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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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Chart based on 198 repairs.
2009 Honda Civic suspension repair cost distribution
$2500+ (4%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (11%)
$100 - $499 (37%)
< $100 (48%)
Chart based on 27 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
| 68000 mi | left front strut replaced due to clicking noise when driving over speed bump at approx. 4 mph. |
| 83000 mi | Passenger side strut assembly replaced. Clicking/thumping noise when in reverse with steering wheel turned to right. |
2009 Honda Civic 4dr Sedan
197-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 9000 mi | clunking noise from steering gear when turning sharply and accelerating from a stop. shop re-torqued steering gear bolts. |
| 13000 mi | left front suspension strut bad. makes clunking and squeaking noises. replacing the strut cured the problem. |
| 91000 mi US $3400 |
Electric power steering had worn internal linkage. The rack assembly was replaced. |
2009 Honda Civic 4dr Sedan
140-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 180000 mi US $25 |
tightened rear sway bar |
| 69300 mi US $250 |
Right rear wheel bearing started grinding so I replaced both rear bearings |
| 40920 mi | Rear shock absorber leaking. Replaced both rear shock absorber |
| 53000 mi US $300 |
When I was swapping the snow tires to summer, the technician noted flat spots on the rear tires. This led to me taking the car to Costco where I bought the tires and he said it is due to a defect in the Civic's rear A-arms |
2009 Honda Civic 4dr Sedan
140-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed automatic FWD
| 105000 mi US $180 |
rear shock replaced |
| 138459 mi US $690 |
Bad passenger front end wheel bearing |
| 93000 mi C $200 |
both sway bar links broke |
| 100440 mi C $165 |
bad outer ball joint |
| 143000 mi US $900 |
Front struts |
| 160000 mi US $100 |
Replaced left front strut cartridge. Reused spring. |
| 25620 mi C $400 |
Strut mount bearings seizing on both sides front. |
2009 Honda Civic 4dr Sedan
110-horsepower 1.3L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD
| 97340 mi C $100 |
Rear sway bar bushing and end-links replacement required. |
| 146320 mi C $90 |
Both rear sway bar links required replacement. |
| 195300 mi C $400 |
One rear shock leaking and one inner tie-rod was worn. Replaced all four shocks and struts, all inner and outer tie-rods, sway bar end links. |
| 197780 mi C $200 |
Sway bar mounting brackets broke. Had new studs welded in and bar replaced. |
2009 Honda Civic 2dr Coupe
197-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 6900 mi | Both front struts failed |
| 11160 mi | Both front shocks wore out after 27,000kms. Normal use, no racing just spirited driving and commuting. Both replaced under warranty and alignment performed. No charge. |
| 128340 mi C $728 |
front end alignment |
| 36060 mi | Knocking sound sometimes on moderate to hard acceleration / braking. Knocking would also occur when passing over bumps. Problem was hard to find, a lot on parts were changed: front/lef tab + shock, steering rack and finally subframe. |
2009 Honda Civic 2dr Coupe
140-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed automatic FWD
| 48000 mi US $230 |
Upper strut mount replaced on driver's side |
| 32000 mi | Clicking noise from front end when turning steering wheel at low speeds. |
| 92000 mi US $280 |
Right rear wheel bearing hub assembly was bad. |
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