Climate System
Blower (fan) motor, A/C compressor, condenser, evaporator, heater system, automatic climate control, refrigerant leakage, electrical failure.
What Owners Say
“Three times we have gone to the dealer because the AC does not work. If there is a leak in the compressor, they will probably not fix it until the car is no longer under warranty”
Mark J., NY (2012 Honda CR-V EX 2.4-L 4 Cyl)“There is a noise that emanates from the compressor at low rpms then goes away. Honda tells me it's not a problem”
Anonymous, NC (2012 Honda CR-V EX-L 2.4-L 4 Cyl)“When operating in hot climate areas cooling system cannot cool to a comfortable climate inside car”
Jean G., CA (2012 Honda CR-V EX-L 2.4-L 4 Cyl)“A/C Compressor failed and required replacement under warranty”
Anonymous, MD (2012 Honda CR-V EX-L 2.4-L 4 Cyl)“there is an intermittent rattle. the heating and air conditioning has a musty smell”
Anonymous, WA (2012 Honda CR-V Unsure 2.4-L 4 Cyl)“tied into the heat not working correctling on the driver side”
Anonymous, IL (2012 Honda CR-V EX-L 2.4-L 4 Cyl)“Drivers side heat would not come up to temp. Passenger side worked correctly”
Anonymous, MA (2012 Honda CR-V EX-L 2.4-L 4 Cyl)“During moderately cold periods of weather, heater would not heat (mostly blew fresh air), unless one set temp at 82+ degrees and turned fan on high”
Anonymous, CO (2012 Honda CR-V EX-L 2.4-L 4 Cyl)“Blower motor makes a loud whining sound after being on an extended period of time. Dealership will replace under warranty”
Randy M., IA (2012 Honda CR-V EX 2.4-L 4 Cyl)“Intermittent bearing/fan noise that was not solved by changing the motor”
Anonymous, WI (2012 Honda CR-V LX 2.4-L 4 Cyl)“The blow motor stopped working and had to be replaced”
Paul B., MA (2012 Honda CR-V EX 2.4-L 4 Cyl)“Noisy fan, intermittent, at fully warm engine”
Anonymous, ON (2012 Honda CR-V EX-L 2.4-L 4 Cyl)“About 2 weeks after the defective heater core was replaced the re-circulate switch on control panel was defective. Replaced for $0.0 under warranty”
Anonymous, NM (2012 Honda CR-V EX 2.4-L 4 Cyl)“there is a musty smell”
Anonymous, WA (2012 Honda CR-V Unsure 2.4-L 4 Cyl)“Heat was not coming to the Driver's side via the air vents; this turned out to be a known problem and was fixed under warranty”
Anonymous, MD (2012 Honda CR-V Unsure 2.4-L 4 Cyl)“We have manual (dial) controls for the heat and air fan. At maximum heat settings the interior temperature never heats up to a comfortable temperature during cold weather, 32 degrees and below. This has been the case since the first winter we owned t”
Don H., CT (2012 Honda CR-V EX 2.4-L 4 Cyl)“Hot air on the passenger side, while cool air coming out of the driver's side vents. Many degrees difference”
Anonymous, MN (2012 Honda CR-V EX 2.4-L 4 Cyl)“suddenly, it was taking a very long time for the heater to begin blowing heat. It began blowing almost as soon as I started it. However, the air was ice cold”
George H., NJ (2012 Honda CR-V EX-L 2.4-L 4 Cyl)“driver side air ducts forces out cold air rather than the warm air called for and which is emitted from the ducts on the passenger side and in the center registers”
Anonymous, IL (2012 Honda CR-V EX-L 2.4-L 4 Cyl)“Heating system failed. Covered under warranty”
Anonymous, WI (2012 Honda CR-V EX-L 2.4-L 4 Cyl)“Heater was not blowing enough hot are on driver side”
Anonymous, VA (2012 Honda CR-V LX 2.4-L 4 Cyl)“Heater core was plugged resulting in no heat coming from driver's side vents. It took dealer 3 days to make the repair. The repair was covered by warrantee”
Walter T., CT (2012 Honda CR-V EX-L 2.4-L 4 Cyl)“Took to dealer due to inadequate heating - on the third visit they got it fixed. There was a TSB for unbalanced heating - more heat to the right side than left - but I was told my problem was due to a partially blocked heater core”
Anonymous, NY (2012 Honda CR-V EX 2.4-L 4 Cyl)“In winter, it takes the heater a LONG time to warm up. Truthfully, the car never gets very warm”
Anonymous, IL (2012 Honda CR-V EX 2.4-L 4 Cyl)“Heater core replaced”
Anonymous, OH (2012 Honda CR-V LX 2.4-L 4 Cyl)“Heater was not warm enough. They had to add fluid to the separate resovoir”
Albert S., MS (2012 Honda CR-V Unsure 2.4-L 4 Cyl)“Driver side duct little or no heat. Dealer repaired said heater core cloged”
William W., MS (2012 Honda CR-V Unsure 2.4-L 4 Cyl)“Poor heating; very cold car on cold days”
Stephen S., OH (2012 Honda CR-V Unsure 2.4-L 4 Cyl)“heater system stopped working but a/c continued working”
Anonymous, FL (2012 Honda CR-V EX-L 2.4-L 4 Cyl)“Heater Core clogged on driver's side. Heater was blowing code air on that side. Need to be flushed by dealer. $366!”
Paul Z., OH (2012 Honda CR-V EX-L 2.4-L 4 Cyl)“Known issue with CRV: Core element in the heating system. No heat to driver side”
Anonymous, VA (2012 Honda CR-V EX 2.4-L 4 Cyl)“The heated air was likewarm. I took it to the dealer twice to get it fixed. They had to flush the lines”
Anonymous, NY (2012 Honda CR-V EX 2.4-L 4 Cyl)“Little or no heat on driver's side. The dealer replaced the heater core..the entire dash had to be removed to complete repair”
Robert B., MN (2012 Honda CR-V EX-L 2.4-L 4 Cyl)“No heat would flow to the driver's side from both the dash and floor vents”
Anonymous, NC (2012 Honda CR-V EX 2.4-L 4 Cyl)“The heater coil had to be replaced. We were not getting any heat on the driver side of the vehicle”
Anonymous, TN (2012 Honda CR-V EX-L 2.4-L 4 Cyl)“No heat from left vent”
Anonymous, CT (2012 Honda CR-V Unsure 2.4-L 4 Cyl)“does not heat very high in below freezing temps”
Anonymous, ME (2012 Honda CR-V EX 2.4-L 4 Cyl)“A musty odor comes from the "defrost" system. We noticed this condition when the vehicle was less than 12 months old and changed the "pollen" filter several times. When the AC is turned on the same smell comes from the unit and about 4 months ago”
L D., OR (2012 Honda CR-V EX 2.4-L 4 Cyl)“Heater stops working on driver side due to a plugged heater core. Needs a 4 hour flush with chemical to unplug. ($100 an hour) Complaints on internet show it is chronic with 2012 Hondas after 20,000 miles. After complaining, Honda covered service c”
Brian H., MN (2012 Honda CR-V EX-L 2.4-L 4 Cyl)“Was not heating proper and was taken in to dealership which they had a service bulletin on and repaired by flushing core for the repair under warranty”
Henry F., MO (2012 Honda CR-V EX-L 2.4-L 4 Cyl)“Blocked heater core - something like that”
Anonymous, MI (2012 Honda CR-V EX 2.4-L 4 Cyl)“From delivery heater did not function properly, little heat”
Anonymous, NE (2012 Honda CR-V EX 2.4-L 4 Cyl)“Driver side did not heat”
Anonymous, KY (2012 Honda CR-V LX 2.4-L 4 Cyl)“Heater stopped working. Had to be replaced”
Anonymous, SC (2012 Honda CR-V EX 2.4-L 4 Cyl)“Lack of heat. Clogged heater coil. System was flushed by a dealer to fix the problem”
Anonymous, NH (2012 Honda CR-V LX 2.4-L 4 Cyl)“Plugged cooling system prevented coolant from getting to heater coil”
Robert F., KY (2012 Honda CR-V Unsure 2.4-L 4 Cyl)“Heater core failed and was replaced within 2 years under warranty”
Daniel E., IA (2012 Honda CR-V EX-L 2.4-L 4 Cyl)“Passenger side would heat, driver side did cold. The A/C was the opposite, the driver side was cooler. It was the coil or condenser..The manufacturer was aware of the problem and had sent the dealer info on fixing it. They should have sent out rec”
Anonymous, TX (2012 Honda CR-V EX-L 2.4-L 4 Cyl)“No heat output on the driver's side. Clogged heater core because of failure to properly clean the engine block during manufacture. Repair was covered by a service bulletin and warranty”
Anonymous, MO (2012 Honda CR-V)“core had to be replaced”
Anonymous, MN (2012 Honda CR-V EX-L 2.4-L 4 Cyl)“Heater core stopped up and had to be replaced. Honda said this is a very common problem with this model”
Anonymous, TN (2012 Honda CR-V EX-L 2.4-L 4 Cyl)“The heat never gets warm enough in cold weather”
Richard M., MA (2012 Honda CR-V EX-L 2.4-L 4 Cyl)“Defective heater core. Cold air blowing from drivers vents but warm air from passenger vents. Replaced for $0 under warranty”
Anonymous, NM (2012 Honda CR-V EX 2.4-L 4 Cyl)“plugged heater core from factory, was flushed out and working great now”
Marie H., NC (2012 Honda CR-V EX 2.4-L 4 Cyl)“Heater wasn't producing enough heat”
David V., MI (2012 Honda CR-V EX-L 2.4-L 4 Cyl)“When the heater was on, it would not blow hot air”
Anonymous, OH (2012 Honda CR-V EX-L 2.4-L 4 Cyl)“Every summer the car's air conditioning does not work. We return to the dealer and ask them to fix the problem. Every time they tell us they have found the leak, however, we have our doubts. We think they just add more refrigerant”
Mark J., NY (2012 Honda CR-V EX 2.4-L 4 Cyl)“A/c would not cool during a hot spell. Dealer said refrigerant was gone. This happened after scheduled dealer servicing”
Dave K., AB (2012 Honda CR-V LX 2.4-L 4 Cyl)
“AC compressor noise then failure which ruins entire system”
Anonymous, NH (2012 Honda CR-V EX-L 2.4-L 4 Cyl)