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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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1HGCG5646WA••••••1999 Honda ACCORD
This build draws 9.5× more complaints than the average 1999 Honda ACCORD build (33 vs 3).
33on this build
908on the model
261builds in total
3involved a crash
1involved a fire
2injuries
Most reportedElectrical System 16Power Train 5Engine And Engine Cooling 3Structure 3
What owners of this build wrote
Electrical SystemfireApr 2012
My car experienced stalling at both highway speeds and slow speed operation. This of course LED to a loss of throttle response and power steering, jeopardizing the safety of the vehicle. The smell of burning plastic and light smoke were also evident coming from the steering…
SuspensioncrashJun 2009
The contact owns a 1998 honda accord. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 mph, the vehicle stalled and the front suspension collapsed. As a result, the vehicle crashed into the ground. A police report was not filed, but the contact suffered injuries from the…
Service BrakescrashOct 2004
While driving consumer applied the brakes and pedal went to the floor. Consumer was unable to maintain control of the vehicle, and it collided into another vehicle from the driver's side. Upon impact, both frontal air bags did not deploy. Driver sustained head and back injuries,…
StructureMar 2015
Excessive corrosion and rust on the passenger side front sub frame. Technician says it's because the a/c drain tube. The drivers side has no corrosion at all! Honda changed this in 03+ models. Very expensive repair, this car has no body rust. This should've been a recall
EngineJan 2012
The contact owns a 1998 honda accord. While driving approximately 55 mph the engine stalled without warning. The engine was restarted and the vehicle resumed normal operation. The malfunction recurred five times after a previous repair under NHTSA campaign id number 02V120000…
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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 1HGCG5646WA074768 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.