2009 Honda Civic suspension problems
31 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the suspension on the 2009 Honda Civic — 8% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“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
“Rear wheel bearings makings loud noise while driving. If wheel bearing were to go out it would be a big safety problems while driving.”
filed Aug 10, 2016
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Service Bulletin - There is a pop or clunk from the front suspension area when driving over bumps. This usually occurs after completing a tight (full lock) turn.
A07-078 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jan 27, 2026
Suspension problems in other Civic years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Civic | 1 | 4% |
| 2025 Civic | 5 | 8% |
| 2024 Civic | 6 | 5% |
| 2023 Civic | 5 | 2% |
| 2022 Civic | 23 | 3% |
| 2021 Civic | 2 | 1% |
| 2020 Civic | 6 | 3% |
| 2019 Civic | 6 | 1% |
| 2018 Civic | 4 | 1% |
| 2017 Civic | 5 | 1% |
| 2016 Civic | 6 | 1% |
| 2015 Civic | 8 | 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.