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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 1HGCP2F40BA003753 · Checked Sep 23, 2026
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1HGCP2F40BA•••••• 2011 Honda ACCORD

This build draws 2.5× more complaints than the average 2011 Honda ACCORD build (6 vs 2).

6on this build
258on the model
108builds in total
2injuries
Most reported Structure 2 Tires 1 Service Brakes 1 Air Bags 1

What owners of this build wrote

Power Train Jun 2021
The drive shaft axle snapped when I made a left turn while driving
Air Bags Jun 2017
Takata recall I received a recall notice dated july 2016 informing me of the recall but saying that the parts were not available. I never received a second notice that the parts were available. Recently I scheduled the repair with holler honda of orlando fl. I assumed I would be…
Structure Aug 2012
The trunk on the 2011 honda accord does not stay up unless you push it all the way up. I was loading a bag into the trunk and the trunk came down and hit me on my forehead. I received a cut forehead. This is a safety hazard and someone could get seriously hurt. My wife was hit a…
Service Brakes Jul 2012
Brake rotors are warped and cause you to lose control in curves and wet or low traction conditions
Tires Sep 2011
Defect in dunlop sport 7000 a/s tire: tire sidewall bulged out from the inside of the tire. Size of bulge is approx 1.5 in x 2.0 in. Rubber exterior wall of tire appears as frayed. There were no accidents or other known causes of the bulge or fraying. Tire was 6 months old and…
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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 1HGCP2F40BA003753 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.