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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 1HGCP2F61CA127386 · Checked Oct 22, 2026
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1HGCP2F61CA•••••• 2012 Honda ACCORD

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328on the model
113builds in total
Most reported Engine 1 Visibility/wiper 1 Electrical System 1

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Electrical System Oct 2025
Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2012 Honda Accord. While attempting to sell the vehicle, a potential buyer showed the contact a vehicle history report; the report showed that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was purchased by the contact through a private sale…
Engine May 2018
Engine grinds during cold startup. Engine noise progressively louder during driving and idling. Honda was aware of the problem and finally issued a fix but my car is out of the warranty period that they've advertised. I feel cheated because honda seems to have waited until…
Visibility/wiper Jul 2016
In 2016 when I first purchased my 2012 honda accord, I noticed that the rear window visibility was (slightly) distorted around the defroster lines. At that time I was downsizing from a honda odyssey, so I thought maybe it was just my eyes playing tricks with me because I was…

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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 1HGCP2F61CA127386 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.