2009 Honda CR-V EX-L
5J6RE48779L008278
Vehicle history report for the 2009 Honda CR-V EX-L (VIN 5J6RE48779L008278). Black, sport utility vehicle [suv]/multipurpose vehicle [mpv], 2.4L 4-cyl 166 hp, gasoline. 49,212 mi reported. Registered in Pa. No open recalls. Unlock full title, salvage, lien & accident history.
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Safety recalls None found
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Common problems & what to inspect
Based on 386 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2009 Honda CR-V, here are the most-reported problem areas — and exactly what to check before you buy.
🔍 Inspect for rust, fresh undercoating, mismatched paint, uneven panel gaps and any sign of prior collision or frame repair.
🔍 Test every electrical feature: windows, locks, infotainment, charging and all lights. Watch for flickering, dead accessories or warning lights.
🔍 Listen for clunks over bumps, check the car sits level, and look for uneven tire wear and worn shocks or struts.
🔍 Confirm the airbag light turns on then off at startup — if it stays lit there's a fault (costly, and a safety risk). Check for signs of prior deployment.
🔍 Have a trusted mechanic inspect this system as part of a pre-purchase inspection.
🔍 Steering should be tight and centered — no play, clunks or wandering. Test at low and highway speed; listen for power-steering whine.
Pre-purchase checklist
- Match the VIN on the dash, door jamb and title — they must be identical.
- Cold-start the engine; listen for knocks and check for blue or white exhaust smoke.
- Test-drive through all gears at low and highway speed — no slipping, shudder or pulling.
- Confirm every warning light clears at startup (none should stay on).
- Check fluids — oil, coolant, transmission — for level, color and leaks.
- Look underneath for rust, fresh undercoating or signs of collision repair.
- Always get an independent pre-purchase inspection from a trusted mechanic.
Owner complaints 386
Complaints filed with NHTSA by owners of the 2009 Honda CR-V.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2009 HONDA CR-V. It was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a private sale. At the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was 133,000 and at the time of running the VIN on carfax, it was discovered that the mileage was 314,000.
NHTSA ODI #11737343STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Car was assessed for recall related to service bulletin 23-032. Recall was performed, but the mechanic who performed the recall says the car is not repaired because the rear frame corrosion, as described in bulletin 23-032, is so severe that a large piece is missing from the rear frame. The mechanic says the repair as described in the bulletin is not enough …
NHTSA ODI #11713590ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS,SEATS
My front passenger seat weight sensor is faulty and shows as "OFF" when a large passenger is in the seat. An independent service center has scanned and confirmed the faulty sensor. I see CRV recalls for both the sensors and airbags, but my VIN does not return a result.
NHTSA ODI #11704236STEERING
Steering gear is leaking
NHTSA ODI #11647702STRUCTURE
The contact owns a 2009 Honda CR-V. The contact stated while driving at approximately 15 MPH, the rear passenger’s side wheel started to feel abnormal on the roadway. No warning light was illuminated. The contact pulled over to the shoulder of the roadway and became aware that the rear passenger’s side wheel was sunken into the mud flap cover of the vehicle.…
NHTSA ODI #11633153SUSPENSION
The contact owns a 2009 Honda CR-V. The contact stated the vehicle was repaired under an unknown recall by the previous owner. The vehicle was taken to a local independent mechanic for maintenance where it was noticed that the subframe was rusted past the L-bracket. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer where it was diagnosed that the subframe was rusted p…
NHTSA ODI #11586327SUSPENSION
I contacted my local Honda dealer per the recall letter back in Summer of 2023. Dealer stated that rather than do the recall inspection , they would wait until they got a recall repair kit in so I didn’t have to make a possible 2 trips. The dealer stated they would contact me. It’s now April 15, 2024 and still haven’t been contacted yet.
NHTSA ODI #11582991ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The drivers side locks and unlocks by itself at random times, only way to stop it is to push the button, otherwise it will keep going.
NHTSA ODI #11578426+ 378 more complaints on record.
