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SHSRD68545U••••••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
1injuries
Most reportedEngine And Engine Cooling 2Air Bags 1Steering 1Electronic Stability Control (esc) 1
What owners of this build wrote
Air BagscrashSep 2010
The contact owns a 2005 honda crv. The contact stated that while driving 20 mph, he fell asleep behind the wheel and crashed into the rear of another vehicle. The front driver's side air bag deployed and caused the contact to sustain injuries to the left arm and face. In…
Unknown Or OtherSep 2018
The a/c stopped working in my 05 honda crv. I took it to my mechanic who said that my a/c compressor blew up. Something he called. Black death. The cost to repair this would just about exceed the sale price of my car. After researching this it appears that this is a very common…
Electronic Stability Control (esc)Dec 2016
Rear brakes were found by repair shop to not be working at all. We had to replace the modulator assembly. Cost of repairs was $1800.00. We have seen that there are many complaints about modulator assemblys on honda vehicles failing
SteeringJan 2016
Power steering fluid leakage from power steering hose. I noticed there were recall for honda acord but not for cr-v. I read all reviews and seems is risky and could catch fire
Engine And Engine CoolingJun 2009
2005 honda cr-v. Condenser fan motor shorting out. Some have even burnt wires in the harness to this motor. After seeing this problem on one of my customers cars and finding out that the dealers have seen several of these and even worse I seem to find this to be a large problem…
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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 SHSRD68545U308871 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.