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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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1HGCP2F41CA••••••2012 Honda ACCORD
This build draws 1.7× more complaints than the average 2012 Honda ACCORD build (5 vs 3).
5on this build
328on the model
113builds in total
Most reportedAir Bags 2Seats 1Engine 1Service Brakes 1
What owners of this build wrote
Air BagsSep 2021
2012 honda accord. Consumer writes in regards to passenger side airbag safety recall. The consumer requested to a loaner vehicle while having the safety recall repair completed
Service BrakesJun 2015
I have honda accord 2012. At mileage 15k dealership informed me I need to replace rear tire break pad. Honda didn't accept any defect part or break system. I replaced pads by my own money. Now at mileage 44k I am informed by dealership that my front and rear tire pads need to be…
EngineJun 2015
I am experiencing the issue outlined in TSB 09-010, at cold start-up, the engine rattles loudly for about 2 seconds. I am in the process of trying to contact american honda to see if I can get goodwill to get this repaired. It is unacceptable that this is such a widespread known…
SeatsSep 2012
Uncomfortable seating caused a severe pain in the neck and lower parts of the neck and shoulders. Neither numerous seat adjustments nor cushions/supports did not help solve the problem. This happened when driving on the highway and loss of concentration occurred which was…
Air BagsMay 2017
Takara recall, I know the fact that is some death accidents in u.s. I will join the group of people in the takara recall
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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 1HGCP2F41CA117973 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.