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5J6RE48779L••••••2009 Honda CR-V
This build draws 3.0× more complaints than the average 2009 Honda CR-V build (8 vs 3).
8on this build
364on the model
137builds in total
Most reportedAir Bags 4Steering 1Suspension 1Engine 1
What owners of this build wrote
Electrical SystemJan 2022
The contact owns a 2009 Honda CR-V. The contact stated the clock and date were inoperable. The contact stated the clock was years ahead and the date was incorrect. The contact took the vehicle to the local dealer but was unable to diagnose the failure. The vehicle not was…
VisibilityJun 2020
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
Air BagsAug 2016
Delay in replacing parts for takata recall - damaged rotors and pads. I got a honda recall notice and was asked to not drive the car due to safety concerns. Honda took 3 months to replace the parts and my car was not driven for 3 months. This caused my brakes rotors and pads to…
EngineMay 2012
A rattling noise erupted from underneath my 2009 crv, it was discovered that the heat shields mounts on the catalytic converters were rusted through at the mounts and were about to fall off the vehicle. The vehicle in only 3 years old, I am the second owner, purchased vehicle in…
SteeringOct 2010
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…
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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 5J6RE48779L010578 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.