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1HGCM66565A••••••2005 Honda ACCORD
This build draws 4.0× more complaints than the average 2005 Honda ACCORD build (13 vs 3).
13on this build
560on the model
171builds in total
Most reportedService Brakes 3Air Bags 3Electrical System 3Hydraulic 2
What owners of this build wrote
Electrical SystemAug 2018
While driving vehicle transmission abruptly went into a down shift causing the vehicle to slow down while traveling at a high speed. Recall # r89
StructureJun 2016
Clear coat peeling off/paint cracking and looks like a creeping cancer on the hood, roof and trunk in particular on my burgundy colored vehicle and I see similar models with the exact same problem all over my town. The painting process used was obviously defective
Air BagsDec 2013
The contact owns a 2005 honda accord. The contact stated that the air bag warning lamp was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 07V001000 (air bags). The…
Service BrakesSep 2011
After investing $900 in non-wear brake component replacement since 2007 (calipers, rotors), the car began to require ever-increasing pedal effort to slow & stop. Dealer replaced brake fluid per maintenance schedule, restoring previous performance. 07november2011, pedal effort…
Power TrainMar 2011
The contact owns a 2005 honda accord. While driving approximately 65 mph, the vehicle failed to accelerate any further. The vehicle rolled to a stop and was towed to an authorized dealer. The contact was informed that the transmission failed and would need to be replaced. The…
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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 1HGCM66565A010350 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.