2012 Honda CR-V Service and Repair Manual

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2012 Honda CR-V service and repair manual — a detailed, factory-style reference for maintenance, diagnostics, and repair. Use it to confirm correct procedures, specifications, and system coverage before you start work.

Designed for technicians and DIY owners, this manual helps you diagnose issues correctly, follow proven repair steps, and use wiring diagrams and system sections to track faults faster.

What’s included

  • Step-by-step repair procedures and service information
  • Specifications and reference data (where provided)
  • Electrical diagnostics with wiring diagrams
  • Coverage across major systems: engine, transmission/driveline, brakes, steering, suspension, HVAC, and more

Trims covered

  • LX Sport Utility 4-Door
  • EX-L Sport Utility 4-Door
  • Touring Sport Utility 4-Door
  • EX Sport Utility 4-Door

Engines covered

  • 2.4L 2354CC 144Cu. In. l4 GAS DOHC Naturally Aspirated

Index / Table of contents

  • Body
  • Brakes
  • Chassis Electrical
  • Driveline
  • Engine Cooling
  • Engine Electrical
  • Engine Mechanical
  • Engine Performance & Emission Controls
  • Fuel System
  • General Information & Identification
  • Heating, Ventilation, & Air Conditioning
  • Hybrid & Electric Vehicle Systems
  • Steering
  • Suspension
  • Transmission, Clutch, & Transfer Case
  • Wiring Diagrams

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Vehicle Safety Data

2012 Honda CR-V Recalls & Complaints

NHTSA #12V33800019/07/2012Component: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH

Honda is recalling certain model year 2012 Honda CR-V and model year 2013 Acura ILX vehicles. If the manual or power door lock is activated while an interior front door handle is being operated by an

Consequence

If the door is not fully latched, the door may open while driving or in a crash, increasing the risk

Remedy

Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front door latch assemblies in the affected v

NHTSA #13V14300015/04/2013Component: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

Honda is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 CR-V, Odyssey, and model year 2013 Acura RDX vehicles. During sub-freezing temperatures, the brake-shift interlock blocking mechanism may become slow a

Consequence

If the gear selector is moved from the park position without pressing the brake pedal it can allow t

Remedy

Honda will notify owners and instruct them to take their vehicle to a Honda or Acura dealer. The de

TSB #10204263

Engine Rattles at Cold Start-Up Supersedes 09-010, dated March 3, 2015 to revise the information highlighted in yellow.

TSB #10204288

Service Bulletin - 2012 CR-V Driver's Airbag Inflator Collection - American Honda is conducting a study of driver's airbag inflators. This collection involves a small number of driver's airbag inflators from specific locations. Once custome

TSB #10204264

Engine Rattles at Cold Start-Up Supersedes 09-010, dated March 3, 2015 to revise the information highlighted in yellow.

TSB #10193017

Our records indicate that a PRODUCT UPDATE has not been completed on this vehicle; refer to the address card for the affected VIN. The vehicle's battery sensor monitors the battery condition and determines the charging mode. in some cases,

TSB #10191895

Our records indicate that a PRODUCT UPDATE has not been completed on this vehicle to the address card for the affected VIN. The vehicle's battery sensor monitors the battery condition and determines and the charging mode. In some cases, bec

TSB #10211585

Our records indicate that a PRODUCT UPDATE has not been completed on this vehicle; refer to the address card for the affected VIN. The vehicle's battery sensor monitors the battery condition and determines the charging mode. In some cases,

TSB #10211537

Our records indicate that a PRODUCT UPDATE has not been completed on this vehicle; refer to the address card for the affected VIN. The vehicle's battery sensor monitors the battery condition and determines the charging mode. In some cases,

TSB #10160545

ServiceNews Article - When removing and installing a cable reel, you need to keep both the cable reel and the steering angle sensor in position. If you don't , the VSA indicator may come on along with one or more VSA DTCs. And when you run

Showing the 8 most recent of 105 technical service bulletins on file with NHTSA.

20161216Component: POWER TRAINCrash reported3 injured

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 HONDA CR-V. WHILE PULLING INTO THE DRIVEWAY, THE VEHICLE SHIFTED INTO PARK. A FEW MINUTES LATER, THE CONTACT WAS ALTERED BY THE CHILD OCCUPANT THAT THE VEHICLE HAD ROLLED B

20161011Component: UNKNOWN OR OTHERCrash reported3 injured

I WAS STOPPED AT A REDLIGHT WITH 4 CARS IN FRONT OF ME.MY CAR ACCELERATED WITH MY FOOT STILL ON THE BRAKE & PUSHED ALL 4 CARS INTO EACH OTHER.LUCKY NO ONE WAS SERIOUSLY INJURED .THIS HAS COST ME A LOT

20230915Component: AIR BAGSCrash reported1 injured

In the accident, side curtain airbags malfunctioned. They started to deploy but did not finish deploying. Pictures and incident report are available. The car was a total loss and was not returned to o

20221003Component: AIR BAGSCrash reported1 injured

Lost control of my car when I looked down to pick up a piece of ice in my console. In the crash the steering wheel air bag did not deploy, and my accelerator stuck. I had my seat belt on but the force

20221003Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLCrash reported1 injured

Lost control of my car when I looked down to pick up a piece of ice in my console. In the crash the steering wheel air bag did not deploy, and my accelerator stuck. I had my seat belt on but the force

Showing the 5 most serious of 505 complaints filed with NHTSA.

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