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JHMFA36288S••••••2009 Honda Civic
This build draws 2.6× more complaints than the average 2009 Honda Civic build (6 vs 2).
6on this build
348on the model
151builds in total
1involved a crash
1injuries
Most reportedPower Train 2Suspension 1Service Brakes 1Hydraulic 1
What owners of this build wrote
Service BrakescrashSep 2009
While applying the brakes the car suddenly accelerates forward unexpectedly and does not stop. It has happened several times mostly lower speeds when approaching a stop sign/light and almost caused multiple rear end collisions
Engine And Engine CoolingAug 2010
2008 honda civic hybrid was modified according to manufacturer's voluntary recall notice 10-034. This modification involved changes to the engine control computer's software "flash" memory. Subsequently, the vehicle demonstrates insufficient power to accelerate safely into…
Power TrainSep 2009
Intermittent transmission slippage. First time had one passenger, a/c was on, terrain was flat. Automatic transmission failed to engage properly. 2nd time: had 2 passengers in rear, a/c was on, going uphill. Automatic transmission failed to engage properly. Engine revved and car…
SuspensionAug 2009
I don't know where to turn for help my problems is that I bought a honda civic last year 2008, for business use. My wife was using it to commuted from home to business every day. It happened yesterday (aug/12) while she was driving down I-15 and bangerter hwy she heard a snap…
VisibilityJan 2009
My sun visor cracked at the hinge over a year ago and since that time it would repeatedly fall in my face blocking my line of sight. Many times it even hit me in the head. Honda wouldn't pay to replace or fix it. I finally removed it since it obstructed my view of the road so…
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN JHMFA36288S006998 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.