2018 Honda Accord problems
What owners report to NHTSA, grouped by component, with the recalls that cover them.
NHTSA has 1,996 owner complaints on file for the 2018 Honda Accord, filed between 2017-10-30 and 2026-09-24. The most common problem areas are the engine (578, 29%), forward collision avoidance (350, 18%) and fuel/propulsion system (317, 16%). Owners reported 38 crashes, 5 fires and 41 injuries in these complaints. NHTSA lists 6 recalls for this model year.
Last updated: · Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls databases
2018 Honda Accord complaints by component
| Component | Complaints | Share | Crashes | Fires | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 578 | 29% | 7 | 3 | 1 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 350 | 18% | 7 | 0 | 12 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 317 | 16% | 4 | 0 | 1 |
| Electrical system | 312 | 16% | 12 | 3 | 6 |
| Unknown or other | 273 | 14% | 6 | 0 | 5 |
| Service brakes | 262 | 13% | 7 | 0 | 12 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 175 | 9% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power train | 144 | 7% | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Vehicle speed control | 120 | 6% | 11 | 1 | 4 |
| Steering | 69 | 3% | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Structure | 63 | 3% | 6 | 1 | 1 |
| Air bags | 60 | 3% | 5 | 0 | 8 |
| Lane departure | 55 | 3% | 3 | 0 | 6 |
| Back over prevention | 33 | 2% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat belts | 33 | 2% | 0 | 0 | 1 |
A complaint can name several components, so shares can add up to more than 100%. Crashes, fires and injuries are as reported by owners.
The top problem areas, in plain English
Each summary is built from the complaint counts and NHTSA recall notices, not from individual owner stories.
Engine: 578 complaints
- 578 complaints of 1,996 (29%) name the engine.
- 152 of them also name the fuel/propulsion system; owners reported 7 crashes, 3 fires and 1 injury in these complaints.
- No NHTSA recall for the 2018 Honda Accord covers this system.
Forward collision avoidance: 350 complaints
- 350 complaints of 1,996 (18%) name the forward collision avoidance — forward-collision warning and automatic emergency braking.
- 56 of them also name the service brakes; owners reported 7 crashes and 12 injuries in these complaints.
- No NHTSA recall for the 2018 Honda Accord covers this system.
Fuel/propulsion system: 317 complaints
- 317 complaints of 1,996 (16%) name the fuel/propulsion system — the fuel tank, pump, lines, injectors and fuel-system controls.
- 152 of them also name the engine; owners reported 4 crashes and 1 injury in these complaints.
- No NHTSA recall for the 2018 Honda Accord covers this system.
Electrical system: 312 complaints
- 312 complaints of 1,996 (16%) name the electrical system — wiring, battery and charging, fuses, control modules and in-car electronics.
- 72 of them also name the engine; owners reported 12 crashes, 3 fires and 6 injuries in these complaints.
- One NHTSA recall covers this system on the 2018 Honda Accord; the recall, campaign 20V771000, says: “A software error may cause intermittent or continuous disruptions in communication between the Body Control Module (BCM) and other components.”
Service brakes: 262 complaints
- 262 complaints of 1,996 (13%) name the service brakes — the foot-brake system: pads, rotors, calipers, lines and ABS.
- 56 of them also name the forward collision avoidance; owners reported 7 crashes and 12 injuries in these complaints.
- No NHTSA recall for the 2018 Honda Accord covers this system.
Fuel system, gasoline: 175 complaints
- 175 complaints of 1,996 (9%) name the fuel system, gasoline.
- 19 of them also name the engine; none of these complaints reports a crash, fire or injury.
- 2 NHTSA recalls cover this system on the 2018 Honda Accord; the latest, campaign 23V858000, says: “The fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.”
When the complaints were filed
| Year filed | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2017 | 3 |
| 2018 | 130 |
| 2019 | 186 |
| 2020 | 137 |
| 2021 | 141 |
| 2022 | 197 |
| 2023 | 188 |
| 2024 | 372 |
| 2025 | 349 |
| 2026 | 293 |
What is counted
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the model names ACCORD, ACCORD HYBRID, model year 2018. Complaints are unverified owner reports; a recall is NHTSA's confirmed safety defect. See the 2018 Honda Accord recalls.
Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2018 Honda Accord?
By NHTSA owner complaints, the 2018 Honda Accord's most common problem areas are the engine (578 of 1,996 complaints), forward collision avoidance (350 of 1,996 complaints) and fuel/propulsion system (317 of 1,996 complaints).
How many complaints does the 2018 Honda Accord have?
NHTSA has 1,996 owner complaints on file for the 2018 Honda Accord, including 38 reported crashes and 5 reported fires.
Is there a recall for the 2018 Honda Accord's problems?
NHTSA lists 6 recalls for the 2018 Honda Accord; 2 of the top 6 complaint areas have a matching recall. Recall repairs are free at a dealer; check your VIN for open recalls.