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1HGCP36878A••••••2009 Honda ACCORD
This build draws 7.5× more complaints than the average 2009 Honda ACCORD build (26 vs 3).
26on this build
600on the model
172builds in total
1involved a crash
Most reportedService Brakes 11Hydraulic 10Air Bags 5Engine And Engine Cooling 4
What owners of this build wrote
Service BrakescrashDec 2009
On march 25, 2009, I purchased a brand new 2008 honda accord. Over the past few months, I've noticed brake noise smells, which I was sure couldn't possible be coming from my car because it was too new. When I went for my 5000 mile service check, the technician told me the brakes…
SteeringDec 2018
Speed secer is bad and the air bad need to be replace or check out light keep coming onit been in the shop every two week there something wrong
Air BagsSep 2017
Takata inflatorsi receive emails that my 2008 honda accord may be affected however when I go on line to check the only recall that appears is nose mask. I do not have one. Initially I was informed by ntsb verbally that they were recalling vehicles in very humid states, well now…
Fuel SystemMay 2014
2008 honda accord. Consumer writes in regards to repairs on vehicle and seeks reimbursement since vehicle still under warranty. *smd according to the invoice, the fuel and check engine light illuminated. The technician found a misfire in cylinder #5. The cylinder 5 spark plug…
SeatsJul 2011
The leather interior of armrest and door armrest are blistering. The armrest has split with no wear what so ever on both
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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 1HGCP36878A087359 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.