CarRecallWatchThe 2009 Honda CR-V has 12 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 386 complaints with NHTSA, including 29 crashes, 2 fires, 16 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Air Bags (176 reports).
2009 Honda CR-V recalls
Road Salt Can Corrode CR-V Frame, Risking Loss of Control
Certain 2007 through 2011 Honda CR-V vehicles sold or registered in many northeastern, Midwestern, and mid-Atlantic states may have a frame that corrodes from an accumulation of road salt.
Driver Airbag Inflator May Explode, Sending Metal Fragments
The driver's frontal airbag inflator in these vehicles can degrade over time after long-term exposure to high humidity, heat and temperature changes.
Passenger airbag inflator can explode, sending metal fragments
The passenger-side frontal airbag inflator in certain vehicles may rupture because its propellant can degrade after long exposure to high humidity, heat, and temperature cycling.
Passenger Front Airbag May Not Deploy in a Crash
The front passenger airbag inflator may have been installed incorrectly when it was replaced during a previous repair.
Passenger Air Bag May Deploy Improperly in a Crash
A front passenger air bag may have been installed incorrectly when it was replaced, so it may not deploy properly in a crash.
Passenger Airbag Inflator Can Explode, Sending Metal Fragments
The passenger-side frontal airbag inflator in these vehicles may explode.
Passenger Airbag May Deploy Improperly in a Crash
Some replacement passenger-side frontal airbag inflators in certain Honda and Acura vehicles may have been installed incorrectly at one dealership.
Passenger Front Airbag May Not Deploy in a Crash
Some 2007-2011 Honda CR-V vehicles that had their passenger front airbag replaced may have an inflator module assembled with an incorrect wire harness.
Passenger airbag inflator may rupture, sending metal fragments
The passenger-side front airbag inflator in these vehicles can rupture during a crash that requires the front airbags to deploy.
Passenger airbag inflator may rupture, spraying metal fragments
Certain Honda vehicles have a passenger-side front airbag inflator that can degrade over years of exposure to humidity and temperature changes.
Driver Airbag Inflator Can Rupture in a Crash
The driver's frontal airbag in these vehicles can be affected by moisture getting into the inflator over time.
Most common 2009 Honda CR-V problems
Problem areas named in the 386 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Air Bags | 176 |
| Electrical System | 44 |
| Structure | 38 |
| Unknown Or Other | 30 |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages | 17 |
| Steering | 15 |
| Suspension | 15 |
| Tires | 14 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 12 |
| Power Train | 11 |
What owners report
Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2009 HONDA CR-V. It was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a private sale. At the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was 133,000 and at the time of running the VIN on carfax, it was discovered that the mileage was 314,000.
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 repaired because the rear frame corrosion, as described in bulletin 23-032, is so severe that a large piece is missing from the rear frame. The mechanic says the repair as described in the bulletin is not enough to fix the car. The service bulletin remedy was only performed because the rear trailing arm bolts were able to be removed, but the car is still unsafe due to rear frame corrosion that Honda has admitted to as per the recall. The car is considered unsafe due to the frame damage and likely cannot pass state inspection. After calling Hond
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 and confirmed the faulty sensor. I see CRV recalls for both the sensors and airbags, but my VIN does not return a result.
Steering gear is leaking
The contact owns a 2009 Honda CR-V. The contact stated while driving at approximately 15 MPH, the rear passengerâs side wheel started to feel abnormal on the roadway. No warning light was illuminated. The contact pulled over to the shoulder of the roadway and became aware that the rear passengerâs side wheel was sunken into the mud flap cover of the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the residence and then to the local dealer the following day. The vehicle was diagnosed as unrepairable under NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V228000 (Structure). The contact was informed of a possible buy-back. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 230,000.
2009 Honda CR-V questions
Does the 2009 Honda CR-V have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 12 safety recalls for the 2009 Honda CR-V: Road Salt Can Corrode CR-V Frame, Risking Loss of Control; Driver Airbag Inflator May Explode, Sending Metal Fragments; Passenger airbag inflator can explode, sending metal fragments; Passenger Front Airbag May Not Deploy in a Crash; Passenger Air Bag May Deploy Improperly in a Crash. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2009 Honda CR-V?
Based on 386 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Air Bags (176), Electrical System (44), Structure (38).
How do I check if a recall on my 2009 Honda CR-V has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.