2009 Honda Civic exterior lighting problems
10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the exterior lighting on the 2009 Honda Civic — 3% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“While driving, the hood prop rod dislodged from its securing clip and fell onto the positive terminal of the battery. This caused an electrical short, which led to the rod heating up rapidly and igniting a fire under the hood. The fire damaged the headlight assembly and the surrounding trim panel…”
filed Jun 30, 2025
“Tpms warning light constantly on while ignition is on regardless of air pressure in tires. Dealer estimated $200 to repair. Not repaired due to excessive cost.”
filed Feb 14, 2017
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Exterior Lighting problems in other Civic years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Civic | 1 | 4% |
| 2024 Civic | 1 | 1% |
| 2023 Civic | 4 | 2% |
| 2022 Civic | 2 | 0% |
| 2021 Civic | 2 | 1% |
| 2020 Civic | 1 | 0% |
| 2019 Civic | 1 | 0% |
| 2018 Civic | 3 | 0% |
| 2017 Civic | 3 | 1% |
| 2016 Civic | 30 | 3% |
| 2015 Civic | 1 | 0% |
| 2014 Civic | 7 | 2% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2009 Honda Civic
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.