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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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1HGCP2F3XCA••••••2012 Honda ACCORD
This build draws 2.4× more complaints than the average 2012 Honda ACCORD build (7 vs 3).
7on this build
328on the model
113builds in total
1involved a crash
1involved a fire
Most reportedElectrical System 2Exterior Lighting 1Structure 1Service Brakes 1
What owners of this build wrote
Unknown Or OtherfireAug 2025
While driving to work and out of nowhere i began to smell a burning smell thought it was engine. I had AC on so I turned it off and that’s when I noticed that my center console was on fire. Was driving on freeway so took the first exit and immediately pulled over tried to put…
Vehicle Speed ControlcrashDec 2013
The contact owns a 2012 honda accord. The contact stated that while attempting to park, the vehicle suddenly accelerated while the brake pedal was being depressed as a result, the vehicle crashed into a tree. Additionally the contact mentioned that while attempting to depress…
Electrical SystemApr 2016
Two rear doors will not unlock when useing the switches on the driver side door. And rear doors will not unlock when using the remote on the key ring. The door motors sound like they are dying. All of this happens when the car is in the off mode engine not running and in park
EngineAug 2015
I was slowing down and braking for a red traffic light. I had to apply a lot of pressure on the brakes as it felt like the car was going to accelerate. This is the second time that I had this particular problem. Both times, this acceleration attempt when I was braking, did not…
Air BagsMay 2015
The contact owns a 2012 honda accord. The contact stated that while driving with the front passenger side seat being occupied, when the passenger moved, the side passenger air bag off warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer who diagnosed that the passenger…
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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 1HGCP2F3XCA135301 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.