CarComplaints.com Notes: While the 2009 CR-V still came equipped with tires that wear out faster than my Grandpa after a turkey dinner, Honda did address an electrical problem with the door locks that plagued owners of previous model years.

10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
49,506 miles

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2009 Honda CR-V Owner Comments (Page 1 of 2)

problem #24

May 012023

CR-V

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

My door lock on my driver side gets stuck in the unlock position.

- Citrus Heights, CA, USA

problem #23

Apr 202023

CR-V

  • miles
The rear wheel on the left driver side detached from the frame while driving on the hwy and lost control. Luckily I could pull off and drive into the ditch. The frame is rusted enough that auto shop says that the repairs aren't worth it because the entire back frame is rusted and will just happen on the other side. No sounds beforehand to indicate their would be a malfunction. The control arm was detached from the rusting but other components broke from the frame rusting and wheel coming loose on the hwy. It will be inspected further.

- Saint Peter, MN, USA

problem #22

Feb 252023

CR-V

  • miles
The front passenger side doir actuator and the rear have not worked properly gir at least 8 years, and I was never notified of the class action lawsuit. Additionally, in July of 2014 when I took the car for the first airbag recall in Levittown, NY, the car was brought in with cold sir conditioning and returned with non working air conditioning. I am the sole owner of this car and it has been meticulously cared for and driven. I see that many others had also not been notified of the actuator problem. I am afraid to let Honda touch the car again after they broke the air conditioner while fixing the last recall.

- Lindenhurst , NY, USA

problem #21

Apr 082022

CR-V

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The passenger door won't open & the trunk won't open, like it's jammed. There is no key entry for the passenger or trunk. I feel this has the potential to be very dangerous.

- Deland, FL, USA

problem #20

Nov 012021

CR-V

  • miles
The problem is with the front driver side door. The locking mechanism is not working properly. The automatic door latch, which is activated after driving about 20 feet. It creates the horn to honk and some problems with opening the door with key fob. Must open manually by inserting key into the door from the outside.

- Summerville , SC, USA

problem #19

Jun 262020

CR-V 4-cyl

  • 131,000 miles
Ac compressor, this is the 2nd car I have owed same year. Because I obviously love these cars that the ac compressor has needed fixed. So it's obviously bad.

- Covington, OH, USA

problem #18

Mar 012020

CR-V

  • 120,002 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Door aculator is not working on front driver's door properly. The door will not lock with or without a key. The lock jumps on and off while parked and trying to lock the doors. While driving and the brakes are applied, the locks make a noise and jump on and off.

- Orangeburg, SC, USA

problem #17

Oct 012019

CR-V

  • 11,900 miles
When I'm driving my Honda CR-V 2009 at around 25 to 30 miles per hour I get a throbbing noise as if it were the transmission. I took it everywhere to see what's going on and no one could tell me whats going on. I bought this car brand new in 2009 two years latter they had to change my transmission in 2011 because of a similar problem. Please I need help to stop this throbbing I'm scared to drive the car. Because I feel I'm going to get into an accident when this happens. This happens everyday in the highway and regular streets. I don't know what to do this is my only vehicle.

- Mastic, NY, USA

problem #16

Oct 252015

CR-V

  • miles
I no longer own this 2009 Honda CR-V. I traded it in for my 2015 Honda Odyssey

- Bonaire, GA, USA

problem #15

Apr 152018

CR-V

  • 36,600 miles
Pulled my car into my garage. Trapped in my car. Unable to unlock the doors. Unrolled windows, unable to open doors by reaching outside handles. Remote on key didn't help. Had to get assist to use the key in the outside key hole. Fortunately, the windows worked, and I had my phone to call for help. Tried many times to unlock doors over the next hours. Only worked with key in lock. Took to dealer. Again needed assist to exit car. Personnel really questioned my sanity saying, ' no way' when I explained problem. They approached the car, and using the remote unlocked the doors! with that, they sent me on my way. No explanation for what had happened, or assurance it wouldn't happen again. Fortunately I had my phone and the garage door was still open, so I was able to get help. As an 83 year old widow, it was an uncomfortable situation. Glad I didn't have to resort to climbing out a window.

- The Villages, FL, USA

problem #14

Jan 252018

CR-V

  • 35,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

I parked at open parking lot in gated comm unity on 01/24/18 at approximately 7:00pm. The weather was clear and approximately 30 to 40 degrees. I left in M Y vehicle at approximately 9:00 am on 01/25/18. I did not notice anything wrong with my sunroof. When I started accelerating at 30 to 40 miles per hour, I heard some crackling noise that was coming from and flying off. I then noticed glass in the sun roof cover that is pulled over the glass inside the vehicle. When I got to work (3 miles on beltway), I observed that the glass of the sun roof was shattered and had a large hole in the glass. I returned to condo and surveilled parking lot and other parked vehicles and did not see anything that may have fallen onto the sunroof. I did not see any glass at the condo where I first got into vehicle. There does not appear to be any object inside the sunroof under the shattered glass. The vehicle is presently in my work garage, and expected date of replacement per M Y consultation with the insurance company will be on Monday, January 29, 2018. I am unaware of any damage to the sunroof prior to the shattering.

- Alexandria, VA, USA

problem #13

Sep 092017

CR-V

  • 60,000 miles
My complaints are with the ac compressor Honda knows that it is faulty and it's not being recalled. To many people are having this issue. I've already complained about this and my complaint fell in death ears. I want something done about this please.

- Mastic, NY, USA

problem #12

Sep 152017

CR-V

  • 78,000 miles
Takata recall" the air compressor in the car just stop working my vents just started to throw out smoke almost causing me into a accident on the highway on my way to work. Now my car ac is not throwing out cold air its blowing warm air instead of cold. I don't here the compresser going on any more.

- Mastic, NY, USA

problem #11

Feb 142016

CR-V

  • 90,000 miles
All of the window and door seals are melting. It started last summer. Whenever I roll my side windows down and up the black rubber has melted and it leaves black streaks on my windows. The rubber started to flap in the wind from under the metal seals on all four doors over a year ago. My rubber seal around my windshield is also melting. I wash my car and cannot dry the top any longer due to the rubber melting onto the paint. The sunroof and back have not started yet. I have purchased several new cars prior to purchasing the Honda -new. I've also purchased 3 used cars before, I've kept cars over 15 year ; none ever have had the rubber seal melt. My husband was told by a mechanic "that has been a problem".

- El Monte, CA, USA

problem #10

Oct 122016

CR-V

  • 60 miles
Ac compressor has failed...seems to be covered under technical alert, but Honda usa did not want to fix the faulty compressor, since I was 1 month out of extended warranty.

- Uxbridge, MA, USA

problem #9

Jan 022017

CR-V

  • 140,000 miles
Faulty door locks-doors lock and unlock over and over. At times, it is impossible to unlock the doors.

- Raleigh, NC, USA

problem #8

Nov 192016

CR-V 4WD 8-cyl

  • 40,000 miles
The driver door is not latching properly. When driving, the light on the dashboard indicates that the driver's door is open. In addition. When accelerating, the electric door locks will unlock. There is a class action lawsuit regarding this issue, but my car is not included, although I am having the problem with my car. This problem occurs when the car is stationary and moving.

- Buffalo Grove, IL, USA

problem #7

Aug 192016

CR-V

  • 35,000 miles
The sunroof (or moonroof as they call it) spontaneously shattered while driving on the highway. Thankfully the glass didn't go inside the vehicle, but it was a tremendous shock to us. We were very lucky that the glass didn't fall onto our heads as we were driving. Initially we thought this was due to an external event such as a rock being thrown to our car, although we were not under a bridge when this happened. When we stopped, we realized that the problem wasn't external. The glass shattered in an even mesh, without any evidence of an impact. The mesh was pointing outwards in the center, rather than inwards as expected if it had been an external cause. I've attached some photos. I also have video of the shattered sunroof if needed.

- Healdsburg, CA, USA

problem #6

Mar 202016

CR-V

  • 25 miles
Ac compressor clutch broke. It is hugely expensive. In Texas not having ac is life threatening. Literally over 70% of CRV owner have this problem and have to pay out of pocket. I'm a student so I can't spend over $1500 on something that should have been built right (over 160 degrees in a car in Texas). This item should have been recalled because it would be fixed in 24 hrs in a apt by law.

- Galveston, TX, USA

problem #5

May 262016

CR-V

  • 106,000 miles
The lock actuator went. Honda would not cover even though this is a known problem on CRV's.

- Greensboro, NC, USA

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