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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 5J6RM4H97GL029293 · Checked Aug 6, 2026
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Complaints on this exact build 3

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5J6RM4H97GL•••••• 2016 Honda CR-V

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371on the model
162builds in total
1injuries
Most reported Power Train 1 Engine 1

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Engine Jun 2025
CVT complete transmission failure consistent with Service Bulletin 16-053 from Honda, dated September 9, 2016. I was not the owner of the car at this time, so a recall notice was never received by me. Currently, Transmission is being fully replaced at 94,000 miles at a cost of…
Power Train Aug 2016
Vehicle was stopped on a sloped driveway, motor running, in park. Driver was standing outside the car with driver door open attempting to adjust driver seat position. Passenger reached over and pushed start/stop button (did not contact the shift lever). Vehicle started rolling…
Unknown Or Other Apr 2016
I bought a 2016 crv touring two month ago, the next day I realized the entire car has a strong vibration, I took it to the dealer and they told me that issue it was for the 2015 crvs , I have the same vibration. I'm so frustrated they said its normal but is not! I searched on…

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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 5J6RM4H97GL029293 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.