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2009 Honda Civic body problems

45 complaints (11% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 54,620. 4 crashes reported.

owner complaints
45
of this car's complaints
11%
typical mileage
54,620
crashes
4
recalls
0

Which part fails

  • Body
    36
  • Interior panels: sun visor
    2
  • Body: trunk lid
    1
  • Body: door
    1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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200k+

Honda Civic body problems in other years

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Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

What 2009 Honda Civic owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Jun 3, 2026 · Body · 100,000 miles · IL

The contact owns a 2009 Honda Civic. The contact stated that the sun visor split over and blocked his driving view. The contact stated that the failure was related to TSB Technical Service Bulletin 11-031. The local dealer was contacted, where it was diagnosed that the sun visor needed to be replaced. The contact had a paperclip holding the sun visor. vehicle that was not repaired. The contact stated that the sun visor was previously repaired, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was contacted, who opened a case. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.

Filed Nov 19, 2025 · Body, Locks · NY

See attached document for complaint.

Filed Sep 18, 2025 · Body · 160,000 miles · NJ

The contact owns a 2009 Honda Civic. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked and being inspected, the contact became aware that the driver’s and passenger’s side sun visors were split. No warning light was illuminated. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact related the failure to an unknown the federal safety agency Campaign. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 160,000.

Filed Jul 6, 2023 · Body · NY

Pain on my Honda Civic 2009 Is peeling very badly. I read that it was manufacture defect and I would like to have it fixed. It started about two years ago.

Filed Jun 29, 2020 · Body · 54,620 miles · NY

Clear coat paint peeling problem. The paint is cracking on the hood, both 1/4 panels, front pillars, trunk, and roof.

Filed Jun 10, 2020 · Airbags, Body · 140,000 miles · UT · crash

Got hit in the side from making a u turn, moderate speed. Concern is that my son, who was driving, reported that the airbags deployed but did not inflate. He bumped his head (no personal injury reported), which is how he knows the bags never inflated.

Filed Jan 21, 2020 · Body · GA

My car has a paint defect that honda refuses to fix. This peeling paint started in 2014, I brought this issue to the attention of the dealership, but was told there was nothing that can be done. I notified honda and they wanted me to pay over 3k to get the car painted. I have pictures of hundreds of honda's with the same paint issues. There needs to be an investigation and honda needs to be held accountable

Filed Aug 9, 2019 · Body, Visibility · 65,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 honda civic. The contact stated that the exterior rubber and clips on the front windshield were deteriorating and exposed. The vehicle was taken to honda of pasadena (1965 e foothill blvd, pasadena, ca 91107, (626) 773-8774), but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 65,000.

Filed Jun 6, 2018 · Body · 60,000 miles · TX

Splash guard is disintergrating. Also paint (top coat) on roof and top of trunk is badly deteriorated. These defects noted over time.

Filed Apr 28, 2018 · Body · 120,000 miles · TN

Peeling paint

Questions about the 2009 Honda Civic body

Does the 2009 Honda Civic have body problems?

Owners have filed 45 complaints about the body of the 2009 Honda Civic, 11% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 2009 Honda Civic body problems start?

The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 54,620 miles.

Was there a recall on the 2009 Honda Civic body?

There is no recall for this problem on this model year.

What year does the Honda Civic have the most body problems?

The Honda Civic model years with the most body complaints are 2008 (85 complaints), 2006 (78 complaints) and 2007 (70 complaints).

Is there a class action lawsuit over the Honda Civic?

Yes. Class action says Honda and Acura keyless entry makes cars easy to steal and asks for theft protection (November 12, 2026).

Other 2009 Honda Civic problems

Airbags 95Brakes 51Engine 39Electrical 36Suspension 31Visibility 29Tires 25Transmission 23Acceleration 17Steering 13Fuel system 12Lights 10Wheels 10Seats 9Seat belts 5Locks 2Driver assistance 1

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