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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 1HGCS12808A012415 · Checked Sep 26, 2026
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1HGCS12808A•••••• 2009 Honda ACCORD

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172builds in total
Most reported Service Brakes 3 Hydraulic 2 Air Bags 1

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Air Bags Aug 2019
2008 honda accord. Consumer writes in regards to airbag inflator safety recall. *ld the consumer stated the recall notification is being sent to the wrong address. The manufacturer was notified, but no adjustments were made
Service Brakes Nov 2012
Rear brake pads wore out at 25910 miles
Service Brakes Mar 2010
2008 honda accord with 20k miles needs rear brake pads, due to defective brake pads. Honda of america does not see this as a safety issue and will not recall or replace pads as warranty; they just want their $120. There are hundreds of similar cases on the internet. Don't you…
Service Brakes May 2009
2008 honda bought new after 28,000 miles hondaland said I needed back brakes, everyone knows the front always go out first and I called the honda corp. And after all the frustration they insisted I pay by cash or certified check, my wife was on the way to pick up the car when…

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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 1HGCS12808A012415 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.