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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 5J6RE4H72BL029481 · Checked Sep 22, 2026
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Complaints on this exact build 9

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5J6RE4H72BL•••••• 2011 Honda CR-V

This build draws 3.0× more complaints than the average 2011 Honda CR-V build (9 vs 3).

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513on the model
171builds in total
Most reported Air Bags 4 Tires 1 Steering 1 Power Train 1

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Suspension Apr 2026
There are known issues with Honda crv’s frames rusting in many states. There was a recall which we had inspection and straps added to strengthen frame. Now, frame has failed and even after filing a case with Honda care in April 2026, they continue to close the case, reopen it…
Power Train Jun 2023
I was at a corner waiting for traffic to clear so I could make a turn left. When I started to accelerate the vehicle started to hesitate and continued. The on coming car had to slam on their brakes and swerve to avoid hitting my passenger side. Since that time I had found out…
Steering Jan 2017
I have noticed the steering becoming more and more stiff. It will not return to the straight position unless you forcefully turn the steering wheel. This occurs while in motion on highways or city streets
Air Bags Jul 2016
Honda not providing loaner car for passanger airbag recall. I have made them aware of my situation that have 4 people in family and no way to avoid using passanger seat
Tires May 2013
Cupping on outermost tread groove producing roaring road noise. 2011 honda cr-v with 15,626 miles as of 8/9/13. Tires rotated at 7500 and 15000 miles, only seems to be happening on rear
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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 5J6RE4H72BL029481 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.