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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN JHLRD78835C053413 · Checked Aug 7, 2026
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Complaints on this exact build 5

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JHLRD78835C•••••• 2005 Honda CR-V

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412on the model
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Most reported Air Bags 2 Exterior Lighting 2

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Air Bags May 2016
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2005 honda cr-v. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V344000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall…
Exterior Lighting Dec 2015
The contact owns a 2005 honda cr-v. While driving 55 mph, the headlights malfunctioned and dimmed without warning. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 115,795
Unknown Or Other Oct 2014
Car in pennsylvania should be on recall and fixed
Exterior Lighting May 2013
May 14, 2013 low beam driver's side failed. Replaced bulb. June 5, 2013 driver's side low beam bulb failed. Replaced bulb. June 15, driver's side low beam bulb failed. Having home dealer check wiring. Found this is a known problem for the 2005 cr-v. It's getting expensive - the…
Air Bags Jan 2008
The contact owns a 2005 honda cr-v. The SRS light began flashing. The contact called the dealer twice and was informed that it was not a serious issue and should not worry. She did not realize at the time that the vehicle was at the end of warranty. When the SRS light…

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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 JHLRD78835C053413 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.