Total Complaints
4 filings
HONDA CIVIC GX · model year
2009 HONDA CIVIC GX
4 NHTSA complaints, 1 crash report, and 3 active recalls for this specific cohort.
NHTSA overall rating
Not crash-tested
New Car Assessment Program
The 2009HONDACIVIC GX carries 4 consumer safety complaints in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database for this specific model-year cohort. Within that volume, owners reported 1 crash, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 fatalities. No NCAP 5-star crash-test rating is available for this model year in the federal database.
Component-level analysis is where model-year complaints become actionable: the top complaint category for the 2009 CIVIC GX is electrical system with 1 filings, followed by wheels (1) and air bags (1). Concentration in one or two component groups is the classic signature of a systemic defect; a flat distribution usually reflects normal aging, warranty complaints, or isolated build-plant variability. This model year has 3 active recall campaigns, which means the manufacturer is obligated to remedy the covered defect at no charge for the life of the vehicle — the full NHTSA campaign numbers are listed below.
NHTSA currently has 77 investigation files overlapping the 2009 CIVIC GX, and 9 remain open. Owners comparing this cohort against neighboring years should pair the counters above with the complaint-by-year trend on the parent model page — a spike in a single year often tracks to a platform refresh, a new transmission supplier, or an updated ECU calibration. Use the related-complaint feed below to read raw owner narratives before deciding whether any pattern here affects your specific use case.
4
Complaints
1
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
Crashes Reported
1 reports
Source
NHTSA ODI
Federal complaints database
Complaints vs. fleet median (215)
At or below the fleet median complaint volume.
Complaints by Component
| Component | Count |
|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 |
| WHEELS | 1 |
| AIR BAGS | 1 |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 1 |
Recalls (3)
19V50200027/06/2019
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2009-2014 Acura TSX, 2011-2014 TSX Sport Wagon, 2010-2013 ZDX, 2008-2012 Honda Accord, 2010-2011 Accord Crosstour, 2006-2011 Civic and Civic Hybrid, 2008-2010 Civic GX NGV, 2012-2015 Crosstour, 2007-2011 CR-V, 2009-2013 Fit, 2014 Fit EV, 2010-201
16V34600024/05/2016
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2009-2011 Acura TSX, 2011 TSX Wagon, 2010-2011 Acura ZDX, 2008-2011 Honda Accord, 2010-2011 Accord Crosstour, 2006-2011 Civic, Civic Hybrid, and Civic GX, 2007-2011 CR-V, 2010-2011 FCX Clarity and Insight, and 2009-2011 Fit, and Pilot
19V37800016/05/2019
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2009-2014 Acura TSX, 2011-2013 TSX Sport Wagon, and 2010-2012 ZDX and 2008-2012 Honda Accord, 2010-2011 Accord Crosstour, 2006-2011 Civic, Civic Hybrid and Civic NGV, 2012-2014 Crosstour, 2007-2011 CR-V, 2009-2013 Fit, 2010-2013 Insight, and 2009
Recent Complaints
20190621FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
FUEL GAUGE INVERSES. THE FUEL GAUGE METER LIGHTS UPSIDE DOWN USALLY WHEN I WASH MY VEHICLE OR WHEN THERE IS ALOT OF MOISTURE IN THE AIR. I PUSH ON THE CLEAR PLASTIC TO FIX BUT IT GOES RIGHT BACK IN THE WRONG POSSITION AGAIN. IT IS VERY ANOYING.
Mileage: 200
20180206CrashAIR BAGS
THIS CAR WAS INVOLVED IN A ONE CAR ACCIDENT SEVERE ENOUGH TO DEPLOY AIRBAGS AND NONE OF THE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. THE CAR WITH ONLY A DRIVER ON BOARD WAS TRAVELING 65 MPH ON A HIGHWAY WHEN IT CROSSED THE CENTER LINE AND THEN WAS SWERVED TO MISS AN ONCOMING CAR. CONTROL WAS LOST AND THE CAR HIT THE DITCH AT AN ANGLE AND FLIPPED SIDEWAYS 360* LANDING BACK ON THE WHEELS. THE CAR WAS SERVICED LAST JULY FOR THE AIRBAG RECALL AT BOB HOWARD HONDA IN OKLAHOMA CITY, OK. THERE WAS A POLICE REPORT FILED BY OKLAHOMA HIGHWAY PATROL IN COMANCHE COUNTY. THE HIGHWAY PATROLMAN SAID THAT THERE WAS NO DOUBT THAT THE SIDE CURTAIN AND STEERING WHEEL AIRBAGS SHOULD HAVE DEPLOYED DURING THIS ACCIDENT. THIS CAR WAS VERY WELL MAINTAINED BY MYSELF AND WAS REGULARLY SERVICED.
Mileage: 84,000
20170926ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
THE TPMS LIGHT INDICATOR ON THE DASHBOARD WILL LIGHT UP AT RANDOM TIMES. I RECENTLY CHECKED AND BOUGHT NEW TIRES AND REPLACED OLD TIRE SENSORS BUT SEEMS AS IF THE INDICATOR OR PROGRAMMING FOR THE SENSOR IS FAULTY. USUALLY WILL GO OFF WHILE ON THE HIGHWAY. I CONSTANTLY CHECK TIRE PRESSURE AND REPORT S AREN'T FINE.
Mileage: 92,460
20170926WHEELS
THE TPMS LIGHT INDICATOR ON THE DASHBOARD WILL LIGHT UP AT RANDOM TIMES. I RECENTLY CHECKED AND BOUGHT NEW TIRES AND REPLACED OLD TIRE SENSORS BUT SEEMS AS IF THE INDICATOR OR PROGRAMMING FOR THE SENSOR IS FAULTY. USUALLY WILL GO OFF WHILE ON THE HIGHWAY. I CONSTANTLY CHECK TIRE PRESSURE AND REPORT S AREN'T FINE.
Mileage: 92,460
Compare 2009HONDACIVIC GX to Similar Vehicles
NHTSA Investigations 9 Open
PE25017Preliminary EvaluationOpen
Inaccurate Rear Passenger Seat Belt Warning Status
PE25016Preliminary EvaluationOpen
Loss of Motive Power
PE25018Preliminary EvaluationOpen
Inadvertent Deployment of Side Air Bags
PE25008Preliminary EvaluationOpen
Engine failure
EA25004Engineering AnalysisOpen
No Restart After Auto Start/Stop Engages
Frequently Asked Questions
How many complaints does the 2009 HONDA CIVIC GX have?▼
The 2009 HONDA CIVIC GX has 4 NHTSA complaints, 1 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
Are there any recalls for the 2009 HONDA CIVIC GX?▼
Yes, the 2009 HONDA CIVIC GX has 3 recall(s). The most common affected component is AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE. Recalls are issued by NHTSA and manufacturers must provide a free remedy.
What are the most common problems with the 2009 HONDA CIVIC GX?▼
The most-complained component for the 2009 HONDA CIVIC GX is ELECTRICAL SYSTEM with 1 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include WHEELS and AIR BAGS.
Is the 2009 HONDA CIVIC GX safe to buy?▼
Review the complaint history, crash and fire reports, safety ratings, and recall status on this page to make an informed decision. No NHTSA crash test rating is available for this model year. Compare with other model years using the links above.
Where does this data come from?▼
All complaint, recall, and safety rating data is sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Complaints are filed by vehicle owners through NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation.
Vehicle Safety Guides
Data as of 2025. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) complaints database, NHTSA recall campaign API, NHTSA NCAP crash-test ratings, and NHTSA FARS for fatality cross-reference.
Read our methodology — how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.