Table 1 shows eight common electrical system related problems of the 2012 Honda CR-V. The number one most common problem is related to the electrical system (35 problems). The second most common problem is related to the battery dead (seven problems).
Windshield defrost on drivers side produces no air or heat. Windshield became frosty and had to pull car over because of lack of visibility. Also heat on driver's side does not work, which is not a safety issue but may be related. Took it to the dealer where purchased. They flushed the heatcore. Read details...
I bought this car in January 2015 replaced battery bought new on November 2015 and have had to replace the battery 4 times since. Last time new battery installed August of 2019 battery dead again in April 2020 Read details...
Cold start -make metal to metal grinding sound. Replaced starter with no remedy. Read details...