2009 Honda Civic Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 51about this part
- Share
- 13%of 396 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 22,526miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 51 complaints about the brakes of the 2009 Honda Civic, 13% of the 396 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 22,526 miles. 8 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I was driving on hwy at abut 65 MPH on cruise control ,I applied the brake to disengage the cruise control to reduce speed to exit, but the brake didn't work and the cruise control didn't disengage, couldn't exit and kept on going and kept on hitting on the cruise button till it finally disengage and was able to exit. The cruise button stopped working since then.”
NHTSA complaint #10660839, filed 2014-11, 20,000 miles“At 17,000 mile service on my 2009 Honda Civic, front brakes had to be replaced. Front right brake was at zero. I paid to have new brake pads installed and called Honda america for explanation and reimbursement. Honda america refuses to take any responsibility. It says 17,00 miles falls within normal wear and tear.”
NHTSA complaint #10336441, filed 2010-06, 17,994 miles“While braking, the car starts to regenerate (charge the hybrid battery) and then a short burst of assist (electrical drive from the hybrid battery) while my foot is on the brake. This happens about twice a week and is extremely dangerous since I sometimes get into stop-and-go traffic. This means that I could be braking and the car will accelerate, possibly hitting the car in front of mine.”
NHTSA complaint #10348634, filed 2010-08, 11,785 miles“A rubbing, grinding, metal on metal noise from the front brakes after a little over 19, 916 miles. I had the dealership perform an inspection of the brake system and was told that it was not under warranty. The pads have worn down to the point where metal-to-metal contact is occurring, my vehicle may not be able to stop safely, and damage may occur where the brake rotors or drums need to be replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #10374188, filed 2010-12, 19,916 miles“When applying the brakes and the vehicle hits a bump or rough patch on the road, the brakes fail almost entirely. As a reactionary measure, I usually release and re-apply the brakes and then it works but there have been times where I apply the brakes as hard as I can without letting up because I'm about to read end the vehicle in front of me. In total since purchasing the car brand new, I'd say this happend over 30 times since september 2009.”
NHTSA complaint #10471307, filed 2012-08, 20,000 milesRelated service bulletins
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Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5 | 16% |
| 2025 | 9 | 12% |
| 2024 | 7 | 6% |
| 2023 | 14 | 5% |
| 2022 | 23 | 3% |
| 2021 | 18 | 12% |
| 2020 | 17 | 7% |
| 2019 | 32 | 7% |
| 2018 | 25 | 3% |
| 2017 | 38 | 6% |
| 2016 | 96 | 9% |
| 2015 | 15 | 4% |
| 2014 | 18 | 6% |
| 2013 | 39 | 12% |
| 2012 | 40 | 9% |
| 2011 | 33 | 20% |
| 2010 | 90 | 23% |
| 2009 | 51 | 13% |
| 2008 | 42 | 5% |
| 2007 | 43 | 4% |
| 2006 | 62 | 4% |
| 2005 | 16 | 5% |
| 2004 | 11 | 3% |
| 2003 | 34 | 7% |
| 2002 | 24 | 3% |
| 2001 | 47 | 4% |
| 2000 | 14 | 5% |
| 1999 | 18 | 5% |
| 1998 | 11 | 3% |
| 1997 | 23 | 6% |
| 1996 | 61 | 20% |
| 1995 | 13 | 7% |
| 1994 | 17 | 13% |
| 1993 | 12 | 8% |
| 1992 | 7 | 7% |
| 1991 | 8 | 7% |
| 1990 | 6 | 7% |
| 1989 | 3 | 4% |
| 1987 | 2 | 5% |
| 1986 | 2 | 6% |
| 1985 | 1 | 7% |
| 1984 | 1 | 20% |
Other parts of the 2009 Honda Civic
95 complaintsBody and structure
45 complaintsElectrical system
36 complaintsOther or unknown
36 complaintsSuspension
31 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
29 complaintsEngine
27 complaintsTires
25 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
23 complaintsVehicle speed control
17 complaintsSteering
13 complaintsEngine cooling
12 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2009 Honda Civic
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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