2009 Model Year

Honda CR-V

NHTSA Complaints & Reliability Data

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Complaints
385
Recalls
0
Crashes
29
Severe
45

Recent Complaints

Latest owner reports

STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jan 2026

Car was assessed for recall related to service bulletin 23-032. Recall was performed, but the mechanic who performed the recall says the car is not re...

Steering
Nov 2025

Steering gear is leaking

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS,SEATS
Oct 2025

My front passenger seat weight sensor is faulty and shows as "OFF" when a large passenger is in the seat. An independent service center has scanned an...

Structure
Dec 2024

The contact owns a 2009 Honda CR-V. The contact stated while driving at approximately 15 MPH, the rear passenger’s side wheel started to feel abnormal...

Structure
Nov 2024

See attached document for complaint

UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Oct 2024

Honda issued a safety recall for rear frame corrosion; we learned of the recall in Apr 2023 & took the car to Vidmar Honda (Pueblo, CO) in Jun2023. T...

Suspension
Apr 2024

I contacted my local Honda dealer per the recall letter back in Summer of 2023. Dealer stated that rather than do the recall inspection , they would w...

Electrical System
Mar 2024

The drivers side locks and unlocks by itself at random times, only way to stop it is to push the button, otherwise it will keep going.

Engine
Mar 2024

The contact owns a 2009 Honda CR-V. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle overheated and the engine seized. The...

Suspension
Jan 2024

The contact owns a 2009 Honda CR-V. The contact stated the vehicle was repaired under an unknown recall by the previous owner. The vehicle was taken t...

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Data updated: March 4, 2026

Summary

The 2009 Honda CR-V has 385 complaints and 0 recalls on record. The most commonly reported issue is Air Bags. 29 crash-related incidents have been reported.

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