The door latch mechanism can fail, potentially causing doors to not latch properly. This was addressed by a recall (12V338000) and involves replacing front door latch assemblies. Estimated repair cost: $300 - $600.

Brake-Shift Interlock Malfunction

In cold temperatures, the brake-shift interlock mechanism may not function correctly, allowing the vehicle to be shifted out of Park without the brake pedal being applied. This was addressed by a recall (13V143000). Estimated repair cost: $150 - $300.

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2012 Honda CR-V Maintenance guide

Name: Maintenance dataset for 2012 Honda CR-V
Creator: Carfocal

v1.0Updated Jun 6, 2026Ethan Miller4 Sources Analyzed

MAINTENANCE SUMMARY

The 2012 Honda CR-V, with a combined MPG of 25 and All-Wheel Drive, presents a good reliability profile (7.8 LLM Score). However, a significant number of Technical Service Bulletins (62) and three recalls, notably a door latch issue and a transmission interlock concern, warrant proactive inspection and maintenance.

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Reliability Score

Est. Annual Maintenance Cost

$400 - $600

TSBs & Recalls

62 TSBs | 3 Recalls

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Key Takeaways

Proactive inspection of door latches is recommended due to a moderate severity recall.
Address the brake-shift interlock recall, especially for cold-weather operation.

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