Overview & Reviews
Aside from several new exterior colors, the 2009 Honda CR-V is unchanged from last year.
- Sensible cabin layout, ample cargo capacity, agile handling, exemplary crashworthiness.
- Underpowered, elevated road noise, transmission lacks manual mode.
User Reviews:
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Noisy! - 2009 Honda CR-V
By daveintown - March 5 - 1:00 amI bought the LX new in September 2009. I am still not used to the SUV differences from my previous Toyota Camry. I find it noisy, my #1 complaint, even though I had it undercoated, there is still a lot of road noise and there is a lot of wind noise in the windshield area. The gas mileage is also not as good as advertised. I would spend a lot more time test driving other makes next time.
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alright suv - 2009 Honda CR-V
By Retired Air Force - February 26 - 3:00 amWe bought the CRV to replace a Town and Country. My wife wanted something smaller to use for work. It is very noisy on the Houston roads, the car has 23,000 miles and the tires are already showing alot of wear. If you put the back windows down at highway speeds, there is a deafening noise that sounds like a jet is taking off in your back seat. The mileage is also not as good as we expected. Sitting in both front seats on long trips isnt all that enjoyable
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Most reliable cars on the road - 2009 Honda CR-V
By Indianapolis - February 2 - 7:12 amI bought this for my wife, it has done everything I knew it would as I have owned Honda products in the past. 2-WD is more than adequate in the snow absolutely no problems on ice/snow. Nothing breaks, everything works. Will last 20 years. Honda is quality.
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Smart Car for Local Driving - 2009 Honda CR-V
By niteflite - January 31 - 7:25 pmThis is my third Honda previously I had owned a 99 Accord and 04 Accord, both 4 cylinders. This cr-v actually shares the same engine as the 04 Accord, so given its bigger size, it lacks some power. Yet it had the most comfortable ride of the other cars I test drove - the rav4 and rogue. This car is great for local driving to run errands and stuff but for long distance driving it lacks the horsepower to make it up the hills easily. I also feel and hear the engine having to work too hard which isnt good.
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Goodbye Jeep Liberty Hello CRV - 2009 Honda CR-V
By b-rice - January 27 - 5:16 pmAfter driving a Jeep Liberty for 1.5 years we decided to trade up to a Honda. We constantly remind ourselves of the wise choice we made. We have now owned it for 8 months and 10k miles and still love it as much as we did when we drove it off the lot. It is very sporty, practical and for the most part comfortable. The 4 cyl engine should produce a more efficient mpg but 24-27 is almost double what we were getting in our V6 Liberty with almost as much power. The LX is very basic, but it gets you from point A to point B while having fun. I never realized how many were on the road until we bought it. Havent regretted our purchase one bit.
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Love my CR-V - 2009 Honda CR-V
By Vicki - January 26 - 6:56 pmLove it! What a fun ride. This is our first CR-V. Initially we werent looking for an SUV but after I test drove the CR-V I was hooked. The all wheel drive is awesome on the snow. Love the handling and the functionality. The gas mileage is pretty decent. I get about 25-26 MPG highway and about 23-24 MPG city. It really depends on how you drive it. MPG indicator gauge can help with that. It could have a little more pickup. I notice it mainly on the highway but you can put it in D3 by pushing the button on the side of the gear to give you extra pick up. Overall, great car.
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Reliable, but LOUD - 2009 Honda CR-V
By gpzman - January 25 - 6:08 pmHave about 15K on the CRV now. Plenty of power, smooth shifting and very high reliability. My only compliant is that the road noise in this vehicle is almost unbearable. I cant speak on the cell phone (even with headset) and the stereo has to be so loud to overcome the noise. Honda needs to address this issue. I think as American cars improve, they will be really hurt Honda by increasing cabin comfort. Just took 800 mile road trip only got 23.5 MPG-disappointing.
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Handling and braking are excellent - 2009 Honda CR-V
By ChuckfromLI - January 13 - 1:34 pmJust returned from a 2500 miles trip to Florida and back, and have no serious complaints. My son is 64", did half the driving, and never lacked headroom. The car is quiet most of the time, except on rough concrete roads. The power level is fine, storage capacity is fine, handling and braking are excellent. Have also driven it on some snow covered roads and it felt very secure. I love the XM satellite radio. The leather still feels plasticky, but it is breaking in. My only "real" complaint is that the fan cycles on and off frequently when the car is idling, and that it is very noticeable and even sets off a vibration that is felt through the steering wheel. Current mileage is around 4500.
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Still Raving after 9 months ownership - 2009 Honda CR-V
By Happy CR-V Owners - January 9 - 9:36 pmWeve had this car for 9 months, now, and could not be more pleased. Highway mileage from Florida to upstate NY averaged over 30 mph. Comfort and driveability are superb for this level of vehicle. (I do agree with a few others that road noise is a little above what wed like, but whos perfect? Even with the 2-wheel drive thats standard in the south, we had no trouble driving in the snow and ice of Rochester, NY area a couple weeks ago. Overall, were VERY pleased with our purchase and would buy another CR-V in a minute.
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Nice vehicle - 2009 Honda CR-V
By van - December 28 - 3:53 pmI have had my CRV for two months now and I cant complain. Gas mileage is ok for now (23 around town and 27 hwy) but I hope to get better mileage once it is broken in. One thing I am disappointed in is the Bridgestone tires on the CRV. They dont have very good traction at all in the snow. If it wasnt for the AWD I would be sliding all over the road. I cant believe Honda puts such a poor tire on their vehicles. Other than the tires I really like my CRV. Its fun to drive and a nice looking vehicle.
