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Chart based on 18 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2012 Honda CR-V 4dr SUV
185-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD
44500 mi
US $70
Trans felt like it was slipping in 2nd/3rd gear. Would only happen while accelerating slowly. Dealer changed fluid and updated software. Drives fine now. Had to pay for fluid replacement due to being normal maintenance.
37300 mi
US $450
Transmission started back slipping again about a month after fluid change and updated software. Brought this back up to dealer. Dealer could not replicate the problem. Told dealer I will take them for a drive in it next time.
59800 mi
Dealer offered to replace torque converter due to transmission vibration/slipping. Will see over time if issue is fixed.
23000 mi
Would experience hesitation around 25mph when the engine is cold and the outside temperature is between 45-65 degrees.
51340 mi
Had a shudder after shifting into 3rd gear at around 40kph under light throttle . Dealer changed trans. fluid and performed software upgrade . Seems OK for now, hope it lasts !!
69500 mi
US $70
Transmission developed shudder under low rpm load. Dealer flushed transmission and performed a software update.
50000 mi
US $1000
Leaky seal on transmission causing slow transmission fluid leak. Transmission seal replaced, Passenger Side axle seal needed replacement. Seal replaced.
8500 mi
Recall, shifter adjustment. The car would very occasionally not start the first time you turned the key. After turning it off and retrying, it would always start on subsequent tries.
54000 mi
US $15
Overdrive lockout button (D3 switch)stuck and had to be replaced.
65000 mi
Transmission vibrated on light throttle upshifts. Dealer reflashed computer.
97000 mi
US $200
Car vibrates badly when accelerating. Performed the transmission oil change at 95000 miles, and the symptom elevates a lot. However, it still jerks every now and then. Was told the next step would be change gear selector, which is a major job.
Vehicle hesitated when under light throttle and lower speed. Diagnosed as a known TSB to reprogram the transmission module. Not covered under CPO warranty according to dealership. Also required transmission fluid change.
83700 mi
C $3000
Drive shaft replacement and differential oil changed
41000 mi
Car was in for oil change and tire rotation, told dealer transmission would judder when cold, trans fluid change suggested, problem solve, car runs perfectly now
10500 mi
The transmission was completely replaced under warranty.
37720 mi
Light AWD turn on. Electronic relay is replaced. Could be a problem for the CRV 2012, We was 3 Crv in same time at the dealer with the same problem. It happens during Extreme cold weather. Honda cannot be firm they fix it for long term.
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