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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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1HGCG16592A••••••2002 Honda ACCORD
This build draws 3.4× more complaints than the average 2002 Honda ACCORD build (12 vs 4).
12on this build
871on the model
247builds in total
1involved a crash
2injuries
Most reportedAir Bags 5Power Train 5Electrical System 2Steering 1
What owners of this build wrote
Air BagscrashApr 2008
I suffered a severe head injury requiring 13 stitches to the side of my head/face. I was t-boned in the driver side door. My side air bag did not deploy resulting in this injury
Power TrainJan 2019
The contact owns a 2002 honda accord. While driving, the vehicle failed to accelerate and the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was…
Electrical SystemJan 2018
When I utilize my mirror lights when I have the headlights on.. The head circuit will short out , and I will not be able to see how fast I am driving in the night which is a serious safety risk problem
SteeringJul 2015
The contact owns a 2002 honda accord. The contact stated that the vehicle shook and made an abnormal noise. The SRS and maintenance lights illuminated. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15V320000 (air bags) and stated that the part needed for the repair…
Air BagsJul 2019
Vehicle was taken to curry honda of georgia in atlanta on 7/8/2019. The recall was satisfied and not reported
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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 1HGCG16592A061749 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.