Troubleshooting a Honda Accord Hitch Installation by a Local Shop

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A local shop installed my hitch on my 2012 accord and left the heat shields in the trunk. Shouldnt they have been reinstalled?

asked by: Tom M

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Expert Reply:

I can help you find out what's going on with your heat shield on your 2012 Honda Accord.

According to Curt's directions, the heat shield only needs slight trimming and should be reinstalled after installation of the trailer hitch.

I've included an image from the instructions of the heat shield and the small portion that should be trimmed for your convenience as well as the part of the directions that state that the heat shield should be reinstalled after trimming.

expert reply by: Jackie C

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Answer 1

The Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class I #C11681 is a confirmed fit for your 2017 Honda Accord Sedan and at this time there is not a Class II hitch available. If you will be towing with this hitch, I recommend the ball mount #C45521 and…

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Answer 2

Hey Chris, thanks for reaching out! I checked with out manufacturers and unfortunately it looks like the only hitch receiver sizes designed to fit your 2024 Honda Accord are the smaller 1-1/4" receivers. You can technically use a hitch adapter…

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Answer 3

I do have a solution for you but using a hitch adapter like #HT5R, reduces your hitch capacity by 50 percent, so it's not ideal. The best option I can offer is the Curt Cargo Carrier #C18110, which has a shank with a built in rise of 3-3/4…

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Answer 4

To install a hitch like the Curt Hitch part #C11681 that you referenced on your 2015 Honda Accord you will need to trim the heat shield. For more info on that check out the install video and installation instructions I attached.

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Answer 5

The Curt Trailer Hitch, part #C11681 will work well for your 2015 Honda Accord. This is a Class l hitch and it has a 1-1/4 inch receiver opening. Per Curt all non-trailer loads - bike racks, cargo carriers and so forth - should be supported with…

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Answer 6

From the center of the pin hole of the part #HT5R to the back of the upper hitch opening tube measures 3-1/2 inches. You would need to have less than 3-1/2 inches from the pin hole on your hitch out to the furthest point out on the rear bumper. When…

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Answer 7

Currently the only receiver options for your 2021 Honda Accord Touring 2.0T sedan are class I, 1-1/4" receivers like the Curt #C11525. The EcoHitch Receiver #306-X7299 you found will only fit older Crosstour models. While we do have an Adapter…

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Answer 8

Yes, if you installed the Curt hitch part #C11681 on your 2013 Honda Accord with dual exhaust you would need to trim the heat shield on both sides.

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Answer 9

All of the available trailer hitches that are confirmed to fit your 2017 Honda Accord Hybrid are Class I hitches that will provide a 1-1/4 inch receiver opening. This is simply because your Accord does not have the type of capacity that a…

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Answer 10

On adapter #HT5R it measures 3-1/2 inches from the center of the hitch pin hole to the back of the upright that supports the 2 inch receiver. For Curt hitch #C11681 for the 2013 Honda Accord it should measure about 2-1/2 inches to clear the rear…

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Answer 11

I have a different option for you, but I do not recommend using the Hitch Adapter #HT5R with the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver #C11681 for your 2016 Honda Accord Sport Coupe as it will reduce the tongue weight rating of the hitch by 50% which will give…

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Answer 12

The hitch receivers available for your 2015 Honda Accord are all Class I with a 1-1/4 inch receiver opening like the Custom Fit Curt Hitch, #C11681. Curt does require the use of Support Straps, #18050, for all non-trailer loads including bike racks,…

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