2009 Honda Civic SI
Only 2 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
Only 2 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 2
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
None on file
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2009: 2 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2002 | 3 |
| 2006 | 4 |
| 2007 | 8 |
| 2008 | 7 |
| 2009 | 2 |
| 2010 | 3 |
| 2011 | 1 |
| 2012 | 6 |
| 2013 | 1 |
| 2014 | 0 |
| 2015 | 8 |
| 2016 | 1 |
| 2017 | 1 |
| 2019 | 8 |
| 2020 | 3 |
| 2022 | 73 |
| 2023 | 64 |
| 2024 | 8 |
| 2025 | 6 |
Known problem areas
Only 2 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Structure
1 of 2 total reports mentions: structure, most commonly citing body.
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In July of 2015, the paint on my car slowly started chippingm now its full blown ridiculous and makes Honda cars look not worth the investment. I will stay away from purchasing with Honda from now on, though I love my vehicle. 2009 Honda civic…
NHTSA ODI report, 2017-07-20
Air bags
1 of 2 total reports mentions: air bags.
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Takata recall the airbag light goes on and off intermittently. I have scanned the car with car md scan tool and it came back with 10 SRS codes. 15-1,25-1,27-1, 56-1, 61-1,68-1,83-1, 86-1, 02-8, 09-2.
NHTSA ODI report, 2019-05-18
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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Buy-smart checklist
2009 Honda Civic SI — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Structure: 1 report on file for this year.
- Air bags: 1 report on file for this year.
FAQ
- Is the 2009 Honda Civic SI reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 2009 Honda Civic SI?
- The most-reported component is structure, accounting for 50% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2009 Honda Civic SI have?
- No recalls are on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.