2009 Honda Civic gx problems

General information about Honda-Civic gx
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The Honda Civic GX is the only car factory-built to run on compressed natural gas (CNG) in the United States available to non-fleet customers. The GX was based on the Honda Civic and available for fleet sales in all 50 states. It was previously available for retail sales in four states (California, New York, Utah and Oklahoma), but later was made available to retail consumers in 35 states throughout the United States. The GX was manufactured in Honda's Greensburg, Indiana, plant together with the production of conventional Civics from late 2009. It was previously produced in East Liberty, Ohio.

The third generation GX was awarded the 2012 Green Car of the Year by the Green Car Journal in November 2011 at the Los Angeles Auto Show. For eight years up to 2011, the Civic GX was rated first by the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy in the "Greenest Vehicle of the Year" list (excluding the years 2001, 2002, 2003, and 2006 when the Honda Insight hybrid topped the list) For 2012 the GX was surpassed by the Mitsubishi i-MiEV. For 2014, the GX ranked 10th, after several hybrids and electric vehicles. 2015 was the last model year for the Civic GX.

History

The Honda Civic GX first appeared in 1998 as a factory-modified Civic LX that had been designed to run exclusively on CNG (compressed natural gas). In 1998 the Civic GX cost $4500 more than a comparable Civic LX. The car looked and drove just like a contemporary Honda Civic LX, but did not run on gasoline. In 2001, the Civic GX was rated the cleanest-burning internal combustion engine in the world by the EPA.

The GX was first leased to the City of Los Angeles to be used by parking enforcement officers and other city employees as a live pre-production test. The GX followed the same model year design changes as the Civic LX model, until the model year 2001 when a CVT (continuously variable transmission) was introduced in place of the 4-speed automatic transmission. In the 2006 year model, the GX again was equipped with the automatic 5-speed transmission, which improved its fuel economy and extended its range to 250 miles. In 1998 the GX was available for special order in some states to consumers, California and Colorado in particular.

In 2006, the Civic went through its greatest modification since its inception. All variants of the Civic were awarded the 2006 Motor Trend "Car of the Year" award. The 8th generation Civic remained unchanged from 2006 and was also available in the GX model. The GX was a limited-availability car, with fewer than a thousand units per year being produced by the factory.

In October 2006, the 2007 Civic GX became available in New York. In July 2009, the GX became available to the public in Utah. In April 2010 the GX became available to the public in Oklahoma. The CNG Civic in this market is related to favorable natural gas costs and the numerous high-pressure filling stations. The promotion of CNG conversions by natural gas producers headquartered in Oklahoma provided an incentive for Honda to market the Civic GX there. State of Oklahoma incentives were a factor that led United Parcel Service to convert part of their delivery truck fleet to CNG. After December 2010, the GX was available for fleet sales in all 50 states. Retail sales were expanded to 35 states in the fall of 2011.

The last model year for the Civic CNG was 2015. The company said it had sold about 16,000 natural-gas vehicles since the model was introduced, mainly to taxi and commercial fleets. American Honda Motor Company executive vice president John Mendel commented that Honda was phasing out efforts to develop natural-gas powered vehicles and would instead focus on hybrids and electric vehicles. He cited the lack of a CNG fueling infrastructure in the United States as the main reason for the decision to stop producing the Civic CNG. "The infrastructure, while it improved, just wasn't as convenient as petrol," Mendel said. "We gave it a pretty long run and we tried and tried and tried."

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Common 2009 Honda Civic gx problems

The 2009 Honda Civic GX, known for being the only compact car that burns natural gas and is available to the public, has a common problem related to its fuel system. This issue can cause the car to spontaneously stop starting, which can be frustrating for owners.

One possible cause for this problem is a blown "fuel pump" fuse, which actually controls the tank valve solenoid in CNG cars. If the fuse is blown, it may indicate a short in the tank valve. This issue can be resolved by replacing the tank valve or checking for any electrical shorts in the system.

Another problem reported by owners is related to the fuel pressure shut off solenoid valve. In one case, a 2001 Civic GX with 115,917 miles on the odometer had an electrical malfunction that caused the car to not start. The repair involved resetting the control unit and testing the fuel pressure shut off solenoid valve, which was found to be failing. By bypassing the solenoid, the car was able to start and run normally again.

These problems can be particularly challenging for owners who rely on their Civic GX as a daily driver, as the car's use of natural gas can make it difficult to find fueling stations. This can be a significant drawback, especially in areas where natural gas infrastructure is not well-established.

In addition to these fuel system issues, the 2009 Honda Civic GX has also been reported to have problems with its paint and trim. Some owners have reported issues with paint fading, chalking, peeling, or cracking, as well as loose interior or exterior trim or moldings, and rust. These issues can affect the car's appearance and may require costly repairs.

Overall, the 2009 Honda Civic GX is a reliable car, but like any vehicle, it can experience problems related to its fuel system and other components. Owners should be aware of these potential issues and take steps to address them promptly to ensure the safe and reliable operation of their vehicle.

What problems do 2009 Honda Civics have?

Owner Reported Trouble Spots

Paint And Trim. Paint (fading, chalking, peeling, or cracking), loose interior or exterior trim or moldings, rust. ...
Climate System. ...
Body Hardware. ...
In-car Electronics. ...
Brakes. ...
Engine Minor. ...
Electrical Accessories. ...
Steering And Suspension.

Are Honda Civics 2009 reliable?

It is a very reliable car with hardly no issues other than being an older model car with all the basic wares and tares that have to be addressed on a regular basis. The 2009 Honda civic is reliable as far as driving, but there are some technical difficulties. Computerized fuel gauge sometimes glitches.

What is the range of a 2009 Civic GX?

Used 2009 Honda Civic Sedan GX - Specs & Features

Fuel & MPG
Fuel type	Natural gas
EPA city/highway MPG	24/36 MPG
EPA combined MPG	28 MPG
Range in miles (city/hwy)	192.0/288.0 mi.

What is the common problem of Honda Civic?

Brakes. Some Civic owners have complained of squealing brakes; Honda is said to be aware of the problem and working on a fix, though it's worth keeping in mind that any Civic you test drive with noisy brakes may not be easy to fix.

2009 Honda Civic gx complaints

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2009 Honda Civic gx recalls

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 3 recalls for different components of the 2009 Honda Civic gx.

2019-06-27

Manufacturer: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Components: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Summary: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2009-2014 Acura TSX, 2011-2014 TSX Sport Wagon, 2010-2013 ZDX, 2008-2012 Honda Accord, 2010-2011 Accord Crosstour, 2006-2011 Civic and Civic Hybrid, 2008-2010 Civic GX NGV, 2012-2015 Crosstour, 2007-2011 CR-V, 2009-2013 Fit, 2014 Fit EV, 2010-2014 Insight, and 2009-2015 Pilot vehicles. The vehicles are equipped with passenger frontal air bag inflators assembled as a recall remedy part or replacement service part, that may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
Consequence: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began August 12, 2019. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are F5F and Q5E.

2019-05-16

Manufacturer: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Components: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Summary: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2009-2014 Acura TSX, 2011-2013 TSX Sport Wagon, and 2010-2012 ZDX and 2008-2012 Honda Accord, 2010-2011 Accord Crosstour, 2006-2011 Civic, Civic Hybrid and Civic NGV, 2012-2014 Crosstour, 2007-2011 CR-V, 2009-2013 Fit, 2010-2013 Insight, and 2009-2015 Pilot vehicles. The front passenger air bag inflator may have been installed incorrectly during replacement.
Consequence: An incorrectly installed air bag inflator may not properly deploy the passenger frontal air bag in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the inflator installation and, if necessary, replace the passenger frontal air bag module assembly, free of charge. The recall began July 5, 2019. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are M4O, P4R, T4Q, and W4P.

2016-05-24

Manufacturer: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Components: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Summary: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2009-2011 Acura TSX, 2011 TSX Wagon, 2010-2011 Acura ZDX, 2008-2011 Honda Accord, 2010-2011 Accord Crosstour, 2006-2011 Civic, Civic Hybrid, and Civic GX, 2007-2011 CR-V, 2010-2011 FCX Clarity and Insight, and 2009-2011 Fit, and Pilot vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands, or "Zone A." Additionally, unless already included in "Zone A" above, Honda is recalling certain model year 2008 Honda Accord, 2006-2008 Civic, Civic Hybrid and Civic GX, and 2007-2008 CR-V vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia, or "Zone B." Vehicles not originally sold or ever registered in either Zones A or B are not subject to this safety recall. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the front air bags, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
Consequence: An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the inflator, free of charge. The recall began March 2017. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall is KA4, KA5, KA6, and KA7.

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2009 Honda Civic Problems and Complaints - 37 Issues

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Honda Civic GX 2009: Troubleshooting CNG Issues | JustAnswer

https://www.justanswer.com/honda/85scb-civic-gx-2009-honda-civic-gx-cng-will-not.html

Dec 10, 2013 ... I would have the coolant temp sensor signal checked into with a scan tool when it is cold or cool like this and see if it is reading correctly.

Honda Civic GX Fueling Problems — Car Forums at Edmunds.com

https://forums.edmunds.com/discussion/16168/honda/civic/honda-civic-gx-fueling-problems

Aug 15, 2006 ... ... common repair issue? I had a dodge ram van 96 cng with 150,000 miles and no cng problems, I got rid of it to get a more fuel efficient gx ...