2008 Honda CR-V vs 2009 Honda CR-V
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2008 Honda CR-V | 2009 Honda CR-V |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 960 | 386 |
| Recall campaigns | 11 | 12 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 97 | 89 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 44 | 29 |
| Fire reports | 3 | 2 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 22–23 | 22–23 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 76,650 mi | 65,698 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Honda CR-V | Honda CR-V |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 325 | 176 |
| Electrical System | 218 | 44 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 200 | 17 |
| Structure | 93 | 38 |
| Steering | 70 | 15 |
| Suspension | 37 | 15 |
| Power Train | 37 | 11 |
| Engine | 23 | 8 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Rust / corrosion | 29 | 30 |
| Stalling | 23 | 7 |
| Vibration / shaking | 16 | 0 |
| Airbag warning light | 10 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 7 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 7 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 7 | 0 |
2008 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.