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1HGCP36849A••••••2009 Honda ACCORD
This build draws 3.2× more complaints than the average 2009 Honda ACCORD build (11 vs 3).
11on this build
594on the model
172builds in total
2injuries
Most reportedService Brakes 3Hydraulic 3Air Bags 3Engine 3
What owners of this build wrote
Electrical SystemDec 2018
2009 honda accord. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle misfiring and lights illuminated on dash. *ld
EngineNov 2017
The contact owns a 2009 honda accord. The contact stated that while driving between 65-80 mph, shuddered and lost motive power with the engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was powered off and was restarted however, the vehicle failed to operate as intended. The vehicle…
WheelsJul 2016
Even with correct tire pressure, the TPMS warning light comes on after about 20 miles, or at times comes on at start up and remains on. Sometimes can go months without it coming on. This is not the separate low tire pressure indicator
Air BagsJul 2016
Airbag (unknown whether tamara) recall: rec'd letter from american honda dated july 2016 notifying me of recall and saying "honda will send you another letter when parts become available...". As of today (12/27/16) I've received nothing, so I called my local dealer - larry…
VisibilityJan 2014
I was driving my 2009 honda accord on the interstate I-44 east near fort leonard wood missouri. No other vehicles were in front of me or around me. Weather was clear, temperature was in the mid 50s. No impact to the vehicle occurred. The sunroof on my vehicle spontaneously…
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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 1HGCP36849A044258 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.