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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 1HGFA16887L048723 · Checked Sep 21, 2026
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1HGFA16887L•••••• 2007 Honda Civic

This build draws 2.1× more complaints than the average 2007 Honda Civic build (12 vs 6).

12on this build
975on the model
174builds in total
Most reported Suspension 4 Air Bags 3 Engine 3 Equipment 1

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Steering Jun 2022
I have a 2007 Honda Civic with 129K miles. 5/27/2022: First, we had a leak on drivers side and had to replace the steering rack, tie rod ends, hoses which cost $3K. Exactly a month later, my car started leaking from the passenger side. They stated the engine block is cracked and…
Engine Dec 2021
Engine Block cracked and leaked all coolant abruptly. Car has ~47k miles on it. Honda addressed this issue by extending the warranty discreetly to 10 years with unlimited mileage. This warranty extension was clearly designed to target owners who had more drive time than others.…
Air Bags Jul 2016
Takata recall, waiting over 6 months for my dealer (pacific honda) to get in the replacement parts.... I am not able to have passengers sit in the passenger front seat
Visibility Jun 2013
Driver's window moves up and down. I put window up, and it comes down by itself. Minor issue is clearcoat paint peeling off of bumper
Suspension Jul 2010
The contact owns a 2007 honda civic. The contact stated that the vehicle had been through two sets of tires in less than 38,000 miles. The factory tires had to be replaced in 2009 because of premature wear. The dealer stated that there was a related TSB for the rear upper…
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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 1HGFA16887L048723 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.