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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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1HGCM56897A••••••2007 Honda ACCORD
This build draws 2.7× more complaints than the average 2007 Honda ACCORD build (7 vs 3).
7on this build
443on the model
169builds in total
2involved a crash
1injuries
Most reportedVehicle Speed Control 2Electrical System 1Service Brakes 1Fuel/propulsion System 1
What owners of this build wrote
Vehicle Speed ControlcrashAug 2014
While at 30 mph...tried to stop at tl, applied brakes even with 3-4 car distance from car in front of me. Car didn't stop or reduce the speed. Applied brakes again?car exhilarated to higher seed. Didn't stop?it exhilarated seep and hit on the back side of car in front of my car.…
Unknown Or OtherJan 2023
The doors won’t unlock even though the key fob works (panic button goes off, headlights double flash when clicking lock button), however the door won’t unlock with the key fob button or the key itself, thereby leaving a person stranded outside in the cold in a potentially unsafe…
Air BagsMar 2020
In 2015,and 2019 I received a notice from honda and the dmv re: air bag inflater for driver and passenger side. Both were replaced. The drivers side on 05/13/19 as per bulletin a19030b ser# 25082300733507, the passenger side 07/01/15 bul 15-041c ser# 25028180087416 by della…
Electrical SystemApr 2014
My 2007 honda accord has a starting problem. Initial diagnosis test leads to faulty ignition switch as the cause. The car does not start on the first attempt. It starts after turning the key for more than 5 times
Vehicle Speed ControlcrashSep 2010
The contact owns a 2007 honda accord. The contact stated that while at a complete stop and ready to make a right turn, the vehicle accelerated on its own. The contact applied the brakes, but they did not engage in order to stop the vehicle. The vehicle drove over a curb, a busy…
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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 1HGCM56897A196764 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.