2009 Honda Civic hybrid problems
The Honda Civic (Japanese: ホンダ・シビック, Hepburn: Honda Shibikku) is a series of automobiles manufactured by Honda since 1972. As of 2023, the Civic is positioned between the Honda Fit/City and Honda Accord in Honda's global car line-up.
The first-generation Civic was introduced in July 1972 as a two-door fastback sedan, followed by a three-door hatchback that September. With a 1,169 cc transverse engine and front-wheel drive like the British Mini, the car provided good interior space despite overall small dimensions. Initially gaining a reputation for being fuel-efficient, reliable and environmentally friendly, later iterations have become known for performance and sportiness, especially the Civic Type R, Civic VTi, Civic GTi and Civic SiR/Si.
The Civic has been repeatedly rebadged for international markets, and served as the basis for the Honda CR-X, the Honda CR-X del Sol, the Concerto, the first generation Prelude, the Civic Shuttle (later to become the Orthia) and the CR-V (which, by extension, was used as the basis for the Honda FR-V).
The Civic is one of the all-time best-selling automobiles in the world, with over 27 million units sold since 1972 as of 2021.
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Common 2009 Honda Civic hybrid problems
The Honda Civic Hybrid, produced between 2001 and 2015, has had its fair share of issues, particularly with the continuously variable transmission (CVT) and the hybrid battery.
In the early years of the Civic Hybrid, from 2001 to 2005, the CVT was a significant problem. Transmission issues can manifest as delays in deceleration or acceleration, irritating grinding or humming noises, slipping out of gear, shakes and vibrations, or a burning smell. These problems can affect the performance and safety of the car and may require expensive repairs or replacements.
From 2006 onwards, unreliable batteries became a recurring problem with the Honda Civic Hybrid. The hybrid battery lifespan is variable depending on how much use the car has, but cars from these years are notorious for having a shorter-than-expected battery life. Owners of the 2009 model also complained of tyres wearing out earlier than expected.
The 2008 Honda Civic Hybrid hybrid battery is prone to deterioration and failure over time, especially if the car is driven in frequent stop-and-go traffic with the air conditioning on. This can cause reduced fuel economy, loss of power, and warning lights on the dashboard. Some owners have reported that their hybrid battery failed prematurely, even after receiving a software update from Honda that was supposed to extend its life. The hybrid battery replacement can cost thousands of dollars unless a warranty or a settlement agreement covers it.
In addition to transmission and battery problems, the 2008 Honda Civic Hybrid also has issues with the regenerative braking system, which can cause intermittent hitching, delayed braking response, pedal vibration, or brake failure. These issues can compromise the braking ability of the car and increase the risk of accidents.
The 2008 Honda Civic Hybrid also has electrical system problems, such as dashboard warning lights and charging system issues. The car does not have a conventional alternator to charge the 12-volt battery. Instead, it uses an integrated motor assist (IMA) system that consists of an electric motor/generator and a power control unit (PCU). If there is a problem with the IMA system or the PCU, the charging system may not work properly, resulting in a dead or weak 12-volt battery. This can cause various electrical problems in the car, such as stalling, hard starting, dim lights, or accessory malfunctions.
Power window and door lock problems are also common in the 2008 Honda Civic Hybrid. The car has power windows and door locks controlled by switches, and some owners have reported problems with these.
In conclusion, the Honda Civic Hybrid, particularly the 2006 to 2010 models, has had significant issues with the hybrid battery and the continuously variable transmission. These problems can affect the performance and safety of the car and may require expensive repairs or replacements. Additionally, the car has issues with the regenerative braking system, electrical system, and power windows and door locks, which can compromise the braking ability of the car and cause various electrical problems.
How long does 2009 Honda Civic hybrid battery last?
between 6 to 10 years
Your Honda hybrid battery life expectancy is between 6 to 10 years or up to 100,000 miles.
What problems does a 2009 Honda Civic have?
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- Paint And Trim. Paint (fading, chalking, peeling, or cracking), loose interior or exterior trim or moldings, rust. ...
- Climate System. ...
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- Steering And Suspension.
How long can a Honda Civic Hybrid last?
between six and ten years
The lifespan of a Honda Civic Hybrid battery can vary depending on a number of factors, including driving habits, climate, and maintenance. On average, a Honda Civic Hybrid battery can last between six and ten years, but some batteries may last longer or fail earlier than expected.
How much does it cost to replace a 2009 Honda Civic hybrid battery?
For the record, Toyota now charges an official $3,649 for a new first- or second-generation Prius pack, but a $1,350 "core credit" for your old battery makes that much more reasonable. For the 2006 to 2009 Honda Civic hybrid, expect to pay approximately $2,000 for a replacement pack.
2009 Honda Civic hybrid car problems categorized by type of issue
After analyzing all complaints sent to the NHTSA and researching popular Honda Civic hybrid problems, we found that the most common problems with these 2023 model year vehicles are:
- Air bags problems
- Service brakes problems
- Electrical system problems
- Structure problems
- Unknown or other problems
The graph below shows statistics for all 2009 Honda Civic hybrid vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
Latest 25 complaints 2009 Honda Civic hybrid
The NHTSA has received 415 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 2009 Honda Civic hybrid. Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for 2009 Honda Civic hybrid vehicles.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-03-24
- VIN: 19XFA16569E
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE
- Summary: The vehicle will shut off in traffic without any warning from the cars system. Unknown if there is any interference being caused by internal or external.
STEERING,SUSPENSION PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-02-01
- VIN: 19XFA16389E
- Components: STEERING,SUSPENSION
- Summary: 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.
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-10-01
- VIN: 2HGFA16609H
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: 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.
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-05-17
- VIN: 2HGFA55519H
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: My clutch pedal bracket is poorly made after doing research I realized this is a common issue with these cars, the pedal brackets can break while driving and cause an accident if you are stuck in a gear and can’t get out of it
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-04-19
- Number Of Injuries: 1
- Crash: 1
- VIN: 2HGFA16569H
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE
- Summary: Car accelerated into a garage door unintentionally. The brakes did not work. The problem has not been reproduced. The car was taken to a honda dealer twice before the accident for the same reasons of sudden unintentional acceleration. The vehicle has been totaled and has not been inspected by anyone. There were no warning indicators that I am aware of.
SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-04-19
- Number Of Injuries: 1
- Crash: 1
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: The contact's mother owned a 2009 Honda Civic. The contact stated that while driving approximately 5 mph, the brake pedal was depressed but the vehicle unintentionally accelerated. The front of the vehicle collided with a garage door. The garage door was damaged. The air bags did not deploy. The contact's mother sustained neck and shoulder injuries. The contact received medical treatment for her injuries and a police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the vehicle was not able to be repaired. The vehicle was deemed totaled. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000. The VIN was not available.
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-03-25
- Number Of Injuries: 1
- Crash: 1
- VIN: 2HGFA16889H
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: No codes on the dash, police said the airbags malfunctioned. Car hit an embankment on the front right side then the car flipped over. The steering wheel did not deploy. All of the side airbags, both bottom and top side airbags came out still folded and did not inflate. Car is currently with State Farm insurance at their garage.
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-08-07
- Number Of Injuries: 1
- Crash: 1
- VIN: 2HGFG12859H
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: My husband made a left turn from a center lane and didn't see a vehicle coming at us because of the blind spot. We hit the other vehicle on the front right side. The airbags deployed and the side airbag exploded and burned my right arm badly. I now have injury scars from the passenger seat airbag exploding. I was taken by ambulance to the hospital.
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-04-12
- Number Of Injuries: 1
- Number Of Deaths: 1
- Crash: 1
- VIN: 2hgfa16589h
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: The contact was a former police officer who had been tasked with investigating a vehicle crash that involved a 2009 Honda Civic. The contact stated that while the owner was driving at a yet-to-be-determined rate of speed, he hit a dip in the road which sent the vehicle airborne and off the road. The vehicle then went through a guardrail and crashed into a light pole with a large concrete support post. A control box for an electric sign and the guardrail was damaged due to the accident. The passenger-side air bags did not deploy upon impact. The driver was treated for his injuries at the scene by paramedics. The passenger was taken to the hospital where he was treated for injuries to both his head and torso, the passenger died three days later as a result of his injuries. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to an independent tow yard and was a total loss. The dealer nor the manufacturer had yet to be notified of the failure. The vehicle was destroyed. The failure mileage was unknown.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-10-31
- VIN: 2HGFA166X9H
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: I have the same problem with the readiness codes on my 2009 Honda Civic 4DSD during my inspection this week, October 2022. This also happened in 2019 and I drove the vehicle between 250-300 miles before the codes reset. This time I have driven the vehicle the same amount and the codes have not reset. The same problem is detailed on the following forum: https://www.8thcivic.com/threads/my-readiness-codes-arent-setting-i-need-help.511570/ Funny, I also have a problem with the TPMS. After replacing all of my tires at the dealership, my TPMS light kept coming on. I was unable to get back to the dealership as my spouse had a medical emergency. Today while I was doing an extended highway drive to reset the codes, around 105 miles in, my TPMS light popped on and then shut off. The tires were checked, all good, but my EVAP and Catalyst codes have not reset.
SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-09-24
- VIN: 2HGFA16559H
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE
- Summary: 3 times my fooit has sliped off the brake pedal and on to the gas pedal. In all cases i was able to go back to the break pedal and stop. it seems the break pedal is slipery. In all cases the car lurched foward. This has never happened in any of the other cars that i have driven and continue to drive. Now with this honda it has happened 3 times.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-05-16
- VIN: 2HGFG12999H
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE
- Summary: I am the second owner of this car when I bought it had 40k it's at 92k ..I have had to replace the engine mounts 2x now 3 if you consider the mounts on car when was manufactured :(
SEAT BELTS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-04-17
- VIN: 2hgfa16699h
- Components: SEAT BELTS
- Summary: When removing my 4 day old infant (in her brand new car seat), I noticed the seat belt was very loose. I securely fastened her in before leaving to visit family for Easter. When I lifted the car seat, the seat belt buckle was laying in the base. The strap securing the seat buckle detached and came free. My daughter was not securely fastened while I was driving my vehicle!!!!
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-01-01
- VIN: 2HGFG11859H
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: The Navigation system's clock automatically resets to Jan 1st 2002 4:00 o'clock and when you try to manually change the clock settings, it just immediately goes back to 12:00. This seems to have effected tons of Civic with the navigation system since Jan 2022.
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-07-19
- Number Of Injuries: 1
- VIN: 1HGFA46519L
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: Honda Civic cracked motor block is leaking antifreeze that the car occupants unknowingly are inhaling. I ended up in Mission Viejo Hospital. For kidney and heart problems. I would inhale antifreeze three to four hours a day driving back and forth to work. This is a health crisis because it's deadly. How many elderly, pregnant women and small children or subjected to these poisonous toxin. Needs to be addressed ASAP.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-04-01
- VIN: 2HGFA166X9H
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: The weatherstripping around the windows has deteriorated.
SEATS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-01-02
- VIN: 2HGFA55579H
- Components: SEATS
- Summary: I TOOK THIS SEAT APART TO FIX A WOBBLE. NOW I THINK THERE MIGHT BE A LARGER SAFETY CONCERN WITH THESE SEATS. PROBLEM: THE REAR HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT BAR ON THE DRIVER'S SEAT HAS YIELDED TO FAILURE ALONG A WELD. THIS BAR IS USED FOR SYNCHRONIZING THE SEAT HEIGHT ON THE REMOTE SIDE AND SENDING SIDE. SYMPTOM: THIS RESULTS IN THE REMOTE SIDE OF THE SEAT'S HEIGHT TO FLOAT, CAUSING A SMALL BUT SIGNIFICANT AMOUNT OF TWISTING OF ONE SIDE AS THE (DRIVER'S) SEAT ROCKS ON THE HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT FEET. SAFETY: THE "TWISTING" ACTION IN A COLLISION COULD CAUSE UNEXPECTED FAILURE OF SEAT. SCOPE: IT SOUNDS LIKE OTHERS PEOPLE MAY HAVE THIS ISSUE: HTTPS://WWW.8THCIVIC.COM/THREADS/DRIVER-SEAT-BACK-SLIGHT-PLAY-ANY1-ELSE.258628/. P/N: 81526-SNA-A14 (I THINK) NOTE: "DATE IT HAPPENED" SET TO PURCHASE DATE. I DON'T KNOW IF THIS IS THE SORT OF THING Y'ALL DO, BUT WHEN I SAW THE FAILURE, I THOUGHT IT MAY HAVE SAFETY RAMIFICATIONS. HAD A HARD TIME UPLOADING IMAGES, SO ADDED SOME ADDITIONAL ONES HERE: HTTPS://IMGUR.COM/A/CBMHJMC
POWER TRAIN,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-12-08
- VIN: 2HGFG12659H
- Components: POWER TRAIN,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: I STARTED MY VEHICLE UP AFTER WORK AND IT WAS IDLING ROUGH BUT THEN STABILIZED SO I PAYED IT NO MIND. SOON AS I MERGED ONTO THE HIGHWAY WHEN MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT STARTED TO FLASH. I IMMEDIATELY LOSS POWER AND THE VEHICLE STARTED TO DECELERATE. I TURNED ON MY HAZARDS, PRESSED ON THE PEDAL TO ACCELERATE BUT THE VEHICLE WAS BOGGING AND WOULDN'T ACCELERATE PASS 50MPH. I SAFELY GOT OFF ON THE NEXT EXIT AND SHUT OFF THE VEHICLE. I TURNED THE VEHICLE BACK ON AND MADE IT HOME SAFELY. THIS IS THE SECOND TIME THIS HAPPENED. I CHANGED MULTIPLE PARTS ON THE VEHICLE SINCE THEN, YET IT CONTINUES TO HAPPEN. I TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY COULD NOT FIGURE IT OUT.
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-07-15
- VIN: 2HGFG12689H
- Components: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: WHEN I START MY CAR AND DRIVE IT AS SOON I STOP ANYWHERE I SMELL GAS ALL AROUND THE CAR
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-07-22
- VIN: 19XFA16969E
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: ON 07/22/2020 MY CAR 2009 HONDA CIVIC WAS STOLEN IN CATHEDRAL CITY I HAD MY PURSE IN THE CAR WITH MY PINK SLIP. I HAVE A REPORT # [XXX] POLICE OFFICER NAME IS [XXX] I HAVE CALL HIM 3 TIME I NEVER RECEIVED A CALL BACK PLEASE HELP ME MY NAME IS [XXX] MY ADDRESS IS [XXX] SAFETY RISK UNKNOWN INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-05-25
- VIN: 2HGFA16669H
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: CLEAR COAT PAINT PEELING PROBLEM. THE PAINT IS CRACKING ON THE HOOD, BOTH 1/4 PANELS, FRONT PILLARS, TRUNK, AND ROOF.
AIR BAGS,STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-05-27
- Crash: 1
- VIN: JHMFA36279S
- Components: AIR BAGS,STRUCTURE
- Summary: 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. *TR
AIR BAGS,SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-04-13
- Number Of Injuries: 1
- Crash: 1
- VIN: 2HGFA16549H
- Components: AIR BAGS,SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 HONDA CIVIC. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 33 MPH WHEN THE BRAKES WERE BEING APPLIED THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED TO 54 MPH. THE CONTACT STATED SHE WAS UNABLE TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE AS THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE GUARD RAIL, SPINNING AROUND, CROSSING TO THE OTHER SIDE OF THE ROADWAY, HITTING THE MOUNTAIN SIDE. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE CONTACT RECEIVED INJURY TO HER RIGHT KNEE, SHOULDER, ELBOW, BACK AND NECK HOWEVER MEDICAL TREATMENT WAS NOT RECEIVED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO FREEWAY HONDA (1505 AUTO MALL DR, SANTA ANA, CA 92705 PHONE: (714) 547-3555) WHOM WAS ATTEMPTING TO DIAGNOSIS THE FAILURE HOWEVER, WHEN THE INSURANCE COMPANY INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND DEEMED IT A TOTAL LOSS, ALL DIAGNOSES WAS SEIZED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE 68,000. *BF *AS
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-05-05
- VIN: 19SFA16849E
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS 2009 HONDA CIVIC. THE CONTACT STATED THE IGNITION LOCK SWITCH WAS DEFECTIVE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE PARKED ON AN INCLINE, THE VEHICLE ROLLED BACKWARDS. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO MCGRATH HONDA OF ST CHARLES (1411 E MAIN ST, ST. CHARLES, IL 60174) HOWEVER, A DIAGNOSTIC TEST WAS NOT PERFORMED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE HOWEVER, NO ASSISTANCE WAS PROVIDED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 90,000. INVALID VIN.
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-02-03
- Crash: 1
- VIN: 19XFA165X9E
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: ACCIDENT WITH HEAVY FRONT END DAMAGE, AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY.
2009 Honda Civic hybrid recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 5 recalls for different components of the 2009 Honda Civic hybrid.
- 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.
- 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.
- Manufacturer: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
- Components: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
- Summary: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2010-2013 Acura TSX, ZDX, Honda Accord Crosstour, Fit, Insight and Pilot vehicles, 2011-13 Acura TSX Sportswagon, 2010-2012 Honda Accord,, 2010-2011 Honda Civic, Civic NGV, Civic Hybrid and CR-V vehicles and 2013 Honda FCX Clarity and Fit EV vehicles ever registered in the states of 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, Honda is recalling certain 2010-2012 Acura TSX, Honda Accord, Accord Crosstour, Fit and Pilot, 2010-2011 Honda Civic, Civic NGV, Civic Hybrid and CR-V, and 2010 Acura ZDX and Honda Insight vehicles ever registered in the states of Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, 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." Unless included in Zones A or B above, Honda is recalling certain 2009 Acura TSX, Honda Accord, Civic, Civic NGV, Civic Hybrid, CR-V, Fit, and Pilot vehicles ever registered in the states of Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming or "Zone C." These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment (such as after a vehicle crash necessitating replacement of the original air bags), may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to higher 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 February 16, 2018. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are B0K and L0J.
- Manufacturer: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
- Components: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
- Summary: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2009-2012 Acura TSX, 2011-2012 Acura TSX Wagon, 2010-2012 Acura ZDX, 2008-2012 Honda Accord, 2010-2012 Honda Accord Crosstour and Honda Insight, 2009-2012 Honda Fit, 2009-2012 Pilot, 2007-2011 Honda CR-V, 2012 Honda FCX Clarity and 2006-2011 Honda Civic, Civic Hybrid, Civic NGV 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, if not included in "Zone A" above, Honda is recalling certain 2009 Acura TSX, Honda Fit and Pilot, 2008-2009 Honda Accord, 2006-2009 Civic, Civic Hybrid and Civic NGV, and 2007-2009 Honda CR-V vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, 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." Additionally, if not included in "Zone B" above, Honda is recalling certain 2008 Honda Accord, 2006-2008 Honda Civic, Civic Hybrid and Civic NGV and 2007-2008 Honda CR-V vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules 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 front passenger side air bag inflator, free of charge. The manufacturer has mailed an interim notification, and will send a second notification when parts are available. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are KE1 and KE2.
- 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.
Additional sources
More sources of information about 2009 Honda Civic hybrid problems:
2009 Honda Civic hybrid : r/askcarsales
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Consumer Reports Blasts Honda Civic Hybrid Reliability | 8th ...
Mar 8, 2013 ... “The Civic Hybrid, which has been a reliable car overall in most years, has a big problem with its drive battery,” the report starts. ”The 2009 ...
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Consumer Reports Blasts Honda Civic Hybrid Reliability ...
Mar 8, 2013 ... “The Civic Hybrid, which has been a reliable car overall in most years, has a big problem with its drive battery,” the report starts. “The 2009 ...
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