2009 Honda CR-V body & structure problems

Related recalls

• Recall 23V228000Mar 30, 2023616,128 vehicles
  STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS

  Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2007-2011 CR-V vehicles that were sold, or ever registered in Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Washington D.C., and Wisconsin. An accumulation of road salt may cause the frame to corrode and possibly detach the rear trailing arm.

  Risk: A detached rear trailing arm can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

  Remedy: Dealers will inspect and install a support brace or repair the rear frame, as necessary, free of charge. Depending on the extent of any corrosion damage, Honda may offer to repurchase the vehicle. Owner notification letters were mailed May 22, 2023. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is UE3.

What owners say

1. Filed Jan 27, 2026PABody & StructureOther / Unknown

   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 to fix the car. The service bulletin remedy was only performed because the rear trailing arm bolts were able to be…

   NHTSA complaint #11713590 · source
2. Filed Dec 30, 2024230,000 miNYTowedBody & Structure

   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. The vehicle was towed to the residence and then to the local dealer the following day. The vehicle was diagnosed as…

   NHTSA complaint #11633153 · source
3. Filed Nov 28, 2023PABody & Structure

   I took my 2009 Honda CRV in for a recall. In salt belt states where de-icing agents are used to maintain the roadway, the de-icing agents, along with mud and dirt, could enter the rear frame through the rear frame drainage points. This could cause the rear trailing arm to come off. The dealership ended up attaching a bracket that is supposed to keep me safe. My problem is that the bracket is attached to a highly corroded area of my vehicle (as shown in the attached pictures)…

   NHTSA complaint #11557167 · source
4. Filed Sep 28, 2023CTBody & Structure

   The contact owns a 2009 Honda CR-V. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V228000 (Structure). The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the dealer where it remained. The vehicle was inspected, and it was determined that the rear subframe was damaged beyond repair due to extreme corrosion. The contact was informed by the dealer that a case would be opened. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the…

   NHTSA complaint #11547059 · source
5. Filed Sep 27, 2023157,034 miPABody & Structure

   The contact owns a 2009 Honda CR-V. The contact stated while driving 55 MPH, the vehicle started shaking and vibrating. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle had recently been repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V228000 (Structure). The contact stated that the vehicle was shaking and vibrating at various speeds. The vehicle was taken to the yearly State vehicle inspection and the state inspectors refused to complete the…

   NHTSA complaint #11546900 · source
6. Filed Aug 25, 2023GABody & Structure

   The contact owns a 2009 Honda CR-V. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V228000 (Structure) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

   NHTSA complaint #11540795 · source
7. Filed Aug 23, 202370,500 miMABody & Structure

   The contact owns a 2009 Honda CR-V. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V228000 (Structure) however, the dealer advised the contact that the extent of the rust on the vehicle prevented the recall repair from being performed. The contact stated that the manufacturer made an offer to buy back the vehicle however, the contact believed that the offer was unreasonable. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately…

   NHTSA complaint #11540322 · source
8. Filed Aug 2, 2023187,000 miPABody & Structure

   The contact owns a 2009 Honda CR-V. The contact stated that the fuel tank guard had separated. The contact stated upon inspecting the subframe, he noticed that the frame was severely corroded. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that the subframe needed to be replaced. The contact later received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V228000 (Structure) and the vehicle was taken to the dealer for the recall repair. The contact stated…

   NHTSA complaint #11536118 · source
9. Filed Jul 11, 2023222,000 miPABody & Structure

   The contact owns a 2009 Honda CR-V. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V228000 (Structure) however, the repair was attempted, but the vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was declared undrivable by the dealer. The contact stated that the manufacturer had been contacted by the dealer and the manufacturer stated the vehicle was drivable. The dealer recommended that the contact not drive the vehicle and the vehicle was left at the dealer. The contact…

   NHTSA complaint #11531585 · source
10. Filed Jun 29, 2023MDBody & Structure

    The contact's mother owns a 2009 Honda CR-V. The contact's mother received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V228000 (Structure) and the vehicle was taken to the dealer for the recall repair. The contact stated that the dealer inspected the vehicle and informed his mother that no issues were found, and to drive the vehicle to the residence. However, the contact stated that the manufacturer was contacted and advised the contact that they had received a report from the…

    NHTSA complaint #11529572 · source
11. Filed Jun 27, 2023180,000 miWABody & Structure

    The contact owns a 2009 Honda CR-V. The contact stated while driving 25 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power, the trailing arm fractured, and the vehicle swerved off the roadway. The vehicle was previously inspected under NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V228000 (Structure). The vehicle was towed to the same dealer and inspected. The contact was informed that there was severe rust on the frame. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, and a case was filed. The failure mileage…

    NHTSA complaint #11529160 · source
12. Filed Jun 26, 2023NYBody & Structure

    2009 HONDA CR-V- I recently received a recall notice from Honda regarding a problem with a rear frame member of my 2009 CR-V. I am all too familiar with this problem since it happened to me around two years ago. At the time of its failure I was advised by the service station that towed it that was a non-repairable situation. I therefore had it towed to my West Winfield home where I would later sell it as "junk". There seemed little use (and added expense) to have it towed to…

    NHTSA complaint #11528946 · source

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov Methodology