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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 1HGCR2F87DA246279 · Checked Oct 13, 2026
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Complaints on this exact build 26

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1HGCR2F87DA•••••• 2013 Honda ACCORD

This build draws 3.3× more complaints than the average 2013 Honda ACCORD build (26 vs 8).

26on this build
1283on the model
161builds in total
2involved a crash
Most reported Steering 8 Electrical System 7 Engine 3 Power Train 2

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Power Train crash Nov 2013
At 11:00 a.m. On nov.6 I was driving my 2013 honda accord. I pulled into a store parking area at about 5 miles per hour. I put my foot on the brake and turned to enter the parking space when my car accelerated with my foot on the brake. I heard the car rev-up and pushed on the…
Service Brakes crash Jul 1913
I was parked in an alley behind a coffee shop. I turned the car on and put my seat belt on and put it in gear. It suddenly lurched forward and struck a parked car one car's width from me, ricocheted and hit another parked car (which then hit the car next to it). I could not stop…
Steering May 2026
Steering mechanisms stopped functioning properly. Steering wheel was very loosely turning to the left and very difficult to turn to the right. Car would veer to one direction when driving unless I was holding the wheel steady. Driving the car was dangerous and I pulled over…
Forward Collision Avoidance Sep 2023
Honda Service has reported I need a VSA Modulator Assembly replaced and they want me to order this part now which is on backorder for at least 2-3 months. Car had 87,000 miles at time of inspection. I have tried to source this assembly from various Honda dealers and parts…
Structure Oct 2022
Sun roof exploded while parked in my driveway
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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 1HGCR2F87DA246279 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.