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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 1HGCM56466A130636 · Checked Sep 19, 2026
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Complaints on this exact build 7

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1HGCM56466A•••••• 2006 Honda ACCORD

This build draws 3.0× more complaints than the average 2006 Honda ACCORD build (7 vs 2).

7on this build
363on the model
158builds in total
1involved a crash
6injuries
Most reported Air Bags 3 Electrical System 2 Visibility 2 Exterior Lighting 2

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Air Bags crash Jan 2014
The contact owned a 2006 honda accord. While driving at an unknown speed during inclement weather, the contact lost control of the vehicle and crashed into a guardrail several times. The driver and passenger frontal air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed. The…
Electrical System Jun 2018
Tail lights stopped working, passenger and both back windows wont roll down...from forums I've read this is common. Honda needs to issue a recall and fix this for everyone!! Also anyone else have to replace wiper linkage due to the excessive windshield wipers when they slam…
Exterior Lighting Aug 2010
The contact owns a 2006 honda accord. The contact stated that whenever the defroster was activated, the exterior light would dim. In addition, the passenger side headlight was inoperable. The glove compartment light would continuously remain illuminated while the vehicle was…
Visibility Mar 2007
The contact owns a 2006 honda accord. When the contact entered the vehicle and shut the door, the rear glass shattered. The temperature outside was approximately thirty to forty degrees. The consumer stated shards of glass were all over the interior of the vehicle - dashboard,…
Air Bags Jan 2018
"takata recall" I was driving my car honda accord 2006, on the freeway oakland ca, 580 going eastbound , at or around 55-65 mph speed. Out of no where the airbags deployed on its own. Fortunately we didn't get into any fatal accident, me , my wife ([xxx]) and my 3 1/2 years old…
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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 1HGCM56466A130636 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.