10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
78,707 miles

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2009 Honda Civic Owner Comments (Page 1 of 2)

problem #34

Mar 242024

Civic

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

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.

- Claxton , GA, USA

problem #33

Oct 312022

Civic

  • miles
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.

- Brooklyn, NY, USA

problem #32

May 162022

Civic

  • miles
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 :(

- Santa Cruz , CA, USA

problem #31

Jan 012022

Civic

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

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.

- Smyrna, GA, USA

problem #30

Apr 012019

Civic

  • miles
The weatherstripping around the windows has deteriorated.

- Brooklyn, NY, USA

problem #29

Jul 222020

Civic 4-cyl

  • 1,600,000 miles
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).

- Colton, CA, USA

problem #28

Sep 012018

Civic

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Car roof paint in exchange color

- Mclean, VA, USA

problem #27

Jun 112019

Civic

  • miles
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

- Mission Viejo, CA, USA

problem #26

May 012019

Civic

  • 127,000 miles
"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.

- Bayshore, NY, USA

problem #25

May 022019

Civic

  • miles
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.

- Dobson, NC, USA

problem #24

Sep 152018

Civic

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

I no longer own this car. I sold it to a junkyard 6 months ago. Please stop sending me recall notices.

- Conroe, TX, USA

problem #23

Aug 182018

Civic

  • 60,000 miles
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 Honda. I would like to know if this is a commonly reported problem and if the car company can recommend a fix. Please help.

- Miami, FL, USA

problem #22

Jul 202018

Civic

  • 77,000 miles
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.

- Kissimmee, FL, USA

problem #21

Oct 152015

Civic

  • 60,000 miles
Splash guard is disintergrating. Also paint (top coat) on roof and top of trunk is badly deteriorated. These defects noted over time.

- Corpus Christi, TX, USA

problem #20

May 282014

Civic

  • 0 miles
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.

- Woodside, NY, USA

problem #19

Nov 182017

Civic

  • 146,000 miles
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.

- Farmington, CT, USA

problem #18

Aug 102017

Civic 4-cyl

  • 60,000 miles
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).

- Centreville, VA, USA

problem #17

Aug 152017

Civic

  • 128,000 miles
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.

- Saint Charles, MO, USA

problem #16

Aug 012016

Civic

  • 80,000 miles
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.

- Puyallup, WA, USA

problem #15

May 202017

Civic

  • 73,576 miles
Broken sun visor. Goudy replaced passenger visor two three years ago but did not replace driver visor.

- Monterey Park, CA, USA

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