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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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5J6RW1H51JL••••••2018 Honda CR-V
That is about average for the 2018 Honda CR-V — 8 complaints per build across 270 builds.
7on this build
2051on the model
270builds in total
1involved a crash
2injuries
Most reportedEngine 3Fuel System 2Gasoline 2Fuel/propulsion System 1
What owners of this build wrote
Air BagscrashJun 2020
While traveling straight through an intersection my cr-v was t-boned on the passenger front door by a super duty large truck traveling approx 55-60mph. The front side curtain deployed saving my daughter. The impact pushed our cr-v across the intersection into a metal power pole…
Fuel SystemJan 2025
The contact owns a 2018 Honda CR-V The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V858000 (Fuel System, Gasoline); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the…
StructureFeb 2019
Sunroof suddenly exploded by itself while driving on highway. It shattered in 1000s of pieces with a loud, powerful explosion. Bits of shattered glass put scratches on the roof. Car has only 4000 miles
EngineJan 2019
I purchased my 2018 honda cr-v ex 2wd in florida april 2018. I have approximately 15,000 miles on it now. I travel through indiana and ohio during the year, including winter months. I have smelled gasoline fumes in the car and have smelled gasoline in the oil especially in…
Fuel SystemDec 2023
The contact owns a 2018 Honda CR-V. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V858000 (Fuel System, Gasoline); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact was advised by the local dealer that the vehicle would only be serviced for…
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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 5J6RW1H51JL003401 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.