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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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2HKRM4H54GH••••••2016 Honda CR-V
This build draws 2.6× more complaints than the average 2016 Honda CR-V build (6 vs 2).
6on this build
372on the model
162builds in total
3involved a crash
1injuries
Most reportedEngine 3Air Bags 3Service Brakes 2Power Train 1
What owners of this build wrote
Air BagscrashMay 2021
Pulled the car out of the parking lot and shifted the gear to drive. Even before I pressed the gas pedal, the engine roared and the car sped out of control. The brake failed. Fortunately was able to avoid other parked cars and the car came to a stop in a ditch at the edge of the…
Power TrainFeb 2023
CVT Transmission while driving 55 or over starts changing to neutral then drive then reverse which jerks the heck out of you a continues. It also vibrates in park. Driving under 45mph it doesn’t happen. We were on the interstate and had to pull over. This is scary since I’m a…
Unknown Or OtherJul 2022
Another problem that has been reported with the Honda CR-V and HR-V is poor paint quality. The paint may chip, fade, or peel prematurely, especially on exposed areas such as the hood and roof. This can be a cosmetic issue, but it can also lead to rusting and other damage. Went…
EngineDec 2015
Vibration at idle in gear. I found the vibration on the second day I got the car with only about 100 miles on it. It vibrates at idle in gear. It only happens when the car is at 600-700 RPM. When I turn on the heater to max so it goes to 800 RPM, the vibration stops. But once…
Air BagscrashMay 2021
Started the car in the parking lot. The engine was idling a bit rough. Put the car in drive. Suddenly the engine roared and accelerated. Tried to apply the brake. It did not work. Fortunately did not hit any other cars in the parking lot. The car jumped over the curb at the edge…
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 2HKRM4H54GH120464 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.