2009 Honda Civic steering problems
13 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the steering on the 2009 Honda Civic — 3% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2009 Honda Civic. The contact stated that while driving on several occasions at undisclosed speeds, the steering wheel became stiff. The contact stated that the steering wheel difficult to turn. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the…”
filed Jul 15, 2025
“The contact owns a 2009 Honda Civic. The contact stated that on several occasions while making left or right turns, there was an abnormal clicking and clacking sound coming from the front of the vehicle and the steering column. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the lower…”
filed Jan 24, 2024
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Steering problems in other Civic years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Civic | 4 | 17% |
| 2025 Civic | 25 | 38% |
| 2024 Civic | 57 | 49% |
| 2023 Civic | 191 | 76% |
| 2022 Civic | 728 | 83% |
| 2021 Civic | 61 | 44% |
| 2020 Civic | 27 | 12% |
| 2019 Civic | 102 | 25% |
| 2018 Civic | 303 | 42% |
| 2017 Civic | 165 | 29% |
| 2016 Civic | 436 | 41% |
| 2015 Civic | 20 | 5% |
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.