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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN JHMFA16826S009403 · Checked Sep 10, 2026
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Complaints on this exact build 4

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JHMFA16826S•••••• 2006 Honda Civic

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4on this build
1170on the model
193builds in total
1involved a crash
1injuries
Most reported Air Bags 1 Engine 1

What owners of this build wrote

Air Bags crash Feb 2013
The contact owns a 2006 honda civic. The contact stated that another vehicle crashed into the driver's side of the vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy and the driver sustained injuries to the sternum and cartilage. A police report was not filed. The vehicle was not repaired.…
Unknown Or Other May 2018
The key can fall out/be removed from the vehicle while it is running or traveling. This is extremely alarming. This the second time I have reported this issue. There was never any communication with me after the first complaint on 5/29/2018. I need help with this, and will keep…
Engine Apr 2015
While my family was driving on the interstate west to california, at 65mph, the engine power was completely lost. Upon pulling over I opened the hood after about 3-5 minutes to find coolant fluid all over the engine. I attempted to start vehicle but it only turned over without…
Unknown Or Other May 2018
While the vehicle is in 'drive', the key is able to be pulled out of the ignition. Can be both stationary and in motion

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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 JHMFA16826S009403 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.