2018 Honda Accord: recalls, complaints & known problems
Every safety recall and owner complaint on record for the 2018 Honda Accord, straight from the U.S. government's NHTSA database — so you know what you're buying before you message the seller.
High caution
Serious warning signs on record for this year — proceed carefully.
6 recalls on record. Recall repairs are free at the dealer — ask if they were done.
Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel Pump
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Acura NSX, 2019 Acura RDX, RLX and RLX Sport Hybrid, 2018-2019 Honda Accord, Civic Hatchback, Civic Type R and HR-V, 2019-2020 Insight and 2019 Fit vehicles. The low-pressure
Electrical System:Body Control Module:Software
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Accord Sedan, Accord Hybrid, and 2019-2020 Insight vehicles. A software error may cause intermittent or continuous disruptions in communication between the Body Control Module
Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018 Honda Accord and 2019 Honda Insight vehicles. In certain scenarios, the back-up camera center display may not function properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the re
Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2017-2020 CR-V, 2018-2019 Accord and Accord Hybrid, 2018-2020 Odyssey, 2019 Insight, and 2019-2020 Acura RDX vehicles. A manufacturing issue with the front seat belts may cause the seat
Most-reported problems
Recurring failures owners filed with NHTSA for this model year:
Which parts of the car owners complain about most:
Engine
497
Forward Collision Avoidance
325
Fuel/Propulsion System
288
Electrical System
268
Service Brakes
251
Unknown Or Other
239
Is 2018 the bad year? Complaints by model year
Sometimes the same car one year newer or older has a far cleaner record. Complaint volume across the Honda Accord years we track (click a year for its full report):
The 2018 Honda Accord has 6 NHTSA safety recalls on record. Recall repairs are performed free of charge at franchised dealers — always ask the seller whether the recall work was completed.
How reliable is the 2018 Honda Accord?
NHTSA has 1,787 owner complaints on file for the 2018 Honda Accord. The most-reported issues are overheating / coolant problems, stalling / loss of power while driving, engine failure / knocking. Compare it against nearby model years above.
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Data source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA.gov). Informational only — not mechanical or purchase advice. Always inspect the vehicle and test drive before buying.