Three problems related to suspension noise 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.
The contact owns a 2009 Honda Civic. While driving 45 mph, a clicking and popping noise emitted from under the hood. The failure recurred several times without warning. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, but the technician was unable to diagnose the failure. In addition, the vehicle started making a squeaking sound when making a turn. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that the front end suspension on both the passenger and driver sides of the vehicle was defective. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 5,971.
I noticed a noise coming from the rear end of the vehicle so I took it to the nearest Honda dealership. The dealership told me that the rear tires were severely cupped and needed to be replaced. The also recommended a four wheel alignment. Although the car is still covered under its 3 year 36000 mile warranty, I had to pay $366 out of pocket to have the rear tires replaced and the alignment done. When I viewed the alignment report all adjustments were within specified range prior to any adjustment being made. I believe there is either a problem with the goodyear eagle rs-a tires that were put on this car at the factory or there is some other underlying rear suspension issue that needs to be corrected.
On 8/15/11, vehicle was brought to a Honda chicago for lof & rotate. Dropped off, came back, drove vehicle found loud roaring noise. Tires were rotated then discovered the tire that came off r/r was cupped. Vehicle has 15k miles, barely driven by my mom that's in her 60s, doesn't travel the expressways. Honda chicago wouldn't do anything so I made a complaint with Honda care; was told bring it back to Honda. Honda chicago said, "sir, nothing wrong with the suspension and may possibly need an alignment. " I told the service advisor there was no complaint of pulling/drifting. Dealer and Honda care are useless, nothing was done so I paid for a new tire somewhere else. Last week, vehicle back at Honda elmhurst and then to Honda des plaines for a 2nd opinion for samething. Both dealers stated nothing wrong but the front tires currently have 3/32s, l/r 2/32s and r/r 6/32s. The dealership didn't even offer tires to be replaced. The vehicle currently has 18k miles on it, a ticking noise that comes for the vehicle when it's idling in reverse and the mysterious r/r tire concern. I contacted Honda care today spoke with a claim rep and requested to have a Honda regional rep or someone other than the dealership's mechanic to inspect the vehicle since it's been to 3 different dealerships. I also requested to be reimbursed for the r/r tire that was replaced. I was told, "we're not doing anything at this time and that I would need to take the vehicle back to the Honda dealership in elmhurst, IL and to have the service manager get involved. " the claim rep also stated that he spoke with the service manager of that same dealership and was told there's nothing wrong with the vehicle. I questioned the claim rep stated the service manager wasn't involved with the repairs on my vehicle, his service advisor was so of couse he would tell you what's on the invoice.