2012 Honda CR-V: engine stalls while driving

Filed Dec 9, 2025 · Engine · CT

Subject: Engine Stalls Upon Acceleration from Stop - Near Collision ​Description: I am experiencing intermittent engine stalling on my 2012 Honda CR-V. The issue occurs specifically when attempting to accelerate from a complete stop (e.g., at stop signs or intersections). When I press the gas pedal to proceed, the engine unexpectedly shuts off and loses all motive power. ​On several occasions, the vehicle has stalled multiple times in succession before it would stay running. In one severe incident, I was attempting a right turn onto a busy road from a stop sign. The vehicle stalled mid-turn, leaving me stranded in the path of traffic. A vehicle approaching from behind nearly rear-ended me because I could not clear the intersection. ​There are no warning lights prior to the stall. This loss of power at intersections poses an immediate safety risk of collision. I suspect this may be related to the known VTC actuator/timing chain defect affecting this model year.

Filed Jan 14, 2025 · Engine · IL

The 2012 Honda CRV with 107,000 miles was making noise on startup and first few minutes of running. This only happened a few times. No Engine light or oil light came on, but planned to bring to repair shop soon. Then the engine stalled driving on the highway. The car completely shutdown. When brought to Honda Dealer, they said it COMPLETELY ran out of oil and the engine, as well as many other components, were destroyed, quoting $11,0000 in repairs to put in another USED (not new) engine. The Oil had been replaced less than 7,000 miles prior to the incident with the recommended full synthetic (which Honda says should last 7,500 to 10,000 miles). Honda dealer said the engine had no compression, which means the piston rings were shot. This is the SAME EXACT issue that the 2008-2011 Accords/CRVs had, and Honda recognized it, extending the warranty to 125,000 on the engine. I requested assistance from Honda - they said NO - despite the fact THAT I HAVE OWNED 8 HONDAs in my lifetime. This will be the Last Honda I ever buy as even the 2018-2019 CRVS now have yet another oil consumption/dilution issue, and HONDA NO LONGER STANDS BY THEIR CUSTOMERS (because they can not afford to with their diminishing quality) !!

Filed Nov 17, 2024 · Engine · MA

2 weeks ago I was coming to a stop on a hill and the car stalled like it was about to shut off, but it kept running. A week ago. I was turning into a parking lot and the car stalled. The steering wheel got hard, so I turned off the car and then I turned it back on again. It stalled a little bit, but then it turned on. And finally yesterday November 16, 2024 as I was turning into a supermarket parking lot. The car stalled and shut off completely and didn’t want to restart. Two men. One was a mechanic pushed the car out of the way, and the mechanic one told me that it’s the timing chain.

Filed Apr 14, 2019 · Engine · 65,000 miles · NJ

Grinding noise when cold starting and it has begun to stall the engine.

Filed Aug 6, 2017 · Transmission · 59,700 miles · IN

Honda has been in stalling defective vtc actuators in the crv and accord models. On cold start, there is a loud rattle from the engine. There is a bulletin on this problem. It clearly states that it applies to all 2012 crv's. Honda support however is attempting to avoid repair of the problem by stating that it only applies to certain vins. The defective vtc actuator has been known to honda since at least 2012. However they have continued to install the device in models through 2015 at least, perhaps later. Thank you for your attention to this matter.

Filed Jun 30, 2017 · Engine · 31,000 miles · SC

When pressing the accelerator the vehicle hesitates before accelerating. This creates a hazardous condition when pulling out into traffic. Vehicle feels like it is going to stall out.

Filed Sep 15, 2014 · Steering · 9,000 miles · CA

I bought the 2012 crv ex in dec 2012. There have been multiple failures in my car AC died, vibrations, battery died while driving. The following is the major incident which occurred in my car. While driving at around 40 miles, the steering of the car stopped responding and started responding after few sec and then went bad. I stopped my car cautiously, missed hitting the car in front of me. Took on the side of the street and tried to move back and forth. After 10 mins and lot of honks from other car it started responding. While this thing was going on my wife took the video. Took it to the dealership slowly driving and the dealer said there is no issue in the car and I can take this away. Scared to death, I asked dealer that I will not take the car back and sent him the video of my car by uploading it on you tube. As soon as they saw the video, as usual it became a safety concerns and he then did not want me to take the car back. They found some issue and fixed it after keeping the car for two days. No issues with the steering since then but my AC died suddenly now. I took my car over 15 times to dealership in 1 year of new purchase. Opened a case with honda customer service and they said "this is what warranty is for". Good going honda. I am never going to buy any car in future from them. They believe their product is bery good and so they do not deal properly with any problem they have in the cars. I still have the youtube video, I can share that if it is of some use to anyone else.

Filed Sep 6, 2014 · Engine, Fuel system · 19,575 miles · CA

The listed vehicle above stalls or hesitates intermittently while driving and changing speeds.

Filed Aug 29, 2014 · Electrical · 31,918 miles · IL

The battery keeps going dead. The green light in the battery- is green showing fully charged, but it won't turn the motor over. It appears it is under charged, have been stalled 6-8 times. I have to carry a jump battery now. Found out honda has a service bulletin 12-041 on this problem. It needs to be escalated, too many people getting stranded. There needs to be a recall on this.

Filed May 15, 2014 · Electrical, Steering · 16,400 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 honda cr-v. The contact stated that the vehicle would not start and would also stall intermittently. The steering wheel was difficult to turn and the contact had to apply force in order to turn the steering wheel. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who replaced the battery four times and the alternator however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 16,400.

Filed Mar 7, 2013 · Electrical · 9,600 miles · IN

Vehicle stalled, and would not start. Battery was dead. Had the vehicle checked by honda, january 29, 2012, they said no problems were found. Feb. 4, would not start.

Filed Oct 31, 2012 · Engine · 3,000 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 honda cr-v. The contact stated that while driving approximately 70 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact merged to the shoulder of the road and restarted the vehicle. The dealer was made aware of the failure and advised that the vehicle was not included in any recalls. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing where the mechanic advised that the failure was unable to be detected. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 3,000 and the current mileage was 11,000.