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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.
1HGCV1F31JA••••••2018 Honda ACCORD
This build draws 3.6× more complaints than the average 2018 Honda ACCORD build (44 vs 12).
44on this build
1754on the model
144builds in total
2involved a crash
3injuries
Most reportedEngine 14Forward Collision Avoidance 11Fuel System 8Gasoline 8
What owners of this build wrote
StructurecrashSep 2018
While in motion in reverse my camera did not work properly and I struck another vehicle while turning slightly
Electrical SystemcrashSep 2018
Faulty backup camera. While backing up hit a car and honda is not taking any responsability
Power TrainJul 2026
Head gasket failure, coolant leaking into cylinder 1 and 3. Car stuttering when try to accelerate and has trouble getting up to speed on highway. Coolant mixing with oil, rear main seal leak. It is available for inspection currently at dealership where it was diagnosed. My…
EngineApr 2026
First I had to replace all injectors and now I have a cylinder 4 misfire and need a head gasket job that’s being quoted at $5000!!! I’ve done all maintenance and upkeep and my car looks new. I’m in Honda groups and this is happening to everyone with the 10th generation accord…
Unknown Or OtherMar 2026
As soon as I got to work and put it in park I got a message on the dashboard saying “Engine Temperature Too Hot. Do Not Drive. Allow Engine To Cool”. No other warning signs were shown before this. I looked up on google what maybe it meant and to my findings it mentioned gasket…
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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 1HGCV1F31JA051509 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.