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5J6RE48749L••••••2009 Honda CR-V
This build draws 3.8× more complaints than the average 2009 Honda CR-V build (10 vs 3).
10on this build
364on the model
137builds in total
1involved a crash
2injuries
Most reportedAir Bags 5Wheels 2Structure 1Tires 1
What owners of this build wrote
Air BagscrashJan 2013
Hit a car with the front drivers side. Impact caused my head to hit the steering wheel for which I had to go to the hospital and a cat scan was performed. After the initial front impact, another car crashed into my rear, again no airbags deployed
Service BrakesJul 2016
2009 honda cr-v. Consumer writes in regards to rust build-up repairs on rotors due to consumer not driving vehicle while waiting for airbag recall replacement parts. Consumer states dealership should reimburse consumer for rotor repairs. *smd
VisibilityJul 2015
The contact owns a 2009 honda cr-v. While traveling approximately 65 mph, there was an abnormal noise and the sun roof exploded without warning. The failure caused the glass to fracture. The dealer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic,…
TiresJun 2014
On my last 2 visits to the honda dealership, I have been talked with about replacing my tires. The tires are original to the car and are the continental 4x4 contact m&s 225165r 17 102t. I have 18,00 miles on the car and it is kept in a garage when not driving. I was told that…
Electrical SystemJun 2014
I had problems with the battery being dead. Six times I had to charge the battery or have it towed in to be serviced. The first time the dealer charged the battery and said it was fine. The second time they replaced the battery. The third thru five time I had to charge the…
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 5J6RE48749L016323 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.