CarRecallWatchThe 2009 Honda Civic GX has 3 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 crash.
The most-reported problem area is Electrical System (1 report).
2009 Honda Civic GX recalls
Passenger airbag inflator can explode, sending metal fragments
The passenger-side frontal airbag inflator in certain vehicles may rupture because its propellant can degrade after long exposure to high humidity, heat, and temperature cycling.
Passenger Front Airbag May Not Deploy in a Crash
The front passenger airbag inflator may have been installed incorrectly when it was replaced during a previous repair.
Passenger airbag inflator may rupture, spraying metal fragments
Certain Honda vehicles have a passenger-side front airbag inflator that can degrade over years of exposure to humidity and temperature changes.
Most common 2009 Honda Civic GX problems
Problem areas named in the 3 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 1 |
| Wheels | 1 |
| Air Bags | 1 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 1 |
What owners report
FUEL GAUGE INVERSES. THE FUEL GAUGE METER LIGHTS UPSIDE DOWN USALLY WHEN I WASH MY VEHICLE OR WHEN THERE IS ALOT OF MOISTURE IN THE AIR. I PUSH ON THE CLEAR PLASTIC TO FIX BUT IT GOES RIGHT BACK IN THE WRONG POSSITION AGAIN. IT IS VERY ANOYING.
THIS CAR WAS INVOLVED IN A ONE CAR ACCIDENT SEVERE ENOUGH TO DEPLOY AIRBAGS AND NONE OF THE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. THE CAR WITH ONLY A DRIVER ON BOARD WAS TRAVELING 65 MPH ON A HIGHWAY WHEN IT CROSSED THE CENTER LINE AND THEN WAS SWERVED TO MISS AN ONCOMING CAR. CONTROL WAS LOST AND THE CAR HIT THE DITCH AT AN ANGLE AND FLIPPED SIDEWAYS 360* LANDING BACK ON THE WHEELS. THE CAR WAS SERVICED LAST JULY FOR THE AIRBAG RECALL AT BOB HOWARD HONDA IN OKLAHOMA CITY, OK. THERE WAS A POLICE REPORT FILED BY OKLAHOMA HIGHWAY PATROL IN COMANCHE COUNTY. THE HIGHWAY PATROLMAN SAID THAT THERE WAS NO DOUBT THAT THE SIDE CURTAIN AND STEERING WHEEL AIRBAGS SHOULD HAVE DEPLOYED DURING THIS ACCIDENT. THIS CAR WA
THE TPMS LIGHT INDICATOR ON THE DASHBOARD WILL LIGHT UP AT RANDOM TIMES. I RECENTLY CHECKED AND BOUGHT NEW TIRES AND REPLACED OLD TIRE SENSORS BUT SEEMS AS IF THE INDICATOR OR PROGRAMMING FOR THE SENSOR IS FAULTY. USUALLY WILL GO OFF WHILE ON THE HIGHWAY. I CONSTANTLY CHECK TIRE PRESSURE AND REPORT S AREN'T FINE.
2009 Honda Civic GX questions
Does the 2009 Honda Civic GX have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 2009 Honda Civic GX: Passenger airbag inflator can explode, sending metal fragments; Passenger Front Airbag May Not Deploy in a Crash; Passenger airbag inflator may rupture, spraying metal fragments. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2009 Honda Civic GX?
Based on 3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (1), Wheels (1), Air Bags (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 2009 Honda Civic GX has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.