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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 1HGCV1F36KA040023 · Checked Sep 15, 2026
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Complaints on this exact build 20

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1HGCV1F36KA•••••• 2019 Honda ACCORD

This build draws 2.9× more complaints than the average 2019 Honda ACCORD build (20 vs 7).

20on this build
663on the model
96builds in total
1involved a crash
1involved a fire
3injuries
Most reported Fuel/propulsion System 5 Electrical System 3 Engine 3 Service Brakes 2

What owners of this build wrote

Electrical System fire Aug 2026
The car was driving fine and then all of the dashboard lights came on. The car wouldn’t drive faster than 20 MPH. The dealership said it was a head gasket and injector problem. They quoted me $6000
Air Bags crash Jul 2020
While I was on the way home from work, I waited for the broken yellow line to pass 2 cars in front of me, when I was midway through passing both of them, the second car in line wanted to pass the car in front as well but did not look to see that I was already passing and right…
Unknown Or Other Jul 2026
While my vehicle was in transit, it experienced a sudden and severe loss of engine power. Simultaneously, multiple malfunction indicator lights (MILs) illuminated on the dashboard, and my vehicle abruptly engaged "limp mode." This drastic restriction of speed and maneuverability…
Fuel/propulsion System Aug 2025
Although my VIN currently shows no open recalls (because the fuel pump recall was previously marked completed), the replacement part failed while driving in traffic, leaving me stranded. This vehicle previously had the low-pressure fuel pump replaced under the Honda recall…
Power Train Mar 2025
The contact owns a 2019 Honda Accord. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended, and the vehicle lost automotive power. The contact stated that several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The contact…
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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 1HGCV1F36KA040023 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.