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William Wilson, 01/27/2016
2012 Honda CR-V LX 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
I got what I paid for with my CRV, safe/reliable/efficient transportation, with great resale value. It's my third Honda, but after driving the new Mazda CX-5 recently I'm tempted to defect to Mazda.....
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luv yur ride? Yes i still love my ride,even moreso
michael samaroo, 05/08/2016
updated 05/09/2017
2012 Honda CR-V LX 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
I am very happy so far with my honda cr-v (2012) purchased 1 month ago. I will be going on a 1200 mile trip and will be in a better position toevaluate vehicle at end of trip. Ride and cornering is very smooth if you don't yank steering. After a year's driving, i am so impressed with my Honda cr-v. I would recommend vehicle to anyone who's interested in buying a reliable suv. The only negative is under-powering which i heard has been fixed by a turbo. The cabin definitely needs updating to compete with other suv's.
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William Newberry, 07/07/2018
2012 Honda CR-V LX 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
The 2012 CRV infotainment leaves a lot to be desired. The controls are not very user friendly. The driving of the CRV In the mountains was surprisingly very good, it feels like a bigger engine than the 4cyl. And very good fuel mileage. Overall I would recommend this SUV.
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Not like the old ones
WBA, 12/21/2019
2012 Honda CR-V EX-L 4dr SUV AWD w/Rear Entertainment (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
2012 redesign included shoddy parts. Bought a 2012 4 days ago, had trouble with it right off the lot. I had done my research but not well enough. Looked up the issue I was having and turns out many others were having it too. The only true remedy that they concluded was a new transmission. Some of these cars only had 80,000 (mine had 93,000). The problem is a vibration when the car accelerates from 20-30 mph. There are 2 service bulletins out for this issue. The 2015 CRV's were part of a massive lawsuit because of it(https://topclassactions.com/lawsuit-settlements/closed-settlements/858761-honda-cr-v-vibration-class-action-settlement/). Had I known this beforehand I wouldn't have purchased it. It's too bad, my family has had Honda's for years but I'm done after this one.
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etgold, 12/12/2012
2012 Honda CR-V EX-L 4dr SUV AWD w/Navigation (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
5 of 21 people found this review helpful
Technology is sorely dated. IPhone 5 does not sync and no idea if or when it will. FM Radio real time traffic is never correct. Shows accidents a mile away from actual location, wet roads when no rain for a week, heavy traffic on clear roads and clear roads when there is heavy traffic. Hands free commands very difficult to use. Sorry I bought a CRV. Went to buy an SUV for my daughter and did not consider Honda. You have been warned.
car great for my purposes
George Goodman, 04/18/2016
2012 Honda CR-V EX-L 4dr SUV w/Rear Entertainment (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
1 of 3 people found this review helpful
rear differential fluid needs to be changed much more than manual says accord to dealers . Had this vehicle and a 2004 one and had a problem with that one. The 2004 got me thru 24 " snow blizzard about 50 miles did it in a little over 11/4 hrs. blinded and just about no one on road. That had gr. clearence of 8" or more I believe this one ha s less. Always bought american now will never go back although some amer. has improved. wife is handicapped and get into other vehicle s too high to law cheap interiors or you name it . the short of it great car reliable will go thru anything I put it thru without a problem. hadn't severe snow but a few times. went over a few miles op iced up roadwys full of holes thoght ws never going to get out of it without breaking car came out unscathed.
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Worst car ownership
David, 05/27/2020
2012 Honda CR-V EX-L 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
1 of 3 people found this review helpful
I bought a CRV 2012 8 years ago from Honda dealer and I go to dealer for service. I had extremely painful experience. Although the mileage is only about $87,000 km, so many problems I had including replacing propeller shaft $4000, replacing timing chain $2000, replacing seat belt, car lock issue, replacing a braking pad after only driving for 2 years.
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2012 Honda CRV
happyhonda2, 03/06/2012
2012 Honda CR-V LX 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
13 of 63 people found this review helpful
I love my new Honda Crv and was lucky to have a great salecman named Oscar G. Nichols who even offered to pick my new suv up when it needs service.This was a good experience for me because I think I was treated very fair and good.
Nice but poor MPG
randluke, 01/29/2012
2012 Honda CR-V EX-L 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
15 of 80 people found this review helpful
My wife and I bought a new 2012 2WD CRV EXL. The handling and Interior design aspects of the CRV are nice. But for a model that is touting its fuel efficiency it does not deliver. I am getting 16 mpg in the city. Not at all what I expected.
Would not buy another Honda
Deb, 10/08/2018
2012 Honda CR-V EX-L 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
1 of 5 people found this review helpful
Car vibrates when accelerating from 25 to 35 miles an hour and then from 55 to 65 or 70 miles an hour. There should’ve been a recall on this morrow. Extremely noisy to the point of not being able to hear your radio unless it’s really loud or people talking in the car. There are multiple other problems with this car. I bought it new in 2012 and can’t believe the lack of quality from Honda. This is my first Honda and will be my last.
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Love my new Honda crv ex-l
jsanczyk, 07/03/2012
2012 Honda CR-V EX-L 4dr SUV AWD w/Navigation (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
3 of 17 people found this review helpful
My parents purchased a new Honda crv suv about 2 weeks ago. The car is beautiful. It is black with black leather interior. The navigation is so easy to use and I love driving the car. It handles great and parks so easy.
Electric Shock from the ignition key...I should have known better
notrch, 11/04/2012
2012 Honda CR-V EX-L 4dr SUV AWD w/Navigation (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
5 of 30 people found this review helpful
Has anyone else received an electric shock while inserting their 2012 CRV key in the ignition? I have and my finger is still numb and painful a month later. I thought I was becoming more economical when I traded my 2007 BMW X-3 in for this Honda. I am averaging 17 miles per gallon. The navigation system is a joke, I have been in a Staples parking lot with the navigatin telling me the closest store is 364 miles away!!! Don't even try to find a Radio Shack. The voice operation is sporatic and was designed to cause frustraion and annoyance, which it will do with ease...the only thing it does with ease. Thanks
Very very bad experience with Honda CRV
julieca, 12/07/2012
2012 Honda CR-V LX 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
6 of 37 people found this review helpful
Severe Break Issue!!! We got our Honda CRV this July and currently we drove 4000 miles mainly for commute. However two weeks ago, we heard the big and scary noise from our CRV while we were driving to our parents home where is the peaceful and clean residential area. The noise sounded from the break in the rare wheels. But from our eyes, we couldn't find anything stuck there to make the noise. We didn't dare to drive until my parents said that we have to drive it until the issue really appeared so that we could repair. Fortunately the terrible crash sound disappeared after we drove a few blocks. But the car break does have issue from then on. Once we step on the pedal, it has "KA" noise.
Wow!!!
gladys29, 09/12/2012
2012 Honda CR-V EX 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
2 of 15 people found this review helpful
It's what I was looking for and more! I love everything about it. It's beautiful, drives smooth, comfortable, spacious. I have two kids and shop at bjs so I need some room, kids love it, so much room to stretch out in and enough for bjs run and a few other stores:) thanks Honda, You've done it again!!!
Do not purchase
brendaf123, 01/15/2013
2012 Honda CR-V LX 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
1 of 14 people found this review helpful
Cruise control drops up to 8 mph going up a hill and gains that much going down. Dealer says the 15 mph speed variation is "normal and within guidelines". I have been driving with cruise controls since they were introduced and have never seen dramatic fluctuations like this even when the technology was new. It is too bad that Honda finds this acceptable. Side window fogs making it difficult or impossible to see side mirror. Defroster doesn't help. Seems to be a design flaw particularly in humid climates. Heater works great unfortunately I live in the south and the air conditioner is not adequate on hot days. We thought we were buying a car that we could keep for years. So disappointed.
Not up to expectations
trollinthebox, 03/21/2013
2012 Honda CR-V EX 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Generally, I like the car. I see only one problem with it, mileage per gallon. On city/highway combined it makes 21 MPG, about the same as my 2006 RAV4. Economy mode doesn't do any good, just slows down the acceleration. Unfortunately, fuel economy is a big selling point, and it's disappointing. Other than that, it's nice car.
CR new family car!
Elizabeth Essman, 03/21/2017
2012 Honda CR-V LX 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
You have to be ok with the range of view. First SUV for me and I'm getting used to relying on back up camera and knowing my blind spots. Easier to adapt to than I previously thought.
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If only there were room for longer legs
EzVz, 09/18/2017
2012 Honda CR-V EX-L 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
We'd give it a five star rating if the front had longer leg room. Driving position is a bit cramped. When we got the car, we considered out to be like a cockpit. But after time, the cockpit kinda closed in on us. I'm six feet, my wife is 5-10 (But her legs are as long as mine). Or maybe, if the steering wheel would extend a bit further, out would be better. Otherwise, except for road noise at 70 plus on the highway, and a sometimes sort of screaming noise thru the Bluetooth on the phone, it's perfect!
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Just about all you could ask for
Frank D, 02/25/2018
updated 08/27/2018
2012 Honda CR-V EX 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Dollar for dollar, it is a great value for the money. Built to last a long time. Very reliable. My previous Honda CRV was 15 years old when I traded it in. A great, time tested vehicle.
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Love the CRV
Malik De Niro, 03/25/2018
2012 Honda CR-V EX-L 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I really love the car ride is smooth a little rough when in Econ mode interior is spacious lots of storage in the back. I’d actually keep or get the newer model but family has expanded so I’m going with a Pilot
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Economicall!!
John, 03/30/2018
2012 Honda CR-V EX-L 4dr SUV AWD w/Navigation (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Nothing. This vehicle is the most affordable car that I have ever owned. All I did was do the recommended service that the car would advise me thru the service reminder in the vehicle.
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W. Few, 04/11/2018
2012 Honda CR-V EX-L 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Another Honda that will run forever with very little care.
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I will miss this car
Deann burrows, 07/04/2018
2012 Honda CR-V EX-L 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Honda suv s are the best.
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second home
BoPoe, 10/04/2018
2012 Honda CR-V LX 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
best car i've ever owned/ not to sexiest/ over 200k and maintained at 5k intervals/ 2 sets of rotors and pads 1 caliper/ sets of tires
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One of the best decisions I’ve ever made.
Jeany Ry, 05/12/2021
2012 Honda CR-V EX 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I absolutely love my car! It’s only been a few days but every time I see it, I get excited that it’s mine. It drives so smoothly and is quiet, fuel efficient, roomy, comfortable and I feel safe driving it. It’s a beautiful car.
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100,000 miles of reliability
KH, 07/07/2021
2012 Honda CR-V EX-L 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
The CR-V is very reliable. Just got new front brakes & spark plugs. I also had to replace the battery a few years ago. Well-priced too.
Favorite Ever
Donna Reichert, 07/27/2022
2012 Honda CR-V EX 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Love the back-up camera, the size of the vehicle, the heated seats, and all around ease of driving.
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Sporty
Benjamin Sian , 06/24/2024
2012 Honda CR-V LX 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
The car is is very unique one of a kind.
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Workhorse CRV
Big deal, 03/10/2025
2012 Honda CR-V EX 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Loved this car. 296,000 miles and only a starter and alternator as major replacements.
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Great car - love it!
David Hannon, 05/22/2016
2012 Honda CR-V EX-L 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
CRV is a great car. Lovely finish, very comfortable. All good things to say
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HONDA CRV's are Great!
Mama J, 10/04/2018
2012 Honda CR-V EX-L 4dr SUV w/Rear Entertainment (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
0 of 13 people found this review helpful
Honda CRV is great, I owned a 2012 model and currently looking to upgrade. I only made routine maintenance on the vehicle since I purchased it. Best vehicle I ever owned for price, maintance, roominess, sunroof, IPhone connection and rear entertainment for the kids. I am sold forever on the Honda CRV.
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