CarRecallWatchThe 2009 Honda Civic has 8 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 396 complaints with NHTSA, including 42 crashes, 6 fires, 39 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Air Bags (97 reports).
2009 Honda Civic 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 Air Bag May Deploy Improperly in a Crash
A front passenger air bag may have been installed incorrectly when it was replaced, so it may not deploy properly in a crash.
Passenger Airbag Inflator Can Explode, Sending Metal Fragments
The passenger-side frontal airbag inflator in these vehicles may explode.
Passenger Airbag May Deploy Improperly in a Crash
Some replacement passenger-side frontal airbag inflators in certain Honda and Acura vehicles may have been installed incorrectly at one dealership.
Passenger airbag inflator may rupture, sending metal fragments
The passenger-side front airbag inflator in these vehicles can rupture during a crash that requires the front airbags to deploy.
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 problems
Problem areas named in the 396 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Air Bags | 97 |
| Structure | 45 |
| Electrical System | 37 |
| Unknown Or Other | 36 |
| Suspension | 32 |
| Engine | 27 |
| Tires | 25 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 24 |
| Power Train | 23 |
| Service Brakes | 21 |
What owners report
The contact purchased a 2009 Honda Civic. It was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a dealer sale. At the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was 23,000 and at the time of registration, it was discovered that the mileage was 213,000.
The contact owns a 2009 Honda Civic. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle hesitated and lost motive power, and the vehicle to shut off while accelerating. The contact associated the failure with the fuel pump. The dealer was notified of the failure; however, the vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 123,000.
The contact owns a 2009 Honda Civic. The contact stated that the sun visor split over and blocked his driving view. The contact stated that the failure was related to TSB Technical Service Bulletin 11-031. The local dealer was contacted, where it was diagnosed that the sun visor needed to be replaced. The contact had a paperclip holding the sun visor. vehicle that was not repaired. The contact stated that the sun visor was previously repaired, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was contacted, who opened a case. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.
See attached document for complaint.
The contact owns a 2009 Honda Civic. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked and being inspected, the contact became aware that the driverâs and passengerâs side sun visors were split. No warning light was illuminated. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact related the failure to an unknown NHTSA Campaign. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 160,000.
2009 Honda Civic questions
Does the 2009 Honda Civic have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 8 safety recalls for the 2009 Honda Civic: Passenger airbag inflator can explode, sending metal fragments; Passenger Front Airbag May Not Deploy in a Crash; Passenger Air Bag May Deploy Improperly in a Crash; Passenger Airbag Inflator Can Explode, Sending Metal Fragments; Passenger Airbag May Deploy Improperly in a Crash. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2009 Honda Civic?
Based on 396 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Air Bags (97), Structure (45), Electrical System (37).
How do I check if a recall on my 2009 Honda Civic 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.