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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 2HGES16511H529030 · Checked Sep 4, 2026
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Complaints on this exact build 18

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2HGES16511H•••••• 2010 Honda Civic

This build draws 6.7× more complaints than the average 2010 Honda Civic build (18 vs 3).

18on this build
343on the model
128builds in total
4involved a crash
4injuries
Most reported Power Train 10 Air Bags 4 Steering 2 Engine And Engine Cooling 1

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Steering crash Mar 2016
Steering: I was on the freeway northbound in slow lane, the vehicle was pulling heavy to the right. I remember going into a fishtail then to the right which was grassy and dirt . Slamming sideways up against a wall or fence ending up drivers side. My car was towed to performance…
Air Bags crash Aug 2008
My husband was in a car accident in our honda civic 2001 lx on august 6th. The accident occurred at approximately 9:30 am. The car in front of him stopped short to try to avoid an accident, thus my husband tried to stop but ran into the car in front of him (I'm told it was a 3…
Power Train Feb 2014
The contact owns a 2001 honda civic. The contact stated that while the driving approximately 45 mph, the vehicle suddenly lost power and would not accelerate. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, who determined that the defect was caused by a clutch disc failure.…
Service Brakes Jan 2003
1) no accident yet, but frequently the side of my right foot hits the accelerator while putting the brakes on; part of my large foot is on the brake - part lands on the accelerator. (I am 6' 1" tall). Dealer has said there is nothing that can be done about it. I do feel this…
Engine And Engine Cooling  
Consumer stated that emission malfunction light came on repeatedly, the vehicle was taken to the dealer five times, the dealer put a module on and the light came back on 2 days later, the delaer then stated the problem was gas cap, but the problem still remianed and the delaer…
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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 2HGES16511H529030 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.