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2012 Honda CR-V repairs by problem area

Engine (16%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (19%)

Brakes and Traction Control (14%)

Suspension and Steering (2%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (42%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (4%)

Other (3%)

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2012 Honda CR-V brake repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (40%)

$100 - $499 (60%)

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2012 Honda CR-V 4dr SUV

185-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD

57000 mi

US $250
rear brake pads replaced 
62620 mi

C $500
heard sounds - groaning when backing up and a "thrum" on rotation. took it in. Front brakes at 6mm left (60% life left?) but rear rotor/pads (also OEM) worn right out. 

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2012 Honda CR-V 4dr SUV

185-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic AWD

74000 mi

US $200
Rotors were warped resulting in excessive vibration. Replacing rotors and brake pads fixed the problem. Also lubed the caliper pins. 
66000 mi

US $300
dr rear caliper 
171226 mi

US $700
All brake rotors had rusted badly due to very little driving during COVID. 
60000 mi

US $250
Rotors and pads 
50000 mi

US $150
At 50,000 miles rear pads were worn down again. Had them warranty for cost of labor. Front pads were finally getting down to needing replacement so front pads were replaced and the rotors were machined. Having rear pads wear out twice as fast then the front is unacceptable. I do not exceed the 850lb load limit on the CR-V. At most I would calculate about 600-700lb including all passengers and when we pick stuff bulk items from Sam's club or BJ's 
73000 mi

US $500
50K pads were worn down to rotors which scratched them, now 73K same issue needed new rear pads and rotors. It was the passenger side this time instead of drivers side. Went back to OEM to see if it last longer. Note in all 73K miles on this CRV I only had 1 set of tire replacement and the front pads got replaced 1 time with the original rotors.. It is only the rear that keeps wearing out. 
42780 mi

C $850
Brake caliper seized onto rotor. Attempted servicing first to unfreeze but unsuccessful. Had to replace warped rotor and then replaced bit rear brake discs and pads. Driver rear caliper replaced. 
83700 mi

C $500
Rear pads and rotors and right rear caliper. Caliper seized and destroyed the pads and rotor 
96720 mi

C $200
Brakes rubbing on rear again after winter. A lot of rust and rotor shields dissintegrated. Brake service performed but may need new rotors or parking brake cable still. Scheduled for August 
23500 mi

US $350
Rear left caliper seized, rotors turned, new brake pads and brake lube and service 
48000 mi

US $550
Worn front brakes 
25000 mi

US $160
Corrosion buildup needed to be machined off 

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