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2009 Honda Accord
Problems & Complaints
CarComplaints.com Notes: The 2009 Honda Accord has several serious defects – poor brakes, excessive oil consumption, & uncomfortable seats.
BRAKES: There was a class action lawsuit against Honda in 2010 for premature & excessive brake wear. See our page on Honda's brake problems for more info.
OIL CONSUMPTION: Honda issued a TSB about this in late 2011, claiming it could be fixed through a software update to the VCM (variable cylinder management). There are class action lawsuits pending. See our page about the Accord oil consumption.
UNCOMFORTABLE SEATS: Owners have consistently reported uncomfortable seats with the entire 8th generation (2008-2012) of Honda Accords. Complaints range from back pain to leg circulation problems due to bad lumbar support, cushioning, & seat angle. Complaints aren't limited to only a certain body type -- the seat comfort problems are from a wide spectrum of owner height & weight. The common theme we hear is "we never noticed this during the test drive." Unfortunately for unwary buyers, the seat pain is noticeable after 15-20 minutes.
Worst 2009 Honda Accord Problems by Category
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- brakes problems
- engine problems
- interior accessories problems
- body / paint problems
- exterior accessories problems
- windows / windshield problems
- AC / heater problems
- wheels / hubs problems
- drivetrain problems
- transmission problems
- steering problems
- lights problems
- electrical problems
- fuel system problems
- seat belts / air bags problems
- suspension problems
- clutch problems
- cooling system problems
- exhaust system problems
- miscellaneous problems
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Worst 2009 Honda Accord Problems
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#1: Premature Brake Wear 2009 Accord
- Average Cost to Fix:
- $200
- Average Mileage:
- 28,000 mi
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#2: Brakes Squeak Like Crazy 2009 Accord
- Average Cost to Fix:
- $200
- Average Mileage:
- 8,000 mi
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#3: Excessive Oil Consumption 2009 Accord
- Average Cost to Fix:
- $1,000
- Average Mileage:
- 72,000 mi