2009 Honda Civic body & structure problems
Owners reported body & structure problems in 45 complaints for the 2009 Honda Civic, 9% of the complaints on file. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 45 9% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 55,000 miles 31 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 4 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 2 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When body & structure problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 1 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 4 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 11 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 3 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 3 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 2 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 4 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 2 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 1 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 31 body & structure complaints that report mileage, the median is about 55,000 miles, and 52% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 4 crashes, 2 injuries.
What owners wrote
I was hit on the passenger side of the car by an SUV. The repairs were with genuine honda parts but ever since then the front controls where the radio is has been extremely hot. Almost to the point I think I burn my hands to change the radio station. I think it may be hot enough to start a fire with melting the controls in the back. I have been told there is nothing that can be done or it will cost me a lot of money to diagnose it. I just see it as a safety issue to have the dash so hot it burns people.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 honda civic. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the driver's heel became stuck in a hole that was in the floorboard. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis. The technician stated that the vehicle was operating as designed. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 40,000.
Other problems reported for the 2009 Honda Civic
- Air bags 97 complaints
- Brakes 51 complaints
- Electrical system 37 complaints
- Engine 37 complaints
- Suspension 32 complaints
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 29 complaints
- Tires 25 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 18 complaints