2009 Honda Civic Honda Civic 2009

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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 brake repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (8%)

$100 - $499 (42%)

< $100 (50%)

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2009 Honda Civic 4dr Sedan

197-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD

14000 mi Strange rattling noise that occurred at low rpm and on startup once 18 mph was reached.  

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2009 Honda Civic 4dr Sedan

140-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD

67580 mi

C $28
Replaced right rear parking brake cable. Cable boot torn, water entering brake cable, would freeze in sub zero weather locking parking brake. 

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2009 Honda Civic 4dr Sedan

140-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed automatic FWD

105000 mi

US $120
rotors turned, pads replaced 
116000 mi

US $120
Front brake pins stuck. Uneven pad wear. Replaced rubber bushing. cleaned the rust from the brake brackets. Lubricated the pins. Replaced break pads. 
115000 mi

US $25
caliper pin was sticking. replaced bushings and lubed. problem solved. 
106000 mi

US $125
Complete front brake overhaul. Front Brake calipers had seized. They had started to go bad at 55K miles. Rear pads replaced. Slides regreased. 
143000 mi

US $900
Front brakes 
116000 mi

US $78
Back left [ABS] sensor was replaced. 
144000 mi

US $90
left front brake pad bound & prematurely wore at an angle 

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2009 Honda Civic 4dr Sedan

110-horsepower 1.3L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD

170500 mi

C $350
Rear calipers seized, were replaced. 

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2009 Honda Civic 2dr Coupe

197-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD

103720 mi

C $25
new slide in passenger side rear caliper 

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2009 Honda Civic 2dr Coupe

140-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed automatic FWD

98000 mi

US $195
Replaced rear brake pads and rotors 

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2009 Honda Civic Brake Problems

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