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1HGFA16826L••••••2016 Honda Civic
This build draws 3.5× more complaints than the average 2016 Honda Civic build (17 vs 5).
17on this build
1029on the model
212builds in total
1involved a crash
2injuries
Most reportedAir Bags 5Visibility 3Engine 3Suspension 2
What owners of this build wrote
Air BagscrashJul 2018
Takata recall. The contact owned a 2006 honda civic. While driving at an unknown speed, the contact crashed into a tree. The air bags deployed and metal fragments were ejected. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a tow yard where it was deemed destroyed. The…
EngineApr 2019
My 2006 honda civic has a cracked engine block. I was driving it home and noticed the heat rising. Got it towed home and then took it to a mechanic who then informed me about the issue I now have. Told that a can get a new motor. I called honda to be told that they extended the…
Exterior LightingMay 2014
My brake lights failed except for the middle brake light above the trunk. Both bulbs have been replaced as well as the fuse. All other lights including hazard, backup, and blinkers work. An independent mechanic has examined the vehicle and confirmed the problem lies with the…
Service BrakesMay 2014
I on a 2006 honda civic ex. Yesterday I came to a stop light and applied the brakes and as I did so the car stopped and then the engine began to race and roar. I applied the brakes harder as the car began to try to jump forward into the intersection the engine raced even more…
Vehicle Speed ControlApr 2014
I was driving about 50 mph when my car started slowing. No matter how hard I pushed the gas pedal it wouldn't drive over 30 mph. It then started smoking, so I pulled to the side of the road and called a tow truck. The repair shop said I had a cracked engine block and that the…
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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 1HGFA16826L013724 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.