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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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5J6RW2H88HL••••••2017 Honda CR-V
This build draws 2.6× more complaints than the average 2017 Honda CR-V build (20 vs 8).
20on this build
1717on the model
222builds in total
Most reportedEngine 11Service Brakes 3Electrical System 2Fuel/propulsion System 2
What owners of this build wrote
EngineJul 2025
This is the message I received from the service representative. Hi this is Will with Honda I checked out your car I heard the noise the noise is your BTC actuator timing chain actuator that you need a timing chain job unfortunately also found a full head gasket need fuel…
Service BrakesMar 2025
While driving down a main road, with no other vehicles or obstacles around/in front of me, the Collision Mitigation Braking System (CMBS) beeped/flashed and my car came to almost a dead stop in the middle of the road. This happened without warning, or any previous…
Power TrainMay 2024
The contact owns a 2017 Honda CR-V. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, the vehicle made an abnormal sound. The transmission, brakes, and several other unknown warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where it was diagnosed and…
Electrical SystemJul 2022
All indicator lights on dashboard are light up. These lights are on even though there is nothing wrong with the car. I’m not able to use my emergency parking brake or parking hold. All the safety features like lane keeping assist and cruise control is not available. Replaced…
Forward Collision AvoidanceJun 2021
About a year ago, my 2017 CRV braked for no reason. I was traveling about 30 mph and the brake warning light came on and the car braked suddenly. Fortunately, nobody was behind me. I took the car to my Honda dealer and they looked at the sensors but couldn't find anything. I do…
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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 5J6RW2H88HL046837 · decoded Nov 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.