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2012 Honda CR-V consumer reviews

$22,495–$23,745 MSRP range
side view of 2012 CR-V Honda
(213 reviews)
90% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.5
  • Interior 4.5
  • Performance 4.4
  • Value 4.6
  • Exterior 4.5
  • Reliability 4.7
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CR-V 2012

Most reliable car i ever had. use for many years never had a problem safe, and never visit the mechanics.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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Best Car To Tow

This is our second CR-V. It is a great vehicle to tow behind our RV. The only problem is that the passanger seat is not as confortable as the drivers seat. This is the only problem with both cars. My husband has a bad back so the bumps give him a fit. Otherwise we love the car.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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CR-V is the best in the class

CR-V is the best in the class, I would keep it, but after 5 years of ownership, needed a bigger SUV. 5 years, changed battery once. Otherwise no problem.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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sol acosta

was very pleased with everything about my car it is very nice and clean I cant wait to finally drive it

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Superior handling and reliability

I've been driving this car for 3 weeks now and could not be happier with its performance and utility. It handles remarkably well on snow covered roads and makes me feel safe. I appreciate its economy mode to improve mpg for city driving. I also love all the cargo space when the rear seats are folded down--I can fit so much stuff in this car! It's my first Honda, but I think I'm a convert! Even though it's five years old, it looks and drives like new. So happy with this car and looking forward to many years of driving it, as I know it has a great reliability reputation.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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It's no wonder why CR-V is the most popular SUV!

For years and years, I've purchased luxury vehicles and watched them depreciate. This time, I decided to get smart and spend 1/3 the money and boy-o-boy, am I glad I did. I've had the CR-V EX-L for about a month now and I am extremely happy with it. I honestly believe that the 2012~2016 body style was the best, so to optimize my purchase, I found a 2012 AWD with navigation, in mint condition. It looks and drives like new. Also - I found that pearl white with tan leather has the best resale. This is a GREAT car for the money!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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Knocking in engine..

I have owned a Honda CRV for 41,000 miles and it has a knocking noise in the engine. I have complained about it since it had 16,000 miles on it and Honda says they don't have a part to fix it. I have left it with them several days with no satisfaction. I pulled it in the store parking lot the other day and a lady came up to me and said the rod was out on the car. I just want a car that doesn't sound like it is falling apart..

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 2.0
  • Value 2.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 3.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Does not recommend this car
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Great car

Recently bought a 2012 CR-V Certified Used from Brown Honda in Toledo, and am extremely happy with the price and everything that it came with. I only have 1 star less on Exterior Styling because I think tinted windows all around the back should be a stock item, but other than that I'm happy. If you're looking for a great new or used car Brown Honda takes care of you! I've gotten both there, both great experiences.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Does recommend this car
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Meh

If you are a person that does not want too much fun, this is the car for you. Its boring and its not as reliable as other crv's. Changed the battery in January of 2014. Brakes and tires needed to be replaced. Also, the more you drive it, the louder it gets. Its fine for a daily, but thats all. Don't expect a hot rod. It's a normal car for a normal person. Also, the awd sucks.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 3.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 2.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Does recommend this car
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Sporty, reliable crossover!

I couldn't be happier with my CRV. It's the perfect fit for me, looks sporty but easy to handle and not so big like an SUV. I was extremely impressed with Jimmy Sears. I have bought several cars in the past, but no salesman has gone over the details of the car like Jimmy did with this CRV. When I left the lot, I felt comfortable and at ease. Thanks Jimmy!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Does recommend this car
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