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5J6RE3H49BL••••••2011 Honda CR-V
This build draws 2.0× more complaints than the average 2011 Honda CR-V build (6 vs 3).
6on this build
513on the model
171builds in total
Most reportedAir Bags 3Electrical System 1Electronic Stability Control (esc) 1Service Brakes 1
What owners of this build wrote
Latches/locks/linkagesAug 2022
The rear driver's side door remains unlocked unless physically locked. Locking with the fob or with buttons in the front of the vehicle does not work. This is dangerous for children as child lock does not function. A child could open the door intentionally or unintentionally and…
Service BrakesMay 2020
I hit brakes hard due to a hole in the highway that was hard to see. The brakes locked down and the car violently went side to side and became difficult to steer-almost impossible. I finally got it to go right to the shoulder and onto grassy area and got it to stop. At the time…
Air BagsDec 2016
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2011 honda cr-v. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 16V061000 (air bags) and 16V346000 (air bags) however, the parts to do the repairs were unavailable. The manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the…
Electrical SystemNov 2011
The low tire pressure sensor comes every month or two sine november 2011. I purchased the vehicle new in january 2011. I have taken it to the honda dealer at least 5 times and get different reasons such as tire pressure is low, tire was repaired due to a nail , we couldn't find…
Air BagsMar 2016
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2011 honda cr-v. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 16V061000 (air bags) and 16V346000 (air bags); however, the parts to do the recall repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a…
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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 5J6RE3H49BL015545 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.