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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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2HGFA16529H••••••2009 Honda Civic
This build draws 5.2× more complaints than the average 2009 Honda Civic build (12 vs 2).
12on this build
348on the model
151builds in total
1involved a crash
1injuries
Most reportedService Brakes 2Engine And Engine Cooling 2Air Bags 2Hydraulic 1
What owners of this build wrote
Engine And Engine CoolingcrashDec 2014
While trying to pull into an isle of a parking lot for the purpose of finding a parking space, the engine suddenly accelerated on its own and out of control spinning around, jumping a curb and crashing into a tree, and four other automobiles parked on the parking lot causing…
Unknown Or OtherMay 2019
"takata recall". My honda civic 2009 lx sedan is giving me a very hard time. Its air condition turns on but stops working right after 10 mints as the compressor gets hot and it starts blowing hot air. This issue is with almost all vehicles of the same generation and honda is not…
EquipmentNov 2017
The contact owns a 2009 honda civic. While attempting to replace the summer tires with winter tires on the vehicle, the vehicle jack failed. The contact's arm became trapped between the wheel well, the brake rotor, and the wheel itself. The contact's father, who was also in the…
EngineAug 2017
Developed a cracked engine block, honda service people showed the crack and told us to call honda. Honda bulletin 10-048 listed extended warranty of 10 years for 2006-2009 honda civics. Spoke with a honda representative initially who told us that repair would be covered. Honda…
Air BagsMay 2017
Takata recall. I received a safety recall notice in march 2017 and have contacted honda of santa monica, 1414 18th street, santa monica, ca 90404-2804, phone (310) 264-4900, to make an appointment to replace the airbag inflator. The dealer has not responded to my repeated…
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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 2HGFA16529H334931 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.