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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 1HGCP2F8XCA083714 · Checked Sep 12, 2026
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1HGCP2F8XCA•••••• 2012 Honda ACCORD

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328on the model
113builds in total
Most reported Seats 2 Steering 2 Engine 1

What owners of this build wrote

Steering Feb 2021
1) When starting the car ( cold ) it makes a rattling sound that goes away after a few seconds and does not make this sound again until the car cools off 2) sometimes when driving the steering wheel shakes during acceleration
Seats Aug 2012
Seat design does not provide comfort and could cause driver to have an accident because you have to shift your body so that the seams on the seat do not pinch your sciatica nerve...it causes numbness in your leg which could impact pressing on the accelerator. Also, back of seat…
Steering Jul 2014
High pitched sound noticed while driving has been happening since shortly after car was purchased (we are 1st owners). Discovered steering fluid is leaking. Repair shop recommends new rack and pinion. Clearly a manufacturers defect since car has such low mileage (only 36,000 now…
Seats Apr 2012
Front seats are uncomfortable and cause neck and back pain on any drive >30 minutes. Pain lasts for hours

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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 1HGCP2F8XCA083714 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.