Top 5 Problems Honda CR-V SUV 4th Generation 2012-16

Do you have a 4th generation Honda CR-V? It's model years 2012 to 2016. In this video, Andy shows you the top 5 most common problems that you may find on this generation of the CR-V. He also offers tips and suggestions on how you can resolve or repair these problems yourself! If you or someone you know has a CR-V, or is planning to buy one, check out this video first!

Check out this playlist for more videos helping you diagnose other problems that don't appear in this video:

0:00 Top Problems Honda CR-V 4th Gen 2012-16
0:19 AC Compressor
0:57 Automatic Transmission
1:19 Front Brake Rotors
1:51 Oil Pressure Switch
2:12 Water Leaking Into Cab

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[lathamhobbs]

I drive a 2012 with 184k miles. I've done everything the maintenence minder has told me to and the only mechanical failures have been a seized rear caliper (gotta love the salt belt) and the serpentine belt tensioner. The car is not great at anything but good at everything and better than any of the six GMs I've owned, hands down!

[anamarianava]

I have a 2016 Honda CR-V with transmission problems as mentioned in this video. My daughter's 2017 Honda Civic presents A/C problems exactly as mentioned. Thank you for sharing.

[sarahcbarry]

I'm hearing several complaints about the starter in 2014 CR-V failing. I am having to pay almost $800 bucks to have it replaced as I write. Possibly your team could look into this a this is a really hit to the finances. Thanks and lived the videos.

[MrNathan]

Oh boy; and I just purchased a CRV- EX L. I had an '05 CRV, but it was totaled. So I got another one, because I really like this vehicle. Thanks so much for your information. Things I will be checking out at times. Again thanks for posting.

[MrRako]

I got a 2013 CRV (Japanesse) with an R20 engine. The only issue I have had was the engine mounts which are pretty weak and all go bad in a short time. Engine still tends to shake a bit at idle in drive after replacement and all the forums indicate this is the general experience since the engine idles low. I've also notice that the R20 engine does not have the front engine mount compared to the K20/24 so maybe this might be a design problem.
Flushing and replacing the transmission oil filter will stop the harsh gear shifts. Make sure the replace the FILTER!!!

[jean-danielpoulin]

As a mechanic, service advisor and salesman at a Honda Dealership for almost 7 years, I have never seen these issues with this cr-v’s generation. Maybe in the US they had different problems. If you live in Canada watch out for the rear brakes seasing, drivingshaft, noisy vtc when starting, batteries and make sure every updates have been done.

[MrUGA]

we have 16 crv model; none of these problems we have experienced on ours @ 67K miles; thank you

[getmeouttahere]

I have a 2012 honda crv ex-l (~106+ K miles) and i love my car. 12 years and still driving smoothly, hopefully it keeps at it until I get a better job!!

[davidh]

Thank you. I have a 2015 CRV. 104, 000 miles. Ac went a couple of years ago. Have cvt trans, no problems so far. No oil leaks. Idle shakes car. But not huge problem. Can change radiator brackets if it gets worse. Overall, a great car. Perfect size, very comfortable to drive. See how long I can keep it.

[paulfrankheggie]

Would love a Top 5 Problems vid for the latest Subaru Outbacks! Thanks for all these vids!

[robertvejar]

I got 2016 crv touring with a 100k + miles so far it runs great I use it in uber I have no problem so far

[echoglen]

Just pulled the trigger on a 2015 CRV Touring with 118000 km/ 72000 miles. Picking it up tomorrow and looking forward to it!!

[FirstLightAdv]

Is there a preventive maintenance that can be done on the AC compressor?
Can it be replaced with better unit (denso?)

[peytonthomas]

This video was on my home page this morning and I decided to see what the issues were. Scarily My Red Basque Pearl 2016 Honda CRV EX AWD purchased with 65k. That I have owned just shy of a year and put less than 1k miles on it; I can say I have had none of these issues, and plan to purchase a 2017-2019 Honda CRV EX, LTD, TOUR AWD. As a family who has owned 5 Honda's - 95' Civic EX, 09, 11, 16 CRV and 2018 H-RV have enjoyed ownership without major issues. Knock on wood and kiss the Rosary.

[fihbowl]

Your intro came on and it felt like I was watching Trigun again lol 😆

[marknlinda]

We have a 2013 with 226k miles on it. Compressor started making a weird noise a couple of months ago and replaced it. Other than struts and brakes, we’ve only noticed that the transmission shudders when accelerating between 1st and 2nd gear in low rpm’s. I’ve heard it just needs a programming update and to fix. At this point I’m just riding it out until we pull the trigger on a newer Honda next year.

[chriswoodhouse]

Hi,
Is the transmission issue you mention in this video related to the 9 speed ZF box ?
I found mine is hard from 1st to 2nd then ok after that

[magcitrate]

2014 CRV 132, 000 miles. No problems like the 5 mentioned. The only problems were 1) brief VVT noise on start up in cold mornings lasting 1 to 3 seconds. 2)”check fuel cap” warning repeatedly starting 30k to 75k miles before I found the fix. It wasn’t the fuel cap. It was the $40 Canister Purge Solonoid. It’s about 2” long part and it’s in the driver side of the engine. 3)cheap battery. I replace the battery every 2 years no matter what. I don’t want to be stranded

[Livewild]

I just bought a 2016 with 42000 on the clock. Can’t be worse than my bmw 5 series. Although I loved that car. Just keeping up with it was too much. Hopefully this crv will serve me better.