2018 Honda Accord problems and complaints
Owners have filed 1900 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 Honda Accord. The most-reported areas: Engine (560), Forward Collision Avoidance (343), Fuel/Propulsion System (309).
Key takeaways
- 1900 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 35 involve a crash, 4 a fire, 39 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 560 | 29% |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 343 | 18% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 309 | 16% |
| Electrical System | 297 | 16% |
| Service Brakes | 259 | 14% |
| Unknown Or Other | 251 | 13% |
| Fuel System | 167 | 9% |
| Gasoline | 165 | 9% |
| Power Train | 139 | 7% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 111 | 6% |
| Air Bags | 60 | 3% |
| Steering | 60 | 3% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
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| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Honda Accord 4 DR FWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Engine And Engine Cooling - filed 2026-11-04
The contact owns a 2018 Honda Accord. The contact stated that while driving at 40 MPH, the accelerator pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended. The RPM was elevated above 2,000 RPM, but the engine shuddered, and the vehicle lost motive power. The dealer was contacted and made aware of...
Engine - filed 2026-11-01
The check engine light came on. I took it to the dealership where I bought it. They instructed me to go to an authorized Honda repair facility. I took it in July 17, 2025 for a check engine light. The auto repair dealership said the head gasket was no good. So they repaired it my extended warranty paid for the cost. Th...
Electrical System - filed 2026-10-29
Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2018 Honda Accord. The contact discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy after the purchase. The vehicle was a private sale. At the time of the purchase, the mileage was 110,000. It was later discovered upon checking a Carfax report, the mileage was 283,000.
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More for the 2018 Honda Accord
Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.