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.
Structure, Jun 22, 2014
PAINT JOB AND CLEAR COAT PEELING ON TRUNK, HOOD AND TOP OF CAR. *TR
Air bags, Seat belts, Jun 17, 2014, crash
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 HONDA CIVIC. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE TRAVELING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE DRIVER CRASHED INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE AND THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SEAT BELT FAILED TO RESTRAIN THE DRIVER AND AS A RESULT, THE DRIVER HIT THE ROOF OF THE VEHICLE. THE DRIVER WAS NOT INJURED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 65,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
Equipment adaptive/mobility, May 29, 2014
I PURCHASED A NEW 2009 HONDA CIVIC IN MAY OF 2009, AT THE SAME TIME I PURCHASED HONDA FLOOR MATS FOR MY CAR. THE DRIVER SIDE FLOOR MAT HAS TWO RETENTION HOLES IN IT AND IS RETAINED BY TWO PLASTIC HOOKS THAT ARE MOUNTED ON THE FLOOR. THE HOLES IN THE MAT DUE TO NORMAL WEAR AND TEAR HAVE RIPPED AND NOW THE MAT SLIDES UNDER THE GAS PEDAL OF MY CAR, WHICH CAUSES ACCELERATION PROBLEMS WITH THE CAR. I CONTACTED HONDA AT 1-800-999-1009 ABOUT THIS SAFETY CONCERN (CONFIRMATION NUMBER:N012014-05-2901759). THEY INFORMED ME THAT THE CAR IS OUT OF WARRANTY 3YR/36000 MILES AND THEY COULD NOT OFFER A RESOLUTION TO REPLACE THE MAT. THIS IS A SAFETY PROBLEM, WHICH IS SIMILAR TO THE TOYOTA FLOOR MAT PROBLEM FROM A COUPLE OF YEARS AGO. *TR
Electrical system, Air bags, Structure, May 21, 2014, crash
I WAS HIT ON THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE CAR BY AN SUV. THE REPAIRS WERE WITH GENUINE HONDA PARTS BUT EVER SINCE THEN THE FRONT CONTROLS WHERE THE RADIO IS HAS BEEN EXTREMELY HOT. ALMOST TO THE POINT I THINK I BURN MY HANDS TO CHANGE THE RADIO STATION. I THINK IT MAY BE HOT ENOUGH TO START A FIRE WITH MELTING THE CONTROLS IN THE BACK. I HAVE BEEN TOLD THERE IS NOTHING THAT CAN BE DONE OR IT WILL COST ME A LOT OF MONEY TO DIAGNOSE IT. I JUST SEE IT AS A SAFETY ISSUE TO HAVE THE DASH SO HOT IT BURNS PEOPLE. THE PASSENGER AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY IN THE CRASH AND POSSIBLY SHOULD HAVE. *TR
Steering, Suspension, Latches/locks/linkages, May 10, 2014
'09 HONDA CIVIC COUPE: 1.) NOTED CLICKING/POPPING/CLUNKING NOISE WHEN TURNING EITHER LEFT OR RIGHT. HAPPENS MORE OFTEN AFTER DRIVING OVER BUMPS. COMES FROM FRONT OF VEHICLE. 2.) PASSENGER DOOR WILL NOT UNLOCK AFTER PUT IN PARK HAVE TO MANUALLY UNLOCK. *TR
Wheels, Mar 18, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 HONDA CIVIC. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE DEFLATED AT RANDOM WITH THE ILLUMINATION OF THE TIRE PRESSURE WARNING LIGHT. THE WARNING LIGHT REMAINED ILLUMINATED AFTER THE CONTACT ADDED AIR TO THE TIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE O-RING FAILURE WAS CAUSING AIR TO LEAK OUT OF THE TIRE. THE O-RING WAS REPLACED HOWEVER, THE TIRE PRESSURE SENSOR LIGHT ILLUMINATED AFTER THE REPAIR. THE FAILURE WAS RECURRING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 13,000.
Power train, Mar 14, 2014
RIGHT DRIVE SHAFT POPPED OUT FROM THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL AFTER SWITCHING GEAR FROM R TO D WHILE THE DRIVER WAS TRYING TO GET OUT OF THE DRIVE WAY. THE CAR WENT INTO ROLL IN PARK SITUATION. THE CAR IS AT RELATIVE LOW MILEAGE AND HAVE NO PREVIOUS ACCIDENT. A FAULTY DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY COULD BE REALLY DANGEROUS IF THE INCIDENT WAS HAPPENED ON THE ROAD. *TR
Tires, Dec 31, 2013
I BOUGHT A SET OF CONTINENTAL PROCONTACT TIRES 205/55/16 FOR A HONDA CIVIC. ON 12-12-13 AND DROVE TO HARRISONBURG VA ABOUT 200 MILES ON 12-17-13. THAT NIGHT THE TIRE PRESSURE INDICATOR LIT UP SINCE IT WAS LATE WE WAITED UNTIL MORNING TO CHECK THE TIRE AT WHICH TIME IT WAS FLAT. EMBEDDED IN THE TIRE WAS A WIRE GOING FROM NEAR THE WHEEL ALONG THE SIDEWALL TOWARD THE TREAD. IT WAS ABOUT 5 INCHES IN LENGTH AND ABOUT 0.125 INCHES IN DIAMETER. BOTH ENDS WERE IN THE TIRE AND THERE APPEARED TO BE A SLICE IN THE SIDEWALL BENEATH THE WIRE. WENT TO WALMART WHERE THE TIRE WAS EXAMINED, THEY PULLED ONE END OUT BUT THE OTHER DIDN'T BUDGE. HAD TO GO TO ANOTHER STORE FOR THE REPLACEMENT. THEY WERE ALSO NOT ABLE TO PULL THE WIRE OUT. UPON RETURNING HOME I TOOK THE DAMAGED TIRE TO THE STORE IT WAS ORIGINALLY PURCHASED FROM. THEY CONTACTED CONTINENTAL AND I RECEIVED A FULL REFUND AND THE TIRE WAS RETURNED TO CONTINENTAL. UPON EXAMINATION IT SEEMED THAT THE WIRE WAS EMBEDDED IN THE TIRE DURING MANUFACTURE AS EVIDENCED BY THE "SLICE" IN THE SIDEWALL FROM WHICH THE WIRE EMERGED WHILE DRIVING LEADING TO AIR LOSS, THE IMPOSSIBILITY OF PULLING THE WIRE FROM THE WHEEL AREA AND THE ABSENCE OF PENETRATION OF THE WIRE ON THE WHEEL ASPECT.. I DO HAVE PHOTOS OF THE WIRE AND SIDEWALL AND TIRE INTERIOR SHOWING THE ABOVE. MY STRONG FEELING, AND THAT OF THE ORIGINAL TIRE SHOP, WAS THAT THE WIRE WAS MOLDED INTO THE TIRE DURING MANUFACTURE. THE DIAMETER OF THE WIRE WAS MUCH GREATER THAN STEEL MESH WIRE. MOST LIKELY THE WIRE WAS FORCED TO THE SURFACE AS A CONSEQUENCE OF TIRE COMPRESSION DURING THE DRIVE. I ALMOST FEEL THAT IT WAS INTENTIONALLY ADDED TO THE MOLD BECAUSE OF THE LENGTH AND POSITION AS WELL AS THE DIAMETER. *TR
Engine, Fuel/propulsion system, Dec 11, 2013
2009 HONDA CIVIC 4 DOOR SEDAN, BOUGHT BRAND NEW ? WITHIN THE FIRST 30,000 MILES, THE CAR BEGAN TO HAVE INTERMITTENT PROBLEMS WITH STARTING IN LOWER TEMPERATURE WEATHER (50 AND BELOW). CAR ENGINE WILL CRANK AND FAIL TO TURN OVER IF LEFT IN COLDER TEMPERATURE FOR MORE THAN 12 HOURS, I HAVE INSTALLED A NEW BATTERY AND THE PROBLEM HAS PERSISTED. BROUGHT THE CAR INTO THE DEALER AND THE STARTER, ALTERNATOR, FUEL PUMP, BATTERY, EVERYTHING WAS ?FINE.? PROBLEM CONTINUES TO THIS DAY AND HONDA HAS NEVER BEEN ABLE TO ANSWER WHY. *TR
Structure, Nov 13, 2013
2009 HONDA CIVIC SEDAN EX WELL MAINTAINED. PAINT AND CLEAR COAT FADING AND PEELING AT 1/2012. I OWNED THE CAR ONLY 3 MONTHS UPON ONSET OF THE ISSUE. I HAVE NOTED THAT THIS YEAR HAS BEEN STATED TO HAVE THESE ISSUES AND WILL TAKE TO LOCAL HONDA DEALERSHIP WITH BODYSHOP TO REVIEW AND ASSIST. THIS CAUSES THE CAR TO LOOK VERY OLD. UNABLE TO POLISH OR WAX TO HALT THE ISSUE. UNSURE WHY IT BEGAN BEYOND WHAT THE FORUMS HAVE NOTED BY OTHER DRIVERS PER THE PAINT AND CLEAR COAT USED BY HONDA WAS NOT LASTING. *TR
Visibility, Oct 18, 2013
THE DRIVER SIDE VISOR SPLIT AND SWUNG DOWN WHILE DRIVING. THIS COULD HAVE CAUSED AN ACCIDENT. IT STILL OBSTRUCTS MY VIEW WHILE DRIVING BECAUSE IT WON'T STAY UP. THIS IS APPARENTLY A COMMON PROBLEM THAT CAN REOCCUR. DEALERS WANT 100 TO FIX IT. *TR
Visibility, Oct 7, 2013
THE DRIVER SIDE VISOR ON MY 2009 HONDA BROKE OUT OF NO WHERE AND NOW OBSCURES MY VISION WHILE DRIVING BECAUSE IT WONT GO UP ANYMORE. UNABLE TO GET THE DEALER TO FIX IT BECAUSE ITS NOT UNDER "WARRANTY" ANYMORE BUT CLEARLY A SAFETY ISSUE. *TR
Other or unspecified, Sep 7, 2013
WHILE DRIVING THE PASSENGER SIDE SUN SUDDENLY FLIPPED/FELL DOWN AND WAS JUST SWINGING. IT SEEMS THAT THE INSIDE OF THE VISOR SOMEHOW MELTED/CRACKED, AND THE VISOR BECAME DISCONNECTED AND LOOSE WHILE DRIVING. I AM THANKFUL IT WAS NOT THE DRIVER SIDE VISOR, AS IT WOULD HAVE LIKELY HIT ME IN THE FACE/OBSCURED MY VISION AND POTENTIALLY RESULTED IN AN ACCIDENT. THERE HAVE BEEN SEVERAL RECALLS FOR HONDA SUN VISORS; HOWEVER WHEN I TOOK MY CAR INTO THE HONDA DEALERSHIP WHERE I PURCHASED THE CAR BRAND NEW, THEY TOLD MY MY YEAR/MODEL WAS NOT A PART OF THE RECALL.
Service brakes, Aug 29, 2013
MY HONDA CIVIC 2009 BREAK PAD NEED REPLACEMENT EVERY 6 MONTHS TO ONE YEAR. HONDA CIVIC BREAKING SYTEM HAS DEFECT AND HONDA IS REFUSING TO COVER IT UNDER WARRANTY. SEE THIS LINK HTTP://BLOGS.LAWEEKLY.COM/INFORMER/2011/02/HONDA_CIVIC_BRAKES_LAWSUIT.PHP
Exterior lighting, Aug 29, 2013
THE CENTER 3RD BRAKE LIGHT STOPPED WORKING. SINCE IT'S AN LED ARRAY AND NOT A NORMAL LIGHT BULB IT COSTS OVER $200 TO REPLACE. ALSO, IT CAN ONLY BE REPLACED BY THE DEALER. FROM SEARCHING THE INTERNET THIS IS APPARENTLY A VERY COMMON PROBLEM WITH THESE VEHICLES. AN LED ARRAY SHOULD NOT FAIL. BECAUSE THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE HONDA SHOULD ISSUE A RECALL TO REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE UNITS.
Structure, Aug 21, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 HONDA CIVIC. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE DRIVER'S HEEL BECAME STUCK IN A HOLE THAT WAS IN THE FLOORBOARD. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS. THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS OPERATING AS DESIGNED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 40,000. *TR
Visibility/wiper, Aug 15, 2013
IN 2011, MY DRIVER SIDE VISOR CRACKED/SPLIT AND WAS HANGING HALFWAY, AFFECTING MY VIEW. I TOOK IT TO THE HONDA DEALERSHIP, AND THEY REPLACED AT NO CHARGE OCTOBER 24 2011. NOT EVEN A WEEK AGO, THE SAME THING HAPPENED TO THE NEW DRIVER SIDE VISOR. I CALLED HONDA, TOOK IT TO THEM TODAY (08/15/2013). THEY WANTED TO CHARGE ME 95 DOLLARS!!!! REALLY?!!! THERE IS OBVIOUSLY SOMETHING WRONG WITH THESE VISORS. I HAVE DONE MY RESEARCH AND PLENTY OF PEOPLE ARE COMPLAINING ABOUT THE SAME THING. I CALLED THE HONDA CORPORATE OFFICE AND THEY SAID THERE WAS NOTHING THAT THEY COULD DO. THE VISOR I GOT REPLACE ONLY HAD A 12,000 MILE OR ONE YEAR WARRANTY. THAT IS RIDICULOUS. THESE VISORS ARE OBVIOUSLY MADE WITH CHEAP PLASTIC THAT IS NOT MADE TO LAST. SO I HAVE TO SPEND ALMOST 100 DOLLARS EVERY YEAR AND A HALF IN ORDER TO BE ABLE TO SEE WHILE I AM DRIVING? THERE NEEDS TO BE A RECALL AND THEY SHOULD REPLACE ALL VISORS AT THEIR COST. MAYBE IT MIGHT FORCE THEM TO PROVIDE VISORS THAT ARE SAFE AND WILL LAST. I AM GOING TO LOOK ONLINE ALSO TO SEE IF THERE ARE ANY PETITIONS. PLEASE MAKE HONDA HAVE A RECALL ON THESE VISORS SO WE CAN ALL SEE WHILE DRIVING WITHOUT HAVING TO SPEND AN EXTRA 100 DOLLARS EVERY YEAR OR TWO. IT IS NOT THE CONSUMERS FAULT. *TR
Power train, Engine, Aug 12, 2013
WHILE DRIVING A CHATTER STARTED UNDER THE HOOD. DROVE IT TO OUR MECHANIC (1 TO 2 MILES AWAY) AND HE SAID THE STEEL BOLT BROKE THAT HOLDS THE BELT TENSIONER TO THE ALUMINUM ENGINE. HAD IT FIXED AND THE SAME THING HAPPENED ON AUGUST 8, 2013 WHILE DRIVING. THIS TIME THE CAR SHUT DOWN COMPLETELY AND I WAS ABLE TO SAFELY STOP IT AND CALL FOR A TOW. TOOK IT TO THE MECHANIC AGAIN AND HE SAID UPON TALKING TO HONDA DEALERS, THIS HAPPENED IN 2006 AND 2007 AND THERE WAS A RECALL FOR THIS PROBLEM. THERE IS NO RECALL YET FOR THIS PROBLEM FOR A 2009 HONDA CIVIC AND NO PERMANENT FIX. I AM CONCERNED THAT THE CAR JUST QUITS WHILE IN MOTION, THE POWER STEERING IS GONE AND THE BRAKE ASSIST IS GONE, WHICH PUTS LIFE AT RISK. CAN THIS BE LOOKED INTO? *TR
Service brakes, Aug 5, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 HONDA CIVIC. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH THE ABS LOCKED UPON ENGAGING THE BRAKE PEDAL. THERE WAS ALSO THE ILLUMINATION OF THE BRAKE WARNING INDICATOR.THE FAILURE RECURRED INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS MANEUVERED TO A SAFE LOCATION. THE FAILURE HAD NOT BEEN DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE PROBLEM. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 60,000.
Visibility, Aug 5, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 HONDA CIVIC. THE CONTACT STATED THE PASSENGER SIDE SUN VISOR FAILED TO STAY IN THE UP POSITION. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 38,000.
Service brakes, Jul 16, 2013
SECOND TIME BRAKE PAD WORN BADLY: FIRST TIME WAS JUST OVER 20,000 MILES ON THE CAR AS FILED IN MY COMPLAINT # 10525136. NOW JUST OVER A YEAR LATER AND ONLY 12,000 MILES MORE (32,700) I FIND MY LEFT FRONT OUTER BRAKE PAD IS WORN TO 10% WHILE THE INNER PAD IS AT 85%. RIGHT TIRE PADS AT BOTH AT 90%. NOISE STARTED ABRUPTLY TWO DAYS AGO SOUNDING HORRIBLE. HAVE TO SPEND NEARLY AN ADDITIONAL $200.00 FOR NEW PADS AGAIN. NOISE CONTINUES EVEN WHEN NOT BRAKING - LEADING ONE TO BELIEVE THERE IS NO RETRACTION OF THE PAD AGAINST THE ROTOR. *TR
Service brakes, Jul 16, 2013
UNEVEN WEAR ON THE BRAKES TO THE POINT THE LEFT SIDE OF THE CAR HAD VERY LOUD NOISE. STILL HAVE ORIGINAL TIRES ON THE VEHICLE WITH PROPER TREAD; CAR MAINTENANCE MAINTAINED. PAID $165.00 FOR NEW BENDIX BRAKES (HIGH QUALITY) AND ROTOR REPAIR. ONCE NOISE STARTED, BRAKE PAD WENT QUICKLY!!! THIS HAPPENED AGAIN ONLY 12,000 MILES LATER (JULY 2013). LEFT OUTER BRAKE PAD AT 10% WHILE INNER PAD OF LEFT TIRE AT 85%. RIGHT TIRE, BOTH PADS AT 90%. STILL SAME ORIGINAL TIRES WITH A LOT OF TREAD, CAR MAINTENANCE MAINTAINED. VERY LITTLE WEAR AND TEAR ON THE CAR AT ALL FOR OTHER AREAS. *TR
Service brakes, Jul 5, 2013
I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE AS CERTIFIED PRE-OWNED IN JUNE 2012 WITH 23834 MILES. IN NOVEMBER 2012 AT 33035 MILES THE FRONT BRAKE PADS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AND THE LEFT FRONT ROTOR NEEDED TO BE RESURFACED. I FIGURED THE BRAKES HAD NEVER BEEN REPLACED SINCE I EXPECT APPROXIMATELY 30000 MILES OF USAGE FROM FRONT BRAKES. IN JULY 2013 AT 46216 MILES THE FRONT BRAKE PADS WERE REPLACED AGAIN. TO MY FRUSTRATION THE DEALERSHIP SAID NORMAL WEAR AND TEAR BUT I HAVE NEVER HEARD OF BRAKES ON A SMALL LIGHT CAR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. I'VE HAD NUMEROUS PRIOR CARS THAT HAD BREAKS LAST LONGER THAN 13000 MILES. I HAVE SEEN NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS ON FORUMS AND EVEN A PENDING CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT OVER THIS SPECIFIC ISSUE. THIS SHOULD BE ADDRESSED AND IF NECESSARY A RECALL ISSUED SINCE EARLY BRAKE FAILURE IS A MAJOR SAFETY ISSUE! *TR
Service brakes, Jun 23, 2013, crash
PARKING BRAKE FAILURE - PARKING BRAKE WAS FULLY ENGAGED WHEN THE CAR ROLLED BACKWARDS INTO A NEIGHBORING YARD STRIKING ANOTHER VEHICLE. POLICE AND OTHER WITNESSES INDICATE PARKING BRAKE WAS ENGAGED AT THE TIME THE VEHICLE CAME TO A STOP. *TR
Exterior lighting, Jun 10, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 HONDA CIVIC. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HEADLIGHTS FOGGED UP AND REDUCED VISIBILITY. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND WAS TOLD THAT THE HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLIES WOULD HAVE TO BE REPLACED. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 38,000. *TR