The contact owns a 2009 Honda Civic. The contact stated that on several occasions while making left or right turns, there was an abnormal clicking and clacking sound coming from the front of the vehicle and the steering column. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the lower control arm needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 220,000.
2009 Honda Civic suspension problems
31 complaints (8% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 25,970. 1 crash reported.
- owner complaints
- 31
- of this car's complaints
- 8%
- typical mileage
- 25,970
- crashes
- 1
- recalls
- 0
Which part fails
- Rear8
- Front2
- Front: macpherson strut1
- Front: control arm: lower arm1
At what mileage
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Honda Civic suspension problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 2009 Honda Civic suspension
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
What 2009 Honda Civic owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
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Rear wheel bearings makings loud noise while driving. If wheel bearing were to go out it would be a big safety problems while driving.
The rear lower control arm snapped while driving straight on the highway at approximately 65 MPH. This could have caused a significant accident, and upon investigation I realize that this is what has been causing significant tire wear on my car over the years as well as shaking and loud buzzing while driving at higher speeds. The tow truck driver had a significant amount of difficulty loading and unloading the car due to the rear bumper coming within inches of hitting the ground because it was no longer being supported by the control arm. This is a serious safety hazard.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 honda civic. While driving 45 MPH, a clicking and popping noise emitted from under the hood. The failure recurred several times without warning. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, but the technician was unable to diagnose the failure. In addition, the vehicle started making a squeaking sound when making a turn. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that the front end suspension on both the passenger and driver sides of the vehicle was defective. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 5,971.
There is a loud clicking noise that has been consistent since the car was purchased used in 2013. The noise happens when cornering or turning at low speeds.
I had uneven wear on my tires and had an alignment accomplished by a certified mechanic at firestone. After several attempt to align the camber on the right back rear tire they were forced to leave it at -1.7...which is .02 out of tolerance. The camber adjustment are is in proper working order but the mechanic says this is a constant problem with 2006-2009 hondas due to the arms design. This is a serious problem that can cause steering, suspension, and tire wear issues.
We have had to replace an incredible number of tires, including michelins, due to very irregular wear and extreme vibration, beginning with our first set of tires in 2009. The rear end has been the worst, where one wouldn't think great tire wear and flat spots etc. Would be normal -- as we are very busy people and live in a rural area, we have just put on new tires, got repeated alignments, and moved on etc. Finally, our local mechanic has finally advised us just a few days ago our problems have been due to the control arm interaction with tires issue from the factory, that have reportedly occurred with this 2009 honda civic model (that he would solve with new control arm ass'y and alignment for $842.29).
'09 honda civic coupe: 1.) noted clicking/popping/clunking noise when turning either left or right. Happens more often after driving over bumps. Comes from front of vehicle. 2.) passenger door will not unlock after put in park have to manually unlock.
Road noise becoming louder and louder along with vibrations being transmitted into the cabin. Checking the rear tires, the inner 1 1/2" of tread is much more worn and unevenly so than the balance of the tread. Same problem as I had on a 2006 honda civic.
Questions about the 2009 Honda Civic suspension
Does the 2009 Honda Civic have suspension problems?
Owners have filed 31 complaints about the suspension of the 2009 Honda Civic, 8% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 2009 Honda Civic suspension problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 25,970 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2009 Honda Civic suspension?
There is no recall for this problem on this model year.
What year does the Honda Civic have bad suspension?
The Honda Civic model years with the most suspension complaints are 2007 (246 complaints), 2006 (203 complaints) and 2008 (99 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 51Body 45Engine 39Electrical 36Visibility 29Tires 25Transmission 23Acceleration 17Steering 13Fuel system 12Lights 10Wheels 10Seats 9Seat belts 5Locks 2Driver assistance 1
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