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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 1HGCP3F86AA021858 · Checked Nov 13, 2026
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1HGCP3F86AA•••••• 2010 Honda ACCORD

This build draws 2.3× more complaints than the average 2010 Honda ACCORD build (8 vs 3).

8on this build
509on the model
146builds in total
1involved a fire
Most reported Service Brakes 5 Hydraulic 4 Engine 2 Air 1

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Engine fire Mar 2021
105k miles, regular car maintenance, clean title (no previous accidents/other issues), no pending recalls. While driving the car at 55 mph on the highway, the engine somehow ignited and caught fire. Previous to this incident, there were no pending issues, which were confirmed by…
Air Bags Nov 2016
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2010 honda accord. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V346000 (air bags). The part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair.…
Service Brakes Jun 2012
The contact owns a 2010 honda accord. The contact stated that two months after purchasing the vehicle, she had to replace the rear brakes, rotors and the front calipers. The dealer stated that they would give the contact a discount on the repairs. The vehicle was repaired. The…
Engine Jan 2021
The contact owns a 2010 Honda Accord. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle jerked, and failed to accelerate as intended while depressing the accelerator pedal. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact replaced the spark plugs…
Service Brakes Jun 2011
2010 honda accord. Consumer states premature brake wear *tgw the consumer was informed by the dealer the rear brakes had worn out unevenly with only 22,000 miles on the vehicle. The consumer learned of a class action law suit regarding the brake material that was used on certain…
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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 1HGCP3F86AA021858 · decoded Nov 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.