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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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1HGCP2F37CA••••••2012 Honda ACCORD
This build draws 2.8× more complaints than the average 2012 Honda ACCORD build (8 vs 3).
8on this build
328on the model
113builds in total
1involved a crash
1injuries
Most reportedAir Bags 2Power Train 2Engine 2Seats 1
What owners of this build wrote
Air BagscrashJan 2017
The contact owned a 2012 honda accord. While driving 25 mph, the contact's son crashed into the rear of a stopped vehicle. The driver side air bag deployed. The contact's son sustained injuries to the chest and both legs, which required medical attention. A police report was…
Seat BeltsFeb 2023
The Driver's side seat belt does not latch. The problem started 3 months ago. We contacted Honda Dealer and was told it is not part of the Honda Seat Belt Recall as the recall relates to Honda models 2018-2020. However please note it is the SAME EXACT PROBLEM with the seat belt…
EngineMay 2021
The contact owns a 2012 honda accord. The contact stated while driving 65 mph, the check engine warning light illuminated. There was an abnormal sound coming from the vehicle. While attempting to pull over into a parking lot, the vehicle started shaking abnormally. The vehicle…
Power TrainJun 2020
This vehicle consumes so much oil to the point that there is not hardly any oil when the oil change is due
Visibility/wiperMar 2019
My windshield is full of specks, which is causing problems with driving, if the sun hits the front window its almost impossible to see out the window. This is my 3rd honda and I never had this problem before , one car I had for 15 years no windshield problem with it . It happens…
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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 1HGCP2F37CA163590 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.