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1HGCV1F49MA••••••2021 Honda ACCORD
This build draws 2.2× more complaints than the average 2021 Honda ACCORD build (7 vs 3).
7on this build
228on the model
71builds in total
1involved a crash
Most reportedForward Collision Avoidance 4Lane Departure 1
What owners of this build wrote
Forward Collision AvoidancecrashApr 2023
1.Driving on a straight road at about 45-50 MPH sudden abrupt braking for no reason . 2. Good thing I was wearing a seat belt , it was a very forceful brake action that pushed me forcefully forward, I was struck from behind by another vehicle. Visial minor damage to the rear…
Unknown Or OtherSep 2025
I am writing to formally report a safety concern regarding the infotainment system in my 2021 Honda Accord. The infotainment system in my vehicle is faulty and exhibits consistent glitches that I believe pose a serious safety risk while operating the vehicle. The system…
Lane DepartureApr 2025
Lanes on the roadway were adjusted for a workzone. Because of these lane adjustments, a large amount of crack sealer was used on the roadway. The car confused the crack sealer as roadway markings and tried to slam on the brakes in a workzone, thinking I was going over the lines,…
Unknown Or OtherJul 2025
I’m not sure what it’s called, but the entertainment system where the touch screen is for radio, has ghost touches when the weather gets warm. Over the winter, this never happens. But during the summer, the screen starts glitching out and if I have gps going, this is a real…
Forward Collision AvoidanceJan 2025
Automatic breaking engaged with foot already pressing down brake pedal as traffic ahead was slowing. The automatic braking was overkill that the traffic that was slowing down ahead of me was now pulling away
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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 1HGCV1F49MA002197 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.