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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 1HGCP2F88BA140314 · Checked Aug 20, 2026
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1HGCP2F88BA•••••• 2012 Honda ACCORD

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113builds in total
Most reported Visibility/wiper 1 Engine 1 Air Bags 1

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Air Bags Jul 2016
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2011 honda accord. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V346000 (air bags) and stated that the part was not available within a reasonable time frame to schedule the recall repair. The contact called more than one dealer…
Engine Oct 2015
My 2011 honda accord makes noise on cold starts. On 10/20/15, I picked up my car from honda service and they explained it as noise from the vtc actuator and stated in writing there is no repair yet available from honda. I find this unacceptable and I won't buy a honda again…
Unknown Or Other Apr 2013
Window on the driver side is wobbling, and causing excessive, annoying noise. It's getting worst with time
Visibility/wiper Nov 2012
The contact owns a 2011 honda accord. The contact stated that the sun roof suddenly shattered without warning. The vehicle was driven to the dealer where the failure could not be duplicated. The sun roof was repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted about the issue. The…

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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 1HGCP2F88BA140314 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.