2009 Honda Accord Seats Problems
- Complaints
- 28about this part
- Share
- 4%of 727 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 7,500miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 28 complaints about the seats of the 2009 Honda Accord, 4% of the 727 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 7,500 miles. 3 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Front driver's seat, backrest upper right corner first one hole appeared now there are three, behind these hole is a metal bracket that is coming through the seat, in an accident this bracket would strike just above the base of my skull. I have notified the dealer and they don't want to deal with it...”
NHTSA complaint #10818155, filed 2016-01, 80,000 miles“Honda Accord 2009- driver side automatic seat adjustor/tracking system is malfunctioning. Every time we adjust our seat forwards or backwards it bumps hard several times. Honda service and Honda corp said they are aware of the problem but have no fix. This car malfunction could potentially be a safety hazard. They are still selling these accords on their lots without any disclosure. Updated ivoq 10/22/10”
NHTSA complaint #10289339, filed 2009-10, 4,500 miles“When I was rear ended at a red light the drivers seat fell back wards and now the seat is not stable. It concerns me that the seat went back on its own upon impact.”
NHTSA complaint #10735181, filed 2015-07, 83,000 miles“The head restraint is too far forward and causes neck pain. I've only had the car a week, and I'm having the same issues as others who have filed complaints and hundreds of people in online forums.”
NHTSA complaint #10484057, filed 2012-11, 28,500 miles“In july of 2009 I purchased a 2009 Honda Accord ex-l sedan. From the beginning when adjusting the power driver seat, the movement of the seat forward and backward was rough (I.e. Wobbly). I took the vehicle into the dealership where I purchased it and they replaced the seat rails, but the problem remains though not as severe. Additionally the electrical controls for the heated front seats were not connected properly (actually not connected at all) and consequently they did not work until the dealership corrected the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10315137, filed 2010-03, 50 milesSeats: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 1% |
| 2024 | 1 | 1% |
| 2023 | 4 | 5% |
| 2021 | 3 | 1% |
| 2020 | 8 | 2% |
| 2019 | 4 | 1% |
| 2018 | 6 | 0% |
| 2017 | 6 | 1% |
| 2016 | 12 | 2% |
| 2015 | 15 | 3% |
| 2014 | 25 | 3% |
| 2013 | 47 | 3% |
| 2012 | 64 | 17% |
| 2011 | 38 | 13% |
| 2010 | 41 | 7% |
| 2009 | 28 | 4% |
| 2008 | 34 | 2% |
| 2007 | 13 | 2% |
| 2006 | 4 | 1% |
| 2005 | 8 | 1% |
| 2004 | 21 | 2% |
| 2003 | 24 | 1% |
| 2002 | 20 | 2% |
| 2001 | 16 | 2% |
| 2000 | 35 | 3% |
| 1999 | 42 | 4% |
| 1998 | 25 | 2% |
| 1997 | 4 | 1% |
| 1996 | 3 | 1% |
| 1995 | 7 | 1% |
| 1994 | 10 | 3% |
| 1993 | 2 | 1% |
| 1992 | 1 | 0% |
| 1990 | 1 | 1% |
| 1989 | 2 | 2% |
| 1988 | 2 | 2% |
| 1987 | 1 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2009 Honda Accord
236 complaintsAir bags
144 complaintsEngine
111 complaintsElectrical system
44 complaintsOther or unknown
39 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
36 complaintsSteering
30 complaintsEngine cooling
29 complaintsBody and structure
26 complaintsExterior lighting
22 complaintsVehicle speed control
21 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
16 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2009 Honda Accord
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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