2009 Honda CR-V Equipment Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 2%of 386 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 57,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the equipment of the 2009 Honda CR-V, 2% of the 386 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 57,500 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Blue Ox base plate broke while towing car on highway. I have photos of the broken base plate. If both sides of base plate would have broken, car would have come free and would could have hit another car or person. I reached out to Blue Ox to report the problem but have not received any response.”
NHTSA complaint #11462834, filed 2022-04“The contact owns a 2009 Honda CR-V. While the vehicle was parked, the air conditioner failed to function. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the air conditioner compressor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 90,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10734303, filed 2015-07, 90,000 miles“The contact owns a 2009 Honda CR-V. The contact stated that while driving approximately 2 MPH, there was a strong burning odor coming from the front end of the vehicle. The contact mentioned that the vehicle became hard to maneuver and the power steering assist failed. The vehicle was towed to a private mechanic where it was diagnosed that the A/C compressor clutch needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was repaired. The approximate failure and current mileage was 109,000. …”
NHTSA complaint #10575364, filed 2014-03, 109,000 miles“The contact owns a 2009 Honda CR-V. The contact stated that the air conditioner suddenly stopped functioning. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who refused to honor his warranty because of a road hazard that caused the failure. The dealer stated that a rock punctured the condenser in the A/C system which caused the freon to leak out. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact called the manufacturer and was offered no assistance. The current and failure mileages were approximately 10,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10348261, filed 2010-08, 10,000 miles“2009 Honda CR-V. Consumer writes in regards to parts not available to repair airbag recall notice, air conditioner and AC compressor clutch warranty extension issues. The consumer stated the AC did not cool properly.”
NHTSA complaint #10881201, filed 2016-07Related service bulletins
- 10206994Jan 29, 2022ServiceNews Article - The clock shows the incorrect time. This issue is due to a limited GPS receiver capacity resulting in "rollover" of the internal chip memory; the "rollover"…
- 10185511Jan 6, 2021Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for any and all 2007-2011 CR-Vs which come into your dealership for a service, repair or in your Certified…
- 10180636Sep 28, 2020Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for any and all 2007-2011 CR-Vs which come into your dealership for a service, repair or in your Certified…
- 10152429Dec 19, 2018"Service bulletin - American Honda is extending the warranty coverage on the Piston Rings and Pistons for 2010-11 CR-V 2WD and 4WD to 8 years from the original date of purchase…
- 10139579May 31, 2018Service bulletin - This bulletin is a notification of a class action settlement relating to airbag inflators. American Honda is offering a Customer Support Program (Warranty…
- 10100421Nov 22, 2016Service bulletin - navigation system information.
- 10116763Nov 11, 2016Dealer message - Due to our improving inventory situation on inflators, starting November 14th we?ll begin open ordering on certain part numbers
- 10116762Nov 11, 2016Dealer message - Due to our improving inventory situation on inflators, starting November 14th we?ll begin open ordering on certain part numbers
- 10116768Nov 10, 2016Dealer message - Due to our improving inventory situation of inflators, on November 14th we will begin No VIN ordering on part numbers 04770-SWA-405 (07 to 11 CRV, 11-15 CRZ…
- 10116767Nov 10, 2016Dealer message - Due to our improving inventory situation of inflators, on November 14th we will begin No VIN ordering on part numbers 04770-SWA-405 (07 to 11 CRV, 11-15 CRZ…
Equipment: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 1% |
| 2024 | 2 | 1% |
| 2022 | 2 | 1% |
| 2019 | 6 | 1% |
| 2018 | 7 | 0% |
| 2017 | 4 | 0% |
| 2015 | 1 | 0% |
| 2014 | 4 | 1% |
| 2013 | 2 | 1% |
| 2012 | 4 | 1% |
| 2011 | 2 | 0% |
| 2010 | 3 | 1% |
| 2009 | 7 | 2% |
| 2008 | 5 | 1% |
| 2007 | 17 | 2% |
| 2006 | 5 | 1% |
| 2005 | 4 | 1% |
| 2004 | 35 | 7% |
| 2003 | 32 | 7% |
| 2002 | 39 | 8% |
| 2001 | 7 | 5% |
| 2000 | 2 | 2% |
| 1999 | 2 | 2% |
| 1998 | 1 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2009 Honda CR-V
176 complaintsElectrical 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 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