2009 Honda Accord Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 11about this part
- Share
- 2%of 727 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 44,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 11 complaints about the suspension of the 2009 Honda Accord, 2% of the 727 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 44,500 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I purchased a 2009 Honda Accord that was used, but carfax certified. Shortly after my purchase, I heard a popping noise. When I took it to the dealer, I was informed that my vehicle had a broken axle which was unheard of for this year/make of my vehicle. I am upset because Honda is reputable company but will not back their product. I am afraid that I can be going down the freeway and my wheel may malfunction.”
NHTSA complaint #10347800, filed 2010-08, 35,000 miles“Last monday morning, I drove on a 2-lane neighborhood road at 25mph since it was raining. My car suddenly lost control. I touched the brakes. However, the brakes did not work anymore. The windshield started fog immediately. I could not see anything while my car still moved forwarded. I forced the speed shaft into the park position. My car stopped on the opposite lane. Luckily, there was no vehicle from the opposite direction. I was safe. The accident location is one mile away from interstate. If this happed on the interstate, tragedy would be inevitable. …”
NHTSA complaint #10971728, filed 2017-04, 210,000 miles“At speeds between 65 and 70 MPH the car vibrates as if the wheels were out of balance. Have had the wheels balanced twice in the past month with no change. Had the car aligned within the past month and dealer says there was no change. A new set of michelin mxm4 primacy tires were installed in april 2012. Just returned from a 3000 mile trip and found the vibration to be very annoying. This is a Honda Accord 4dr ex-l v-6 help.”
NHTSA complaint #10483261, filed 2012-11, 50,000 miles“Vibration in car at highway speeds (55 to 65 MPH). Unknown reason. Checked tires, alignment, and even wheel rims and all were ok. Car has never been in an accident. Cause or source of vibration is still unknown at this point in time.”
NHTSA complaint #10502677, filed 2013-03, 29,000 miles“When making a hard braking stop from as slow as 35 MPH an hour the front of the car dips so badly front of the touches the ground making the occupants lurch forward.”
NHTSA complaint #10503546, filed 2013-03, 43,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10165333Jul 11, 2019This SKU is a Front Upper Ball Joint. The customer communication requested return of unsold inventory to inspect for the outer diameter of the ball joint housing being too small…
- 10086863Sep 17, 2013Service bulletin - a clunk is heard in the front suspension while driving over irregular surfaces and in hot weather. The noise goes away temporarily when the vehicle is lifted…
- 10051920Jun 4, 2013Honda: clunk noise in the front suspension during hot weather. This clunk noise is mostly heard while driving on irregular surfaces. *kb updated 8/5/13.
Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3 | 3% |
| 2024 | 8 | 5% |
| 2023 | 3 | 3% |
| 2022 | 8 | 3% |
| 2021 | 3 | 1% |
| 2020 | 6 | 2% |
| 2019 | 6 | 1% |
| 2018 | 15 | 1% |
| 2017 | 3 | 1% |
| 2016 | 13 | 2% |
| 2015 | 15 | 3% |
| 2014 | 16 | 2% |
| 2013 | 14 | 1% |
| 2012 | 23 | 6% |
| 2011 | 14 | 5% |
| 2010 | 21 | 4% |
| 2009 | 11 | 2% |
| 2008 | 22 | 1% |
| 2007 | 21 | 4% |
| 2006 | 9 | 2% |
| 2005 | 11 | 2% |
| 2004 | 20 | 2% |
| 2003 | 31 | 2% |
| 2002 | 32 | 3% |
| 2001 | 33 | 4% |
| 2000 | 64 | 5% |
| 1999 | 38 | 3% |
| 1998 | 62 | 5% |
| 1997 | 28 | 6% |
| 1996 | 11 | 2% |
| 1995 | 8 | 1% |
| 1994 | 15 | 4% |
| 1993 | 3 | 2% |
| 1992 | 5 | 2% |
| 1991 | 3 | 1% |
| 1990 | 4 | 2% |
| 1989 | 7 | 8% |
| 1988 | 2 | 2% |
| 1987 | 4 | 4% |
| 1986 | 4 | 7% |
| 1985 | 2 | 15% |
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 complaintsSeats
28 complaintsBody and structure
26 complaintsExterior lighting
22 complaintsVehicle speed control
21 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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