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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN JHLRD78925C038488 · Checked Sep 19, 2026
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Complaints on this exact build 6

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JHLRD78925C•••••• 2005 Honda CR-V

This build draws 1.7× more complaints than the average 2005 Honda CR-V build (6 vs 4).

6on this build
413on the model
114builds in total
1involved a crash
1involved a fire
Most reported Electrical System 3 Exterior Lighting 3 Service Brakes 1 Hydraulic 1

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Electrical System fire Jul 2018
Electrical fire in engine compartment, wiring harness melted and caught fire, battery melted. Driving about 35mph, started to smell smoke and the vehicle engine cut out. Rolled to the side of the road, called for help and noticed the smoke getting worse and then seen the flames.…
Unknown Or Other crash Mar 2010
Car had unintended sudden acceleration after turning right into a parking space and jumped the curb and crashed into an apartment house patio
Exterior Lighting Nov 2018
Every few months the driver side headlight goes out. I have owned the vehicle since 2011, and it has been an ongoing issue the entire time. It does not matter if headlights are used continuously or for just an hour a day on the highway and interstate, have had multiple warnings…
Service Brakes Apr 2007
Vsa diagnostic trouble code. Vsa light comes on and off at will. Sometimes the vsa light is preceded by a loud banging noise when braking and turning. Car jerks and screeches. Vsa light goes off when restarting car. Dealership will only diagnose and work on under warranty if vsa…
Exterior Lighting Feb 2017
I have replaced the low beam headlight bulbs in my 2005 honda crv 4 times in the last year. I was cautious with the lights during instillation making sure to do everything right. Finally, decided to bring up the issue as my wife was driving the car in the road last night when…
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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 JHLRD78925C038488 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.