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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN JHLRD685X5C013488 · Checked Sep 4, 2026
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Complaints on this exact build 3

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JHLRD685X5C•••••• 2005 Honda CR-V

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413on the model
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2involved a crash
Most reported Vehicle Speed Control 2 Air Bags 1

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Vehicle Speed Control crash Jul 2021
Slowed down to turn left into a driveway. As I turned, the car accelerated and the engine RPM crossed 5000. Had the brakes depressed but the vehicle accelerated and crashed into the garage door. The problem has not been confirmed by a dealer or an independent service center. The…
Air Bags Aug 2016
Takata recall. My 2005 honda crv has a recall out on it for the passenger airbag. I received my notice june 2016 and honda cars of katy has yet to replace my part despite multiple attempts to schedule an appointment. I am unable to carry passengers in my car because of this
Vehicle Speed Control crash Mar 2018
The contact owns a 2005 honda cr-v. While attempting to park the vehicle in a parking space, it suddenly accelerated and crashed into a building wall. The air bags did not deploy. The brake pedal was depressed the entire time. Police report number: 18-1356 was filed. There were…

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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 JHLRD685X5C013488 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.