2007 Honda CR-V vs 2009 Honda CR-V
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 23, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2007 Honda CR-V | 2009 Honda CR-V |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 887 | 386 |
| Recall campaigns | 12 | 12 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 103 | 89 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 34 | 29 |
| Fire reports | 4 | 2 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 22–23 | 22–23 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 82,500 mi | 65,698 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Honda CR-V | Honda CR-V |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 267 | 176 |
| Electrical System | 264 | 44 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 232 | 17 |
| Structure | 77 | 38 |
| Suspension | 34 | 15 |
| Power Train | 36 | 11 |
| Steering | 31 | 15 |
| Tires | 18 | 14 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 27 | 7 |
| Rust / corrosion | 25 | 30 |
| Vibration / shaking | 13 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 7 | 0 |
| Won’t start | 6 | 0 |
2007 Honda CR-V
2009 Honda CR-V
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.