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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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1HGCG16542A••••••2002 Honda ACCORD
This build draws 4.5× more complaints than the average 2002 Honda ACCORD build (16 vs 4).
16on this build
871on the model
247builds in total
4involved a crash
1involved a fire
4injuries
Most reportedAir Bags 5Power Train 4Structure 3Vehicle Speed Control 2
What owners of this build wrote
EnginefireAug 2020
The contact owns a 2002 honda accord. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 25 mph when suddenly there was a loud bang noise that came from the front-end of the vehicle. The vehicle began to smoke from underneath the hood of the vehicle. The contact looked under…
Air BagscrashOct 2017
Takata recall we now have the privilege of representing [xxx]. ?a restrained front-seat driver (with a lap belt and shoulder harness) involved in an automobile collision in tampa, florida on october 23, 2017 (?incident"). We are in the process of obtaining the records and crash…
TirescrashJan 2002
Interstate highway clear,dry road conditions in light traffic conditions. Vehicle becomes unstable, begins to swerve. Attempts to control & correct have no effect. Vehicle's front left impacts center "jersey barrier" sending the car into a counter-clockwise spin against the…
StructureSep 2018
Right side subframe by rear connecting point rotted through with holes under where right lower control arm connects to subframe. Most likely caused from a/c drain dripping directly on subframe. Vehicle will not pass state safety inspection. Contacted local honda dealership and…
Power TrainMar 2017
Engine light came on for my 2002 honda accord, took it to my mechanic and error code p0780 (bad transmission) comes up. My car only has 33,804 miles. Called honda and they will not help us. I cannot afford to replace my transmission and have to drive the car knowing it can just…
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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 1HGCG16542A801336 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.