2009 Chevrolet Traverse vs 2009 Honda CR-V
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2009 Chevrolet Traverse | 2009 Honda CR-V |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 448 | 386 |
| Recall campaigns | 8 | 12 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 1,216 | 89 |
| Investigations | 3 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 17 | 29 |
| Fire reports | 2 | 2 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 19 | 22–23 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 80,000 mi | 65,698 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Chevrolet Traverse | Honda CR-V |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 231 | 15 |
| Air Bags | 26 | 176 |
| Electrical System | 36 | 44 |
| Power Train | 58 | 11 |
| Engine | 50 | 8 |
| Structure | 9 | 38 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 18 | 12 |
| Suspension | 13 | 15 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Steering problems | 47 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 36 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 26 | 0 |
| Stalling | 20 | 7 |
| Vibration / shaking | 19 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 14 | 0 |
| Misfire / rough idle | 12 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 7 | 0 |
2009 Chevrolet Traverse
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.