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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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NHTSA publishes the first 11 characters of the VIN with every complaint — that identifies the plant, model year, body and engine. So these are reports from cars built exactly like this one, not an average across the whole model.
2HGES16543H••••••2003 Honda Civic
This build draws 2.1× more complaints than the average 2003 Honda Civic build (5 vs 2).
5on this build
434on the model
181builds in total
1involved a crash
2injuries
Most reportedAir Bags 3Power Train 1Electrical System 1Structure 1
What owners of this build wrote
Power TraincrashApr 2004
The air bags in my vehicle did not deploy in a front end collision that I was involved in. It caused me to fly forward and injure myself, almost hitting the front windshield. In addition to this problem, I have discovered that the cigarette lighter plug-in does not work in my…
Air BagsNov 2014
The contact owns a 2003 honda civic. The contact stated that the air bag warning light illuminated. The contact mentioned that the vehicle was recently repaired under NHTSA campaign number: 14V349000 (air bags). The vehicle was taken back to the dealer. The technician diagnosed…
Vehicle Speed ControlOct 2012
The contact owns a 2003 honda civic. While driving approximately 35 mph, the vehicle suddenly accelerated independently without the contact applying pressure to the accelerator pedal. The contact applied pressure to the brake pedal but the vehicle would not respond and…
StructureFeb 2012
The clear coating paint all over the roof and the trunk becomes chipped. The problem grows every day
Air BagsMay 2009
Electronic sensor in seatbelt has been sporadically faulty since purchase of car. Finally, after warranty was up, dealership repair shop said it had to be replaced to tune of $380. Seatbelt sensor caused airbag indicator to go on, which also prevents airbag from opening. Had…
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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 2HGES16543H543281 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.