repaired · 2026 Q3
Occupant classification: front passenger
NewRisk. Air bags that deploy unintentionally during a crash increase the risk of injury.
2018 Honda AccordProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 1,902 owner complaints about the 2018 Honda Accord, most often about the engine. It is covered by 6 safety recalls, and for recall 23V-858 the manufacturer reports only 75% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 11, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2018 Honda Accord has problems
1,902 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
561Engine11 crash/fire/injury
344Forward collision avoidance12 crash/fire/injury
309Fuel/propulsion system4 crash/fire/injury
298Electrical system14 crash/fire/injury
250Service brakes12 crash/fire/injury
165Fuel system, gasoline
139Power train
111Vehicle speed control
60Air bags
40622 other systems16 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 561 | 11 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 344 | 12 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 309 | 4 |
| Electrical system | 298 | 14 |
| Service brakes | 250 | 12 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 165 | 0 |
| Power train | 139 | 2 |
| Vehicle speed control | 111 | 8 |
| Air bags | 60 | 7 |
| 22 other systems | 406 | 16 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
6 recalls
2018 Honda Accord recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Delivery: fuel pump
Risk. Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2025 Q1
Front: buckle assembly
Risk. An unlatched seat belt cannot properly restrain the seat occupant during a crash, increasing their risk of injury.
repaired · 2022 Q4
Sensing system: camera
Risk. Various system malfunctions such as inoperative windshield wipers, defroster, rearview camera, or exterior lighting can increase the risk of a crash.
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repaired · 2022 Q2
Delivery: fuel pump
Risk. If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2020 Q1
Sensing system: camera
Risk. If the rearview camera display does not show what is behind the vehicle, it can increase the risk of a crash.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Honda.
Mileage at failure
When do engine problems start?
56kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 95 engine complaints. 75% were reported before 100,000 miles.
Only 32% of complaints for this model year include a mileage.
33under 30k miles71under 100k miles24100k miles or more
Owner-reported costs
What owners say repairs cost
Dollar amounts owners wrote in their complaints when describing a repair or a quote. These are not price estimates; a system is shown only when at least 8 owners mentioned a cost.
Engine
37 owners mentioned a cost$4,800median
Middle half: $2,500 – $6,000
Fuel/propulsion system
25 owners mentioned a cost$1,600median
Middle half: $1,237 – $2,000
If a problem is covered by a recall, the dealer fixes it for free. Some manufacturers also reimburse owners who paid for a repair before a recall was announced.
Best & worst years
2018 vs. every other Accord year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Accord median. How we score
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- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2018 Honda Accord safety ratings
2018 Honda Accord 4 DR FWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side barrier★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
- Rollover: 5 stars (9.3% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Standard
- Lane departure warning: Standard
2 investigations
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2018 Honda Accord, and the recalls they led to.
- Inadvertent Automatic Emergency BrakingOpen
- Inadvertent Automatic Emergency BrakingNo recall
In owners' words
What Accord owners report
Recent engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
My 2018 Honda Accord sedan was overheating, and all the dashboard warning lights came on. The vehicle’s odometer reading was 162,924 miles. I took the vehicle to a Honda dealership on October 16, 2026, for diagnosis, and it was diagnosed with a blown head gasket. The vehicle was purchased brand new…
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…
Noticed that the engine temperature was slightly higher normal (went to 5 bars when always at 4) I checked and the fan was running properly and had coolant in the overflow tank. I took it to the Honda dealer, and they found that the head gasket failed and the fluid inside the radiator leaked into…
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