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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 repair cost distribution

$2500+ (2%)

$1000 - $2499 (9%)

$500 - $999 (16%)

$100 - $499 (29%)

< $100 (44%)

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Chart based on 87 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

Engine not specified

Honda CR-V in British Columbia, Canada
Nov 2009 - Jun 2011
Apr 2010

19840 mi
Rear differential seal was leaking, leak found during regular maintenance due to negligible amount of fluid loss and no effect on driving. Problem was fixed under warranty. 

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2009 Honda CR-V 4dr SUV

166-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD

Honda CR-V in Texas, United States
Apr 2016 - Jan 2020
Aug 2016

90000 mi

US $700
replaced AC compressor 
Sep 2018

100000 mi

US $2700
replaced steering rack 
Honda CR-V in Florida, United States
Dec 2015 - Nov 2017
Jun 2016

149000 mi

US $320
Rear, driver-side door lock was malfunctioning and not locking/opening correctly or in-synch with other doors. Replaced solenoid. 
Nov 2016

158600 mi

US $500
Car was having trouble starting. Failing starter was replaced 
Honda CR-V in Maine, United States
Oct 2015 - Jun 2018
Dec 2016

121000 mi

US $332
Starter wouldn't work, replaced. 
Honda CR-V in Georgia, United States
Aug 2016 - Feb 2019
May 2017

73237 mi

US $45
A/C was blowing hot air only. Shop replaced broken compressor relay and it's worked fine ever since. 
Jun 2018

80000 mi
Rear passenger-side window will not operate. Decided to live with it for now. 
Honda CR-V in Texas, United States
Aug 2016 - Dec 2023
May 2018

88000 mi

US $800
Rear struts were leaking a little 
May 2022

133000 mi

US $20
back hatch liftgate supports 
Sep 2023

147000 mi

US $100
Damaged oil filter repaired 
Honda CR-V in North Carolina, United States
Jul 2009 - Oct 2014
Jul 2014

60300 mi
Needed new clutch for A/C compressor. It was covered under extended courtesy warranty 
Honda CR-V in Wisconsin, United States
Aug 2016 - Mar 2018
Apr 2017

99400 mi

US $478
A/C compressor relay failed, replaced. Charge was low, recharged and added dye. 
May 2017

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. 
Jun 2017

101000 mi

US $6
Catalytic converter heat shield rattling, added two hose clamps around shield to eliminate noise. 
Honda CR-V in New Mexico, United States
Dec 2014 - Oct 2021
Jan 2016

US $5000
Transmission cooler cracked, pumping engine coolant into the transmission. Transmission seized up / failed as a result. Radiator replaced due to failed internal transmission cooler. 
Honda CR-V in Nevada, United States
Jul 2009 - May 2018
Mar 2012

34000 mi
Slow oil leak from crankcase due to defective seal. Crankcase seal replaced under warranty. 
Nov 2012

42800 mi
Oil leak from timing chain cover discovered during oil change service. Repaired under power train warranty. 
Jun 2016

93000 mi

US $239
Rocker arm pressure switch replaced to correct sudden erratic engine performance. Two hour repair time. 
Honda CR-V in Florida, United States
Sep 2010 - Aug 2015
Aug 2014

82000 mi

US $1275
replaced entire rack/pinion steering system 

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2009 Honda CR-V 4dr SUV

166-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic AWD

Honda CR-V in Ontario, Canada
- Jul 2010
Jul 2010

22670 mi
Windsheild wiper fluid warning wire was cute and had to be replaced and fuse blew 
Honda CR-V in New York, United States
- Jan 2011
Jan 2011

10000 mi
Rear passenger door release assembly snapped and was replaced under warranty.  
Honda CR-V in Massachusetts, United States
Dec 2016 - Oct 2021
Dec 2016

112000 mi

US $600
The driveshaft for the AWD system needed to be replaced, caused shuddering and poor drivability 
Oct 2017

127000 mi

US $900
Faulty rear calipers replaced in addition to rotors and pads rear only Valve cover gasket leaking and replaced 
Oct 2019

145000 mi

US $600
Needed new starter motor, car had to be towed, would not start 
Honda CR-V in Michigan, United States
Oct 2016 - Dec 2017
Feb 2017

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. 
Jun 2017

107000 mi

US $45
Replaced purge control valve to eliminate "Check Fuel Cap" notice. 
Aug 2017

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! 
Honda CR-V in Wisconsin, United States
Jun 2009 - Dec 2016
Oct 2011

22000 mi
Passenger side seatbelt had a defect in it, causing it to start to rip apart. 
Oct 2016

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 
Nov 2016

92700 mi

US $450
Bad sensor, mulitple warning lights on dash 
Dec 2016

96000 mi

US $1200
Replace timing belt 
Honda CR-V in Michigan, United States
Sep 2015 - Oct 2016
Oct 2016

88000 mi

US $2155
Brakes locking up, dealership was unable to solve the problem and we didn't feel it was trustworthy transportation any longer. Rattling noise coming from the engine on cold start. Replaced vtc actuator, and timing chain/guides. 
Honda CR-V in Kentucky, United States
May 2016 - May 2017
Mar 2017

120000 mi

US $400
Expansion valve replaced, AC clutch replaced, relay switch replaced and system recharged. 
Honda CR-V in Illinois, United States
Mar 2009 - Oct 2010
Jul 2009

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. 
Sep 2009

10000 mi
Moaning noise from the drivers side front and feeling in the steering wheel, floor board and pedals. Drivers side front strut seal was leaking and needed to be replaced. 
Honda CR-V in Ohio, United States
Jun 2009 - Jun 2022
Jun 2022

140000 mi

US $1600
AC not blowing cold. Compressor and relay bad. Replaced both. 
Honda CR-V in Michigan, United States
Jan 2013 - Apr 2018
Nov 2017

92 mi

US $700
The compressor seized and needed to be replaced 
Honda CR-V in New York, United States
Nov 2016 - Jun 2022
Nov 2017

81000 mi

US $50
One tire sensor went bad. Headlight replaced 
Jun 2021

112000 mi

US $800
AC compressor replaced 
Nov 2021

114000 mi

US $1200
Brake pads, rotors and two calipers replaced. 
Honda CR-V in Ontario, Canada
Jan 2010 - Sep 2018
Apr 2014

50000 mi

C $150
Battery would not hold a charge when car was off and things were on. Had the battery replaced 
Oct 2015

65600 mi

C $700
Noise with bearings on the power steering pump. 
Jul 2017

89900 mi

C $310
Tire replaced due to a puncture. 
Aug 2018

105400 mi

C $2300
Replaced shocks and struts 
Honda CR-V in Washington, United States
Jun 2009 - Jun 2018
Jul 2011

33300 mi

US $7
Left front turn signal bulb. 
Nov 2013

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. Strange noise on turning to right when backing up. Louder when veh cold. Suspect tranny or pwr steering. Shop said nothing wrong; tranny makes more noise as miles pile up. Don' believe shop is right about this. 
Feb 2015

84000 mi

US $85
Noise on backing while turning, more pronounced when vehicle was cold. Traced to dirty oil in differential. Differential serviced, noise disappeared. Told this was a common problem with this vehicle. 
Dec 2017

114000 mi

US $155
Code P0843, 2nd clutch pressure switch open or stuck off - switch replaced 
Honda CR-V in Ohio, United States
Apr 2015 - Jan 2022
Apr 2017

145000 mi

US $300
DIY: replaced AC clutch and coil, serpentine belt and tensioner 
Aug 2017

151000 mi
Catalytic converter heat shield rattle 
May 2018

161000 mi

US $50
Replaced rear brake pads 
Honda CR-V in Michigan, United States
Sep 2009 - Dec 2014
Jul 2011

26000 mi
The headliner came loose around the sunroof, causing an annoying rattle. 
Nov 2011

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. 
Honda CR-V in Connecticut, United States
Mar 2012 - Oct 2015
Jun 2014

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 
Honda CR-V in Virginia, United States
Dec 2012 - Dec 2016
Aug 2013

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. 
Nov 2015

62600 mi

US $350
Replaced catalytic converter heat shield. 
Jul 2016

65300 mi

US $1300
Replaced center console. 
Honda CR-V in Minnesota, United States
Apr 2012 - Jan 2014
May 2012

30800 mi

US $100
had to replace relay for air conditioner system 
Honda CR-V in Ontario, Canada
Sep 2011 - Jun 2022
Apr 2012

20240 mi
Right front power door lock squeaks. 
Dec 2021

59520 mi

C $150
Replaced faulty clutch pressure switch 
Honda CR-V in New York, United States
Apr 2010 - Jun 2020
Dec 2014

59000 mi

US $150
Leaking antifreeze 
May 2017

82000 mi

US $150
Air conditioning neded repair 
Dec 2017

94000 mi

US $30
2 lightbulbs replaced, probably less than ten minutes. Checked problem with locking, but unable to replicate issue. 
Honda CR-V in Ontario, Canada
Sep 2009 - Nov 2016
Oct 2016

89280 mi
Replace a/c clutch 
Honda CR-V in Illinois, United States
Dec 2012 - Sep 2015
Nov 2013

34000 mi

US $450
TPMS light on. 2 wheel sensors were defective. 
Honda CR-V in New York, United States
Feb 2013 - Jun 2018
Mar 2013

70000 mi

US $5
Replaced flickering marking lamp/bulb. 
Jul 2015

108300 mi

US $160
Broken compressor. Left front sway bar end link worn. Replaced both left and right end links. 
Oct 2015

112800 mi

US $535
Rear brake pads and rotors. Right rear caliper replaced. 
Aug 2016

130000 mi

US $500
Starter replacement. 
Aug 2017

150000 mi

US $328
Rear brake pads and rotors 
Honda CR-V in New Hampshire, United States
Jul 2014 - Aug 2016
Jun 2015

123000 mi

US $500
AC was working sporadically - was a faulty relay switch 
Jul 2015

125000 mi

US $510
AC assembly failed three weeks after previous repair, unrelated 
Honda CR-V in Manitoba, Canada
Jan 2015 - Dec 2016
May 2015

46980 mi
AC condenser failed. Under recall. 
Sep 2015

49600 mi
Door latch on car was loose. Drivers door would not shut snug Catalytic converter sheild was loose and rattkibg 
Jan 2016 Rear right sway bad link 
Honda CR-V in New Jersey, United States
May 2009 - Jun 2015
Aug 2013

39200 mi
AC works poorly when stopped. dealer working as designed Throttle body position sensor error on ODB2 , dealer cleared code and said no problem 
Honda CR-V in Nova Scotia, Canada
Jul 2013 - Aug 2013
Aug 2013

93620 mi

C $100
Noise from torque converter. 
Honda CR-V in Illinois, United States
Aug 2015 - Feb 2017
Mar 2016

66000 mi
Rust in seam of hood 

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2009 Honda CR-V 4dr SUV

148-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed automatic AWD

Honda CR-V in Panama
Feb 2018 - Jul 2022
Mar 2018

69440 mi

US $225
Replaced power steering pressure hose that was leaking 
Jun 2018

70680 mi

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

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2009 Honda CR-V 4dr SUV

Honda CR-V in New Jersey, United States
Jan 2021 - Jun 2022
Feb 2022

67000 mi

US $189
TPMS light came on and stayed on, no visibly low tires. Mechanic checked the system, replaced 1 defective sensor and topped up the air in the tires. Update: back on less than a week later. 
May 2022

69000 mi

US $27
Oil change, fluids check, filter change. Headlights have foggy coating, mechanic cleaned them up on February trip, by May they were foggy again. I didn't get them changed, but I am going to inquire about the price. 

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2009 Honda CR-V 4-door

turbocharged 4-cylinder diesel manual AWD

Honda CR-V in Great Britain
May 2010 - Apr 2013
Jun 2012

37000 mi
Clutch master cyclinder replaced to cure a 'clicking clutch pedal' problem. 
Apr 2013

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

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