not an option but a Trim level after the EX-L so that sucks a lot..

hahahaha IKR! xD especially in white orchid pearl in 2.4 EX guise. PH CR-V has LED turn signals, sleek looking projector headlights, and a sunroof.... HOLLA!! \m/

I dont know what honda is up to but non of their new cars does appeal to me at all. I think Honda is down grading their cars. by the way i used to be Honda Fan.

european version is so much better and nicer ! We are getting one soon !

i have to respectfully disagree

Subaru Forester all day.

Nice honda

lol dont care if its noisy it will last way longer than anything else other than maybe the rav 4 ..

honda is good car but this honda crv really sucks i bought a toyota instead and i am so happy with my toyota

looks like a volvo >.>

"three ah-dogs"

Honda CRV...

Why does Honda have to make their cars uglier every generation?

honda needs a new designer this CRV is really fugly

thats not true, you really must not know anything about cars.

interior looks really cheap

Honda has really fallen down year after year. The styling of this crv, the new civic, the crosstour, the insight, the pilot are just butt ugly. They have no passion in making fun to drive good looking cars. They make bland, boring, ugly cheap cars with low rent interiors and old engine transmission technology. Honda fills their cars with cheap hard plastics which they never used to. The use old underpowered engines in all their vehicles. They then match it with a old school 5 speed auto with no

Too plain

just when i thought the CR-V couldn't get any uglier..

ewwwwwwww

that new crv looks ugly the one here in philippines is better :P :)

This is literally the most boring car on Earth.