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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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2HGFA16528H••••••2008 Honda Civic
That is about average for the 2008 Honda Civic — 4 complaints per build across 205 builds.
6on this build
775on the model
205builds in total
1involved a crash
1injuries
Most reportedAir Bags 2Visibility 1Vehicle Speed Control 1Structure 1
What owners of this build wrote
Air BagscrashJan 2019
The contact owned a 2008 honda civic. While at a stop, the contact's vehicle was struck on the rear passenger side by another vehicle traveling at a high speed. The air bags exploded, but did not inflate and debris came out of the air bags. A police report was filed. The contact…
EngineOct 2018
Noise from engine when stationary or parked. In 2010, serpentine belt tensioner and pivot bolt replaced noise went away but dealer did not know how long would last. Now, same noise is returning which can only be tensioner and pivot bolt again. Very distinct noise for this problem
StructureDec 2015
Paint on my navy blue civic is deteriorating on the trunk, hood and roof. Also my passenger sun visor is broke. It looks like it melted and cracked for no apparent reason. There have been many complaints about paint peeling and chipping . You would think that honda would take…
Vehicle Speed ControlMar 2013
The contact owns a 2008 honda civic. The contact stated that while attempting to merge into traffic with the brakes engaged, the vehicle lunged forward without warning. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but did not offer any…
VisibilityJun 2011
For the second time since buying this car new the driver-side visor has split in half. The separation occurred at the seam where two plastic parts are joined. The visor will no longer snap into its proper position and hangs down, obstructing visibility and creating a driving…
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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 2HGFA16528H504428 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.