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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 5J6RM4H54CL006223 · Checked Oct 22, 2026
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Complaints on this exact build 5

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5J6RM4H54CL•••••• 2012 Honda CR-V

This build draws 1.8× more complaints than the average 2012 Honda CR-V build (5 vs 3).

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371on the model
134builds in total
Most reported Engine 3 Service Brakes 1 Electrical System 1

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Engine Dec 2016
Heater is blowing very cold air (28 deg) on driver side, (130 deg) on passenger side. This condition is when the vehicle is stationery, it becomes much colder when in motion. There was a TSB created november 2014, regarding this problem
Unknown Or Other Apr 2015
We have a problem with noise when starting in cold weather. There is a hesitation sometimes when driving like not getting fuel
Electrical System Feb 2013
Vehicle stalled, and would not start. Battery was dead. Had the vehicle checked by honda, january 29, 2012, they said no problems were found. Feb. 4, would not start
Service Brakes Sep 2012
The contact owns a 2012 honda crv. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 mph, every time the brake pedal was engaged it continuously emitted a thumping noise. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who informed the brakes exhibited rust. The contact was…
Engine Nov 2016
Vehicle makes a loud noise when starting in cold weather

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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 5J6RM4H54CL006223 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.