We have classified the 7 complaints from 2009 Honda Civic about EXTERIOR LIGHTING into the following categories.
Tpms warning light constantly on while ignition is on regardless of air pressure in tires. dealer estimated $200 to repair. not repaired due to excessive cost.
Interior center led brake light failed, right side engine mount failed, atomic blue paint on roof and edges of rear fenders around trunk faded and chalky.
The center (interior) brake light works intermittently. many others have had same problem. only affects ex model led light assembly. it is unsafe and costly fix. it should be recalled.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 honda civic. the contact stated that the headlights on the vehicle were not emitting enough light while driving at night. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the headlights were replaced with brighter bulbs. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 15,000. updated 04/03/15*lj
Insane amount of clear coat peeling is happening this year. roof has soccer ball size of clear coat damage. hood has spider web all over the place.
The center 3rd brake light stopped working. since it's an led array and not a normal light bulb it costs over $200 to replace. also, it can only be replaced by the dealer. from searching the internet this is apparently a very common problem with these vehicles. an led array should not fail. because this is a safety issue honda should issue a recall to replace the defective units.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 honda civic. the contact stated that the headlights fogged up and reduced visibility. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer and was told that the headlight assemblies would have to be replaced. the vin was not available. the failure mileage was unknown and the current mileage was 38,000. *tr
This is happening right now, again.. 2012, not just in 2010 tires are abnormally wearing extremely fast. about every year someone is telling me i need new tires because they are 'chopped' and wearing really fast. this lead me to the internet to do research and found it is common with the 2006-2009 civics. something about the control arms not working properly, in turn causing this problem and a whole lot of others like suspension. i cannot afford and shouldn't have to put new tires on my new car every year or 20000 miles. i am so frustrated and at a loss of what to do. i have a call into honda but haven't heard back, i can only image what they're going to say. the other failure is my 'headlights are still on' indicator noise stopped working a year after i bought the car brand new. ugh, so frustrating. *tr
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 honda civic. the contact stated that the front left turn signal was inoperable. the vehicle was taken to a local repair facility where the contact was advised that a bulb could not be installed into the vehicle and there was not a housing unit for a bulb. the dealer advised the contact to bring the vehicle in for diagnosis. the contact stated that he did not feel comfortable driving the vehicle without a left turn signal bulb. the vehicle as neither diagnosed nor repaired. the failure mileage was 9,000 and the current mileage was 10,000.