2009 Honda Civic
Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues
Air bags is the leading concern among 395 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the 13th highest complaint count among 26 Civic model years with reports.
Of the 2009 reports, 42 involved a crash and 6 involved a fire. 39 people were injured and 1 person died.
What owners report most often
Recalls and investigations
Air bags, frontal, passenger side, inflator moduleJun 27, 2019
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2009-2014 Acura TSX, 2011-2014 TSX Sport Wagon, 2010-2013 ZDX, 2008-2012 Honda Accord, 2010-2011 Accord Crosstour, 2006-2011 Civic and Civic Hybrid, 2008-2010 Civic GX NGV, 2012-2015 Crosstour, 2007-2011 CR-V, 2009-2013 Fit, 2014 Fit EV, 2010-2014 Insight, and 2009-2015 Pilot vehicles. The vehicles are equipped with passenger frontal air bag inflators assembled as a recall remedy part or replacement service part, that may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began August 12, 2019. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are F5F and Q5E.
Campaign 19V502000 on NHTSA.gov
Air bags, frontal, passenger side, inflator moduleMay 16, 2019
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2009-2014 Acura TSX, 2011-2013 TSX Sport Wagon, and 2010-2012 ZDX and 2008-2012 Honda Accord, 2010-2011 Accord Crosstour, 2006-2011 Civic, Civic Hybrid and Civic NGV, 2012-2014 Crosstour, 2007-2011 CR-V, 2009-2013 Fit, 2010-2013 Insight, and 2009-2015 Pilot vehicles. The front passenger air bag inflator may have been installed incorrectly during replacement.
An incorrectly installed air bag inflator may not properly deploy the passenger frontal air bag in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the inflator installation and, if necessary, replace the passenger frontal air bag module assembly, free of charge. The recall began July 5, 2019. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are M4O, P4R, T4Q, and W4P.
Campaign 19V378000 on NHTSA.gov
Air bags, frontal, passenger side, inflator moduleApr 26, 2018
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2003-2012 Honda Accord and Pilot, 2010 Accord Crosstour, 2001-2011 Civic, 2002-2011 CR-V, 2003-2004, 2006-2008 and 2011 Element, 2007 and 2009-2013 Fit, 2010-2012 Insight, 2002-2004 Odyssey, and 2012 Ridgeline vehicles. The front passenger air bag may have been installed incorrectly during replacement.
An incorrectly installed air bag may deploy improperly in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the passenger frontal air bag module assembly, free of charge. The recall began June 22, 2018. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are K1P, and M1O.
Campaign 18V268000 on NHTSA.gov
Air bags, frontal, passenger side, inflator moduleJan 9, 2018
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2010-2013 Acura TSX, ZDX, Honda Accord Crosstour, Fit, Insight and Pilot vehicles, 2011-13 Acura TSX Sportswagon, 2010-2012 Honda Accord,, 2010-2011 Honda Civic, Civic NGV, Civic Hybrid and CR-V vehicles and 2013 Honda FCX Clarity and Fit EV vehicles ever registered in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands or "Zone A." Additionally, Honda is recalling certain 2010-2012 Acura TSX, Honda Accord, Accord Crosstour, Fit and Pilot, 2010-2011 Honda Civic, Civic NGV, Civic Hybrid and CR-V, and 2010 Acura ZDX and Honda Insight vehicles ever registered in the states of Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia or "Zone B." Unless included in Zones A or B above, Honda is recalling certain 2009 Acura TSX, Honda Accord, Civic, Civic NGV, Civic Hybrid, CR-V, Fit, and Pilot vehicles ever registered in the states of Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming or "Zone C." These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment (such as after a vehicle crash necessitating replacement of the original air bags), may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to higher absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began February 16, 2018. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are B0K and L0J.
Campaign 18V042000 on NHTSA.gov
Air bags, frontal, passenger side, inflator moduleAug 31, 2017
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2008-2012 Accord, 2010-2012 Accord Crosstour, 2006-2011 Civic, 2007-2011 CR-V, 2009-2012 Fit and Pilot, 2010-2012 Insight, and 2009-2012 Acura TSX vehicles that received replacement passenger frontal air bag inflators. One dealership may have incorrectly installed the replacement air bag inflators.
In the event of a crash, an incorrectly installed passenger frontal air bag inflator may deploy the air bag improperly, increasing the risk of injury.
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag module assembly, free of charge. The recall began October 30, 2017. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are O07, Y0A, N06, G05, M04, Y01, and O09.
Campaign 17V545000 on NHTSA.gov
Air bags, frontal, passenger side, inflator moduleJan 10, 2017
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2009-2012 Acura TSX, 2011-2012 Acura TSX Wagon, 2010-2012 Acura ZDX, 2008-2012 Honda Accord, 2010-2012 Honda Accord Crosstour and Honda Insight, 2009-2012 Honda Fit, 2009-2012 Pilot, 2007-2011 Honda CR-V, 2012 Honda FCX Clarity and 2006-2011 Honda Civic, Civic Hybrid, Civic NGV vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands, or "Zone A." Additionally, if not included in "Zone A" above, Honda is recalling certain 2009 Acura TSX, Honda Fit and Pilot, 2008-2009 Honda Accord, 2006-2009 Civic, Civic Hybrid and Civic NGV, and 2007-2009 Honda CR-V vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia, or "Zone B." Additionally, if not included in "Zone B" above, Honda is recalling certain 2008 Honda Accord, 2006-2008 Honda Civic, Civic Hybrid and Civic NGV and 2007-2008 Honda CR-V vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the front air bags, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger side air bag inflator, free of charge. The manufacturer has mailed an interim notification, and will send a second notification when parts are available. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are KE1 and KE2.
Campaign 17V030000 on NHTSA.gov
Air bags, frontal, passenger side, inflator moduleMay 24, 2016
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2009-2011 Acura TSX, 2011 TSX Wagon, 2010-2011 Acura ZDX, 2008-2011 Honda Accord, 2010-2011 Accord Crosstour, 2006-2011 Civic, Civic Hybrid, and Civic GX, 2007-2011 CR-V, 2010-2011 FCX Clarity and Insight, and 2009-2011 Fit, and Pilot vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands, or "Zone A." Additionally, unless already included in "Zone A" above, Honda is recalling certain model year 2008 Honda Accord, 2006-2008 Civic, Civic Hybrid and Civic GX, and 2007-2008 CR-V vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia, or "Zone B." Vehicles not originally sold or ever registered in either Zones A or B are not subject to this safety recall. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the front air bags, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the inflator, free of charge. The recall began March 2017. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall is KA4, KA5, KA6, and KA7.
Campaign 16V346000 on NHTSA.gov
Fuel system, gasoline, delivery, hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsOct 14, 2008
HONDA IS RECALLING 128 MY 2008-2009 CIVIC SEDANS. A BRACKET THAT COVERS THE FUEL HOSE CONNECTOR IS SECURED WITH A BOLT AND NUT, BUT DURING ASSEMBLY THE NUT WAS NOT INSTALLED.
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE BRACKET MAY BECOME LOOSE WHICH COULD RESULT IN DAMAGE TO THE FUEL HOSE CONNECTOR. A DAMAGED CONNECTOR COULD LEAD TO A FUEL LEAK AND INCREASES THE RISK OF A FIRE.
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NUT ON THE FUEL FEED HOSE BRACKET. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 13, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HONDA AT 1-800-999-1009.
Campaign 08V535000 on NHTSA.gov
Representative owner complaints
395 reports, newest first.
Air bags, Nov 11, 2017, crash
I WAS DRIVING MY CAR IN WET CONDITIONS WHEN MY CAR SKIDDED ONTO A CURB. MY EXPLOSIVES WENT OFF IN MY AIRBAGS, HOWEVER, MY AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. CURRENTLY MY AIR BAG LIGHT IS ON.
Air bags, Oct 30, 2017
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 HONDA CIVIC. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A PREMATURE CRACK IN THE AREA OF THE AIR BAG WITHIN THE STEERING WHEEL. THE AIR BAG WAS PROTRUDING OUTWARD, WHICH CAUSED THE CONTACT TO HAVE TO TAPE THE STEERING WHEEL TO PREVENT THE AIR BAG FROM COMING OUT. THE VIN WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V346000 (AIR BAGS). THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT AVAILABLE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
Visibility/wiper, Oct 30, 2017
BOTH SUN VISORS HAVE SPLIT OPEN, WHICH HAS CAUSED THEM TO DROP DOWN AND OBSTRUCT THE DRIVER'S CLEAR VIEW OF THE ROAD
Engine, Oct 24, 2017
2009 HONDA CIVIC. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO ENGINE BLOCK CRACK ON VEHICLE. *LD THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE SHOULD BE REPAIRED UNDER WARRANTY. UPDATED 10/24/2017*JS
Electrical system, Oct 13, 2017
WHEN I DRIVING ON THE ROAD,!THE SPEED DOMETER COME DOWN AND THE CAR COULDN'T GO , I TRIED TO PUSH THE GAS PEDAL SO THE RPM WENT UP HIGH, BUT THE CAR NOT GO FORWARD ANYMORE. THEN I STOPPED SHIFTED TO PART AND SHIFTED BACK TO DRIVE AND GO FOR LESS THAN HALF MILE THEN IT HAPPEN AGAIN. IIT HAPPEN IN THE HIGH WAY AND CITY STREETS.10
Electrical system, Engine, Aug 29, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 HONDA CIVIC. WHILE DRIVING, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY SHUT OFF. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO REPLACED THE IGNITION SWITCH, BUT THE FAILURE CONTINUED. THE MECHANIC ALSO DIAGNOSED THAT THE ENGINE BLOCK WAS CRACKED AND WAS LEAKING COOLANT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE LOCAL DEALER (HONDA SUPER STORE OF LISLE, ILLIONIS) AND THE MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURES. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 109,000. UPDATED 10/26/17*LJ THE CONSUMER STATED SEVERAL CYLINDERS WERE DAMAGED AS A RESULT OF THE ENGINE CRACK. *TR
Other or unspecified, Aug 25, 2017
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). *TR
Engine, Aug 22, 2017
DEVELOPED A CRACKED ENGINE BLOCK, HONDA SERVICE PEOPLE SHOWED THE CRACK AND TOLD US TO CALL HONDA. HONDA BULLETIN 10-048 LISTED EXTENDED WARRANTY OF 10 YEARS FOR 2006-2009 HONDA CIVICS. SPOKE WITH A HONDA REPRESENTATIVE INITIALLY WHO TOLD US THAT REPAIR WOULD BE COVERED. HONDA DEALERSHIP TOOK A FEW DAYS TO LOOK INTO THE ISSUE AND TOLD US WE DID NOT HAVE THE CORRECT VIN NUMBER FOR THE REPAIR. OUR HONDA IS THE SAME MAKE MODEL AND YEAR OF CARS AFFECTED, HAS THE SAME PROBLEM MANY MANY OTHER HONDA DRIVERS HAVE FACED. YET, OUR HONDA WILL NOT BE COVERED BY THE EXTENDED WARRANTY. FRUSTRATED OWNER THAT HAS CORPORATE OWNERS DOING AS LITTLE AS POSSIBLE TO ADDRESS BIG ISSUES
Air bags, Aug 17, 2017, crash
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 HONDA CIVIC. WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH, THE VEHICLE HYDROPLANED. THE CONTACT OVERCORRECTED AND LOSS CONTROL OF THE STEERING. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO A POWER LINE AND ROLLED OVER. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED MINOR INJURIES THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A TOWING YARD. THE CONTACT CALLED MAITA HONDA AT (916) 969-6151 (LOCATED AT 6100 GREENBACK LN, CITRUS HEIGHTS, CA 95621) AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN A RECALL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 130,000. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE.
Other or unspecified, Aug 16, 2017
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.
Air bags, Aug 9, 2017
SIDE AIRBAG NEEDS TO BE REPLACED BASED ON DEALER DIAGNOSTIC
Structure, Jul 31, 2017
WHEN I FIRST BOUGHT THIS CAR AT DAVID MCDAVID HONDA OF IRVING (TEXAS) IN 2012, I NOTICED THERE WAS PAINT OR CLEAR COAT PEELING ON THE ROOF OF THE CAR. I DIDN'T IMMEDIATELY THINK MUCH OF IT, THOUGHT MAYBE IT WAS A ONE-OFF PROBLEM, AND ASKED THE DEALERSHIP TO REPAINT IT BEFORE I PICKED IT UP-- THEY DID. BEING A FULL-TIME STUDENT AND WORKING FULL TIME, I DIDN'T NOTICE THAT THE CLEAR COAT WAS STARTING TO PEEL FROM THE BACK OF THE CAR AND THEN FORWARD. WHEN I DID NOTICE THE CLEAR COAT I DID NOT HAVE THE MONEY TO GET IT REPAINTED AND IT WAS NOT A PRIORITY. WHEN IT GOT EVEN WORSE, I STARTED DOING MORE RESEARCH AND FOUND THAT THERE WAS ACTUALLY A PAINT REAL FOR HONDAS FOR SEVERAL MODELS ACROSS A RANGE OF YEARS. MINE FELL INTO THAT RANGE. I WENT TO DAVID MCDAVID TO ASK THEM TO REPAINT IT AND HONOR THE WARRANTY, BUT THEY REFUSED SINCE I WAS 3 MONTHS OUT OF THE WARRANTY! WHAT SUCKS IS THAT I NEVER RECEIVED ANYTHING IN THE MAIL LETTING ME KNOW THERE WAS AN EXISTING RECALL FOR THAT. AND EVEN WORSE, THE DEALERSHIP KNEW ABOUT THE ISSUE AND REFUSED TO HELP. I CONTACTED HONDA OF NORTH AMERICA AND THEY TOLD ME THAT THE ONLY WAY I COULD GET THE PAINT JOB WAS THROUGH MY DEALERSHIP. SO NOW I AM STUCK AND MY CAR LOOKS LIKE CRAP. I STILL DO NOT HAVE OVER 1K FOR A PAINT JOB AND NEITHER MY DEALERSHIP OR HONDA IS HELPING.
Air bags, Seat belts, Jun 28, 2017, fire
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 HONDA CIVIC. AFTER A PASSENGER ENTERED THE VEHICLE AND FASTENED THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT BELT, THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD NOISE AND SAW SMOKE EMITTED FROM THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT BELT. THERE WAS NO VISIBLE FIRE OR BURNING ODOR. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO HONDA OF FAYETTEVILLE (1384 W SHOWROOM DR, FAYETTEVILLE, AR 72704). A DIAGNOSTIC TEST WAS NOT PERFORMED, BUT AN UNKNOWN COMPONENT WAS REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. AFTER STARTING THE VEHICLE, THE AIR BAG INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AND ANOTHER INDICATOR ILLUMINATED, INDICATING THAT THE PASSENGER AIR BAG WAS OFF. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO HONDA OF FAYETTEVILLE AGAIN WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE SRS UNIT FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURES. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 17,000.
Structure, Jun 15, 2017
PAINT CLEAR COAT IS COMING OFF ON DOORS, WAS COMING OFF ON TRUNK AND TOP BUT WAS TAKEN CARE OF BY RECALL. THE REST DEVELOPED LATER AFTER THE RECALL RHE CAR NOT LOOKING GOOD AND I KEEP IT UP VERY GOOD
Air bags, Jun 14, 2017
TAKATA RECALL. I RECEIVED A SAFETY RECALL NOTICE IN MARCH 2017 AND HAVE CONTACTED HONDA OF SANTA MONICA, 1414 18TH STREET, SANTA MONICA, CA 90404-2804, PHONE (310) 264-4900, TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT TO REPLACE THE AIRBAG INFLATOR. THE DEALER HAS NOT RESPONDED TO MY REPEATED REQUESTS FOR AN APPOINTMENT.
Structure, Jun 9, 2017
PAINT BEGAN DETERIORATING IN 2013, AS DESCRIBED IN RECALL AFFECTING MANY SIMILAR CIVICS, BUT NOT THIS ONE (VIN: [XXX]). NORMAL, ROUTINE DRIVING & PARKING. IT IS GOING TO BEGIN RUSTING SOON. IMAGES ATTACHED. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
Seats, Jun 5, 2017
BOUGHT THE 2009 HONDA CIVIC JANUARY 2016. WITHIN WEEKS I DEVELOPED A SORE HIP AND THEN PAIN DOWN MY LEG TO MY KNEE. MOST UNCOMFORTABLE SEAT I EVER SAT IN. I TRIED USING A CUSHION. IT DIDN'T HELP MUCH. ITS ESPECIALLY PAINFUL ON ANY OUTING LASTING MORE THAN AN HOUR. WILL NOT TAKE IT ON LONG TRIPS. I VISITED CAR COMPLAINTS.COM AND REALIZED THAT OTHERS WITH SIMILAR ISSUES. ITS DEFIANTLY A DESIGN FLAW. IM SERIOUSLY THINKING OF SELLING THE CAR.
Power train, May 29, 2017
DROVE 50 MILES FROM MONTCLAIR CA (HOME) TO UCI MEDICAL CENTER ORANGE CA, ON HIGHWAYS 60 AND 57. MY WIFE, A STROKE PATIENT HAD AN APPOINTMENT WITH THE UCI NEUROLOGIST. WHEN ARRIVED AT THE INDOOR PARKING ENTRANCE, I MADE A LEFT TURN SLOWLY TO ENTER THE INDOOR PARKING FACILITY OF THE MEDICAL CENTER. SUDDENLY, THE LEFT AXLE SHATTERED AND THE CAR CAME TO SUDDEN HALT. BALL BEARINGS AND PIECES OF METAL WERE ON THE FLOOR. TOWED TO HARDING HONDA, ANAHEIM, CA FACILITY. THEY REPLACED AXLE. ON TEST DRIVE, MECHANIC REPORTED NOISE IN THE RIGHT HAND AXLE AS WELL. FEARING IT MIGHT BREAK ON HIGHWAY, I HAD IT REPLACED ALSO. I BELIEVE THIS PROBLEM TO BE A SERIOUS SAFETY RISK. IF IT HAD HAPPENED ON HIGHWAY, IT WOULD HAVE CAUSED A MULTIPLE VEHICLE ACCIDENT. MY CAR WAS DRIVEN ONLY 54157 MILES AT THE TIME OF THE ACCIDENT.
Structure, Other or unspecified, May 23, 2017
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.
Other or unspecified, May 22, 2017
BROKEN SUN VISOR. GOUDY REPLACED PASSENGER VISOR TWO THREE YEARS AGO BUT DID NOT REPLACE DRIVER VISOR.
Other or unspecified, May 5, 2017
SUN VISORS HAVE BOTH SEPARATED
Engine, Apr 28, 2017
OUR 2009 HONDA CIVIC SI I PURCHASED WITH MY SON BEGAN OVERHEATING ON THE HIGHWAY ON HIS WAY TO WORK. WE IMMEDIATELY TOOK IT TO OUR REGULAR MECHANIC & THEY THOUGHT IT WAS A WATER PUMP ISSUE, BUT UPON FURTHER INSPECTION DISCOVERED THE ENGINE BLOCK WAS CRACKED & LEAKING COOLANT. HE ALSO FOUND FOR US, AN AMERICAN HONDA SERVICE BULLETIN THAT SAYS HONDA CIVICS, YEARS 2006-2009, ARE ELIGIBLE FOR A NEW INSTALLED ENGINE BLOCK AT HONDA'S EXPENSE, IF YOUR VIN SHOWS AS ELIGIBLE. WE HAD IT TOWED TO BROOKDALE HONDA, OUR REGULAR DEALER & REPAIR SHOP WHERE WE HAVE PURCHASED 5 VEHICLES. THEY TOO, THOUGHT IT WAS THE WATER PUMP SO WE HAD THAT REPAIRED AT A COST OF $730. WE PICKED IT UP ON SATURDAY APRIL 22, 2017, ONLY TO HAVE THE SAME ISSUE THAT NIGHT AGAIN ON THE WAY HOME FROM WORK. TEMPERATURE WAS GETTING EXTREMELY HOT, LEAKING COOLANT, & THE ENGINE WAS SMELLING. WE BROUGHT IT BACK TO THE DEALER AGAIN ON MONDAY APRIL 24TH, & IT WAS NOT INSPECTED UNTIL TUESDAY APRIL 25. MY SERVICE ADVISOR CALLED & ASKED ME WHAT THE PROBLEM WAS...I TOLD HIM THE SAME THING AS BEFORE, TEMPERATURE GAUGE GETTING VERY HOT/LEAKING COOLANT/ENGINE SMELLING. I MENTIONED THAT OUR MECHANIC SAID TO LOOK FOR AN ENGINE BLOCK LEAK IN THE SAME LOCATION AS THE CRACKED ENGINE BLOCK SHOWS IN THE 10-048 HONDA EXTENDED WARRANTY S.B. CAMPAIGN PICTURE SHOWS. SURE ENOUGH, HE LOOKS THERE AND CALLS ME TO SAY WHAT I ALREADY KNEW. HOWEVER THE VIN NUMBER DOES NOT MATCH THE RECALL WARRANTY SO THEY SAID THEY CAN'T HELP ME WITH THIS $5500 REPAIR. WE STILL OWE $10,500 ON THE VEHICLE & ITS NOW WORTHLESS OR WE DRIVE AN UNSAFE VEHICLE ANYWAY & GET STRANDED ON THE HIGHWAY OR IN AN ACCIDENT BECAUSE THE CAR CATCHES ON FIRE FROM OVERHEATING. VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION WHEN OVERHEATING/LEAKING COOLANT OCCURRED. HOW CAN OUR VEHICLE BE EXCLUDED WHEN THIS IS DANGEROUS & STILL HAPPENING TO HONDA CIVIC OWNERS ALL OVER WITH 10 YR WARRANTY & THEY SAID NO.
Other or unspecified, Apr 18, 2017
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.
Air bags, Apr 13, 2017
TAKATA RECALL. I HAVE RECEIVED NOTICE THAT THE AIRBAG INFLATOR HAS TO BE REPAIRED/REPLACED IN MY HONDA. I WILL NOT UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES USE ANY OF THE HONDA DEALERS/SERVICE CENTERS IN MY AREA BECAUSE THEY ALL DISCRIMINATE AGAINST THE DISABLED (I AM DISABLED). I HAVE ASKED HONDA TO ALLOW ME TO USE MY OWN SERVICE STATION INSTEAD. THEY HAVE REFUSED. THIS IS AN IMPORTANT SAFETY ISSUE AND HONDA'S PRIMARY CONCERN SHOULD BE TO FIX THIS PROBLEM BUT THEY SEEM UNWILLING TO DO SO IN THIS CASE. FURTHERMORE, SINCE THEY HAVE REFUSED TO TAKE ANY ACTION AGAINST THE DEALERSHIPS, IT IS MY BELIEF THAT HONDA CONDONES DISCRIMINATION AGAINST THE DISABLED.
Air bags, Apr 10, 2017
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 HONDA CIVIC. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V346000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER 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.