36 of the 499 complaints about the 2009 Honda Civic are about the other systems — 7% of everything reported for this model year. Half of the failures with a mileage on record happened before 60,000 miles.
36
Complaints
0
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Injuries
Filed with NHTSA, in their own words.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
There are hacks to cars that can control the computers remotely, possibly from devices such as programmable thingy remote control devices that can be programmed with different fuctions, or direct open door remote entry hacks into the vehicle port that remote control the cars functions.
NHTSA complaint #11673047 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
While driving, the hood prop rod dislodged from its securing clip and fell onto the positive terminal of the battery. This caused an electrical short, which led to the rod heating up rapidly and igniting a fire under the hood. The fire damaged the headlight assembly and the surrounding trim panel, though the wiring fortunately did not catch fire. A nearby police officer was able to extinguish the fire before it spread further. This incident posed a serious safety risk and could have resulted in more extensive damage or injury. There were no warning lights or symptoms before the failure. The issue appears to stem from the design or failure of the clip that holds the hood prop rod in place. The vehicle has not been modified and was being driven under normal conditions. A local auto body shop inspected the vehicle afterward and confirmed that the loose prop rod made contact with the battery terminal, creating a serious fire hazard. They advised reporting this as a safety issue. The manufacturer has not yet inspected the vehicle. The incident was witnessed by a police officer, and the damage was evaluated by an independent repair shop following the fire.
NHTSA complaint #11670398 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
The vehicle will shut off in traffic without any warning from the cars system. Unknown if there is any interference being caused by internal or external.
NHTSA complaint #11579166 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
I have the same problem with the readiness codes on my 2009 Honda Civic 4DSD during my inspection this week, October 2022. This also happened in 2019 and I drove the vehicle between 250-300 miles before the codes reset. This time I have driven the vehicle the same amount and the codes have not reset. The same problem is detailed on the following forum: https://www.8thcivic.com/threads/my-readiness-codes-arent-setting-i-need-help.511570/ Funny, I also have a problem with the TPMS. After replacing all of my tires at the dealership, my TPMS light kept coming on. I was unable to get back to the dealership as my spouse had a medical emergency. Today while I was doing an extended highway drive to reset the codes, around 105 miles in, my TPMS light popped on and then shut off. The tires were checked, all good, but my EVAP and Catalyst codes have not reset.
NHTSA complaint #11491674 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
I am the second owner of this car when I bought it had 40k it's at 92k ..I have had to replace the engine mounts 2x now 3 if you consider the mounts on car when was manufactured :(
NHTSA complaint #11464913 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
The Navigation system's clock automatically resets to Jan 1st 2002 4:00 o'clock and when you try to manually change the clock settings, it just immediately goes back to 12:00. This seems to have effected tons of Civic with the navigation system since Jan 2022.
NHTSA complaint #11459785 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
The weatherstripping around the windows has deteriorated.
NHTSA complaint #11428863 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ON 07/22/2020 MY CAR 2009 HONDA CIVIC WAS STOLEN IN CATHEDRAL CITY I HAD MY PURSE IN THE CAR WITH MY PINK SLIP. I HAVE A REPORT # [XXX] POLICE OFFICER NAME IS [XXX] I HAVE CALL HIM 3 TIME I NEVER RECEIVED A CALL BACK PLEASE HELP ME MY NAME IS [XXX] MY ADDRESS IS [XXX] SAFETY RISK UNKNOWN INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).
NHTSA complaint #11344256 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
CAR ROOF PAINT IN EXCHANGE COLOR
NHTSA complaint #11243065 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
HONDA CIVIC YEARS 06 TO 09, ENGINE BLOCK LEAKS NO OWNER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED NOR HAVE THE DEALERSHIPS PARTICIPATED IN NOTIFYING THAT PERSON AFTER PURCHASE. APPARENTLY HANNAH IS AWARE OF THIS. AND HAS NOT CONTACTED OWNERS
NHTSA complaint #11221419 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
"TAKATA RECALL". MY HONDA CIVIC 2009 LX SEDAN IS GIVING ME A VERY HARD TIME. ITS AIR CONDITION TURNS ON BUT STOPS WORKING RIGHT AFTER 10 MINTS AS THE COMPRESSOR GETS HOT AND IT STARTS BLOWING HOT AIR. THIS ISSUE IS WITH ALMOST ALL VEHICLES OF THE SAME GENERATION AND HONDA IS NOT GOING TO OWN IT AND SAYS THAT THE CARS ARE OUT OF WARRANTY NOW. PLEASE LOOK INTO THIS MATTER.
NHTSA complaint #11210718 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
THE A/C RELAY SWITCH HAS BEEN REPLACED SEVERAL TIMES AND NOW I'M HAVING TO REPLACE THE ACTUAL AC SWITCH ON THE COMPRESSOR DUE TO IT BOGGING MY ENGINE DOWN EVERY TIME I TURN IT ON AND IT STILL WON'T BLOW COLD AIR. THIS HAS BEEN A CONTINUED ISSUE AND I'VE SEEN A LOT OF POST ONLINE ABOUT IT. SO WHY HASN'T IT BEEN RECALLED OR SOMETHING DONE ABOUT IT.
NHTSA complaint #11209827 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
I NO LONGER OWN THIS CAR. I SOLD IT TO A JUNKYARD 6 MONTHS AGO. PLEASE STOP SENDING ME RECALL NOTICES.
NHTSA complaint #11183758 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
LEAK IN INTERIOR OF THE AUTOMOBILE WHICH HONDA SERVICE DEPARTMENT (BRAMAN HONDA) WAS UNABLE TO FIND AFTER 7 HOURS OF INVESTIGATION. LEAK IS ON BOTH PASSENGER AND DRIVER SIDE. I HAVE SEEN MANY VIDEOS ON YOUUTUBE DESCRIBING INTERIOR LEAKS ON HONDAS. I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW IF THIS IS A COMMONLY REPORTED PROBLEM AND IF THE CAR COMPANY CAN RECOMMEND A FIX. PLEASE HELP.
NHTSA complaint #11122298 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
DRIVING INTO THE SUN AND ATTEMPTED TO ADJUST VISOR IT JUST DROPPED TO HANG IN FRONT OF THE DRIVERS FACE BLOCKING VISION DRIVER THEN FORCED TO DRIVE HOLDING VISOR OUT WAY.
NHTSA complaint #11114239 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
SPLASH GUARD IS DISINTERGRATING. ALSO PAINT (TOP COAT) ON ROOF AND TOP OF TRUNK IS BADLY DETERIORATED. THESE DEFECTS NOTED OVER TIME.
NHTSA complaint #11100249 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
THE PAINT ON THE CAR IS FADING AWAY AND I HAVE NO CLUE WHY. I WANTED TO KNOW IF IT WOULD BE FREE TO REPAINT THE CAR.
NHTSA complaint #11063861 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 HONDA CIVIC. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO REPLACE THE SUMMER TIRES WITH WINTER TIRES ON THE VEHICLE, THE VEHICLE JACK FAILED. THE CONTACT'S ARM BECAME TRAPPED BETWEEN THE WHEEL WELL, THE BRAKE ROTOR, AND THE WHEEL ITSELF. THE CONTACT'S FATHER, WHO WAS ALSO IN THE GARAGE AT THE TIME, WAS ABLE TO LIFT THE VEHICLE ENOUGH FOR HIM TO REMOVE HIS ARM. THE CONTACT MADE A SECOND ATTEMPT TO JACK UP THE VEHICLE, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE SUSTAINED DAMAGES TO THE FRONT END, THE SUSPENSION, AND THE BRAKE ROTORS. AAA WAS CONTACTED AND WAS ABLE TO SAFELY LIFT THE VEHICLE AND REPLACE THE WHEELS. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED INJURIES TO BOTH ARMS THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE RESULTS FROM THE X-RAY WERE NOT YET AVAILABLE. PETERS HONDA OF NASHUA (300 AMHERST ST, NASHUA, NH 03063, (603) 718-3781) WAS CONTACTED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED NOT TO ATTEMPT TO USE THE SUPPLIED JACK WHILE ATTEMPTING TO REPLACE TIRES ON THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE JACK WAS ORIGINAL MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 146,000.
NHTSA complaint #11047431 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
I OWN A 2009 4 DOOR HONDA CIVIC. I BOUGHT IT IN DECEMBER 2009. AMONG SOME OTHER PROBLEMS, INCLUDING THE AIRBAGS, IN 2012 THE DRIVER SIDE SUN VISOR DEVELOPED A CRACK AND THEN FELT APART. I TOOK IT TO HONDA DEALER AND THEY REPLACED IT FREE OF CHARGE, BUT NOW THE SAME REPLACEMENT HAVE DEVELOPED THE SAME IDENTICAL CRACK AND THE METAL PARTS ARE COMING APART IN THE BACK OF THE VISOR. I CALLED HONDA AND THEY SAID THAT IT IS NOW MY RESPONSIBILITY AND HAVE TO REPLACE IT AT MY OWN EXPENSE. THIS DOES NOT SEEM FAIR TO ME BECAUSE THE PROBLEM IS IN THE MANUFACTURING OF THE VISOR AND IF I HAVE TO SPEND ALMOST $200 TO REPLACE IT, THERE IS NO GUARANTEE THAT THE SAME ISSUE DOES NOT COME UP AGAIN, BECAUSE HONDA HAS FAILED TO ADDRESS THE REAL ISSUE OF THE WORKMANSHIP OF THEIR VISORS. MY CAR?S VIN NUMBER IS [XXX] SINCERELY YOURS, [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).
NHTSA complaint #11019568 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
WHILE DRIVING AT A NORMAL HIGHWAY SPEED, WITH ALL WINDOWS ROLLED UP, A/C ON, THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW EXPLODED. THIS WAS ON A WELL PAVED, STRAIGHT PIECE OF HIGHWAY. THERE WERE NO OTHER CARS AROUND, DRIVER WAS IN THE FAR-RIGHT LANE, AND THERE WAS NO EVIDENCE OF FOUL PLAY, CRACKS, CHIPS OR BREAKAGE IN THE WINDOW PRIOR TO THIS HAPPENING. GLASS BLEW ALL OVER THE BACK SEAT AND THERE ARE JUST A FEW PIECES OF GLASS STILL HANGING WHERE THE WINDOW ONCE WAS. THIS WAS A FRIGHTENING EXPERIENCE AND HAD THIS BEEN A FRONT WINDOW, IT COULD HAVE BEEN EXTREMELY SERIOUS. CAUSE IS UNKNOWN.
NHTSA complaint #11015642 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
THE CLEAR COAT HAS BEEN FLAKING OFF OF THE ROOF OF MY CAR FOR APPROX 1 YEAR. I HAVE CONTACTED HONDA SEVERAL TIMES TO GET THIS RESOLVED BUT I HAVE BEEN IN SUCCESSFUL. AT FIRST THEY SAID IT WAS NORMAL WEAR AND TEAR. NOW MY CAR IS NO LONGER ELIGIBLE FOR THE MANUFACTURER REPAIR OF THE CLEAR COAT.
NHTSA complaint #10991217 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
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BROKEN SUN VISOR. GOUDY REPLACED PASSENGER VISOR TWO THREE YEARS AGO BUT DID NOT REPLACE DRIVER VISOR.
NHTSA complaint #10991000 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
SUN VISORS HAVE BOTH SEPARATED
NHTSA complaint #10983719 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
TAKATA RECALLI BOUGHT THE CAR FROM THE ORIGINAL OWNER AROUND THE END OF SUMMER 2016 THE CAR IS IN GOOD CONDITION BUT HAS APPROX. 210,000 MILES ON IT. I USED THE PASSENGER VISOR 4/17/17 AND NOW IT WONT STAY UP AND I SEE ITS SPLIT. I WENT ONLINE TO SEE HOW TO FIX IT AND I CAME ACROSS THE CLASS ACTION SUIT IN REGARDS TO THE VISOR. I EMAILED HONDA WHO CALLED AND TOLD ME THE CAR IS OVER THE MILEAGE AND IT WILL COST ME APPROX. $180 TO FIX. ITS REALLY ANNOYING AND HAMPERS THE VIEW WITH IT LAYING DOWN LIKE THAT. I FEEL THEY SHOULD STILL FIX THE PROBLEM FOR FREE.
NHTSA complaint #10979050 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
PAINT AND CLEAR COAT IN AREAS FROM FRONT TO REAR, ON HOOD, TRUNK AND ON ROOF, IS THIN, PEELING, SPOTTY, OR DOWN TO THE METAL. TOOK TO THE DEALER AND GOT NO SATISFACTION. SAID THAT EVEN THOUGH MANY OTHERS HAVE SAME PROBLEMS IT IS NOT A COVERED ISSUE. HOW IS THAT POSSIBLE WHEN I HAVE READ SO MANY OF THE SAME COMPLAINTS! NEED IT REPAINTED.
NHTSA complaint #10966614 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
DEFECTIVE SUN VISOR RECALL THIS COMPLAINT INVOLVES THE RECALL OF THE DRIVER'S SIDE SUN VISOR IN 2009 AND GOOD FOR 7 YEARS FROM THAT DATE. I HAD ONE VISOR, SPLIT APART AT THE TOP SEAM, REPLACED. THE SECOND VISOR NOT ONLY SPLIT AT THE SEAM BUT CAME LOOSE AT THE HINGE AND FLEW PAST MY FACE WHILE I WAS DRIVING IN APRIL 2016. I HAD AN APPOINTMENT WITHIN THE 7-YEAR PERIOD BUT BECAUSE I MISREAD THE WARRANTY I KEPT PUTTING OFF THE REPLACEMENT UNTIL AFTER IT EXPIRED. HOWEVER, WHEN I TOOK MY CAR TO CULVER CITY HONDA, SERVICE MANAGER RUE AYALA TOLD ME HONDA SELECTED A 7-YEAR WINDOW IN ORDER TO REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE VISORS WITH DEFECTIVE VISORS TO GET RID OF THEM. HE SAID CUSTOMERS HAD COME IN AS MANY AS "THREE, FOUR AND FIVE TIMES FOR REPLACEMENT VISORS." HE OFFERED ME A DISCOUNT, WHICH I REFUSED. WHY SHOULD MY RECALLED PART BE AS DEFECTIVE AS THE FIRST ONE? THE CAR SHOULD HAVE COME WITH A NEW AND WORKING PART: THAT'S WHAT I PAID FOR. MY FEAR IS THE LATEST RECALL, THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG, MIGHT ALSO BE REPLACED WITH A DEFECTIVE AIR BAG. SUN VISORS ARE ALSO MATTERS OF SAFETY. THEY SHOULD NOT FLY OFF THE HINGE PAST YOUR FACE WHILE YOU'RE DRIVING. FORTUNATELY, IT DID NOT STRIKE MY FACE. I HAVE COMPLAINED TO ACURA HONDA, WHOSE EMPLOYEES HAVE GIVEN ME THE RUNAROUND SINCE I BEGAN CALLING SIX WEEKS AGO. I HAVE BEEN PASSED FROM CASE MANAGER TO CASE MANAGER. I HAVE ASKED TO SPEAK TO A SUPERVISOR BUT HAVE BEEN REFUSED. I HAVE ASKED FOR THE NAMES OF NATIONAL AND REGIONAL DIRECTORS WHO OVERSEE RECALLS, BUT HAVE BEEN TOLD THEY ARE NOT ALLOWED TO GIVE OUT THAT INFORMATION. SO MUCH FOR GOOD FAITH TO A CUSTOMER WHO HAS PURCHASED TWO HONDAS. HONDA, IN MY OPINION, HAS ACTED FRAUDULENTLY REGARDING THEIR BAIT-AND-SWITCH SUN VISOR RECALL. I BELIEVE I DESERVE A NEW, NON-DEFECTIVE SUN VISOR AT NO COST TO ME. PLEASE HELP. [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).
NHTSA complaint #10929502 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
TPMS INDICATOR IS ALWAYS ON. HAVE TAKEN TO DEALER TO GET SERVICE BUT THEY HAVE SAID IT'S AN ELECTRICAL GLITCH CANNOT BE FIXED. THIS PRESENTS A SAFETY ISSUE IF A REAL PROBLEM OCCURS NOT KNOWING WHEN TIRES NEED ADJUSTMENT.
NHTSA complaint #10887722 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
THE HORN STOPPED WORKING A YEAR OR SO AGO. WE REPLACED IT AND THE REPLACEMENT HAS STOPPED WORKING.
NHTSA complaint #10885337 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
WHILE TRAVELING DOWN SURFACE STREETS, I HIT A BUMP AND MY ALREADY SAGGING FLIP VISOR DROPPED DOWN AND ALMOST COMPLETELY OBSTRUCTED MY VIEW OF THE ROAD. BY THE TIME I WAS ABLE TO GRAB AND FLIP IT BACK UP, THE CARS IN FRONT OF ME HAD SLOWED SIGNIFICANTLY. I REALIZE THERE HAS BEEN A CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT FOR THIS KNOWN ISSUE, HOWEVER MY VIN IS ~800 ABOVE THE HIGHEST VIN INCLUDED. HONDA IS REFUSING TO DO ANYTHING TO RECTIFY THIS BECAUSE THE CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT WAS VIN-SPECIFIC. I WOULDN'T ORDINARILY BOTHER WITH THIS BUT THIS IS A KNOWN ISSUE
NHTSA complaint #10875903 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
THE CLEAR COAT HAS WORN AWAY ON THE ROOF AND WILL NEED TO BE REPAINTED.
NHTSA complaint #10875029 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.