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1HGCP26409A••••••2009 Honda ACCORD
This build draws 1.7× more complaints than the average 2009 Honda ACCORD build (6 vs 3).
6on this build
601on the model
172builds in total
1involved a crash
2injuries
Most reportedSteering 2Tires 2Air Bags 2Seats 1
What owners of this build wrote
Air BagscrashJul 2024
Was in a vehicle collision to which no air bags deployed
TiresMay 2016
The contact owns a 2009 honda accord equipped with federal super steel 657 tires, size 215/60/r16 (na). While driving 40 mph, the rear driver side tire blew up and created a hole in the tire. The failure occurred three times previously. The manufacturer was made aware of the…
SteeringJan 2010
While driving my 2009 honda accord to work on 1/15/10 the steering malfunctioned throwing me into the left lane the steering wheel moved back and forth on it's on and I had no control of the steering until I hit my brake and the car was thrown to the right. I had no noise but…
Air BagsMar 2017
Takata recall. Notified dealer 65 days ago, but no correction taken
SteeringFeb 2009
The driver seat is very uncomfortable to drive. The seat design is kind of pushing and putting pressure particularly on the lower back and causing too much back pain even driven for less than 20 miles. The seat design is also causing neck pain. Did not complain till now because…
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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 1HGCP26409A006856 · decoded Nov 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.