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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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5FNRL5H97CB••••••2012 Honda ODYSSEY
This build draws 2.1× more complaints than the average 2012 Honda ODYSSEY build (11 vs 5).
11on this build
220on the model
41builds in total
Most reportedService Brakes 5Electrical System 2Structure 2Vehicle Speed Control 1
What owners of this build wrote
Electrical SystemDec 2025
Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2012 Honda Odyssey. The contact discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy after the purchase. The vehicle was a private sale. At the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was 80,000. It was later discovered, after checking the Carfax…
Unknown Or OtherApr 2023
I was driving down the highway and my sunroof exploded
Service BrakesNov 2022
My break petal went soft - as in goes all the way to the floor - it has been looked at by 2 different mechanics - no warning lights, no sounds, just all of a sudden no breaks - it has all new break pads, master cylinder, rotors, etc… the break petal is as soft as can be. I can…
StructureJul 2017
Purchase brand new honda odyssey in 2012. Paint failure became visible in july 2017. Vehicle has never been wrecked nor abused. Claimant made attempts to go through protocol at honda consumer channels. Received evaluation from reputable body shop used by my local honda. The…
EngineJul 2016
The vehicle has been diagnosed as missing on 5 of 6 cylinders. Driving performance is greatly impaired. The vehicle misses while stationary idling and while operating in motion. The exhaust blows soot on the passenger rear end and side of the van. Fuel economy has dropped to…
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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 5FNRL5H97CB024803 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.