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5J6RM4H58CL••••••2012 Honda CR-V
This build draws 2.5× more complaints than the average 2012 Honda CR-V build (7 vs 3).
7on this build
371on the model
134builds in total
Most reportedEngine 3Electrical System 2Power Train 2Steering 1
What owners of this build wrote
SuspensionNov 2024
Background information: Vehicle was purchased in 2012 from Williams Honda in Elmira, N.Y. I purchased this vehicle from my aunt on [XXX], with 48,301 miles and vehicle has been registered and driven in Florida since 2019. Vehicle’s VIN and sticker is 04/2012 just four months…
While driving on the highway, my power steering light came on and the steering wheel locked up. I was struggled to turn the steering wheel to get the car to the shoulder of highway. It almost caused me to have an accident . It was towed to the dealer and they stated it was the…
Power TrainAug 2016
The gear shift allows the car to be shifted from drive mode to neutral or "2" without pressing the gear release button. This created a safety hazard when driving and removing a bottled beverage and the gear shift was "bumped" while driving pushing the handle up to the neutral…
Electrical SystemJan 2014
Vehicle did not start on a cold morning (tuesday 07th january, 2014, 9:30 am est). Outside temperature was around -10f (as indicated by cars dash). I do not have a garage. So car was parked outside. I cleared snow on top of car and I tried starting, but it wont start. I gave the…
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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 5J6RM4H58CL041024 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.