The contact owns a 2012 Honda CR-V. The contact stated while driving 40 MPH and attempting to make a right turn, the vehicle unintendedly accelerated while the brake pedal was slightly depressed. The brake pedal was violently depressed for the vehicle to come to a stop. The failure recurred on several occasions. The vehicle was towed to the dealer but was diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 147,000. The VIN was not available.
2012 Honda CR-V acceleration problems
21 complaints (5% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 20,540. 6 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 21
- of this car's complaints
- 5%
- typical mileage
- 20,540
- crashes
- 6
- recalls
- 0
Which part fails
- Accelerator pedal1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
Honda CR-V acceleration problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 2012 Honda CR-V acceleration
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
What 2012 Honda CR-V owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
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 of the impact in the ditch was so hard and my air bag did not deploy that my back was fractured in the accident!!
On August 22, 2021 at approximately 8:00 pm, my daughter and I were riding in my 2012 Honda CRV on Cassie Hill, a very steep and windy road in St Thomas, Virgin Islands. As we approached the base of the hill at a bend, I applied breaks. The car lurched forward and picked up speed. I again applied the breaks as the car continued to pick up speed while going up the hill. However, the breaks did not reduce the speed. It did not work. I put the car in neutral and the lower gears but it did not slow down. As we were approaching the most steepest and windiest part of the road and with the car gaining more speed, I steered the car to the right side of the hill. The car traveled for some distance and flipped over. All air bags were successfully deployed.
Bought a 2012 honda cr-v 8/2015.dealer service was on 10/15/2015. Advised 2 change differential fluid (57,000 mi) charged to change differential fluid, but there is a judder when accelerating in low gears. It stops when easing up on the gas pedal. It typically occurs when the vehicle shifts (automatic transmission) between the 1st and 2nd gears. The only way to stop it is by removing foot from gas pedal or accelerating car quickly to higher speed. The issue affects the ability to safely accelerate to proper speed. Begins when accelerating from a stopped position all the way up until car reaches about 40-45 miles per hour. Occurs on all types of road conditions but is very pronounced when driving on a flat surface.approx.may, 2019 I was stopping 4 a light-car accelerated on own-put in neutral,but RPM shot up again. Braked and put it back in drive. Honda diagnosis found no defects .learned of recalls concerning this problem& the costly fix. Addressed/honda universe in toms river. Richard mootz, service direc. Says they can't help me. It hasn't been resolved and judder continues.I am up to date with all my oil changes and maintenance. And still have apprx. $4,000. Loan to pay on crv.
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 honda cr-v. While driving between 25-30 MPH, the vehicle failed to accelerate and hesitated to move. When fuel was added, the vehicle would accelerate and drive normally. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to honda kingsport (located at 2217 e stone dr, kingsport, tn 37660, (423) 358-2519) where the technician changed the automatic transmission fluid and performed an update; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken back to honda kingsport and the contact was informed that the vehicle was not covered under warranty. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 63,500.
Car in motion at approximately 45 MPH on city street, when suddenly all power is lost. Engine still running but no power when pushing accelerator pedal. This lasts from 5 to 10 seconds. Then suddenly kicks in again. No check engine light appears. Talked to honda about this and they said they have never heard of this happening. This has happened four times in this vehicle.
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 honda cr-v. While driving various speeds, the vehicle would accelerate on its own. The contact had to release the accelerator pedal to slow down the vehicle. The failure recurred numerous times. The dealer test drove the vehicle, but could not determine the cause of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made ware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 110,000. Updated 06/21/17*lj
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 honda cr-v. While operating the vehicle, it experienced unintended acceleration. Also, the doors would randomly lock and unlock and the instrument panel gauges displayed false readings. The cause of the failures was not diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The failure mileage was 73,000. The consumer stated the vehicle was compromised by a cyber-stalker/hacker for over 2 years. The radio station randomly changes, the compass display was incorrect, the climate controls would not operate, and the clock switched to military time.
When pulling into a parking spot in a parking structure, as I prepared to stop, the automobile, I think, inexplicably accelerated, crashing into the concrete barrier wall. The airbag deployed. To sum up, I think that my car accelerated by itself.
Car accelerated out of control. I was going in my garage. Ice at front of garage. I tapped the accelerator and I ended up in my garage wall, damaging my car and kitchen. This is the second time this has happened. A year and a half ago, the car accelerated out of control in my neighbors driveway and hit the garage door. ...updated 04/21/15
Questions about the 2012 Honda CR-V acceleration
Does the 2012 Honda CR-V have acceleration problems?
Owners have filed 21 complaints about the acceleration of the 2012 Honda CR-V, 5% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 2012 Honda CR-V acceleration problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 20,540 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2012 Honda CR-V acceleration?
There is no recall for this problem on this model year.
What year does the Honda CR-V have the most acceleration problems?
The Honda CR-V model years with the most acceleration complaints are 2018 (65 complaints), 2017 (52 complaints) and 2014 (36 complaints).
Other 2012 Honda CR-V problems
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