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SHSRD78814U••••••2004 Honda CR-V
This build draws 2.6× more complaints than the average 2004 Honda CR-V build (11 vs 4).
11on this build
424on the model
102builds in total
Most reportedLatches/locks/linkages 2Fuel System 1Gasoline 1Equipment 1
What owners of this build wrote
SuspensionMar 2017
During test drive the vehicle stalled upon braking. Thus leading to 3rd party inspection request. Upon receipt of photos and estimate for safety repairs notice a counter offer was sent to the dealer to which they declined to repair or reduce the vehicle. I have concern that the…
Unknown Or OtherFeb 2016
My airbags have been replaced as part of the takata recall. After the last airbag was replaced on 2/12/2016, the service advisor told me that the SRS opds unit was malfunctioning and needed to be replaced at my expense ($475). He said that this needed to be replaced in order for…
Air BagsJan 2015
The contact owns a 2004 honda cr-v. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14V351000 (air bags); however, the part needed to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair.…
Latches/locks/linkagesMay 2012
The contact owns a 2004 honda cr-v. The contact stated that the power door locks would activate independently and without her using the key. The vehicle was not inspected by a dealer or an independent mechanic. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was…
Seat BeltsMay 2011
I own a 2004 honda crv and have had problems with the seat belts for over 20,000 miles. Both front seat belts lock when they should not and will not retract until they have been unfastened and pulled all the way out and re-inserted into the buckle. At which point it happens…
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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 SHSRD78814U221718 · decoded Nov 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.