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1HGFA16527L••••••2007 Honda Civic
This build draws 3.2× more complaints than the average 2007 Honda Civic build (18 vs 6).
18on this build
975on the model
174builds in total
Most reportedEngine 5Visibility 4Tires 3Service Brakes 2
What owners of this build wrote
EngineFeb 2020
The cars coolant and oil kept mixing and the coolant would quickly deplete and leak out of the bottom of the car, the engine would also heat to the maximum temp on the engine if I did not constantly fill my coolant. I went to discount tire to get this checked out and it was a…
Air BagsJun 2016
The airbag light is on
Visibility/wiperJan 2015
The intermittent wipers stop unexpectedly anywhere on the windshield. The problem persists
Service BrakesMay 2013
I keep changing brakes and rotors. I have done this 2-3 times so far. The steering keeps shaking violently when you apply brakes. If you don't change the rotors, this problem will get worse, so I am forced to keep changing the rotors every other year. Over the years, I have had…
VisibilityAug 2010
The sunvisor on my 07 honda civic cracked and hangs down, obstructing my view (especially of signal lights). This occurred on it's own. I don't pull it down often, so it's received no sort of abuses nor anything that could have possibly caused a break. I researched the part to…
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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 1HGFA16527L035889 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.