Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2009 Honda CR-V
NHTSA data on file today
The 2009 Honda CR-V has 12 NHTSA recall campaigns and 386 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #23V228000 Rear Trailing Arm May Detach from Frame Corrosion NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #19V500000 Driver Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #19V502000 Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #19V378000 Improperly Installed Passenger Air Bag Inflator NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #18V268000 Improperly Installed Passenger Air Bag NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #18V042000 Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #17V545000 Incorrectly Installed Replacement Air Bag NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #17V417000 Incorrect Wire Harness Installed on Front Air Bag NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #17V030000 Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Rupture NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #16V346000 Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Rupture NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #16V061000 Driver's Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Rupture NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #11V395000 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE SOFTWARE NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Air Bags 176 complaints
- Electrical System 44 complaints
- Structure 38 complaints
- Unknown or Other 30 complaints
- Latches/Locks/Linkages 17 complaints
- Steering 15 complaints
Of the 386 complaints on file, 29 report a crash and 2 a fire; across all 386 complaints, owners report 16 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $5,000–$9,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2009 Honda CR-V's reliability is compromised by numerous airbag inflator recalls and reported issues with the electrical system. Owners have raised numerous complaints about airbags and structural elements, indicating persistent issues. The vehicle requires attentive maintenance to prevent failures, affecting its ownership cost over 5 years.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Airbags | 50,000–100,000 miles | $300–$1,000 | very common |
| Transmission control module | 80,000–120,000 miles | $600–$1,500 | common |
| Electrical system | 70,000–110,000 miles | $150–$500 | common |
| Suspension | 60,000–100,000 miles | $300–$800 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes every 5,000 miles
- Brake fluid replacement every 2 years
- Transmission fluid change every 30,000 miles
- Tire rotation every 7,500 miles
- Coolant replacement every 100,000 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Airbag warning lights
- Unusual transmission noises
- Electrical failures or short circuits
- Uneven tire wear
- Steering wheel vibrations
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2009 Honda CR-V at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.