2009 Honda Civic Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 45about this part
- Share
- 11%of 396 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 54,620miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 45 complaints about the body and structure of the 2009 Honda Civic, 11% of the 396 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 54,620 miles. 4 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.
“The clear coat has been flaking off of the roof of my car for approx 1 year. I have contacted Honda several times to get this resolved but I have been in successful. At first they said it was normal wear and tear. Now my car is no longer eligible for the manufacturer repair of the clear coat.”
NHTSA complaint #10991217, filed 2017-05, 80,000 miles“My 2009 Honda Civic ex, polished metal metallic, has paint that has been fading on the roof and trunk. The spots affected are: between the windshield and sunroof, above the back window, and the top of the trunk lid. I purchased the car brand new from the dealer in february of 2009. The car is only four years old and now has 22,800 miles. I should not be having these issues!”
NHTSA complaint #10473989, filed 2012-09, 19,965 miles“I was at a red light waiting for the green light to turn to the left. When the green light appeared, I accelerated at a speed of 15 when out of no where I heard a boom sound coming from the engine. This seem very abnormal to me since I had barely purchase my car 4 months ago. I took my car to the Honda dealer to see what was going on with my car. After waiting a few hours, the mechanic told me there were many things wrong with the car. …”
NHTSA complaint #10498164, filed 2013-02, 32,178 miles“The driver-side door handle on my 2009 Honda Civic lx broke. I am the original owner, the car has been well-maintained and there is no reason for the door handle to break at such an early stage.”
NHTSA complaint #10649854, filed 2014-10, 49,024 miles“I brought a Honda Civic 2009 in 2012,april 12. The Honda was supposed to be sold with a power train warranty to bring car up to date for 36000 miles/3 yr. Honda did not offer an extended warranty for these purposes. They called a year later to see if we would then extend the vehicle to 120 miles. We had already purchased an additional warranty called assurance pay to paylink approx 112.00 mo. We were one payment to the last and Honda finally called , we purchased their warranty too. The car should have been automatic from the sale date. …”
NHTSA complaint #10893679, filed 2016-08, 36,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10185044Dec 22, 2020Service Bulletin - There's a gap between the A-pillar trim and the headliner. The tolerances vary between some A-pillar trim and headliners.
- 10055992Jun 1, 2014Honda: see document search button for owner letter. Extended warranty is available for dissimilar metals of chrome trim and trunk lid subject to forms of corrosion, rust spots or…
- 10086823Sep 13, 2013Dealer message - on august 13, 2013, american honda announced two warranty extensions for some 2006-2011 civic vehicles. The warranty extensions cover the refinishing of hood…
- 10086663Sep 13, 2013Dealer message - on august 13, 2013, american honda announced two warranty extensions for some 2006-2011 civic vehicles. The warranty extensions cover the refinishing of hood…
- 10036958Apr 1, 2011Honda: american honda would inspect, before any repairs are done, certain model year 2009-2011 vehicles (4 door) civic regarding one of the doors will not open from the use of…
Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 4 | 5% |
| 2024 | 2 | 2% |
| 2023 | 4 | 2% |
| 2022 | 13 | 1% |
| 2020 | 6 | 3% |
| 2019 | 13 | 3% |
| 2018 | 22 | 3% |
| 2017 | 37 | 6% |
| 2016 | 48 | 4% |
| 2015 | 17 | 4% |
| 2014 | 7 | 2% |
| 2013 | 23 | 7% |
| 2012 | 35 | 8% |
| 2011 | 10 | 6% |
| 2010 | 43 | 11% |
| 2009 | 45 | 11% |
| 2008 | 85 | 9% |
| 2007 | 70 | 6% |
| 2006 | 78 | 6% |
| 2005 | 25 | 8% |
| 2004 | 17 | 5% |
| 2003 | 26 | 5% |
| 2002 | 20 | 3% |
| 2001 | 29 | 3% |
| 2000 | 9 | 3% |
| 1999 | 16 | 5% |
| 1998 | 26 | 6% |
| 1997 | 18 | 5% |
| 1996 | 19 | 6% |
| 1995 | 12 | 6% |
| 1994 | 5 | 4% |
| 1993 | 7 | 5% |
| 1992 | 4 | 4% |
| 1991 | 13 | 12% |
| 1990 | 5 | 5% |
| 1989 | 2 | 3% |
| 1988 | 2 | 4% |
| 1987 | 1 | 3% |
| 1986 | 5 | 14% |
| 1984 | 2 | 40% |
Other parts of the 2009 Honda Civic
95 complaintsBrakes
51 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 Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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