Starter problems of the 2012 Honda CR-V

Seven problems related to starter have been reported for the 2012 Honda CR-V. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2012 Honda CR-V based on all problems reported for the 2012 CR-V.

1 Starter problem

Failure Date: 07/05/2016

Cold start -make metal to metal grinding sound. Replaced starter with no remedy.

2 Starter problem

Failure Date: 05/11/2016

Tl the contact owns a 2012 Honda Cr-v. The contact stated that the battery was replaced several times however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to rhinelander Honda (1737 n stevens st, rhinelander, WI 54501) and the contact was informed the battery failed due to an aftermarket part that was installed on the vehicle. The battery was not replaced. The contact mentioned that the battery was taken to an installer of the aftermarket starter and the contact was informed that there were no issues found with the battery. The contact mentioned that previously the battery failure caused the alternator to become inoperable. The manufacturer was not contacted or made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 78,000.

3 Starter problem

Failure Date: 03/24/2016

I have a 2012 Honda crv. I recently had my battery changed when the car would not turn over. Luckily this happened while parked in front of my home. I didn't think anything of it because the battery just turned 4 years old. The mechanic also tested the charging system just to be sure everything was alright. The mechanic found low readings for both the starter and alternator. The car is 4 years old with only 30,000 miles on it. I was concerned when first told about this. However, now I am reading multiple complaints regarding this same issue. With so many complaints on the electrical system, why isn't Honda forced to do something such as a mandatory recall??.

4 Starter problem

Failure Date: 11/01/2015

Starter is making a loud noise when it starts cold for the past couple of years.

5 Starter problem

Failure Date: 09/01/2015

The contact owns a 2012 Honda Cr-v. While attempting to start the vehicle, there was an abnormal grinding noise coming from the front end. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the starter actuator failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 17,000.

6 Starter problem

Failure Date: 01/07/2014

Vehicle did not start on a cold morning (Tuesday 07th January, 2014, 9:30 am est). Outside temperature was around -10f (as indicated by cars dash). I do not have a garage. So car was parked outside. I cleared snow on top of car and I tried starting, but it wont start. I gave the starter, 10-12 minutes recovery time between trying subsequent starts. But, car would make clicking noise. Geico emergency roadside was backed up and they said it will take 6 hours to send some one. I had to get it jump started later that evening. Additional facts: (I use the car everyday. I did not leave any electrical appliance/lights on on the above day).

7 Starter problem

Failure Date: 07/03/2012

I was driving my 2012 Honda crv when the door locks started going crazy then the car alarm started going off then me and my wife tried to get out and the door would not open so I drove the 3 month old crv back to the dealer at sunnyside Honda and they were the rudest people on earth I told them what happened and they tried to get me to sing a paper that said I might have to pay cause it might be my fault not were sorry not are you guys ok no just sing I said no ask for the boss he said same thing so I ask for his boss the head boss at the time no sorry no are u ok well he said you had a remote starter put in its an after market its there fault call them I didn't put it in very rude and leaning in turns me so I said Honda at the time I bought the crv sad they were out of factory remotes and rec-amended that one it was put on there before I even picked up the car for first time now me and my wife was terrified and all they could do is give us bull not just say wow it a brand new crv sorry it happened well check it out finally after that and a long time latter they agreed to check it out and said after it was check out well we replaced the door actuator but if it happens gain you need to call the remote people no sorry I loved Honda but not now I am looking into a law suite.




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