Two problems related to front suspension have been reported for the 2009 Honda Civic. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2009 Honda Civic based on all problems reported for the 2009 Civic.
Creaking noise from front end while turning wheel. First time was February 2010. Dealer performed service bulletin. Did not work. They replaced both front strut assemblies---problem solved. July 2010 creaking in steering is back. Brought in to dealer and told both strut assemblies need to be replaced again. Two week back order on struts.
The contact owns a 2009 Honda Civic. While driving 10 mph, the contact struck another vehicle on the driver's side. She does not know how the front driver's side tire detached from her vehicle after striking the other vehicle from a right angle. The entire front end came off of the contact's vehicle and it was unable to be driven. The vehicle was towed from the scene and a police report was filed. There were no injuries. The dealer advised her to have the vehicle towed to them so it can be repaired. The failure mileage was 45.