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JHLRE48718C••••••2008 Honda CR-V
This build draws 2.4× more complaints than the average 2008 Honda CR-V build (12 vs 5).
12on this build
863on the model
173builds in total
Most reportedAir Bags 7Electrical System 1Latches/locks/linkages 1Vehicle Speed Control 1
What owners of this build wrote
Service BrakesMay 2018
Required new rear brake pads after only 14,000 miles of usage
Air BagsAug 2016
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 honda cr-v. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V346000 (air bags); however, the part needed to repair the vehicle was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for…
Power TrainJun 2016
Vehicle has a shutter in transmission between 35-45 mph. Honda dealer applied two firmware updates with no change. Honda dealer recommends replacing torque converter ($3282.90) or entire transmission ($4444.78) vehicle was just state inspected four days ago. Mileage: 122,000
SteeringFeb 2015
Brought my vehicle in for an oil change and was advised that my rack and pinion needed replacement. Safety issue
Vehicle Speed ControlJan 2015
While driving from my home I got to a toll booth and after paying the toll placed my foot on the accelerator and the car simply revved as if it was in neutral with rpms varying indiscriminately. Suddenly the car jerked forward with a loud bang and moved normally I pulled to the…
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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 JHLRE48718C071383 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.