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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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1HGCM66534A••••••2004 Honda ACCORD
This build draws 7.5× more complaints than the average 2004 Honda ACCORD build (30 vs 4).
30on this build
870on the model
218builds in total
3involved a crash
6injuries
Most reportedPower Train 15Air Bags 10Seats 2Seat Belts 2
What owners of this build wrote
Air BagscrashAug 2009
I was hit by a truck from behind while I was waiting for oncoming cars to pass ( I had to turn left). The truck was going at least 50 m/h. My honda is totaled. None of the six airbags in the car deployed
Power TraincrashFeb 2005
While driving the vehicle's drive axle collapsed causing the driver to loose control of his 2004 honda accord. *nm the driver's side air bag deployed but did not inflate. The vehicle was totaled
SteeringMar 2020
The vehicle leaks power steering fluid from the high pressure line
EngineFeb 2015
While driving on the interstate the RPM needle began oscillating rapidly between low and high numbers and the car was in a distressed state. I pulled onto the shoulder and drove slowly to an exit at which pointi had to stop at a redlight. Once green, I attempted to accelerate…
Seat BeltsJun 2011
The contact owns a 2004 honda accord. The contact stated the drivers seat belt does not secure her correctly and the seat belt warning light remained illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who performed a diagnostic test that located the failure in the drivers seat…
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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 1HGCM66534A013026 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.