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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 1HGCP36819A019818 · Checked Sep 13, 2026
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1HGCP36819A•••••• 2009 Honda ACCORD

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Most reported Engine 2 Engine And Engine Cooling 1 Service Brakes 1 Hydraulic 1

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Engine Feb 2022
The bolt that secures the Serpentine Belt tensioner broke off at the engine block. This disables the power steering and the alternator. This is the third time this has happened. Fortunately for me it has happened when I could stop the car without wrecking it. Without power…
Seats Jan 2012
Head restraints are uncomfortable and cause neck and back problems
Service Brakes Feb 2011
At about 20,000, our 2009 honda accord (v6) started having rear brake noises. We took it to the west covina dealership and they said the rear pads were worn and needed replacing. I said that is very premature to have rear pads wear out so soon and they said it is normal and…
Engine And Engine Cooling Oct 2010
The contact owns a 2009 honda accord. The contact was driving approximately 65 mph when the "check engine" warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle would not increase acceleration when pressure was applied to the accelerator pedal. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the…
Engine Dec 2019
Car has been with mechanics for day 3 now they thought the problem was at 1st timing belt went to replaced it found out it was not that issue thought it was a sensor was not that as well now told by honda that it is camshaft, I've always maintained my vehicles and oil changes…

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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 1HGCP36819A019818 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.