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1HGCV1F44JA••••••2018 Honda ACCORD
This build is quieter than most: 7 complaints against 13 for the average 2018 Honda ACCORD build.
7on this build
1856on the model
148builds in total
Most reportedEngine 3Electrical System 2Forward Collision Avoidance 2Service Brakes 1
What owners of this build wrote
EngineAug 2026
The head gasket is leaking coolant into cylinder #2. The car has misfired and has not been operable. The problem has been confirmed and diagnosed through the dealer. There were no prior warning lights to the issue until the car completely became inoperable from one day to the…
Fuel SystemApr 2024
The contact owns a 2018 Honda Accord. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V858000 (Fuel System Gasoline) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time…
Electrical SystemApr 2023
I down loaded my update through the radio. It said complete. I went into the house and the next morning I started it and a bunch of warning lights were on and have stayed on. I can not use some of the buttons on the drivers door, I can not use my key fob unless it is touching…
Service BrakesFeb 2020
It does it own braking at night when its getting dark or when .im going through a green light stopplng me from a speed of 45 to down to 20-25 in a splint second almost getting me rear -ended the dash board will light up brake -brake in red an car shakes its happend 3 times maybe…
EngineFeb 2025
February 2025 All the warning light on in my car came on. I took it Honda where they had me pay $250 for a diagnostics. At 85K miles, that's when I found out a had a blown head gasket and need a replacement.They also suggested a new fuel injector. They quoted me $7,000. My…
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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 1HGCV1F44JA042361 · decoded Nov 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.