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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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NHTSA publishes the first 11 characters of the VIN with every complaint — that identifies the plant, model year, body and engine. So these are reports from cars built exactly like this one, not an average across the whole model.
1HGCR2F78DA••••••2013 Honda ACCORD
That is about average for the 2013 Honda ACCORD — 8 complaints per build across 161 builds.
11on this build
1280on the model
161builds in total
Most reportedSteering 6Electrical System 3Power Train 1Electronic Stability Control (esc) 1
What owners of this build wrote
EngineMay 2025
I have a Honda accord ex sedan then driving in the rain and down pouring the car lights would flicker like no power to drive. When I stop it goes off. This has happen to me 2 times. I seen there might of been a recall on my car so I thought I would check to see. I have a [XXX]…
SteeringJan 2025
Steering has failed. Yes available for inspection. Safety of Driver and occupants as well as other drivers due to vehicle making an unwanted sharp left turn. Yes the Honda Dealer has confirmed. Yes by the Honda Dealership. No warnings, just a sudden left turn by the steering…
Electronic Stability Control (esc)Jul 2021
The contact owns a 2013 Honda Accord. The contact stated while driving 20 MPH, he became aware that several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The contact pulled the vehicle over to the side of the road and waited for a few minutes before restarting the vehicle. The…
Electrical SystemApr 2021
On three occasions over the past two years the 2013 honda accord 2.4l sedan would not start. The first time aaa changed the battery. The next time aaa determined that the battery was fine but the car reacted with a fast clicking sound. Pressing the brake pedal would not work and…
Power TrainFeb 2019
Rear wheel bearings deteriorated, causing loud noises from the rear at speeds as low as 10 miles per hour. Had to be replaced on both sides
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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 1HGCR2F78DA280352 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.