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2012 Honda CR-V Maintenance guide

2012 Honda CR-V Maintenance guide
v1.0Updated Jun 6, 2026·Ethan 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

9.3/ 10

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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