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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 2HGFC2F51JH557224 · Checked Oct 16, 2026
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Complaints on this exact build 9

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2HGFC2F51JH•••••• 2018 Honda Civic

This build draws 3.5× more complaints than the average 2018 Honda Civic build (9 vs 3).

9on this build
583on the model
229builds in total
1injuries
Most reported Fuel System 4 Gasoline 4 Steering 2 Engine 1

What owners of this build wrote

Fuel System May 2025
The contact owns a 2018 Honda Civic. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was able to be restarted. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V858000 (Fuel…
Fuel/propulsion System Nov 2024
I received a Recall notice in the mail dated October 2024. The notice sent to inform me that these parts are now available and I can bring my vehicle in for a free repair. I scheduled my repair appointment on 11/08/2024 at 7am to John Hinderer Honda in Heath, OH 43056. When I…
Steering Apr 2024
The steering wheel sticks requiring extra force while driving to stay in the lane. Particularly a problem when driving on a highway and when it is windy
Air Bags Apr 2024
The contact owns a 2018 Honda Civic. The contact stated that while driving at 3 MPH, the front driver's side air bag unexpectedly deployed. There was no impact on the vehicle that could have caused the front driver's side air bag to deploy. The air bag warning light was…
Engine Oct 2020
10/16/2020 I was driving my 2018 honda civic lease vehicle with 20,099 miles still under honda bumper to bumper warranty. Car shut off while driving in the middle of the road without warning and will not start, it was tow in to honda dealer & as of todays date 1/23/2021 its…
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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 2HGFC2F51JH557224 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.