2009 Honda Civic Seats Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 2%of 396 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 55miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the seats of the 2009 Honda Civic, 2% of the 396 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 55 miles.
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.
“Many drivers, myself included, cannot drive a new car with the headrest installed. I must have a straighter than average posture. The forward tilting design forces my chin into my chest . While searching for an aftermarket headrest, I realized that many other drivers are having the same problem. They have also resorted to removing or turning the headrest backwards resulting in zero whiplash protection. …”
NHTSA complaint #10275492, filed 2009-07, 55 miles“The headrests in this vehicle cannot be adjusted to the proper height for a shorter female (approx. Below 5'2 ). According to the owner's manual, the center of the headrest should be inline with the center of the occupants head. For a shorter person, the headrest cannot be lowered to the proper position. This problem seems to be caused by the shape of the headrest. In the lowest position the headrest pushes forward on the occupants upper head forcing the occupants chin down. This is a very uncomfortable position while driving or riding in the vehicle. …”
NHTSA complaint #10283711, filed 2009-09, 20 miles“The headrests in this vehicle cannot be adjusted to the proper height for a shorter female (approx. Below 5'2 ). According to the owner's manual, the center of the headrest should be inline with the center of the occupants head. For a shorter person, the headrest cannot be lowered to the proper position. This problem seems to be caused by the shape of the headrest. In the lowest position the headrest pushes forward on the occupants upper head forcing the occupants chin down. This is a very uncomfortable position while driving or riding in the vehicle. …”
NHTSA complaint #10294278, filed 2009-12, 9,900 miles“The headrests in this vehicle cannot be adjusted to the proper height for a person shorter than 5'10 . According to the Honda's owner's manual, the center of the headrest should be adjusted inline with the center of the occupants head. For a shorter person, the headrest cannot be lowered to the proper position. This problem seems to be caused by the shape of the headrest. In the lowest position the headrest pushes forward on the occupants upper head forcing the occupants chin down. This is a very uncomfortable position while driving or riding in the vehicle and can cause neck injury. …”
NHTSA complaint #10293026, filed 2009-11, 100 miles“I took this seat apart to fix a wobble. Now I think there might be a larger safety concern with these seats. Problem: the rear height adjustment bar on the driver's seat has yielded to failure along a weld. This bar is used for synchronizing the seat height on the remote side and sending side. Symptom: this results in the remote side of the seat's height to float, causing a small but significant amount of twisting of one side as the (driver's) seat rocks on the height adjustment feet. Safety: the twisting action in a collision could cause unexpected failure of seat. …”
NHTSA complaint #11395304, filed 2021-02Seats: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2 | 3% |
| 2024 | 1 | 1% |
| 2023 | 2 | 1% |
| 2022 | 3 | 0% |
| 2021 | 3 | 2% |
| 2020 | 2 | 1% |
| 2018 | 8 | 1% |
| 2017 | 4 | 1% |
| 2016 | 4 | 0% |
| 2015 | 8 | 2% |
| 2014 | 3 | 1% |
| 2013 | 16 | 5% |
| 2012 | 12 | 3% |
| 2011 | 5 | 3% |
| 2010 | 6 | 2% |
| 2009 | 9 | 2% |
| 2008 | 7 | 1% |
| 2007 | 8 | 1% |
| 2006 | 16 | 1% |
| 2005 | 4 | 1% |
| 2004 | 7 | 2% |
| 2003 | 13 | 3% |
| 2002 | 9 | 1% |
| 2001 | 11 | 1% |
| 2000 | 4 | 1% |
| 1999 | 2 | 1% |
| 1998 | 6 | 1% |
| 1997 | 1 | 0% |
| 1996 | 4 | 1% |
| 1995 | 12 | 6% |
| 1994 | 7 | 5% |
| 1993 | 6 | 4% |
| 1992 | 3 | 3% |
| 1991 | 1 | 1% |
| 1990 | 1 | 1% |
| 1989 | 4 | 6% |
| 1988 | 3 | 7% |
| 1987 | 1 | 3% |
| 1986 | 1 | 3% |
| 1985 | 1 | 7% |
Other parts of the 2009 Honda Civic
95 complaintsBrakes
51 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 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2009 Honda Civic
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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