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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 2HGFG126X7H518279 · Checked Aug 21, 2026
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Complaints on this exact build 11

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2HGFG126X7H•••••• 2007 Honda Civic

This build draws 2.0× more complaints than the average 2007 Honda Civic build (11 vs 6).

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975on the model
174builds in total
Most reported Engine 4 Suspension 3 Air Bags 2 Tires 1

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Engine Sep 2019
While driving on a highway the car started fuming with white smoke and it got inside the cabin of the car and the temperature gauge was at 100% all of a sudden and had to pull the car to the shoulder. It is a known manufacturing defect and honda has a technical service bulletin…
Air Bags Feb 2015
The contact owns a 2007 honda civic. The contact indicated that the air bag warning lamp flashed for several months and eventually remained illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and did not…
Suspension Oct 2011
My 2007 honda civic back wheel bearing failed. I seen on the web there is a recall on this car NHTSA campaign no.07V399000. I took the car to walker honda in alexandria louisiana for recall repair and was told there is no recall on this car. So I replaced the bearing myself. I…
Engine And Engine Cooling Jun 2010
I was driving locally yesterday, and my car overheated. I pulled over and let the engine cool down, then checked the coolant in the radiator. It was empty, as was the reserve tank. After letting the car completely cool, I drove it to the local gas station and purchased some…
Steering May 2009
The contact owns a 2007 honda civic. In april of 2009, the steering wheel shook and vibrated drastically while driving 65 mph. The vehicle was serviced for the issue, but the failure still persists. The contact stated that honda has not been helpful with getting this issue…
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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 2HGFG126X7H518279 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.