2009 Honda CR-V Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 38about this part
- Share
- 10%of 386 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 133,750miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 38 complaints about the body and structure of the 2009 Honda CR-V, 10% of the 386 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 133,750 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Reported front passenger window malfunctioning to NHTSA early 2019 about this but no response. My research disclosed this problem was recalled but only up to 2006 models of the Honda CR-V. My Honda CR-V is 2009. Left with no choice but to cover repair costs of $325. Is there anyway NHTSA and your agency may investigate this? Said problem exists whether or not said vehicle stationary.”
NHTSA complaint #11373182, filed 2020-11, 100,000 miles“I purchased a 2009 Honda crv in feb. I was concerned about the rear/side visibility due to the design of the vehicle and voiced my concern to the saleswoman. She assured me that I would get used to it. Well, I haven't! I have serious visibility problems when backing up and changing lanes in heavy traffic. …”
NHTSA complaint #10269674, filed 2009-05, 2,000 miles“On 1/28/2017 my daughter's 2009 Honda crv caught on fire in our driveway and burned until it was a total loss. It only had 87,000 miles on it and seemed to be running perfectly that day. I had driven her car for one hour (a 44 mile trip), returned home, turned off the car, took the keys out of the ignition and went inside the house. About ten minutes later, one of my daughters heard a car alarm, we looked outside and saw flames shooting out of the front of the car. The fire department came and put out the fire, but it was a total loss. …”
NHTSA complaint #10960218, filed 2017-03, 87,000 miles“I recently brought my 10 year old car in for its yearly state safety inspection and I was informed that corrosion on the left rear underside of the car was irreparable. This included corrosion between the uni body and undercarriage, compromising the integrity of the control arms. After doing research online, I noted that Honda has an active recall in canada for a similar defect, but not in the us. I contacted Honda of north america and asked if they could provide any assistance or compensation for this issue, which essentially renders the car unusable, and they told me they could not.”
NHTSA complaint #11258663, filed 2019-09, 145,000 miles“Unibody mount area for trailing arm is rusted out, both driver and passenger side rear. Nobody around will touch this problem, so car is basically totaled. Car is in terrific shape outside of this. Canada has done a recall for this exact problem on these cars and I am reading a forum currently where several people in the us are experiencing the same thing.”
NHTSA complaint #11331255, filed 2020-06, 156,000 milesRelated recalls
- 23V228000Mar 30, 2023Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2007-2011 CR-V vehicles that were sold, or ever registered in Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana…Covers: Honda CR-V 2007–2011
Related service bulletins
- 10189133Mar 10, 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…
- 10187539Feb 15, 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…
- 10186026Jan 22, 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…
- 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…
- 10184009Dec 5, 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…
- 10182469Nov 4, 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…
- 10181410Oct 16, 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…
- 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…
- 10179870Sep 10, 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…
- 10107446Jun 30, 2015Service bulletin - american honda is extending the warranty on all four door lock actuators, which is part of the door latch assembly, to 6 years from the original date of…
Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 9 | 5% |
| 2025 | 13 | 5% |
| 2024 | 18 | 5% |
| 2023 | 23 | 4% |
| 2022 | 2 | 1% |
| 2021 | 4 | 1% |
| 2020 | 7 | 2% |
| 2019 | 24 | 2% |
| 2018 | 27 | 1% |
| 2017 | 32 | 2% |
| 2016 | 17 | 4% |
| 2015 | 35 | 5% |
| 2014 | 28 | 5% |
| 2013 | 19 | 5% |
| 2012 | 29 | 7% |
| 2011 | 45 | 8% |
| 2010 | 47 | 10% |
| 2009 | 38 | 10% |
| 2008 | 95 | 10% |
| 2007 | 77 | 9% |
| 2006 | 16 | 4% |
| 2005 | 9 | 2% |
| 2004 | 9 | 2% |
| 2003 | 14 | 3% |
| 2002 | 8 | 2% |
| 2001 | 2 | 1% |
| 2000 | 10 | 8% |
| 1999 | 5 | 4% |
| 1998 | 5 | 4% |
| 1997 | 1 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2009 Honda CR-V
176 complaintsElectrical system
44 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 29, 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