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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 2HGES16545H555580 · Checked Oct 15, 2026
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2HGES16545H•••••• 2005 Honda Civic

This build draws 1.7× more complaints than the average 2005 Honda Civic build (3 vs 2).

3on this build
260on the model
150builds in total
1injuries
Most reported Engine And Engine Cooling 1 Air Bags 1 Structure 1

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Structure Sep 2016
Trunk lid latch malfunction. Lid does not close all the way causing it to open when seats & windows are down driving on the highway. The nylon inside the latch has worked it's way out causing the latch to bind and not close properly, thus making the trunk not actually locked. Is…
Air Bags May 2008
I was driving and took a left turn going to fast about 40-50 and the car rolled over upside down. The airbags didn't go off while I was hanging upside down
Engine And Engine Cooling May 2007
New 2005 honda civic xl special addition 4-door sedan purchased from honda of fort myers 7-21-05. Almost immediately after purchase malfunction light on the dash indicating a problem with the emission control system began to light up. It was on all the time. The manual stated…

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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 2HGES16545H555580 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.