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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 1HGCV2F99JA050635 · Checked Oct 20, 2026
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Complaints on this exact build 13

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1HGCV2F99JA•••••• 2018 Honda ACCORD

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13on this build
1845on the model
148builds in total
1involved a crash
1injuries
Most reported Fuel/propulsion System 4 Steering 2 Engine 2 Service Brakes 1

What owners of this build wrote

Parking Brake crash Apr 2022
The contact owned a 2018 Honda Accord. The contact stated while driving with cruise control activated at 70 MPH, he released the cruise control and the vehicle crashed into a barrier on the freeway. There were no warning lights. The front and side air bags were deployed. The…
Engine Mar 2026
Blown head gasket at ~94k miles. Cost over $7k to replace with a used engine and Honda offered zero reimbursement assistance. This is a major problem on the 10th generation engines
Electrical System Jun 2024
The backup camera has discoloration, and it is permanent, not temporary
Fuel/propulsion System Jan 2024
They said that it would take over a month to get the part and its a fuel pump recall. Honda Superstition Mesa Arizona
Air Bags Sep 2022
While driving, supplemental restraint system warning light comes on, approximately once per week
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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 1HGCV2F99JA050635 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.