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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%)

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2009 Honda CR-V electrical repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (5%)

$500 - $999 (24%)

$100 - $499 (30%)

< $100 (41%)

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Chart based on 37 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

90000 mi

US $700
replaced AC compressor 
73237 mi

US $45
A/C was blowing hot air only. Shop replaced broken compressor relay and it's worked fine ever since. 
80000 mi Rear passenger-side window will not operate. Decided to live with it for now. 
60300 mi Needed new clutch for A/C compressor. It was covered under extended courtesy warranty 
99400 mi

US $478
A/C compressor relay failed, replaced. Charge was low, recharged and added dye. 
99000 mi On previous visit for A/C repair, dealer washed car, and broke off the antenna. This visit was to extract the threaded stud for the broken antenna and to install a new antenna. 
149000 mi

US $320
Rear, driver-side door lock was malfunctioning and not locking/opening correctly or in-synch with other doors. Replaced solenoid. 
158600 mi

US $500
Car was having trouble starting. Failing starter was replaced 
121000 mi

US $332
Starter wouldn't work, replaced. 

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2009 Honda CR-V 4dr SUV

166-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic AWD

22670 mi Windsheild wiper fluid warning wire was cute and had to be replaced and fuse blew 
145000 mi

US $300
DIY: replaced AC clutch and coil, serpentine belt and tensioner 
120000 mi

US $400
Expansion valve replaced, AC clutch replaced, relay switch replaced and system recharged. 
82000 mi

US $150
Air conditioning neded repair 
94000 mi

US $30
2 lightbulbs replaced, probably less than ten minutes. Checked problem with locking, but unable to replicate issue. 
140000 mi

US $1600
AC not blowing cold. Compressor and relay bad. Replaced both. 
145000 mi

US $600
Needed new starter motor, car had to be towed, would not start 
92 mi

US $700
The compressor seized and needed to be replaced 
81000 mi

US $50
One tire sensor went bad. Headlight replaced 
112000 mi

US $800
AC compressor replaced 
117000 mi

US $1400
On a road trip--clutch coil burned out, relay fused. Replaced compressor and relay. Replaced some o-rings to seal up system. Cold as a meat locker now! 
123000 mi

US $500
AC was working sporadically - was a faulty relay switch 
125000 mi

US $510
AC assembly failed three weeks after previous repair, unrelated 
50000 mi

C $150
Battery would not hold a charge when car was off and things were on. Had the battery replaced 
89280 mi Replace a/c clutch 
29000 mi On cold mornings, the HVAC blower motor would make noise. The dealer ordered a replacement blower motor, which took 3 days to arrive. Vehicle was operational during this time. Dealer successfully installed new HVAC blower. Problem solved. 
33300 mi

US $7
Left front turn signal bulb. 
30800 mi

US $100
had to replace relay for air conditioner system 
43000 mi

US $12
A new clutch and relay needed to be installed. Honda found an on going problem so the warranty was extended to 100000 miles and seven years 
70000 mi

US $5
Replaced flickering marking lamp/bulb. 
108300 mi

US $935
Broken compressor. 
130000 mi

US $500
Starter replacement. 
46980 mi AC condenser failed. Under recall. 
34000 mi

US $450
TPMS light on. 2 wheel sensors were defective. 
58100 mi

US $130
The A/C stopped working. Originally thought it was recall part. However, it wasn't a part of the recall. I had to pay $130 for the electrical relay part and labor. 
39200 mi AC works poorly when stopped. dealer working as designed 

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2009 Honda CR-V 4-door

turbocharged 4-cylinder diesel manual AWD

47000 mi Front parking sensor failure. Part replaced by Honda but had to pay for fitting. 

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2009 Honda CR-V Electrical Problems

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