The service and repair manual for the 2012 Honda CR-V — the 2.4L I4 engine, 4 trims. Matched to this exact model year, so the specifications and sequences are the ones Honda published for your car, not figures carried over from a neighbouring year.
01 / FitmentWhat this manual covers
| Model year | 2012 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 2.4L I4 — 144 cu in, DOHC |
| Trims | LX Sport Utility 4-Door · EX-L Sport Utility 4-Door · Touring Sport Utility 4-Door · EX Sport Utility 4-Door |
| Federal record | 2 recalls · 505 complaints · 61 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 2012 CR-V manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 114
- General Information 1,575
- Accessories & Equipment 1,187
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 181
- Body & Frame 387
- Maintenance 77
- Brakes 212
- Restraints 213
- Drivelines & Axles 66
- Steering 132
- Electrical 417
- Suspension 118
- Engine Mechanical 305
- Transmission 339
- Engine Performance 803
- Front 328
- Rear 181
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 2012 CR-V
- Latches/Locks/Linkages — doors › latch · 12V338000If the door is not fully latched, the door may open while driving or in a crash, increasing the risk.
- Power Train — automatic transmission · 13V143000If the gear selector is moved from the park position without pressing the brake pedal it can allow t.
Owners have filed 505 complaints and Honda has issued 61 technical service bulletins for the 2012 CR-V. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 2012 CR-V manual
Is this manual specific to the 2012 CR-V?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 2012 model year, covering the 2.4L I4 across the LX Sport Utility 4-Door, EX-L Sport Utility 4-Door, Touring Sport Utility 4-Door, EX Sport Utility 4-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Honda published for this year.
What 2012 CR-V problems does it help with?
2 recalls are on federal record for the 2012 CR-V, covering latches/locks/linkages, power train. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures for those systems; the recall repairs themselves are done free by Honda dealers.
Does it include 2012 CR-V wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 2012 build, alongside repair procedures, specifications and diagnostics.
Is it a subscription?
No. $29.99 once and the manual is yours. It is a digital manual — nothing ships; access details arrive by email after checkout and it works on any device.
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