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2009 Honda CR-V repairs by problem area

Engine (21%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (10%)

Brakes and Traction Control (6%)

Suspension and Steering (10%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (40%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (6%)

Other (5%)

Chart based on 94 repairs.
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2009 Honda CR-V engine repair cost distribution

$2500+ (5%)

$1000 - $2499 (10%)

$500 - $999 (5%)

$100 - $499 (25%)

< $100 (55%)

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Chart based on 20 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2009 Honda CR-V 4dr SUV

166-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD

101000 mi

US $6
Catalytic converter heat shield rattling, added two hose clamps around shield to eliminate noise. 
34000 mi Slow oil leak from crankcase due to defective seal. Crankcase seal replaced under warranty. 
42800 mi Oil leak from timing chain cover discovered during oil change service. Repaired under power train warranty. 
93000 mi

US $239
Rocker arm pressure switch replaced to correct sudden erratic engine performance. Two hour repair time. 
92000 mi

US $5000
Radiator replaced due to failed internal transmission cooler. 

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2009 Honda CR-V 4dr SUV

166-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic AWD

102000 mi

US $30
"Check fuel cap" message plus CEL with evap code error. Replaced fuel cap, no change. Probably loose connector near fuel filler tube. 
107000 mi

US $45
Replaced purge control valve to eliminate "Check Fuel Cap" notice. 
6000 mi Engine ticks until warmed up about 10 minutes later. When it's cooler than 55 degrees out the engine knocks until warmed up. 
151000 mi Catalytic converter heat shield rattle 
127000 mi

US $900
Valve cover gasket leaking and replaced 
88000 mi

US $2155
Rattling noise coming from the engine on cold start. Replaced vtc actuator, and timing chain/guides. 
49600 mi Catalytic converter sheild was loose and rattkibg 
71000 mi Oil leak. Shop said eng block mfg in 2 parts, leak from failed seal where parts mated. Needed pull eng, dismantle, clean, new seal, put back together & reinstall. 2-3 days in shop, $1500-2000. Declined. 
59000 mi

US $150
Leaking antifreeze 
62600 mi

US $350
Replaced catalytic converter heat shield. 
92000 mi

US $10
Heat shield on catalytic converter rusted though at bolt and was rattling. Used 2 stainless steel O rings around converter to stabilize heat shield 
92700 mi

US $450
Bad sensor, mulitple warning lights on dash 
96000 mi

US $1200
Replace timing belt 
39200 mi Throttle body position sensor error on ODB2 , dealer cleared code and said no problem 

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2009 Honda CR-V 4dr SUV

148-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed automatic AWD

70680 mi

US $110
Oil found on engine possibly coming from leaky gasket. Replaced gasket 

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