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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 1HGCP26348A097085 · Checked Aug 15, 2026
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Complaints on this exact build 9

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1HGCP26348A•••••• 2008 Honda ACCORD

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1263on the model
213builds in total
Most reported Service Brakes 7 Hydraulic 5 Engine 2 Seat Belts 1

What owners of this build wrote

Seat Belts Dec 2024
Seatbelt defecto
Engine Oct 2014
Recently I noticed that my engine is consuming more and more oil. I routinely get my oil changed every 3,000-5,000 miles as suggested in the manual. This last time, I was at the 2,000 mile mark when my oil light flashed; I say flashed, because the light did not stay on, rather…
Service Brakes Aug 2012
Early tear and wear of brakepads causing damage to drums
Engine Jan 2014
My car rattles severely every time I drive it. I'm so afraid to drive my car because I feel unsafe. The vtc actuator is a problem that all 2008 honda accords have and costs so much money to not fix the problem. This issue is needs to be recalled. It can cause major car failure.…
Service Brakes Nov 2010
Vehicle required rear brakes replaced 3 times before 32,000 miles and 30 months. Brakes have never lasted the year between required inspection. First set replaced at about 12k, second set about 20k, third set at about 31k
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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 1HGCP26348A097085 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.