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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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1HGCP26329A••••••2009 Honda ACCORD
This build draws 3.5× more complaints than the average 2009 Honda ACCORD build (12 vs 3).
12on this build
594on the model
172builds in total
2involved a crash
4injuries
Most reportedAir Bags 4Service Brakes 3Hydraulic 3Electrical System 3
What owners of this build wrote
Air BagscrashDec 2017
The contact owned a 2009 honda accord. While driving 5 mph in heavy traffic, another vehicle turned unexpectedly in front of the contact 's vehicle. The contact struck the front driver's side of the other vehicle. The contact stated that only the passenger frontal air bag…
Power TrainMar 2019
The crank shaft sensor is going out, but main cost is software up date after installing new sensor. I feel if you get the sell of sensor and installation the software update should be free. Been messing up for 2 yrs of the 3 years I have owned it
Electrical SystemSep 2018
The contact owns a 2009 honda accord. The contact stated that he was unable to open the emergency trunk release latch. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, but they also were unable to open the emergency latch. The…
EngineSep 2016
Engine rattles at cold start-up - service bulletin 09-010 symptom - at cold start-up, the engine rattles loudly for about 2 seconds. Cause - the variable valve timing control (vtc) actuator is defective
Fuel SystemNov 2014
I was driving through a neighborhood one night on my way home and my car just stopped and cut off in the middle of the street. It would not turn back on so I called aaa. Once aaa arrived, they stated that it was my battery. He then said this battery is not any good, I told him I…
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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 1HGCP26329A139920 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.