HondaCivic2009
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  3. 2009
  4. Seats

2009 Honda Civic Seats Problems

6
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 6 stored complaint records:

  • 0 indicate a crash
  • 1 indicate injury
  • 0 indicate fire

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
1–30k mi3

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • January 30, 2016

    Seats

    Bought the 2009 honda civic january 2016. Within weeks i developed a sore hip and then pain down my leg to my knee. Most uncomfortable seat i ever sat in. I tried using a cushion. It didn't help much. Its especially painful on any outing lasting more than an hour. Will not take it on long trips. I visited car complaints.com and realized that others with similar issues. Its defiantly a design flaw. Im seriously…

    ODI 10993234

  • December 30, 2012

    Seats

    I have been experience ongoing lower back, hip and knee pain for the past few years. I have difficulty walking after getting out of the car.

    ODI 10715345

  • November 25, 2009 · 9,900 miles

    Seats

    The headrests in this vehicle cannot be adjusted to the proper height for a shorter female (approx. Below 5'2"). According to the owner's manual, the center of the headrest should be inline with the center of the occupants head. For a shorter person, the headrest cannot be lowered to the proper position. This problem seems to be caused by the shape of the headrest. In the lowest position the headrest pushes forward…

    2 injuries

    ODI 10294278

  • November 20, 2009 · 100 miles

    Seats

    The headrests in this vehicle cannot be adjusted to the proper height for a person shorter than 5'10". According to the honda's owner's manual, the center of the headrest should be adjusted inline with the center of the occupants head. For a shorter person, the headrest cannot be lowered to the proper position. This problem seems to be caused by the shape of the headrest. In the lowest position the headrest pushes…

    ODI 10293026

  • June 30, 2009 · 55 miles

    Seats

    Many drivers, myself included, cannot drive a new car with the headrest installed. I must have a straighter than "average" posture. The forward tilting design forces my chin into my chest . While searching for an aftermarket headrest, i realized that many other drivers are having the same problem. They have also resorted to removing or turning the headrest backwards resulting in zero whiplash protection. I imagine…

    ODI 10275492

  • May 25, 2009

    Seats

    My 2009 honda civic lx was a total waste of money, simply due to the "anti-whiplash" headrest. I am a 5'5" female, and i have been spending tons of money on chiropractor bills since purchasing my car! I know these are now standard issue, because i have been car shopping for months now, and all the cars (made after 2007) have the same stupid headrest. Who in the world decided these are safe and comfortable??? Go to…

    ODI 10379769