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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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2HGES16544H••••••2004 Honda Civic
This build draws 2.8× more complaints than the average 2004 Honda Civic build (5 vs 2).
5on this build
293on the model
164builds in total
1involved a fire
Most reportedAir Bags 3Engine And Engine Cooling 1Electrical System 1Power Train 1
What owners of this build wrote
Engine And Engine CoolingfireNov 2010
My wife was driving my honda civic lx, 2004 . We have been using this car since last 6 year without any problem. On nov. 1st we were driving this car to go to work; car was running perfect smooth with no indication of any problem. During evening hours when she was driving back…
Exterior LightingMay 2019
Takata recall. My airbag light came on and then I saw the recall. My model should be recalled as well. Also exterior lighting is very dull both of these have been previously recalled. I was in park, started my car and the airbag light came on. Scanner says it's the inflator
Air BagsAug 2015
The contact owns a 2004 honda civic. The contact stated that the vehicle was serviced under NHTSA campaign numbers: 15V370000 (air bags) and 15V320000 (air bags), but the air bag warning light illuminated after the recall repairs. The manufacturer was notified of the failure.…
Power TrainNov 2014
Was driving down the street, came to a stop light then the vehicle would not go. When I hit the gas all it did was rev up. I shut the car off and restarted it was able to start moving then the car would not shift into second gear. I had the car towed and was informed the…
Air BagsSep 2014
Informed by dealership on routine maintenance that our car is under a recall this was in early september of 2014 and of today's date(10/26/14) have not received any information and when contacting dealership they reply that they are waiting on honda. Can I drive my car safely.…
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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 2HGES16544H577027 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.