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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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1HGCM56384A••••••2004 Honda ACCORD
This build draws 1.8× more complaints than the average 2004 Honda ACCORD build (7 vs 4).
7on this build
871on the model
218builds in total
Most reportedElectrical System 2Steering 1Engine And Engine Cooling 1Power Train 1
What owners of this build wrote
Vehicle Speed ControlJun 2020
While driving my car at 60 mph on cruise control, it suddenly started increasing speed. Then I noticed that the accelerator pedal was pressed to the floor of my car. Then I began to use the brakes to try and control the speed, but they did not function well at all. Finally after…
Electrical SystemFeb 2011
My vehicle allows me to remove the key with it not in park. I know that this was a recall on 2003 honda accords but not 2004. I don't understand why this can happen. It will cost me upwards of $700 to fix a defect. It has been doing this behavior since I bought the vehicle back…
VisibilityJul 2008
My son was driving my 2004 honda accord le when a thunderstorm hit. When he turned on the windshield wipers they failed to work. Wiper motor failed
Power TrainJun 2008
The contact owns a 2004 honda accord. When she drove over 50 mph the vehicle was shaking. The tires were rotated and aligned; however, that didn't correct the problem. The dealer diagnosed the vehicle and stated that the transmission needed to be replaced. The manufacturer…
Engine And Engine CoolingMar 2007
My husband and I purchased a 2004 honda accord. Before bringing the car back to autofair honda in manchester, new hampshire; we reported numerous times of a burning smell coming from the car. The smell was so bad that we called our city's fire department. The firefighters could…
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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 1HGCM56384A170611 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.