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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN SHSRD78834U213362 · Checked Aug 30, 2026
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Complaints on this exact build 13

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SHSRD78834U•••••• 2004 Honda CR-V

This build draws 3.1× more complaints than the average 2004 Honda CR-V build (13 vs 4).

13on this build
424on the model
102builds in total
1involved a crash
3involved a fire
4injuries
Most reported Engine And Engine Cooling 4 Exterior Lighting 4 Electrical System 2 Steering 1

What owners of this build wrote

Engine And Engine Cooling fire Sep 2004
On july 22, I had an oil change performed on my 2004 honda cr-v at the texaco xpress lube in norway, maine. Everything was fine until sunday, september 19, when I noticed an oil leak on the garage floor. (it may have been leaking prior to this date, but I usually park outside on…
Seats crash Aug 2004
The consumer's vehicle was rear ended while at a stop and the driver's seat reclined back. The consumer suffered minor injuries and had the vehicle towed. *ak
Electrical System fire Jun 2004
While driving 65 mph engine started smoking and flames began coming from under the vehicle
Unknown Or Other Apr 2019
Is there a recall on the AC compressor?
Exterior Lighting Apr 2012
I took my 2004 cr-v to honda dealer for low beam headlight wiring to be replaced under recall. I was told they did not have part and will call when they get it. I have called a 2nd time for repair and still told part was not available. As of this e-mail it has been 2 months and…
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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 SHSRD78834U213362 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.