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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 1HGFA16577L038044 · Checked Aug 12, 2026
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Complaints on this exact build 15

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1HGFA16577L•••••• 2007 Honda Civic

This build draws 2.7× more complaints than the average 2007 Honda Civic build (15 vs 6).

15on this build
975on the model
174builds in total
1involved a crash
Most reported Engine 5 Suspension 3 Visibility 3 Power Train 2

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Service Brakes crash Sep 2018
Around 2009, january 2016 and september 2018 when driving very slowly (two of these times in a parking garage and one time when turning a tight corner with pedestrians present), I believe I suddenly braked but my car sped up. The latest occurrence resulted in property damage. I…
Engine Nov 2024
About a month ago, I brought my vehicle to a Honda-specialized shop, which has been servicing Hondas exclusively for over 30 years, due to a power steering issue. During the inspection, they informed me that my car is covered under a service bulletin (1048 or 10 048) related to…
Power Train Sep 2017
The contact owns a 2007 honda civic. While driving at unknown speeds, the contact heard an abnormal clicking sound when the brake pedal was depressed. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that…
Visibility Aug 2016
The contact owns a 2007 honda civic. The contact stated that the front driver's side sun visor was repaired per an unknown recall. After the repair, the visor fractured. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified. The failure mileage…
Air Bags Jun 2016
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2007 honda civic. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V346000 (air bags). The part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall…
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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 1HGFA16577L038044 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.