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2009 Honda Civic Engine Problems

NHTSA component category: ENGINE · data through 07/14/2026

27Engine complaints
6.8%Of all 395 complaints
#5Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How engine ranks on this vehicle

AIR BAGS92 · 23.3%
Unspecified / other36 · 9.1%
STRUCTURE:BODY36 · 9.1%
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM30 · 7.6%
ENGINE27 · 6.8%

Share of the 395 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2009 Honda Civic overview page.

Engine complaints by year filed

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2009 Honda Civic have engine problems?

Engine is the #5 most-reported problem area on the 2009 Honda Civic: 27 of 395 complaints on file (6.8%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2009 Honda Civic have in total?

395 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 42 involved a crash, 6 involved a fire, 39 reported injuries, and 1 reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's engine category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ENGINE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/14/2026.