2009 Honda Civic Electrical System Problems
- 27
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 27 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
What owners report
- hybrid battery · 6 records
- motor assist · 4 records
- battery pack · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 14 |
| 30–60k mi | 3 |
| 100–150k mi | 2 |
| 60–100k mi | 1 |
| 150–400k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electrical System · Unknown Or Other
The a/c relay switch has been replaced several times and now i'm having to replace the actual ac switch on the compressor due to it bogging my engine down every time i turn it on and it still won't blow cold air. This has been a continued issue and i've seen a lot of post online about it. So why hasn't it been recalled or something done about it.
ODI 11209827
Electrical System
My 2009 civic has a problem that has affected many other eighth generation civics: the a/c relay is faulty and is of a poor design and/or manufacture. The a/c relay is known to fail very prematurely and cause the compressor for the air conditioner to spin/cycle continuously or stay on (even when the a/c is not turned on), and thus cause the compressor to heat up tremendously and fail, which causes mechanical damage…
ODI 11110658
Electrical System
When i driving on the road,!the speed dometer come down and the car couldn't go , i tried to push the gas pedal so the rpm went up high, but the car not go forward anymore. Then i stopped shifted to part and shifted back to drive and go for less than half mile then it happen again. Iit happen in the high way and city streets.10
ODI 11033289
Electrical System · Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 honda civic. While driving, the vehicle suddenly shut off. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who replaced the ignition switch, but the failure continued. The mechanic also diagnosed that the engine block was cracked and was leaking coolant. The vehicle was not repaired. The local dealer (honda super store of lisle, illionis) and the manufacturer were notified of the…
ODI 11020391
Electrical System · Unknown Or Other
Tpms indicator is always on. Have taken to dealer to get service but they have said it's an electrical glitch cannot be fixed. This presents a safety issue if a real problem occurs not knowing when tires need adjustment.
ODI 10887722
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting · Service Brakes
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.
ODI 10789067
Electrical System
Replaced ignition switch that locked up after 3 yrs
ODI 10898325
Electrical System
1.)taken care car well since purchasing new 2.)honda not start in morning 1a.) no response from car when turn key 3.)aaa personnel arrived to jump battery 4.)battery jumped- on spot e-diagnostic check performed 3a.) diagnostic revealed battery ?drain? 5.)while being checked with technician engine ?hissed? & car turned off 4a.) attempted to start car- hard start, hiss and shutdown 6.)took car to independent mechanic…
ODI 10459679
Air Bags · Body · Electrical System
I was hit on the passenger side of the car by an suv. The repairs were with genuine honda parts but ever since then the front controls where the radio is has been extremely hot. Almost to the point i think i burn my hands to change the radio station. I think it may be hot enough to start a fire with melting the controls in the back. I have been told there is nothing that can be done or it will cost me a lot of money…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10593100
Electrical System
I own a 2009 honda civic hybrid. I've had issues with low power and halting acceleration due to low battery conditions accompanied with the dash engine light coming on. Honda dealership has applied software updates to my vehicle to address this twice, but those simply trade mileage for battery life, degrading the value of a hybrid. I believe that the ima battery has known problems and that honda is not addressing…
ODI 10408903
Electrical System
My 2009 honda civic lx is having a hard time starting. *tr
ODI 10398708
Electrical System
Honda is calling in hch owners for a software update to "preserve the battery." the result of this software update essentially shuts the ima battery down frequently, leaving the car to run on just the motor which was intended to run with the ima. Aside from the "switch and bate" issues (mileage dropped below a standard civic), the safety issue involved is a frequent lack of acceleration capability, especially on an…
ODI 10375851
Electrical System · Service Brakes, Electric
While braking, the car starts to regenerate (charge the hybrid battery) and then a short burst of assist (electrical drive from the hybrid battery) while my foot is on the brake. This happens about twice a week and is extremely dangerous since i sometimes get into stop-and-go traffic. This means that i could be braking and the car will accelerate, possibly hitting the car in front of mine. *tr
ODI 10348634
Electrical System
1. The car would not turn over when you turn the key after the car had been driving for a while. 2. Came out one morning and car would not turn over called aaa and dealer, checked the battery green light was bright got car to start and went to dealer, 3. They said starter was bad and replaced with a new one under warranty. About 3 to 4 weeks later problem came back and was able to start car and took to dealer again…
ODI 10339819
Electrical System
I have owned a 2009 honda civic hybrid since 12/8/08 and have had numerous problems with the battery and the hybrid system. On october 5, 2009, as i was entering an on-ramp in arlington, va, the ima system completely failed and the regular internal combustible engine (ice) revved to over 4500 rpm to provide power on the on-ramp due to there being no ima assistance. Without the hybrid power assist, i was nearly hit…
ODI 10318005
Electrical System · Engine And Engine Cooling · Fuel System, Other · Power Train
I currently am the lessee of a 2009 honda civic hybrid starting this january, the hybrid battery charge level goes from almost full (8-10 out of 10 bars) to virtually zero (1 bar) every other week (the technical term for this is a "recall" or recalibrating). This summer, it started happening every 3-4 days, and whenever i had the a/c on. Then, it started to happen every 100 miles (which made it very predictable).…
ODI 10348354
Electrical System
Daughter was driving to work on 27 dec 09. On her way she began to smell smoke in vehicle, but attributed it to the outside air. Upon arriving at work, she went into the building put her personnel items away and went outside. A few of her co-workers told her that her car alarm was going off. She went back into the building to retrieve her keys, went to her car and found out that the alarm had stopped, but there was…
Fire reported
ODI 10305876
Electrical System
Twice now our 2009 honda civic lx has failed to start when we turn the key. The battery light comes on as if the battery is dead. Both times, i tapped the gas and the car started with no problems. Also both occurrences happened when our weather was very cold. This is our first winter with this new car and it would be really horrible if this were to be an on-going issue. We have an appointment to take it to the…
ODI 10295831
Electrical System
The integrated motor assist (ima) system in my 2009 honda civic hybrid erratically charges and discharges hybrid battery pack, causing serious drivability issues. The problem first developed at about 8000 miles when the original hybrid battery pack failed. Replacement of the hybrid battery pack and numerous attempts to re-program the ima control software have not corrected the problem. It has continued and worsened…
ODI 10424187
12v/24v/48v Battery · Electrical System
2009 honda civic hybrid. Consumer requests immediate replacement of a defective battery pack. *tgw the consumer stated the (ima) integrated motor assist light illuminated. The diagnosis indicated a battery condition monitor module intermittent malfunction. The light illuminated again two months later. Although, each visit resulted in electrical repairs with specific code reviews, recalibrations, clearance and…
ODI 10329602
Electrical System
2009 honda civic hybrid ima and engine light on, service recoded the ecu and gas mileage has gone down to 24. Battery was replaced and engine was recoded twice again and still the mileage is down to 24. I have found service bulletins on the car for batteries and excessive high temperatures. Car has been to the service center three times for this same concern. 12/04/09, 12/10/09 and 12/14/09, all for ima light on. *tr
ODI 10300399
Electrical System · Equipment · Power Train
Hello, i have a 2009 honda civic. Evry time i drive it for more then an hour or so, the gear shift base where the n,rf etc is written, gets hot. Also, the instrument panel where the cd player is gets really hot. The dealer tells me it is ok, there is no problem. I find it hard to believe as i don't want to be on the hwy with my family and the car catches on fir or something. How could this be normal. Please help. *tr
ODI 10308399
Electrical System · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl * the contact owns a 2009 honda civic hybrid. The contact stated that the electronic motor assist warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the battery was replaced and the software was updated. The contact noticed after repairs that the vehicle would drive sluggish and there was limited acceleration power. He stated that the electronic motor assist did not assist with the acceleration…
ODI 10355240
Electrical System
I purchased a new 2009 honda civic lx-s from heritage honda of westminster, md on 7/30/2009 for my 18 year old daughter's birthday. During the test drive the vehicle operated fine with no apparent issues. Upon leaving the dealership (with my 3 children and wife as occupants) and as my daughter pulled on to maryland route 140 from the dealership lot, the engine stopped. She tried to restart the engine, however there…
ODI 10278873
Electrical System
I purchased my brand new 2009 honda civic ex less than 4 months ago. For the first 2 months the car seemed to be running fine then unexpectedly the battery started to randomly die. This happened 4 times in 2 days which prompted me to bring the car back to the honda dealership for a service check up. They ran a diagnosis on the battery and on the charging system. Everything seemed to check out ok so for a temporary…
ODI 10265902