2009 Honda CR-V Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 15about this part
- Share
- 4%of 386 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 143,905miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 15 complaints about the suspension of the 2009 Honda CR-V, 4% of the 386 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 143,905 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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“I bought a new 2009 Honda CR-V in dec 2008. After around 30k miles or so, I noticed the car pulling to the left at highway speeds. I took the car in to a local mechanic for an alignment and tire rotation but nothing they did fixed the issue. I then brought it to the Honda dealership since it was still under warranty and they conducted their own alignment and tire rotation (at my expense since alignments are not covered under warranty). This still did not fix the issue and the dealership told me there was nothing else they could do. My car still pulls to the left at highway speeds. …”
NHTSA complaint #10365555, filed 2010-11, 33,000 miles“While being driven at 55-60 MPH on a 4 lane highway the driver side rear suspension control arm broke free from the unibody causing the rear tire to twist sideways and lodge in the wheel well. The driver side rear axle pulled free from the rear differential due to detachment. The driver was able to maintain control of the vehicle, but used both lanes and the vehicle width shoulder of the road to due so. Had another vehicle been close by an accident would have resulted. The crv had been nys inspected 2 months prior with no signs of an impending problem. …”
NHTSA complaint #11193120, filed 2019-04, 194,000 miles“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 wait until they got a recall repair kit in so I didn’t have to make a possible 2 trips. The dealer stated they would contact me. It’s now April 15, 2024 and still haven’t been contacted yet.”
NHTSA complaint #11582991, filed 2024-04“The driver's side rear frame stiffener is extremely corroded and looks to becoming loose! In CANADA, there is a recall for my year CR-V for this very defect!!! Why doesn't NHTSA do the same thing? I live less than 2 hours from Canada, yet my car there would have been recalled! This could potentially be devastating if the assembly becomes loose from the vehicle. Please address this problem! Thank you.”
NHTSA complaint #11428302, filed 2021-08Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 1% |
| 2025 | 3 | 1% |
| 2024 | 6 | 2% |
| 2023 | 1 | 0% |
| 2022 | 3 | 1% |
| 2021 | 4 | 1% |
| 2020 | 3 | 1% |
| 2019 | 4 | 0% |
| 2018 | 6 | 0% |
| 2017 | 5 | 0% |
| 2016 | 7 | 2% |
| 2015 | 20 | 3% |
| 2014 | 14 | 2% |
| 2013 | 16 | 4% |
| 2012 | 26 | 6% |
| 2011 | 20 | 4% |
| 2010 | 14 | 3% |
| 2009 | 15 | 4% |
| 2008 | 38 | 4% |
| 2007 | 34 | 4% |
| 2006 | 20 | 5% |
| 2005 | 27 | 6% |
| 2004 | 11 | 2% |
| 2003 | 13 | 3% |
| 2002 | 16 | 3% |
| 2001 | 2 | 1% |
| 2000 | 4 | 3% |
| 1999 | 4 | 3% |
| 1998 | 5 | 4% |
| 1997 | 3 | 3% |
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 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