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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN SHHFK7H59JU408611 · Checked Sep 16, 2026
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Complaints on this exact build 3

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SHHFK7H59JU•••••• 2018 Honda Civic

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583on the model
229builds in total
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What owners of this build wrote

Steering Oct 2024
Steering sticking at all speeds and when parked
Unknown Or Other Apr 2024
Went in to a certified Honda Dealership because my car that is only 7 years old had an AC that doesn't work. After the diagnostic they said 3 parts were faulty but only 2 were under warranty. To fix all three and fully fix the system it would cost $2200. I live in Minnesota, I…
Steering May 2024
Car has rough steering inputs when making small corrections in a left only turn when traveling over 45 mph. The initial input to the left is smooth however when adjusting the wheel to the right to make a correction the wheel will get stuck and then have a jerk or rough…

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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 SHHFK7H59JU408611 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.