Car Check Report
Check any VIN for hidden recalls and known failures — before you buy.
Free preview from official NHTSA & EPA records. Unlock the full PDF when you want every detail.
Sample findings
2015 Honda Accord
- Open recalls
- 4 found
- Owner complaints
- 312 on file
- Top problem area
- Transmission
- Crash rating
- ★★★★☆
- Combined MPG
- 27 mpg
Your teaser shows real counts for the VIN you enter. Full details unlock in the paid PDF.
Step 1
Paste the VIN
From the listing, windshield, or door jamb — 17 characters.
Step 2
See what’s on file
Free: vehicle decode, open recall count, complaint count.
Step 3
Unlock the PDF
Every recall, trends, crash ratings, running costs — by email + download.
What’s in every full report
A clear PDF assembled from official U.S. government records — built to help you decide before you buy.
Not included: title history, odometer readings, accident/insurance claims, lien checks, or service records.
Vehicle identity
- • Year, make, model, trim / series, and body class
- • Engine and fuel type from the VIN decode
- • Assembly plant when available
- • Overall safety & reliability grade (A–E)
Open recalls (NHTSA)
- • Every open recall campaign matched to this vehicle
- • Affected component and campaign number
- • Summary of the defect, consequence, and remedy
- • Guidance to confirm fix status with a franchised dealer
Owner-reported problems
- • Total NHTSA complaints on file for the year/make/model
- • Reliability signal (Low / Moderate / High) based on complaint volume
- • Top problem areas ranked by how often owners report them
- • Example owner wording so you can judge real-world patterns
Crash-test ratings (NHTSA NCAP)
- • Overall star rating when published for the model year
- • Frontal, side, and rollover ratings when available
- • Clear note when a trim/year was never rated
Running costs (EPA)
- • City, highway, and combined MPG
- • Estimated annual fuel cost when published
- • Fuel type used for the estimate
Delivery & reuse
- • Downloadable PDF you can reopen for 7 days via signed link
- • Email delivery with a status page while the report builds
- • Saved in your account so you can find it again later
Simple pricing
Pay once. No subscription. Same full PDF either way.
Single Report
$9.95
One full report for the VIN you're checking.
- ✓ Full PDF: recalls, complaints, crash stars, MPG
- ✓ Email + download delivery
- ✓ Saved in My account
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- ✓ Everything in a single report × 3
- ✓ Credits counter for reports remaining
- ✓ History of previously requested VINs
Frequently asked questions
All data comes from official, public U.S. government sources: NHTSA (recalls, owner complaints, crash-test ratings) and the EPA (fuel economy). We never guess.
No. This is a safety and reliability report focused on recalls, known failure trends and crash performance. It is not a title, odometer or accident-history report.
Seconds. After payment your PDF is generated automatically and delivered on-screen and by email.
No. Reports are tied to a private link. Save your email to reopen checks anytime — no password.