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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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1HGFA16878L••••••2008 Honda Civic
That is about average for the 2008 Honda Civic — 4 complaints per build across 205 builds.
6on this build
775on the model
205builds in total
Most reportedEngine 2Vehicle Speed Control 1Suspension 1Wheels 1
What owners of this build wrote
Air BagsSep 2020
Honda extended a warranty for 2006-2008 civics to replace defective engine blocks. I have a 2008 civic that has very low mileage so I was unaware of this issue until now. They will not honor their replacement warranty, nor did the dealership say anything to me when I had my car…
EngineNov 2019
The contact owns a 2008 honda civic. While driving the vehicle, smoke appeared and coolant leaked. The contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic for inspection and found that the engine block failed. The contact stated that the manufacturer provided and extended…
Unknown Or OtherDec 2017
Incident occurred 11-dec 2017 commuting into work at around 6:45 am on the highway going about 60 mph. Clear skies, 42, no trucks nearby, moderate car traffic. Sunroof shattered. The sunroof was closed, the sunroof cover was open. There is no evidence of being hit with an…
WheelsDec 2009
Wheel rim on car is not completely round due to manufacturing defect and not to damage. Extra care required to balance wheel with tire. Shop reported that out of round wheel rim can result in premature tire wear. Mileage at 14,816
SuspensionOct 2008
Premature rear tire wear
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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 1HGFA16878L093993 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.