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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%)
Chart based on 198 repairs.
2009 Honda Civic engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (2%)
$1000 - $2499 (2%)
$500 - $999 (12%)
$100 - $499 (31%)
< $100 (54%)
Chart based on 52 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
| 103000 mi US $639 |
Broken engine mount causing engine vibration. Replaced side engine mount. |
| 83000 mi | I noticed the engine idle at stop light would cycle/slighty rev up and down when the turn signal lamp was also activated. Dealer said this was normal however, this did not occur when new. |
| 78000 mi US $110 |
car was sputtering. had them replace the low pressure natural gas filter and it started working fine. Should have replaced it earlier. |
2009 Honda Civic 4dr Sedan
197-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 60600 mi US $45 |
Had a misfire on cylinder 2. Diagnosed with a bad spark plug. Changed all four spark plugs with OEM plugs. |
| 85000 mi US $185 |
The donut gasket between the manifold and the cat. shriveled and was leaking. |
| 108000 mi US $2500 |
VTC spool valve (noisy on startup) Timing Chain (suspect some stretching from previous mods) Valve Adjustment and Spark Plugs (routine tune-up) |
| 135000 mi US $300 |
Tension Pulley was replaced due to strange sound emitting |
2009 Honda Civic 4dr Sedan
140-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 68200 mi | AC compressor bracket bolts broken off. AC compressor was hanging, threw the acc. belt. Bolts were sheared (2 for sure). |
| 67000 mi US $1750 |
engine rebuild to repair a scoring of the front crankshaft bearing |
| 10540 mi | Leaking oil - replaced some seals |
2009 Honda Civic 4dr Sedan
140-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed automatic FWD
| 213500 mi US $407 |
Muffler replaced |
| 32000 mi | The check engine light was on. Usually that came from a loose gas cap but this time would not clear. Did not affect the decent price the dealer gave for it in trade. The Civis is 4 wheeled gold. |
| 46000 mi | Oil leak in timing chain cover |
| 108000 mi US $240 |
muffler rusted and broke off. I replaced it |
| 98000 mi US $500 |
Pack rat chewed knock sensor wire. Entire intake system removal required to access. |
| 20000 mi | The car would not start for my wife, nor my son, nor the tow truck driver 1 hour later. The battery was good and the engine turned but no ignition. The dealer said it was flooded. Flooded for over an hour does not seem credible. |
| 44000 mi US $373 |
Replaced front engine mount |
| 8000 mi | Rattle in exhaust system finally became constant and I took car to local Honda dealer who repaired it under warranty. Repair written up as "Repositioned exhaust center hanger." |
| 194000 mi US $600 |
Evap System Engine Light. Needed new gas cap and a valve |
| 35320 mi $230 |
Replaced pulley and timing belt |
| 136000 mi US $750 |
Ignition key bent starting system. Repaired and new key |
| 81000 mi | Not sure if it was a drive train issue.It would shudder very badly in first gear to second.Dealer at first reported they could find no issue.Returned a second time. they stated it needed a update.Its smoother,still detect faint vibration. |
| 81500 mi | returning home, started to hear loud metallic grinding somewhere from in engine compartment.Upon inspection at dealership they reported again they could find nothing wrong.I believe something came loose, was caught in the engine/fan belt. |
| 101000 mi US $500 |
transmission mount replaced motor mount replaced |
| 110000 mi US $300 |
Clean,fuel injectors, replace serpenine belt |
| 144000 mi US $300 |
Valve Seal replacd |
2009 Honda Civic 4dr Sedan
110-horsepower 1.3L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD
| 110000 mi | Engine cylinder pressure 0; needed new engine cylinder Honda refused to pay for fix, so sold car. Hybrid (IMA) battery ineffective - almost dead. Honda refused to pay fix; I sold car. |
| 16080 mi | Hybrid Battery Pack was replaced under warranty. |
| 43400 mi C $350 |
Car not heating properly.... dealer replaced thermostat. Only item not covered under extended warranty. Complained to dealer and Honda Canada that Kia and other manufacturers cover this component. Dealer covered 1/2 the repair cost. |
| 63600 mi | Hybrid battery needed to be replaced (2nd replacement or 3rd battery since owning the car). |
| 34100 mi | EGR Faulty and replaced by dealer. |
| 75020 mi | New IMA battery required. Cost covered by warranty approx $7900 |
| 23500 mi | The batteries in the trunk were replaced. |
| 131900 mi US $583 |
Transmission mounts replaced. |
| 13000 mi | Computer update to the hybrid system needed to increase charging rate/performance. |
| 23000 mi | Hybrid powertrain was eratic following recent software update. Software fix "fixed" problem but still not up to original performance. |
| 9000 mi | Apparently my IMA Battery (which controls the hybrid feature) started going bad and gave a IMA warning light. After the dealer tried fixing, redoing the computer settings, they decided it was a faulty battery. They then replace the very expensive battery. |
| 24000 mi | IMA Software updated |
| 9000 mi | IMA Battery (Hybrid battery) replaced. After battery replaced we were still not getting prior mileage. The city mileage had dropped from 40 MPG to under 30 MPG. Traded car. |
| 32000 mi | Hybrid IMA battery pack replaced. |
| 11000 mi | needs a new hybrid battery pack, was told it sat too long in the hot AZ sun on the dealer lot. 09/08 build date, purchased 08/09 |
| 36600 mi | IMA battery failure and replacement |
| 47000 mi US $110 |
IMA light (hybrid) & check engine light came on. System needed software upgrade. Problem fixed. |
2009 Honda Civic 4dr Sedan
| 104000 mi US $400 |
Car wouldn't start & had to be towed in. They said CNG line had moisture in it & replaced both high & low pressure filters. Every thing else was routine maintenance. |
2009 Honda Civic 2dr Coupe
197-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 128960 mi C $728 |
exhaust....manifold bolt and spring replaced |
| 5100 mi US $50 |
valve sticking, replace rear gas fumes colector, under warrantee. took 6 trips to dealer in oregon East of Portland. |
| 54000 mi US $350 |
Serpentine chain was misaligned and could have come off. Pulley system was replaced. |
2009 Honda Civic 2dr Coupe
140-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 20460 mi €50 |
Also, starting at 12000 miles, the car idles rough when there's an electrical load. There is a belt or pulley related sound that sounds like... |
| 25420 mi | Rough idle when there's an electrical load. |
2009 Honda Civic 2dr Coupe
140-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed automatic FWD
| 66000 mi | noisy and rough idle. side engine mounts needed replacement. |
| 56300 mi US $200 |
rough idle at cold start, not fixed yet |
| 58600 mi US $400 |
defective, broken hydraulic engine mount |
| 83000 mi US $237 |
Replaced one motor/engine mount as it was worn. |
| 14260 mi $400 |
Engine mount was faulty and needed to be replaced. |
| 111000 mi US $530 |
Lots of vibration at idle. Found hydraulic motor mount disintegrated, additional "dog bone" mount defective. Both replaced. |
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