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2009 Honda CR-V Air bags Problems

Complaints
176about this part
Share
46%of 386 total for the year
Median mileage
80,000miles
Trend
RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 176 complaints about the air bags of the 2009 Honda CR-V, 46% of the 386 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 80,000 miles. 18 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers. 10 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“Takata recall my car was taken in for the airbag recall for replacement. When I was called to come and get my car I asked if the driver and passenger side airbag had been replaced and was told yes. Upon arrival at the Honda dealership service department I was told they had made a mistake, only the driver's side airbag had been replaced. Needless to say I was very upset, asked to speak to someone and was given the number for the main american Honda office. …”

NHTSA complaint #10863219, filed 2016-05, 66,436 miles

“Takata recall I am a concerned parent of two teenagers that are driving cars effected by the airbag recall. I received a letter for my sons ford mustang in september 2015, and for my daughters 2009 Honda CR-V march 2016. I have contacted the manufacturer ford and Honda, and have not been given any information about when parts will be available. I feel that there is a lack of information being provided by the manufacturer, as well as specific information being provided by the NHTSA. …”

NHTSA complaint #10855081, filed 2016-04, 80,000 miles

“My wife drove a Honda crv 2009 which we purchased last year and had a front collision with a tree on 2/19/1010. The front of the car was seriously damaged and my wife was sent to er with reported head injury. But the airbag never came out. We believe this is a defect which should be accountable for the injury.”

NHTSA complaint #10312413, filed 2010-02, 5,000 miles

“Just spent 3 and 1/2 months in a rent a car and the night before I pick it up I get a second recall for the passanger air bag. Now Honda just wants me not to put someone in the passanger seat but I am not comfortable doing that I still feel like if the bag goes off it could cause the driver and possible back seat person injury. And I have to do this for at least another month they refuse to give me another rental. I really am upset about this I still feel like someone could easily get hurt.”

NHTSA complaint #10892304, filed 2016-08, 44,600 miles

“Hit a car with the front drivers side. Impact caused my head to hit the steering wheel for which I had to go to the hospital and a cat scan was performed. After the initial front impact, another car crashed into my rear, again no airbags deployed.”

NHTSA complaint #10491643, filed 2013-01, 35,000 miles

Related recalls

Related service bulletins

Air bags: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202653%
202583%
202441%
202361%
202231%
2021154%
20204713%
2019797%
2018221%
2017362%
2016328%
2015254%
2014325%
2013277%
2012307%
201129553%
201021745%
200917646%
200832534%
200726730%
20067419%
200512927%
200410321%
200312527%
200214328%
20015237%
20004333%
19992822%
19981915%
19972725%

Other parts of the 2009 Honda CR-V

Electrical system
44 complaintsBody and structure
38 complaintsOther or unknown
32 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
17 complaintsSteering
15 complaintsSuspension
15 complaintsTires
14 complaintsBrakes
13 complaintsVehicle speed control
12 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
11 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
11 complaintsEngine
8 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2009 Honda CR-V

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology