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Honda Civic 2009 Problems

Are you having problems with your 2009 Honda Civic? Let our team of motoring experts keep you up to date with all of the latest 2009 Honda Civic issues & faults. We have gathered all of the most frequently asked questions and problems relating to the 2009 Honda Civic in one spot to help you decide if it's a smart buy.

Used Honda Civic review: 2006-2012
Honda has long had a reputation for building high quality prestige cars that are packed with technology. The front-wheel drive Civic is one of its most popular; it’s been a mainstay of the company’s range since it was introduced here in 1973, and the eighth generation model introduced in 2006 continued that
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Civic GLI SRS and Side Airbag Off indicator problems

Honda's Neil McDonald says: "The dealership tested the vehicle and no fault was found with the Passenger Side Airbag. They did, however, find the SRS light illuminated due to an internal failure in the seat belt pre-tensioner. Although this is unrelated to any previous concerns raised by the customer, Honda is covering the cost of this repair for the customer as a goodwill gesture."

Used Honda Civic review: 2003-2015
Ewan Kennedy reviews the Honda Civic sedan and hatch between 2003 and 2015 as a used buy.
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Deadly Takata airbag recall nears 1.2 million in Australia
Only a fraction of the 1.2 million cars on Australia roads with airbags that can spray shrapnel have been fixed, new figures show.
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Honda recalls more deadly Takata airbags
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Used Honda Civic review: 2006-2011
Honda’s four-door excels at the duller virtues of safety and reliability. The dash is another matter. New There are few more respected badges in the car business than the Honda Civic. It’s been with us since the 1970s and its loyal band of followers wouldn’t drive anything else. Honda built its reputation on
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Used Honda Civic review: 2006-2011
That the Civic Honda launched in 2006 was the eighth generation of the popular nameplate says much about the small car.
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Used Honda Civic review: 1995-2012
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Used Honda Civic review: 2006-2009
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Stumbling Honda Civic

Like you suspect I too reckon it's dealer spin. It's the sort of thing a dealer says when they can't diagnose a problem. Take it back to the dealer, tell them you are unhappy they haven't been able to fix the problem, and make take them for a drive in the car to demonstrate the problem. That way there should be no dispute over its existence.

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