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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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1HGFA16557L••••••2007 Honda Civic
This build draws 3.0× more complaints than the average 2007 Honda Civic build (17 vs 6).
17on this build
975on the model
174builds in total
1involved a fire
Most reportedEngine 5Suspension 3Tires 3Air Bags 3
What owners of this build wrote
EnginefireSep 2017
The contact owns a 2007 honda civic. While the vehicle was operated at low speeds, it experienced a loss of power and black smoke appeared from the engine compartment. The vehicle was pushed to the side of the road. The contact did not see flames; however, a coolant leak was…
Other/i Am Not SureMar 2024
In the manual it does not show how to use a pool noodle/towel to help with car seats install
Air BagsJul 2016
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2007 honda civic. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V346000 (air bags); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the…
Power TrainOct 2015
I was driving my car on highway at 60 mph and suddenly I felt jerk and car was shaking. It was very dangerous to drive. Suddenly engine light was on. Next day I took my car to my mechanic he told me it is problem with transmission. Soi took my car to transmission repair shop.…
Visibility/wiperJan 2015
Wipers will not park in correct spot blocking visibility, also will not stop and can continue going for minutes on end after being switched off. This is very distracting to my driving. Feel honda should own up to this issue since it is a common problem on many of their vehicles
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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 1HGFA16557L133220 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.