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.

10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
26 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
33 / 2
Average Mileage:
64,180 miles

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2009 Honda Accord seat belts / air bags problems

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2009 Honda Accord Owner Comments (Page 3 of 7)

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problem #98

Dec 052017

Accord

  • 76,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Airbag settlement recall

- White Plains, NY, USA

problem #97

Aug 052015

Accord

  • 60,000 miles
The contact owns a 2009 Honda Accord. While the vehicle was at a stop light, another vehicle crashed into the rear of the contact's vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained neck and lower back injuries that required medical attention. A police report was not filed. The contact was able to drive the vehicle to stevens creek Honda (4590 stevens creek blvd, san jose, ca 95129, phone: (800) 692-2129). The vehicle was not diagnosed, but the body damage was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 60,000.

- Los Gatos, CA, USA

problem #96

Nov 012017

Accord

  • miles
Takata recall: I saw the news about recalling the vehicle for air bag safety. I am not sure why nobody contact me since my car's model is in the recalling list. Honda Accord 2009

- Troy, NY, USA

problem #95

Sep 072017

Accord

  • 70,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The contact owns a 2009 Honda Accord. When the vehicle was started, the air bag warning indicator illuminated and remained lit. An unknown dealer was contacted at 318-445-6677 to inquire about the notice from tk holdings Inc. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified. The failure was not diagnosed. The failure mileage was approximately 70,000.

- Alexandria, LA, USA

problem #94

Oct 312017

Accord 4-cyl

  • 125,000 miles
The contact owns a 2009 Honda Accord. While driving approximately 30-35 mph, the contact's vehicle crashed head on into another vehicle. The driver's and passenger's frontal air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed. The contact and passenger sustained injuries to the neck, back, shoulders, and chest, which required medical attention. The vehicle was towed to choice towing facility. Neither the manufacturer nor the dealer were notified. The vehicle was repaired at auto nation Honda (4030 hacks cross rd, memphis, tn 38125, (901) 209-1308) per NHTSA campaign number: 16V346000 (air bags). The approximate failure mileage was 125,000.. updated 8/3/18

- Holly Springs, MS, USA

problem #93

Nov 152015

Accord

  • 80,000 miles
Takata airbags I called numerous times last year and two years ago because my passenger airbag light would keep coming on and the vehicle was never in a major accident to set off the passenger airbag. I complained in person at a Honda dealership of lisle to a ray underwood. Ray claimed that nothing was wrong and they refused to do anything to my vehicle until I paid a minimum $100 testing fee. I am a college student who doesnt have alot of extra income so I was unable to pay for the fee. I argued that this should have been free do to the seriousness of the claim considering I have passengers in my vehicle all the time and I would never want to put them in harms way. Ray again refused to do anything. I called Honda and they refused to reimburse me for the fee. Now about 2 years later I received 2 letters in the mail about my vehicle having defective airbags! are you people ignorant, incompetent, stupid or all 3? I am currently giving all documentation to my lawyer for further action. I want Honda of lisle reported to the better business bureau as well as their general manager ken underwood. This is a shady way to conduct business and I could have been seriously injured or killed do to their negligence as well as takata's negligence.

- Lemont, IL, USA

problem #92

Jun 102017

Accord 6-cyl

  • 151,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The contact owned a 2009 Honda Accord. The contact stated that the vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign numbers: 17V030000 (air bags), 09E063000 (equipment), and 16V056000 (air bags). While driving 70 mph with the cruise control activated, the driver's side and curtain air bags deployed without impact or warning. The front passenger side air bag failed to deploy, causing extensive injuries to the front passenger. In addition, the brake pedal failed to function when applying force to stop the vehicle. The vehicle crashed into a tree. The driver sustained head, neck, and back pains. The front passenger sustained extensive bruising, pain to the head and back, and injuries to the left arm, collar bone, and sternum. Both occupants required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was inspected by the insurance company and deemed the vehicle destroyed. The dealer (mungenast St. Louis Honda, 5939 S lindbergh blvd, St. Louis, mo 63123, (314) 894-1330) was notified. The contact provided the dtc to the dealer. The dealer was uncertain as to which recall may have been associated with the failure or if a different failure happened that was not related to the open recalls on the vehicle. The contact was waiting on instructions from the manufacturer. The contact notified the manufacturer and was waiting on a response to determine the cause of the air bag and cruise control failures. The approximate failure mileage was 151,000. Parts distribution disconnect. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- St Louis, MO, USA

problem #91

Jul 252017

Accord

  • 136,787 miles
Was in an accident and air bags didn't deploy and they should have its front end damage

- Winona, TX, USA

problem #90

Jul 112017

Accord

  • miles
SRS unit failed after recall completed of the inflator recall. Honda does have a 15 year extended warranty on this part, but would not apply it since the technician was not able to read the error codes. Inflator was replaced around February, SRS light came on in may and repairs was completed on 7/11/17 at my expense.

- Sanger, TX, USA

problem #89

Jun 242017

Accord

  • 101,000 miles
I bought the Honda Accord new in 2009 in Florida. I gave the car to my daughter in 2016 and she moved to Illinois. She had the airbag recall repaired on 6/24/17 but airbag warning light is still on. The dealer states there is a "front weight sensor failure" and needs to be repaired for cost of $882.32. Honda indicates this part is not part of the recall and will not pay for repairs. I believe the airbags shoud be functional after the recall reair was completed.

- Saint Augustine, FL, USA

problem #88

Jun 182017

Accord

  • 103,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The drivers side air bag and side curtain and passengers front air bag deployed as my son was driving in a parking lot where he works. Thank god he works at a hospital. I thought Honda was safe but have my doubts now? it's seems like no one wants to help other than our insurance. He said he was maybe going about 10 miles an hour.

- Arvada, CO, USA

problem #87

Mar 062017

Accord

  • 69,000 miles
Takata recall. Notified dealer 65 days ago, but no correction taken.

- Chapel Hill, NC, USA

problem #86

Mar 232017

Accord 4-cyl

  • 55,000 miles
The contact owned a 2009 Honda Accord. While driving approximately 75 mph another vehicle rear ended the contact's vehicle at a 180 degree angle into three lanes, a 360 degree angle head on into the guardrail, and then onto the shoulder of oncoming traffic. The air bags failed to deploy. The driver sustained neck, head, and back injuries that required medical attention. The passenger sustained neck, back, and head injuries that also required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to an impound lot and then to an insurance towing lot. The vehicle was destroyed. The VIN was included in NHTSA campaign number: 16V346000 (air bags). The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 55,000. Updated 06/08/17 updated 06/18/17**** updated 06/27/17

- Estero, FL, USA

problem #85

Mar 312017

Accord

  • miles
We've been calling gunn Honda in san antonio tx since August of 2016. Since then, at each call we've heard "the parts won't be in for two weeks, and we'll call you". we received a letter from Honda today to ask if the car had been sold or demolished, so we called gunn Honda. They said they hadn't ever heard of us, but they'll take the car Monday. They won't say how long repairs will take. I fear as this is a recall instead of a "paying" job, they'll keep the car for another six months with an estimate of "two weeks".

- San Antonio, TX, USA

problem #84

Jun 042016

Accord

  • miles
Takata recall, I've been waiting 5-6 months for the dealer to fix the passenger side air bag. They've not received a replacement part yet. I can't drive my car with a front seat passenger safely. Will Honda pay for a rental car? appreciate any help with this mess... thanks

- Smyrna, GA, USA

problem #83

Mar 012017

Accord 6-cyl

  • miles
2009 Honda Accord. Consumer writes in regards to takata air bag recall. The consumer stated the NHTSA website was not up-to-date concerning recalls on the takata airbags. Updated 03/23/2017

- New York, NY, USA

problem #82

Jul 052006

Accord

  • 0 miles
I have contacted my local dealership twice about this recall. They did not have a status on my repair parts. That was over 4 months ago. It has been 8 months since I first contacted them about this recall. 2 months is standard for a recall" this will be going on for 2 years at this rate! way to go Honda, and way to go NHTSA. How many more lives have been lost on this recall??"

- Wichita, KS, USA

problem #81

May 232016

Accord

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2009 Honda Accord. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V346000 (air bags) and stated that the part was not available within a reasonable time frame to schedule the recall repair. The interim recall letter from the manufacturer did not give a specific date for when the part would become available. The contact was unable to determine when the vehicle would be repaired. The manufacturer could not provide an estimated date for when the contact's vehicle would receive the recall repair. The contact was not experiencing a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- La Palma, CA, USA

problem #80

Feb 212017

Accord

  • miles
Scheduled appointment with Honda dealer two weeks in advance. Showed up for appointment and dealer stated that part has not arrived. No parts for the recall! my understanding is that supposedly the part should be ordered by the dealer using the vehicle VIN number. Part should be reserved for that specific vehicle. Wasted my time taking vehicle to Honda dealer. Still they haven't call me to speak with service manager and re-schedule at Honda dealer.

- Canovanas, PR, USA

problem #79

Jun 152016

Accord

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2009 Honda Accord. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V346000 (air bags). The part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

- Pleasant Grove, AL, USA

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