Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (doors, hood, frame, rust, paint and trim).
Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2009 Honda Accord owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
The contact owns a 2009 Honda Accord. The contact stated that the pieces holding the front and rear bumpers in place were constantly fracturing because the part was made of plastic. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, he heard abnormal rubbing and grinding sounds coming from the front of the vehicle. The contact continued to drive. Upon parking and inspecting the vehicle, the contact noticed that the driver's side front bumper was detaching. The contact purchased rubbers and was able to reinstall the front bumper himself. However, the failure reoccurred several times. Additionally, the contact later became aware that the rear bumper had separated from the vehicle as there was no bumper on the rear of the vehicle. The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 300,000.
Chain reaction where I was the last vehicle in a stopped line of cars I was rear ended by an USB who was traveling fast and never attempted to brake the SUV struck the rear of my Accord and pushed me into the car in front my car had crushed rear end and crumpled front end while the side air beg went off the front air bag did not deploy....this is my concern since it struck the front of the next vehicle causing damage.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 Honda Accord. While the vehicle was parked in the garage, the contact suddenly heard a loud pop sound. The contact opened the trunk and found that the passenger side supporting struts for the trunk door had burst open, which prevented the trunk from remaining open when in use. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 108,550.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 Honda Accord. Within months of owning the vehicle, there was water intrusion during heavy rain. The rear driver's side paneling, electrical function area, and side curtain air bag area was wet. The vehicle was not inspected and diagnosed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 77,000. Updated 02/03/17 updated 7/11/18
The white paint on my 2009 Honda Accord is flaking off in big chunks all the way down to the beige under-layer. It started on the channels around my rear windshield. I then noticed spots on the trunk, drivers side door and roof. This is unacceptable! After consulting a local repair shop, it was determined that the paint is not adhering - manufacturer error!
Car is black and 5 years ago showed signs of the paint falling apart. Now the paint is getting really bad. I took it to 2 dealers ibwas told because of the sun. Its southern california so I said it's in a shade when parked home but cant always be shaded. I was told nothing can be done
I bought my car brand new in July 2009, in nov. 2009 I started having issues with the door actuators. Since nov. 2009 they have fixed my actuators 7 times, 4 times in 2012. I also have had the center arm rest replaced twice due to bubbling (needs to be replaced again). About 3 weeks ago I was unable to lock my car from the inside. This brings up a huge safety issue. I have also informed the dealership that my actuators are going again in my car. In August 2014, the dealership told me I would have to pay since my car is out of warranty. When I was unable to lock my car from the inside I decided to contact Honda. They refuse to fix the issue because my car is out of warranty and has 83,000 miles on it. Even though this has been an ongoing issue since nov. 2009. My steering wheel has also cracked and the casing has had to be replaced. …
A noise has developed in our 2009 Honda Accord in the dash, where the passenger side and right side "a" pillar air bags are located. The car has been returned to a local dealer on 3 seperate occasions. They continue to repair the problem by installing some type of padding in the dash. After each repair, the noise returns after driving about 10 miles. I have asked them on two separate occasions to remove the dash/air bags and inspect the effected areas. I have also reported the problem to the Honda customer assistance department. They have indicated they will review my information and have someone call back. My concerns are; that something is loose, creating the noise, along with the fact that some type of problem May exist with the air bags which could result in either an unwanted/non deployment situation or if something is rubbing on a wiring harness a passenger compartment fire.
The noise coming from the passenger side under the glove box when the air is on is annoying and pretty loud. The radio can't even conceal the sound at low volume. Likewise, the glove box isn't latched according to the lines of the dash (1 cm gap). The glove box moves and rattles. The seat also rattles and shakes when going over any surface whether highway or city streets... These noises are just too much. The car is 09 not 1988. Actually 1988 probably wouldn't have all these problems. The deal said the air noise is normal??? Sorry it's not normal to not be able to talk to someone because the car feels like it's breaking down and noise is coming from every direction.
I purchased my 2009 Honda Accord brand new from a Honda dealership. The paint on my car is now peeling on the hood, roof, trunk, and around the back window. I took it to a Honda dealer and they took pictures and at the same time tried telling me it appeared as if something got on the car. There's no clear coat left on the car. I'm so frustrated with Honda. I take good care of my vehicles and have had hondas in the past. I'm completely disappointed in the way I've been treated by Honda and their inability to help. I think this is my last and final Honda.
Body complaints in other Accord years
Frequently asked questions
How common are body problems on the 2009 Honda Accord?
NHTSA has 26 complaints about the body & structure of the 2009 Honda Accord, 4% of the model year's 727 complaints. The component named most often is body (15 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2009 Honda Accord body problems?
No. NHTSA lists no body & structure recall for the 2009 Honda Accord, though it has 10 recalls for other components. If the problem is widespread, a repair may still be covered by an extended warranty or a manufacturer service bulletin — ask a dealer.
At what mileage do 2009 Honda Accord body problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 77,000 miles, and 24% before 25,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 3 crashes, 0 fires and 0 injuries to body & structure problems on this model year. If you notice symptoms, have the car checked before driving further.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.