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1HGCP2F39CA••••••2012 Honda ACCORD
This build draws 2.1× more complaints than the average 2012 Honda ACCORD build (6 vs 3).
6on this build
328on the model
113builds in total
1involved a crash
1injuries
Most reportedSeats 2Structure 2Service Brakes 1Steering 1
What owners of this build wrote
StructurecrashJan 2016
I was going straight and the lady she came from parking lot n hit me up. She had stop saying but she didn't stop. I do have my police report if you guys need to? ...updated 08/01/16 *bf
Air BagsAug 2021
I don't have a air bag due to someone stealing the whole air bag
SteeringMar 2019
The other night I noticed fluid on my garage floor. First time I've noticed any leak out of this car. Looked underneath and found power steering fluid leaking from the rack and pinon on lh side at the boot. Looks like the same leak I've been seeing other people complain about…
SeatsJun 2017
The foam covering the metal frame on the driver's back rest has either shifted or is so thin that is has worn through and that allows direct contact between the driver's back and the metal frame. In the event of a crash, I feel that the direct contact of the metal seat frame…
Service BrakesJun 2015
Mother-in-law needed to replace a 1996 honda. She test drove a 2012 honda accord lx. Noticed a shimmy in steering wheel when brakes are applied. I also drove it but didn't immediately notice it. She purchased it, even with the "shimmy". I later noticed it when driving alone.…
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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 1HGCP2F39CA197983 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.