2009 Honda Civic Consumer Discussions

Honda Civic Hybrid IMA Problems

• just got my ima battery pack replaced

  Written by: mcdorian on Feb 4, 2012 6:42:48 AM

  I live next door to a honda dealer mechanic and he told me that he's only seen a few IMA batteries fail after large milage but our 2009 civic's IMA battery failed after 3 years / 32k miles. I knew when we bought the care the the quoted 40 city / 45 highway mileage was only of ideal driving conditions. We like the car so I don't care about the mileage ... Read More

• 2009 Civic Hybrid check engine light & IMA light always on

  Written by: gegege on Feb 3, 2012 7:34:13 AM

  Based on my experience you did not have to wait long. My 2 ½ year old 2009 Civic Hybrid is on its third battery pack with 2 replacements in the last 30 days and lights came on again last evening. This time it was about 2 weeks since the previous battery pack replacement, 1st replacement kept the light off for 3 hours. Like others have reported my mpg has been dropping ... Read More

Honda Civic Noisy Interior

• Re: Buzzing sound in the dash or the windshield [mloa727]

  Written by: ielmike on Jan 27, 2012 1:02:19 AM

  I have the same problem, first with a 2009 Civic Hybrid and and now with a 2012 HF. The first time they added foam and fixed it. But with the 2012 they said they couldn't hear anything. I sure can hear it and it is driving me crazy. I too want to get rid of my car. I have about 800 miles on my car. It started doing it at mile ... Read More

Honda Civic Lease Questions

• Lease Termination/New Lease Question

  Written by: vorare on Jan 24, 2012 9:49:02 AM

  Hi, I need some advice, and this seems like the best place to ask. I'm going to be helping a relative with her negotiations on a new lease. Her current lease expires in April for a 2009 Honda Civic Hybrid. The complication is that there's some damage to the car that I'm almost certain will go beyond the normal "wear and tear." Specifically, there's a small amount of damage on the ... Read More

2012 Honda Civic

• Re: Thank The Lord [sandman_6472]

  Written by: robtroxel on Jan 4, 2012 2:06:48 PM

  We are very happy with our 2009 EXL Navi Civic! Unfortunately we cannot bring ourselves to replace it with the 2012. We think Honda has really lost its way and it shows on the Civic. Totall cheap out on the interior>> by removing the little triaglular windows by the windshield. putting a divider on the front driver and passenger door windows so they can use cheaper glass!. This car is as ... Read More

Honda Civic Hybrid IMA Problems

• Honda Civic Hybrid 2009 IMA PROBLEM

  Written by: papaobewan on Dec 28, 2011 4:52:41 PM

  Purchased new in 2009 March, December 2011 IMA & CEL check engine light come on Highway mileage drops from 47-45 highway down to 33 mpg AutoStop randomly works! IMA & CEL RANDOMLY OFF & on Software update completed during warranty work in 2010 Called Honda dealership ASM AUTO SERVICE MANAGER STATES PARTS/LABOR COVERED UNDER 8 yr /80,000 mile warranty IMA HYBRID BATTERIES Deliver to Colorado Springs Dealership - confirm my findings ... Read More

• Re: IMA Battery - 2009 Civic Hybrid [hondahybriddls]

  Written by: texaslib on Dec 28, 2011 12:17:56 PM

  I own a 2008 Civic Hybrid with 73,000 miles and just had my battery replaced at no charge at Jim McNatt Honda. I was told that the battery is fully warrantied up to 80,000 miles.

• IMA Battery - 2009 Civic Hybrid

  Written by: hondahybriddls on Dec 28, 2011 8:43:39 AM

  12.28.2011 I am taking my 2009 Civic Hybrid into to John Eagle Honda in Dallas, TX today. Same IMA issue as others have noted, except my mileage is only 42,000. I will let everyone know the dealer's response as it unfolds. My Owner's Manual warranty says Honda pays for only 60% of the new battery cost after 36 months and that I must pay the cost of installation. I bought the ... Read More

2009 Honda Civic Problems

• Honda Civic Si engine problem

  Written by: udub68 on Dec 28, 2011 5:55:24 AM

  Recently my 2009 Honda Civic Si has been diagnosed with a warped cylinder head. It was in an accident in 2010 and underwent extensive front end repairs at a body shop. On the drive home the engine overheated, a result of a coolent hose not being conneced correctly to the engine. At that time the body shop took the vehicle to the dealer where the hose was reconneced and returned to ... Read More

Honda Civic Hybrid IMA Problems

• Re: IMA Battery Class Action [dontsettle]

  Written by: dowjd on Dec 24, 2011 6:59:30 PM

  Hey dontsettle, I have a 2009 HCH and have had the same problems as everyone else. In the first year of purchasing the car I already had a battery go bad. Here is a synopsis of my HCH experience: Post #937 1. Purchased Feb 2009 2. Got 43-52mpg highway & 43mpg highway/city 3. August 2009 mileage decreased to 43 highway & 39 highway/city 4. IMA light on Nov 2009, software upgrade ... Read More

Honda Civic Hybrid Prices Paid and Buying Experience

• Thoughts on this deal?

  Written by: teach42 on May 20, 2009 4:55:20 PM

  Found this in the newspaper for a local Honda dealer. I haven't done any other research just yet, but my Accord lease is about to run out, and I was thinking this sounded like a good deal. Thoughts? 2009 Civic Hybrid Featured Special Lease $199.00 per month for 36 months. $2,299.00 total due at signing. Includes down payment with no security deposit. Excludes taxes, titles and fees. For well-qualified buyers. FEATURED ... Read More

Honda Civic Hybrid IMA Problems

• Re: 2005 hch IMA batteries [ativar]

  Written by: Ogre_GEV on Dec 3, 2011 4:57:59 AM

  2003-2005 Civics are a different car than 2006-2009 Civics. The "update" that the 2006-2009 owners are having trouble with is not the same as the maintenance update they put in your car. The latest update for the 2003-2005 Civics concentrates on keeping the battery half full. Gas mileage is affected slightly if you tend to drive fast or lots of local driving or lots of acceleration (if your battery isn't normally ... Read More

2009 Honda Civic

• GPS Dash Mount for 2009 Honda Civic

  Written by: j_khan on Nov 27, 2011 4:53:51 PM

  Hi. I'm looking for a friction dash mount for my phone/gps (I do not want to stick a disc on the dash), but if you know the dashboard of the 09 Civic then you know one is hard to find that will sit flat on the dash easily. Does anyone have ideas? Any suggestions would be much appreciated. Thanks!

2009 Honda Civic Problems

• Re: 08 civic lx-starting problems [karenkdwl]

  Written by: b2123 on Nov 26, 2011 11:18:50 AM

  I have had problems with my 2009 Honda Civic. The no start problem that you describe is exactly what I am experiencing now. They can find nothing wrong with the car. My heater core was leaking and went out. Now I have no heat. I am so frustrated. I owe about 11,000 on the car as well. I am trying to contact Honda corporation and get them to do something about ... Read More

Help Me Choose!

• Re: Honda Accord 2012 vs Acura TSX 2009 vs Lexus IS250 2008? (Sort of Urgent) [backy]

  Written by: sandman_6472 on Nov 25, 2011 1:19:47 PM

  Agree with the '08 TSX...better than the current model with it's more compact size. Would trade my Civic for a low miled one in a heartbeat if wife would let me. TSX does use premium fuel, but am sure 8 octane could be used. Saw a blue over stone leather which I feel in love with actually but didn't make much financial sense to jump on it...in a perfect world, I'd ... Read More

Honda Civic Hybrid IMA Problems

• Re: Another Unhappy HCH Owner

  Written by: ajk6 on Nov 22, 2011 6:08:47 AM

  Thanks to all of you who have posted information on the IMA battery problems. I started experiencing similar issues with my 2009 Civic Hybrid about a month ago and the Honda Dealership Mechanic was useless...took the car in twice and the second time they said "Oh well, you'll probably need to keep driving it. Sometimes things have to get worse to get better". I did some research online, found your postings ... Read More

• Re: Another Unhappy HCH Owner [brian2007]

  Written by: inmyhumbleop on Nov 21, 2011 7:21:08 PM

  2007 HCH Owner: What Honda is doing with this battery issue is criminal. I mean literally criminal - it is fraud. I'm not a lawyer, but really, what else can you call it. I get recals constantly. There used to be an AutoStop light I saw all the time. A few months ago, I saw it and thought for a second "what's that"? Then I remembered besides by mileage going to ... Read More

• Another Unhappy HCH Owner

  Written by: bryan772 on Nov 21, 2011 2:36:31 PM

  I'm also having troubles with my 2009 Civic Hybrid especially after the "update". Bought the car new ~7/2009 (37 miles) and had nothing but great things to say until receiving a software update in February 2011. I saw solid MPG all over the local Tucson area averaging 47-52 all year, on long drives to Phoenix (about 100 miles of flat 75 mph interstate) I saw 55-60 MPG consistently even on days ... Read More

Honda Civic Hybrid MPG-Real World Numbers

• Re: 2009 civic hybrid - it's in the driving techniques [eddok]

  Written by: frednjudik on Nov 18, 2011 10:45:36 AM

  I finally sold my 2009 Honda Civic, which was only getting on average of about 35 mpg. I suspected something wrong with the Battery and Charging system. I traded it in for a fully loaded 2011 Camry Hybrid. It is much more comfortable and quiter than the cheaper small Civic Hybrid. The big difference was getting 37.5 mpg on the highway, and 35.6 driving around town. This is with the normal ... Read More

• 2009 civic hybrid - it's in the driving techniques

  Written by: eddok on Nov 17, 2011 5:54:30 PM

  I live in Southern California. I am the original owner of the car. I bought it in Aug 2009. I had a 92 4 runners, and decided to go green. At first I was a bit disappointed with the car, it wasn't quite getting the mpg as expected. My commute is relatively short, 3 mile one way to work. I was getting mid 30s street and high 30s fwy. And then ... Read More

2009 Honda Civic Problems

• Broken Right Engine Mount

  Written by: blkciv09 on Nov 4, 2011 3:58:47 PM

  I noticed that my 2009 Honda Civic Coupe LX started idling really rough when I would be stopped. Everything in my car would be shaking. I brought the car back to Honda to since I was still within my 3 year, 36,000 warranty. Also, there was something wrong with my hand brake. I had my brakes recently replaced and a week after, I tried to pull up on my hand brake ... Read More

• Re: 2009 Honda Civic—Won't Turn Over? [montiep]

  Written by: blkciv09 on Nov 4, 2011 3:51:04 PM

  I bought a brand new 2009 Honda Civic Coupe LX and actually brought it back to HONDA 2-3 times when I first bought the car because of that issue. It doesn't want to turn over and the car doesn't want to start. It still does it intermittently and of course HONDA never finds anything wrong. The outside temperature doesn't matter..I bought the car end of August, so it happened when it ... Read More

Honda Civic Hybrid Catalytic Converter Failures

• Re: very relevant reading [03civichybrd]

  Written by: rileyyh on Nov 20, 2009 12:23:43 PM

  Hi, I'd suggest you consider the following questions before going along with what the dealer says you need to do: 1) What will happen if I don't replace the Cat Conv? Will my car stop running? 2) Why do I need to replace the battery? Will my car stop working? I understand why a lot of people post about the troubles that everyone is facing with these parts, but it's not ... Read More

Honda Civic Prices Paid and Buying Experience

• Re: press request [isellhondas]

  Written by: hiker5 on May 31, 2011 4:31:12 PM

  Just have to interject a comment here - in my immediate and extended family (including myself), there are 7 2007-2009 Civics, and 4 had to have the engine block replaced - not exactly a "VERY limited" problem in my view. Oh, and 2 others had the tire cupping/uneven wear problem. Some built in Ontario, some in Indiana, and one in Ohio. Sure, any car can have problems, but it seems the ... Read More

Honda Civic Hybrid IMA Problems

• 2009 Honda Civic Hybrid battery problem?

  Written by: achiogirlz on Sep 12, 2011 8:48:25 PM

  Hi all. I have a 2009 Honda Civic Hybrid that I purchased new in April 2009. In a nutshell, I've been having problems with the autostop feature disengaging frequently when I'm at a full stop. The car often rolls backwards when I remove my foot from the breakpad, so I have to be quick to accelerate. It is also very sluggish upon initial acceleration from a stopped position. I've taken it ... Read More

2012 Honda Civic

• Re: Civic no longer recommended by Consumer Reports!

  Written by: samnoe on Sep 6, 2011 8:21:59 PM

  Honda messed up a little by not studying the competition well enough. The Civic is still a very good car. It’s just that the competition is now just as good, or at least “almost” as good, and is much cheaper, and gives you so much more for your money. It’s un-excusable for Honda to include Bluetooth in the top-of-the-line EX model only (which itself features only a striped down version of ... Read More

• Re: Civic no longer recommended by Consumer Reports [delmar1]

  Written by: chongmin on Aug 11, 2011 8:04:46 PM

  I traded in my 2009 Honda Civic Hybrid with 32,000 miles for a 2012 Honda Civic LX. I paid $1,500 plus TTL. What I lost is the 44mpg, automatic AC and disc brakes. What I gain is the worry free power train (no battery fluctuation any more), more power and 5 miles on the ODO. The car drives better than 2009 on Highway.

Honda Civic Lease Questions

• 2012 Civic EX w/Navi--Raleigh, NC

  Written by: gholden71 on Aug 1, 2011 7:44:37 AM

  Car Man, Good morning! I am looking to lease a 2012 Civic EX w/Navi in Raleigh, NC. I have requested quotes from three dealerships in the area. I received a internet quote from one of the dealers offering an internet price of $22,275 which does not include 3% tax, $74 tags and $398 document/admin fee (MSRP listed as $22,775). So, the out-the-door price would be $23,415.25. I plan to use Honda ... Read More

Honda Civic Prices Paid and Buying Experience

• trade in 2009 civic hybrid for 2012 honda civic LX

  Written by: chongmin on Jul 25, 2011 10:20:26 AM

  I signed a deal with my local dealer to trade in my 2009 HCH with 31,xxx miles to get a 2012Honda Civic LX with wheel lock, mud guard and etc. I'll need to pay $1,500 plus the TTL.

Honda Civic 2006-2007 Issues

• Re: Those horrible sun visors [wbeattie]

  Written by: civic_visor on Jul 11, 2011 1:21:15 PM

  I work with one of the law firms representing the plaintiffs and class members in a case against Honda regarding Honda Civic sun visors. We have reached a settlement with Honda in the case. If you own or lease (or previously owned or leased) a Honda Civic (model years 2006 through 2008, as well as some 2009 models) you might be eligible to receive settlement benefits--including an extended warranty on the ... Read More

2009 Honda Civic Problems

• Re: 2009 Honda Civic transmission clunks from a Stop [civicjunk]

  Written by: youngman0 on Jun 26, 2011 11:49:53 AM

  Yes, I have complained 3 times thru 3 different Honda car dealers, but these were around October 2009. Is it still good to comply the State Connecticut lemon law now?

• Re: 2009 Honda Civic transmission clunks from a Stop [greatlittlecar]

  Written by: civicjunk on Jun 26, 2011 6:32:35 AM

  Hey greatlittlecar, My car does the same thing. When I slow down to about 5 mph and get back on the gas the car has a loud clunking noise in the tranny. The dealer told me that all the civic's do that. If you complain 3 times and get paper work documenting your complaint each and every time, you have a case for the lemon law. I used the lemon Law ... Read More

2012 Honda Civic

• 2012 Civic de-contenting...

  Written by: samnoe on Jun 7, 2011 10:21:41 AM

  Yesterday I went to the dealer to see in person the new 2012 Civic. I did not drive, just made an "inspection"... While there is a lot to like about the 2012, I also found several things that Honda took away from previous versions (2006-2011). Among them: The cup holders lost the sliding cover, which I actually LOVE in my 2009. Now the cup holders are exposed and very not elegant. ... Read More

• Re: Elanta 2011 vs Civic 2012 [faircomparo]

  Written by: samnoe on May 10, 2011 10:51:58 AM

  Wow. First, thanks for doing the homework for all of us, and second, thanks for posting your findings. Really impressive. Being the owner of a 2009 Civic, I would like to know the following if it is improved on the 2012 model: 1) Noise (mainly road noise). You mentioned that it is somewhat quieter, but is it as quiet as, say, the Corolla? Cruze? 2) Ride quality. The 2009 handles beautifully, ... Read More

Honda Civic Prices Paid and Buying Experience

• Re: $18500 for a Certified 2010 Honda Civic LX Sedan - Automatic [iwemeada]

  Written by: wbr99 on May 19, 2011 10:27:01 AM

  That price is too high for a car with that much milage. If the car was actually built in 2009, then we're talking about 30k miles for a less than two year old car. I wouldn't pay that much. On the last day of April I paid, 16.8K OTD from Criswell Honda for a new '11 LX sedan. The starting price was 15.5k which was what Zag and Truecar quoted as ... Read More

Honda Civic Hybrid IMA Problems

• This Problem Began in 2000

  Written by: gremlin1 on May 16, 2011 1:21:25 PM

  We bought a 2000 Honda Insight - the first in our area. Our initial mileage was 72 mpg. About 6 months later, we got a notice that Honda needed to update the software. So they did. Our mileage dropped to 60 mpg and kept dropping. We had the original battery replaced in 2006, another replacement in 2007, 2008, and 2009 all while under warranty. The battery failed again in late November ... Read More

Honda Civic Brake Questions

• Re: 2010 Honda Civic LX-S brakes like a minivan [ruking1]

  Written by: kagedude on Mar 28, 2011 6:05:44 AM

  To expect them to feel EXACTLY like your Honda Fit Sport and/or Mazda 3i touring, might be an exercise in unrealistic expectations. Oh no, I have no expectations that it should be the same as my previous '07 Honda Fit Sport but more a comparison/observation. The 2010 Honda Civic LX-S brakes and even my dad's 2009 Honda Civic LX "brake feel" felt like a minivan specifically like the ones we owned ... Read More

Honda Civic Hybrid IMA Problems

• Re: Software Update for 2009 HCHII. Any 2009 or 2010 owners around? [tj09hch]

  Written by: Ogre_GEV on Mar 6, 2011 6:40:40 PM

  Regarding the software update for a 2009. 2009-2011 cars came from the factory with this upgrade already installed. Whatever they applied was an upgrade,but not THIS upgrade. THIS upgrade just brings the 2006-2008 Civics up to the same (or functionally the same) software as the 2009-2011 models. Honda (like all car manufacturers) upgrades their software constantly. This is easy to see in the 2000-2006 Insights because one of their computers was ... Read More

• Re: 2009 Civic Hybrid gets new IMA Battery [bossless]

  Written by: dowjd on Mar 2, 2011 6:08:02 PM

  I also have an 09 and my 1st battery crashed in Dec 09. Honda replaced it, then in Dec 10 the IMA light came on again... again software updates. So my 2nd battery is on it's way out. The problem with the HCH are the batteries. They are far too small. Honda needs to either install larger battery packs or the new Lithium Ion packs. If they do not, this problem ... Read More

• Re: Software Update for 2009 HCHII. Any 2009 or 2010 owners around? [crvdude1]

  Written by: dowjd on Mar 1, 2011 11:54:17 AM

  It's great that CNN did a story. I am one of those HCH owners who are having problems with the battery. I have an 09 whose battery crashed in Dec 09 and was replaced and in Dec 10 another IMA light/software upgrade. Honda has performed updates on my car and they have decreased the cars performance. I have had assist issues, auto stop, recals, mediocre charge levels and poor MPG. My ... Read More

• Re: Software Update for 2009 HCHII. Any 2009 or 2010 owners around? [lowbrid]

  Written by: crvdude1 on Mar 1, 2011 9:48:46 AM

  TOPIC: Civic Hybrid owners: 'Fix' ruined my car http://money.cnn.com/2011/03/01/autos/honda_civic_hybrid_battery_problems/

2009 Honda Civic Problems

• 2009 Honda Civic transmission clunks from a Stop

  Written by: greatlittlecar on Feb 25, 2011 4:29:44 PM

  I noticed this fall that when I start out from a stop sign (the speedometer reads around 5mph) (it feels like I have come to a complete stop) the transmission clunks into first gear, not every time, but quite often. Also when driving between 55 and 65 mph (most noticeable at these speeds) the transmission has a flutter (shimmy) when getting back on the gas after adjusting my speed (very slightly) ... Read More

Honda Civic Hybrid IMA Problems

• Software Update for 2009 HCHII. Any 2009 or 2010 owners around?

  Written by: lowbrid on Feb 25, 2011 10:52:57 AM

  I have a 2009 Civic Hybrid and experience frequent recalibration of the traction battery. At least once per day the Hybrid battery suddenly switches from a near full charge to a near empty charge and eventually back again. This seems like a minor inconvenience yet when it thinks hybrid battery is low it keeps engine on and revving more, leading to less auto-stop and more fuel consumption. Also when software thinks ... Read More

Honda Civic Care and Maintenance

• 2009 Honda Civic 33K mile maintenance

  Written by: rkamath on Feb 8, 2011 2:30:43 PM

  Hi All, I own a 2009 Honda Civic which I bought in Jan '09. The car is in excellent condition and I have taken the car regularly to the dealer for maintenance whenever the maintenance lights have come on. I last serviced the car ~27K Miles and at that point of time the dealer made some noises about additional work when the car hits 30K. Yesterday at ~33.5K miles I got ... Read More

Honda Civic Hybrid IMA Problems

• 5 Battery Replacements with One More Needed

  Written by: gremlin1 on Feb 5, 2011 3:06:28 PM

  I know that I am in the Honda Civic Hybrid forum and my problem is wit a 2000 Honda Insight. The IMA battery was replaced in 2006, 2007, 2008 and 2009. So with the original battery (year 2000) that equals 5 failed batteries. The last battery failed in November of 2010 and I was out of the warranty by 10 months. I was given a price of $2,400 for a replacement ... Read More

• Re: 2009 Civic Hybrid gets new IMA Battery [bigbouncer]

  Written by: bossless on Jan 13, 2011 12:01:29 PM

  With a 2009 having the same kind of problems as earlier models indicates Honda really doesn't have a handle on this problem or they are unwilling to correct a design flaw with the system.

• 2009 Civic Hybrid gets new IMA Battery

  Written by: bigbouncer on Jan 13, 2011 11:49:47 AM

  Just to chime in, my 2009 has 25,300 miles and I just got the call from the dealer. Took it in because the engine and IMA lights were both on - again. Last time, they updated the software. This time, they got the same codes so they're ordering a new IMA battery. What a disappointing vehicle. I've averaged 38.1 mpg since I bought the car. It's underpowered, overpriced and a huge ... Read More

• Re: Can I skip the Software update? [rhegde]

  Written by: hpdriver on Dec 29, 2010 5:40:24 AM

  WARNING!!! The IMA software upgrade causes a major, and potentially dangerous, change to the AUTO-STOP feature. Beware. I had the software upgrade performed (NOT BY REQUEST) 3 weeks ago. Gas mileage has been getting consistently worse. I have also noted that the battery recharge system has become "selective" as to when it will charge the battery. Where the "green" recharge bars used to appear whenever I took my foot off the ... Read More

2010 Honda Civic LX-S Vibration

• Re: 2010 Honda Civic LX-S Vibration [christina31]

  Written by: kagedude on Jan 3, 2011 9:00:03 PM

  My 2nd trip to the dealership was a disappointment and the same experience you had. My selling dealership just rebalanced the tires again and although it rides better at higher speeds, it still vibrates (chugs, flutters) in the seat area around 53mph. I even told the dealership that I test drove my dad's 2009 Honda Civic LX and their 2010 Honda Civic EX loaner and the ride was very smooth and ... Read More

Honda Civic Hybrid IMA Problems

• 2009 Civic Hybrid IMA and bad gas mileage

  Written by: hpdriver on Dec 15, 2010 9:46:51 AM

  Let me begin this message with the exact same words I just used when I was talking to American Honda Corp Rep: I WILL NEVER PURCHASE ANOTHER HONDA VEHICLE AGAIN! Here's my experience (and I live in a cold climate): I have been experiencing declining gas mileage since 6 months after purchase of the vehicle. It has gotten worse over the past year to the point where I am getting about ... Read More

Honda Civic 2006-2007 Issues

• premature brake wear

  Written by: sjet on Dec 31, 2010 7:32:06 AM

  I have a 2009 Honda Civic, brought new and now has 11,100 miles. Took Honda in for routine maintenance and was informed that front brake pds needed to be replaced and rotors resufaced. The service manager indicated that I may be stepping on brake too frequently or just too much inner city driving. I have had at least 7 other different cars, makes and models never had a problem of premature ... Read More

Honda Civic Hybrid Transmission Problems

• Re: Is my transmission on the edge of big trouble? [jerryr4]

  Written by: bobguynn on Dec 11, 2010 3:13:29 AM

  Dear "Just a girl": Trust me, you're at no greater disadvantage in dealing with Honda than anyone else. Their handling of the CVT transmission fiasco appears to have been pretty consistent regardless of owner gender or other demographic factors...TOTALLY IRRESPONSIBLE...unless you live in Japan, where you would have benefitted by a recall. I had a 2003 HONDA Civic Hybrid in the traditional tan tone for 6+ years. I started having judder ... Read More

Honda Civic Hybrid IMA Problems

• Re: NiMH Battery Life [bossless]

  Written by: dhilldiner on Nov 9, 2010 9:54:51 AM

  My understanding is Honda constructs the replacement battery packs from existing battery packs that are wrecked or unused. But somebody said that the 2009 Civics have better batteries so could the replacement batteries for pre 2009 be new and better than what we had? The length of Honda's warranty on the replacement battery is not a good sign -3 years? That means you would have to fork out for a new ... Read More

• HELP!!

  Written by: spoograb on Oct 6, 2010 1:24:47 PM

  I have a 2009 HCH purchased in March of 2009. Everytime the weather becomes cool and rainy and/or cool/cold and dry, my battery charge suddenly falls from almost full to almost empty, especially if i am using electric assist continuously for a few moments. However, when the weather is hot out (like 60+ all the way to 101 like it was this past summer), i could use the electric assist for ... Read More

2009 Honda Civic Problems

• Re: 2009 Honda Civic—Won't Turn Over? [montiep]

  Written by: court52289 on Sep 29, 2010 6:16:32 AM

  hi i have the same issue and this needs to be reported to american honda, please call them and report the issue, if enough people report the problem the dealership will actually do something for us instead of telling us they can duplicate the issue because it happens sparcely... if it is reported enough it is likely it will be turned into a recall and all cars will be fixed.. please ... Read More

Honda Civic GX Engine Questions

• Performance Mods on 2009 Honda Civic GX

  Written by: akkadian09 on Sep 24, 2010 5:46:20 AM

  I’ve got a 2009 Honda Civic GX and I’d like to see if I can squeeze a little more horsepower out of her by installing some typical performance upgrades like a high-flow air intake and opening up the exhaust. Can those kinds of performance mods be done on the GX cars without messing up anything else, like the on board computer, engine monitoring system, etc.? Please advise; thanks much! – - ... Read More

Honda Civic Hybrid IMA Problems

• Re: Gas Mileage Problem 2009 HCH [william1942]

  Written by: ill2006 on Sep 23, 2010 3:24:01 PM

  When I received my letter and phone call from American Honda early in early August encouraging me to have my IMA software updated to extend the IMA battery life, I complied the very next day. Shortly thereafter my 2006 Civic Hybrid with 110,000 mi. on began to experience IMA problems. Battery charge would drop to 2 or 3 bars and the car would have extremely poor acceleration, within a minute the ... Read More

Civic 2006-2009 engine block seepage warranty...

• Re: Civic 2006-2009 engine block seepage warranty... [lvgti]

  Written by: targettuning on Sep 17, 2010 4:43:52 AM

  Yes, It has been a well known problem (GOOGLE cracked blocks 2006, 07, 08 Civic) by Honda and Civic owners for some time. Honda issued a TSB to dealer service departments a few years ago instructing them on the specific areas on the engine block where these cracks may show up. I don't know why though because once the block has cracked it is "the end" for that particular engine as ... Read More

• Civic 2006-2009 engine block seepage warranty...

  Written by: lvgti on Sep 16, 2010 12:40:39 PM

  Yesterday, I rec'd a notice from Honda that there maybe a problem with the engine block & coolant seepage. Honda has entended the warranty on the engine block to 8 years with no mileage restrictions. Has anyone else heard about this problem? My '07 Civic is a genuine POS! In 2 years & 15,000 miles I've had 2 transmissions (automatics), replaced the steering gear, cv boot & joints, battery, sun visors ... Read More

Honda Civic Prices Paid and Buying Experience

• Re: 2010 Civic Lx and HondaCare [rustum]

  Written by: igozoomzoom on Sep 13, 2010 9:04:21 PM

  The LX-S adds the following features to the LX: 16" 5-spoke alloy wheels (from the '06-'08 EX models) Rear lip spoiler Chrome exhaust tip finisher Leather-wrapped steering wheel Sport black cloth interior with unique silver stitching ' For only $600 more, it makes a substantial difference in the overall look of the vehicle. Just to reinforce what a great value the LX-S upgrades are, I calculated the cost of adding the ... Read More

Honda Civic Hybrid IMA Problems

• Re: Heat Related IMA Problems/Solutions [sholmes717]

  Written by: Ogre_GEV on Aug 12, 2010 1:14:24 PM

  > But remove the elec motor & I'm sorry but its dangerous. And the general public would agree, it's simply unsafe. Nope. Power to weight is measured as lbs/hp (when you compare gas to gas engines). The 2006 HCH is 93 HP and 2877 lbs. That's 31lbs/hp. That is wimpy, but here are some other production cars that are not considered unsafe: 2006 Honda Civic Hybrid with depleted battery (gas only): ... Read More

• Re: 2006-2008 HYBRID OWNERS BEWARE!!!!! [grunn320]

  Written by: Ogre_GEV on Aug 10, 2010 3:04:16 PM

  >Very recent recall to update software in my 2007 Honda Civic Hybrid resulted in a drastic reduction in the electric power assist function and noticeable reduction in gas mileage and power immediately following the update. Very recent, like this week? We've been talking about it here. Two others report better mileage and power with it. Did you have any previous updates done? Try to keep track of your battery gauge. It ... Read More

Kia Forte vs Honda Civic

• Re: Should I buy a 2009 honda civic coupe ex or a 2010 kia forte coupe ex?

  Written by: jellobrand on Jul 21, 2010 10:53:14 AM

  I've had a Kia and many others. It still remains to be seen the new Era of Kia's and the lasting power vs. what we know Honda. I will tell you that my Koup has been trouble free and with the bumper to bumper that you get..... Why not.

2009 Honda Civic

• Re: 2009 Civic stolen [onedmc]

  Written by: mariabarron on Jul 20, 2010 7:39:08 PM

  So what did ur insurance company say? Because I just had my honda accord stolen from work, and i have all my keys as well and the insurance says that they dont understand how someone could of stole my car without a key?

• Re: 2009 Civic premature rear brake wear [robtroxel]

  Written by: rrbhokies on Jul 19, 2010 7:57:28 PM

  Just traded in my 2008 Accord in part because of poor body integrity and the fact that I replaced both front and rear brakes before 24K miles. The 2008 Accord has been a thorough disappointment. I sure hope that the Civic doesn't suffer from the same brake issues as the Accord. I was under the impression that the Accord issues are isolated to the Accords. I'm sorry that you are experiencing ... Read More

2011 Honda Civic

• Re: Civic or Accord

  Written by: robtroxel on Jul 14, 2010 11:17:34 AM

  I agree about the Civic noise factor. We added a noise layer called Fat Mat www.fatmat.com to the rear under-seat floors and all the doors which made a dramatic difference in our 2009 Civic EXL with Navi. We came out of a 2007 Accord EXL which really was not much quieter. Honda could to a much better job at the factory. Our A/C has performed quite well here in the Midwest ... Read More

2009 Honda Civic

• 2009 Civic premature rear brake wear

  Written by: robtroxel on Jul 14, 2010 11:02:34 AM

  Have any of you had any issues with the rear brakes wearing prematurely? Our 11 month old 2009 EX has 10,500 mostly highway miles (70%H) (30% city)and our Honda rep wants to replace the rear pads soon. I do recall some service bulletin on the 2008/09 Accords. In my mind the front pads should be the first to go if the brake proportioning valve is set up properly. Our other earlier ... Read More

Honda Civic Hybrid Catalytic Converter Failures

• Third CC replacement for 2003 HCH

  Written by: pkikel on Jun 15, 2010 7:54:16 PM

  I've been told I need to replace the catalytic converter for my 2003 Civic Hybrid for the THIRD time at a cost of $1,800. I had it replaced the first time in November, 2006 at 67,178 miles. The cost for this replacement was covered by the original vehicle warranty. In January, 2009 at 109,580 miles it needed to be replace again. A little over two years and only 42,402 miles had ... Read More

Honda Civic Tires and Wheels

• Honda Rear Tires Bald

  Written by: mynewcivic on Jun 15, 2010 1:05:48 PM

  My 2009 Honda Civic rear tires went bald in 1200 miles after I had them checked. I slid out on the freeway when I went over a puddle. Very dangerous. Has anyone else experienced their Honda Civic rear tires going bald or wearing down really quickly--in an unusually short amount of time?

2009 Honda Civic

• Bald Rear Tires?

  Written by: mynewcivic on Jun 9, 2010 3:21:43 PM

  Has anyone else experieced their Honda Civic rear tires wearing out unexpectedly ---sooner than they should be able to last? I have a new 2009 Honda Civic 4 Door that I got in October '09. I just got it inspected before I drove across the country. Halfway through my trip, I lost control on the highway when I drove over a shallow puddle of rainwater because my rear tires went completely ... Read More

Honda Extended Warranties Pricing and Info

• Honda Accord vs Toyota Camry 2011

  Written by: honeysuckle on May 24, 2010 8:54:04 AM

  Hi. I am new to this forum, but I am in a quandry over which car to choose! I currently own a Honda Accord Special edition 2002. We also have a Honda Civic 2003 so I would say we have been okay with Hondas. However, we decided to look at both the 2011 Honda Accord and the Camry this weekend. I like the spacious feel of the Camry, and they're giving ... Read More

2008 Honda Civic Problems and Repairs

• Re: Starting Problem [johnny__rf]

  Written by: court52289 on May 7, 2010 1:20:34 PM

  i have the same issue and would like to take it up with american honda. was your civic manufactured in canada? and in july of 2009?

2011 Honda Civic

• Re: 2011 Honda Civic [windgrace]

  Written by: targettuning on Apr 20, 2010 4:55:17 AM

  I wouldn't say "incorrect" as much as the 2008---> on... vehicles now have estimates that more accurately reflect the actual numbers consumers are able to get. Yeah, I know you already were able to achieve the earlier numbers on your 06 Civic but as usual "fuel economy depends on driving conditions, driving style, and vehicle condition. A 2008-2009-2010 Civic will still be able to get those earlier numbers (30 city/40 highway ... Read More

Kia Forte vs Honda Civic

• Re: Should I buy a 2009 honda civic coupe ex or a 2010 kia forte coupe ex? [ajri02]

  Written by: dbiscieglia on Apr 19, 2010 4:01:37 PM

  It's a no-brainer here! The Kia Forte EX by far! Do the math and drive each one...that'll do it :-) I LOVE my Forte EX!!! It ROCKS in ALL ways! :D ">

2008 Honda Civic Problems and Repairs

• Re: 2009 Honda Civic LXS - Weak Starting [nmarcel1]

  Written by: lwnc on Apr 9, 2010 1:37:38 PM

  I have had the same problem and did not realize that others incountered it as well. I went ahead a replaced the battery in fear that I would be stranded somewhere. Since then my Civic has started just fine. Prior to changing the battery I incoundered this problem in warm weather as well... the hesitaion to start. I said something to the dealer but as always they said that they found ... Read More

Honda Civic Hybrid IMA Problems

• Update on Our 2009 HCH Issues and Other Comments

  Written by: MB_in_MN on Mar 30, 2010 9:09:08 AM

  To review: IMA battery failed at 4000 miles and again at 20000. Honda replaced battery each time without any argument. My wife spoke with the sales manager at the dealership about not trusting the car to work properly. He went to bat for us and convinced Honda to just take the car back (it was leased). We swapped it for a 2010 Civic EX-L, just writing a new lease with the ... Read More

Help Me Choose!

• Reliable used car in 15k-18k range...options?

  Written by: texasnightowl on Mar 22, 2010 1:46:16 PM

  So my 2000 Camaro is 10 yrs old and over the last 2 yrs I've put better than $5000 in repairs and maintenance into it. It's good for the moment, and I am likely to keep it as a second car, but am now shopping for a new daily driver. My commute is 14 miles each way and I am averaging only 11k miles per year (the Camaro is only now ... Read More

2008 Honda Civic Problems and Repairs

• Re: 2009 Honda Civic LXS - Weak Starting [civicowner3]

  Written by: nmarcel1 on Mar 18, 2010 5:29:23 AM

  I understand that cars will struggle a bit in very cold weather conditions to start but the few times this happened to me the engine was cranking and as it continued to crank it got slower and slower... kind of the symptoms when your battery is going to die... but then the engine eventually started.... I let it run for a few minutes and then shut it off and re started ... Read More

Honda Civic Care and Maintenance

• Car Ding Repair

  Written by: sjet on Mar 17, 2010 10:22:37 AM

  Noticed a number amount of dings along side of right rear panel of 2009 Honda civic-touch up paint from dealer has not work to cover them. Was told that entire panel must be replaced by an auto body shop. Is there another option to remove small dings or dents?

2008 Honda Civic Problems and Repairs

• Re: 2009 Honda Civic LXS - Weak Starting [nmarcel1]

  Written by: civicowner3 on Mar 16, 2010 5:21:17 PM

  my 08 civic is hard to start on cold winter mornings-I have no idea why-someone has told me this is a problem

• 2009 Honda Civic LXS - Weak Starting

  Written by: nmarcel1 on Mar 16, 2010 4:58:22 PM

  I have a 2009 Honda Civic LXS with 7K... in the past few weeks (weather was colder) the car was hard to start.... it sounded like a weak battery when cranking.... but the car started eventually. This happen a few times in the past month or two.... I checked the battery and alternator with a volt meter and the battery is charging at 12.5 volts with car off... when I start ... Read More

Honda Civic Prices Paid and Buying Experience

• Re: 2010 Honda Civic LX Sedan price in CA [flyingtree02]

  Written by: bansha on Mar 12, 2010 8:35:02 PM

  Does the selling price of $16,191 include destination ($710)? If yes, I think the selling price is pretty good. It's on the lower end of the prices I've been seeing on various websites (see details below). Can you tell me which dealer you're working with? I'm planning to buy an LX next month. Details I've been tracking the pricing of this car on various websites on a weekly basis since November ... Read More

• Re: 2009 civic mpg [mpgseeker]

  Written by: mrclean53 on Mar 11, 2010 9:12:10 PM

  I just bought a 2009 honda civic sedan and I get maximum 29mpg city and 39 mpg hwy.I drive the speed limit and don't accelerate rapidly.I also use cruise control on the hwy. and also go speed limit.I think driving at a steady pace will help to improve your mileage.

2008 Honda Civic Problems and Repairs

• Re: On The Other Hand [sandman_6472]

  Written by: jonesbb630 on Mar 11, 2010 5:13:46 PM

  I must say I've had an 84 Accord, 86 Accord, 88 Accord, 91 Integra, 95 Integra, 96 Civic, 97 Accord, 2000 Acura EL, 2001 Accord, 2002 Civic, 2005 CRV, 2008, Civic, 2008 CRV, 2009 Honda Lawnmower, 2009 Honda Snowblower. All these driven by my wife and me and knock on wood, not one lemon and nothing but pleasure to own and operate. By the complaints listed on this forum, I must ... Read More

Honda Civic Hybrid IMA Problems

• Re: 04 HCH with IMA issues [xiabelle]

  Written by: sm4 on Mar 3, 2010 10:26:27 AM

  I have a 2009 Civic Hybrid. I will have owned it one year in April. In November the IMA light went on and I took it to the dealer who said it needed a computer upgrade. It just went on again - after a month of cold and very snowy temperatures. Now I need a new battery. Not sure where the error code is seen - I didn't ask the dealer ... Read More

Honda Civic Prices Paid and Buying Experience

• Re: 2009 civic mpg [mpgseeker]

  Written by: carzann on Feb 11, 2010 4:54:50 PM

  I would love to know the answer to this as well. I have a 2009 Civic LX 4-dr sedan, and I get terrible mileage too. Around 32 highway is so-so, but my combined city/hwy mpg (most of my driving involves 50/50 city/hwy) barely hits 24 mpg. I realize it's a more powerful engine and won't get the great mileage of my previous underpowered Hondas -- I used to get 40 higway! ... Read More

• Civic LX-S $19,300 OTD. Is it good?

  Written by: amtex on Feb 7, 2010 10:14:54 PM

  I bought my Civic 2010 LX-S for 19,300 OTD (with Honda financing) on December 1, 2009. I checked several auto sites like Edmunds.com, truecar.com for the price and this one was the best offer. This is in FW/Dallas area. I was also considering VW Jetta SE 2010 but the two sale managers that were dealing with me and a finance manager of Volkswagen of Lewisville (Lewisville, TX) were acting the same ... Read More

Honda Civic Hybrid IMA Problems

• battery

  Written by: gregr2 on Jan 27, 2010 7:27:21 AM

  I agree with Jeb. I had my 2009 civic battery replaced and now I'm getting about 10 miles per gallon less than I was getting when I first bought the car. As I stated before, I am amazed that this problem with these vehicles has been kept relatively quiet. Honda continues to sell these vehicles as fast as they can get them on the lot.

Honda Civic Hybrid Driving Tips & Tricks

• Re: Low Mileage on 2009 Honda Civic Hybrid [gauger01]

  Written by: frednjudik on Jan 21, 2010 10:30:09 AM

  You are very fortunate to get 40 plus mpg in city, stop and go traffic. Thank you for your input, as you sound like an average driver. My 2009 gets around 42mpg on long trips, interstate driving, going around 70 mph, the speed limit in California, on Freeway/Interstate driving. This is with AC on, another occupant, and luggage in the trunk. There are so many variables, it is really hard to ... Read More

• Re: Low Mileage on 2009 Honda Civic Hybrid [frednjudik]

  Written by: gauger01 on Jan 21, 2010 6:24:41 AM

  Thought I bump this up a bit. After reading some of these posts, I guess I should be happy with the MPG I get on my 2009 HCH. I have just over 6000 miles and over that time period I averaged 42.8 MPG. 90% of my driving is local, 10 miles or less trip. I have the Trip B set for when I bought the car to get the "lifetime" avg ... Read More

Honda Civic Prices Paid and Buying Experience

• 2009 civic mpg

  Written by: mpgseeker on Jan 20, 2010 1:58:15 PM

  Did I get a lemon? I bought a 2009 honda civic 4 door sedan in July 2009. The best mpg I've gotten is 34. In town I get 22 mpg and on the highway it's usually 28mpg. My 1995 honda civic did much better. What type of gas mileage are others getting? Is there anything that could be adjusted to improve the gas mileage?

Honda Civic Basic Maintenance Questions

• Re: Maintenance [jtisch]

  Written by: rudimat on Jan 17, 2010 11:28:49 AM

  Comment on the dealer's "10,000 mile checkup". With Honda's MM system now, such arbitrary "x-mile" checkups no longer exist. If you are being offered one, it is a dealer-created package of services related to what cars perhaps at one point used to need, but have no relationship to the maintenance demands of current Hondas. To put it bluntly, it is a ripoff preying on those who want to be conscientious about ... Read More

Honda Civic Hybrid IMA Problems

• Re: IMA Failure - Georgia [gmackey]

  Written by: dwa2 on Jan 11, 2010 11:10:41 AM

  Please advise if there are any recalls. I have a 2009 Honda Civic with 11,000 miles it. The IMA light went on this week. I brought it in and it shows a battery module deterioration. The updated the IMA battery and PGM-FI Update and told me this was a softwear issue, and that I was all set. Can I expect further problems? I asked if this was a recall issue and ... Read More

Honda Civic Lease Questions

• Re: 09 Civic or 10 Civic lease? [Car_man]

  Written by: vagabondchef on Dec 8, 2009 10:36:11 AM

  It seems cheaper to lease a 2010 Civic LX than an 2009 Civic LX according to Honda's Financial Services website lease calculator.

Honda Civic Prices Paid and Buying Experience

• Re: I just bought a 2009 Civic 4Dr LX Automatic [marksyr]

  Written by: jogousa on Jan 8, 2010 3:23:34 AM

  You did well....congrats and enjoy your new Honda!

• I just bought a 2009 Civic 4Dr LX Automatic

  Written by: marksyr on Jan 7, 2010 7:08:04 PM

  Hi, I've learned so much from this forum that I wanted to give a little knowledge back... I just purchased a 2009 Civic 4Dr LX Automatic from a dealer in Syracuse, NY. It was a new car (2 miles on the odometer). My pricing was as follows: MSRP $18,965 Honda discount on 2009s - $750 Negotiated discount - $2,015 Net Price $16,200 Application processing fee + $75 NYS Sales Tax + ... Read More

Honda Civic Real World MPG

• 2009 honda civic ex

  Written by: kikoman on Jan 6, 2010 6:09:24 PM

  hey so heres the thing.. i got 2009 honda civic ex SOHC. i know it isnt much faster than the civic Si but wanna know if is it worth it to put money on performance parts for an civic ex SOHC..?? pls pls.. help.. coz i think u would say trade it in or something but i rilly want to keep this car.. it has some sentimental value.. so anyone can ... Read More

Honda Civic Lease Questions

• Re: 09 Civic or 10 Civic lease? [vagabondchef]

  Written by: Car_man on Dec 8, 2009 3:00:43 AM

  Hi vagabondchef. I haven't worked up payments on both, but I suspect that the fact that Honda has pulled the plug on its special lease program for the 2009 Civic will make it more expensive to lease than a 2010 model, even with the $750 dealer cash that is available on leftovers. Car_man Host Prices Paid: Buying & Leasing Experiences Forum