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2009 Honda Civic repairs by problem area

Engine (29%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (4%)

Brakes and Traction Control (7%)

Suspension and Steering (14%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (23%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (18%)

Other (6%)

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2009 Honda Civic electrical repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (4%)

$500 - $999 (20%)

$100 - $499 (33%)

< $100 (43%)

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Chart based on 46 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2009 Honda Civic

Engine not specified

74000 mi -Key Fobs would work intermittently, even with new fob batteries. 

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2009 Honda Civic 4dr Sedan

197-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD

98000 mi AC fan stopped functioning. Fixed under extended warranty. 
51000 mi AC/vent fan working intermittently. 
51000 mi AC/vent fan still only working intermittently when traded. 
100000 mi

US $800
AC compressor was replaced 
153000 mi

US $500
Stater replacement 
38000 mi

US $60
The TPMS sensors are bad on at least 2 wheels; the TPMS light (not low tire pressure light) stays on. 
103000 mi

US $140
Replaced AC relay due to intermittent AC malfunction. 

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2009 Honda Civic 4dr Sedan

140-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD

84000 mi Compressor was bad. Compressor replaced, but AC still very weak and hissing. 
100700 mi

US $200
AC compressor clutch went out. Garage fix where I replaced clutch and coil with aftermarket parts from Amazon. Compressor was still in good shape. 
50220 mi

C $410
Starter making grinding noise when temperature below freezing. Starter motor was replaced. 
119040 mi

C $1400
a/c did not turn on 
82000 mi

US $800
compressor system needed repair but compressor did not fail. 
83200 mi

US $812
replace clutch and field coil for a/c compressor 
71600 mi

C $200
A/C stopped working, dealer topped up fluid. Working again so far. Update for November: A/C works only intermittently. Need to return to shop to have it looked at again. 

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2009 Honda Civic 4dr Sedan

140-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed automatic FWD

76000 mi

US $10
Ac clutch relay failed and replaced 
118000 mi Battery weak 
88800 mi

US $699
compreesor and clutch replaced 
106000 mi

US $100
recharge AC coolant 
93000 mi

US $300
Replace starter 
82000 mi

US $390
AC blowing warm air. Dealer understated condenser damage & refilled system. I inspected at home, found most fins gone. 2 wks later, small hole found in condenser as others noted on web. Honda covered 50%, I still paid 2x recharge. 
209 mi

US $530
Condenser replacement & recharge. 
213500 mi

US $400
alternator replaced 
107600 mi

US $347
run diagnostics to see why radio not working. Determined head unit is bad. 
143000 mi

US $140
Car stopped starting. Tested battery & alternator and they were fine. Installed new starter and issue was fixed. 
115000 mi

US $78
Back left sensor was replaced. 
178000 mi

US $785
No cold air coming through the vents. Compressor had been replaced. 
129000 mi

US $125
Battery drained overnight due to AC relay stuck closed. 
57000 mi

US $1600
A/C compressor, dryer and associated parts replacement 
64000 mi

US $70
Fine starting in winter and in high heat. Occasionally will not crank or do anything, only dash lights flickering. No other vehicles work as jumpers, only AAA. Happened randomly last year also although battery tested fine and was 5yrs old. 
93000 mi

US $110
AC has lost two thirds of its refrigerant. There is a small leak somewhere. 
62500 mi battery failed at 31 months 26000 miles. Battery replaced under warranty 
78000 mi

US $120
replaced battery  

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2009 Honda Civic 4dr Sedan

110-horsepower 1.3L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD

36000 mi Just shy of 36,000 miles I had the window, window motor & tracks replaced for the driver and front passenger. Unfortunately, I was not reimbursed for the previously installed tint. 
53940 mi

C $40
Both low beam headlights. Approx 10 mins to change left, 25 for right. Have to remove part of bumper and wheel well liner, as well as coolant resevoir. 

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2009 Honda Civic 4dr Sedan

114800 mi

US $185
replaced compressor relay & recharged freon & dye 
156000 mi

US $700
The car wouldn't start, towed to dealership $100, replaced starter $700. 
167000 mi

US $120
a/c wasn't staying cold in the heat of the day 

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2009 Honda Civic 2dr Coupe

197-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD

36060 mi Radio doing weird noises during insertion / removal of CDs. Radio would get stuck into eject mode and try to eject cd for 30 seconds even if cd was already removed. 

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2009 Honda Civic 2dr Coupe

140-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD

20460 mi

€50
Driver door lock actuator whines when unlocked.  

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2009 Honda Civic 2dr Coupe

140-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed automatic FWD

55000 mi Rear center LED brake light not working. Entire unit must be replaced or repaired. Simple bulb change not an option. Some disassembly required to access - over 1 hour labor. Dealer quoted $160 for repair. Repair not done as yet. 
71000 mi

US $160
Rear Center brake light not working. Replaced. 
30380 mi Power Lock Actuator mulfunctioning (makes squeaking noise when actuator is activated) 
56700 mi

US $200
starter replaced 
45260 mi

C $530
Condenser behind front grill. Rocks and debris caused dents and eventually small hole which leaked coolant. Had to replace. Design issue with condenser placement. CAA replaced dead battery. Just 4 months shy of 4 yrs of ownership. 

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2009 Honda Civic Electrical Problems

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