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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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5J6RE48588L••••••2008 Honda CR-V
That is about average for the 2008 Honda CR-V — 5 complaints per build across 173 builds.
8on this build
866on the model
173builds in total
Most reportedElectrical System 2Air Bags 2Power Train 1Latches/locks/linkages 1
What owners of this build wrote
Unknown Or OtherMar 2025
Both automatic door locks are malfunctioning on the passenger door side. They will not stay unlocked with the vehicle is unlocked. Daughter was choking in backseat & the door would not open unless I pushed the unlocked button and opened the door at the same time
StructureJun 2023
The contact owns a 2008 Honda CR-V. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V228000 (Structure) and the vehicle was taken to the dealer for the recall repair. However, the dealer fractured the rear trailing arm bolts while inspecting the vehicle and…
Air BagsNov 2022
The passenger airbag light stays on after the car is started and in motion. Regardless if there is a passenger seated or not. The car was taken in to the dealership during the recalls on takata airbag replacement. The passenger airbag light was off and now the light been staying…
SuspensionJun 2019
The contact owns a 2008 honda cr-v. While driving 10 mph, the contact stated that the trailing arm on the rear passenger tire detached from the vehicle. The coil springs were loose and were no longer sturdy; therefore, the vehicle was unable to move. The vehicle was towed to the…
Electrical SystemApr 2016
The contact owns a 2008 honda cr-v. The contact stated that there was a clicking noise near the driver's side, front passenger side, and the rear doors. The dealer (greenwich honda, 289 mason st, greenwich, ct 06830, (203) 622-0600) was notified several times and indicated that…
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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 5J6RE48588L013812 · decoded Nov 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.