What are the most common problems with the 2018 Honda Accord?

The engine group has the most complaints at 609, followed by forward collision avoidance at 353 and the fuel/propulsion system at 322.

Does the 2018 Honda Accord have recalls?

Yes, the by-year fact shows 6 recalls for this model year. See the Recalls section on this page for the full list.

What mpg does the 2018 Honda Accord get?

See the fuel economy section on this page for the EPA ratings and yearly fuel cost.

Is the 2018 Honda Accord reliable?

Complaint counts alone cannot answer that. This model year has 2,008 complaints on file, and the by-year section shows how it compares with other years of the Accord.

2018 Honda Accord Problems, Recalls and MPG

Q: How many complaints are there for the 2018 Honda Accord?

NHTSA has 2,008 owner complaints on file.

NHTSA has 2,008 owner complaints on file for the 2018 Honda Accord^[1]. The engine group is named in 609 of them, more than any other group^[2].

2,008owner complaints^[1]

6recalls^[3]

26–47MPG combined (EPA)^[4]

5★NHTSA overall rating^[5]

Problems
Recalls
Fuel economy
Safety
Engine and size
By year
Verdict
FAQ

Most reported problems

Here are the complaint groups owners name most often, biggest first.

Engine. 609 complaints^[2]. In the stories we read, owners describe hesitation when pulling away from a stop, dash lights coming on, misfire codes and a loud, rough-sounding engine.
Forward collision avoidance. 353 complaints^[6]. Owners describe a collision warning message on the dash, sudden braking with nothing ahead and cruise control switching itself off.
Fuel/propulsion system. 322 complaints^[7]. Owners describe the car stalling or losing power while driving, a fuel door that would not open and a gasoline smell under the hood.
Electrical system. 316 complaints^[8]. Owners describe warning lights all at once, wipers and turn signals that stopped working and driver assist features shutting down.
Unknown or other. 275 complaints^[9]. These reports do not fit a single named group.
Brakes. 272 complaints^[10].
Fuel system, gasoline. 175 complaints^[11].
Power train. 145 complaints^[12].

Recalls

Newest first. Each recall covers only certain vehicles, so not every 2018 Accord is necessarily included.

Air Bags › Sensor › Occupant Classification › Front Passenger (26V332), May 2026. About 98,892 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash, injury, an air bag that may not work as intended. Dealers do the repair free of charge.^[13]
Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Fuel Pump (23V858), December 2023. About 2,490,460 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash, stalling. Dealers do the repair free of charge.^[14]
Seat Belts › Front › Buckle Assembly (23V158), March 2023. About 448,613 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash, injury. Dealers do the repair free of charge.^[15]
Electrical System › Body Control Module › Software (20V771), December 2020. About 737,233 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash. Dealers do the repair free of charge.^[16]
Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Fuel Pump (20V314), May 2020. About 135,995 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash, stalling. Dealers do the repair free of charge.^[17]
Back Over Prevention › Sensing System › Camera (18V629), September 2018. About 232,140 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash. Dealers do the repair free of charge.^[18]

Fuel economy

EPA ratings depend on the engine and drive. Annual fuel cost uses EPA's current fuel price assumptions, not prices when the car was new.

Version	City / highway / combined MPG	Annual fuel cost
Accord, 1.5L 4-cyl turbo, Manual 6-spd, Regular, Front-Wheel Drive^[19]	26 / 35 / 30	$2,250
Accord, 1.5L 4-cyl turbo, Automatic (variable gear ratios), Regular, Front-Wheel Drive^[20]	30 / 38 / 33	$2,050
Accord, 1.5L 4-cyl turbo, Automatic (AV-S7), Regular, Front-Wheel Drive^[21]	29 / 35 / 31	$2,150
Accord 2.0T Sport/Touring, 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, Automatic 10-spd, Regular, Front-Wheel Drive^[22]	22 / 32 / 26	$2,600
Accord, 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, Manual 6-spd, Regular, Front-Wheel Drive^[23]	22 / 32 / 26	$2,600
Accord, 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, Automatic 10-spd, Regular, Front-Wheel Drive^[24]	23 / 34 / 27	$2,500
Accord Hybrid, 2.0L 4-cyl, Automatic (variable gear ratios), Regular, Front-Wheel Drive^[4]	47 / 47 / 47	$1,450

Safety ratings

Version	Overall	Frontal	Side	Rollover	Rollover risk
4 DR FWD^[5]	5	5	5	5	9.3%
4 DR FWD^[25]	5	5	5	5	9.3%

Engine and size

Horsepower is the rating listed for EPA test vehicles.

Engine	Horsepower
2018 Honda Accord with 1.5L 4-cylinder^[26]	192 to 193 hp
2018 Honda Accord with 2.0L 4-cylinder^[27]	143 to 252 hp

How 2018 compares with other years

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA for each Accord model year. The 2018 is highlighted^[3].

Show the numbers

Model year	Complaints	Recalls
1995	543	2
1996	472	1
1997	460	3
1998	1,200	6
1999	1,135	4
2000	1,183	8
2001	922	7
2002	1,050	5
2003	1,987	13
2004	1,018	13
2005	686	15
2006	433	12
2007	525	9
2008	1,520	8
2009	727	10
2010	641	13
2011	311	9
2012	381	8
2013	1,437	6
2014	1,012	5
2015	641	6
2016	611	4
2017	584	3
2018	2,008	6
2019	792	6
2020	403	6
2021	293	4
2022	315	4
2023	230	9
2024	230	6
2025	116	3
2026	13	2

NHTSA's counts for the Accord show 2,008 complaints and 6 recalls for 2018^[3]. Among the 32 model years listed, 31 have fewer complaints than 2018 and 0 have more^[3]. The fewest complaints are for 2026 (13) and the most are for 2018 (2,008)^[3]. These counts are not adjusted for sales, so treat them as a rough guide. The chart above shows every year.

Should you buy a used 2018 Accord?

The complaint record for this Accord is large, and the engine and driver assist groups lead it^[1]^[2]^[6]. Some reports mention crashes or fires, but no deaths are reported^[1]. Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA that have not been verified, and one complaint can name several parts. Recalls also exist for this model year^[3]. If you are shopping for one, check that recall work was done and ask how the driver assist and engine warnings have behaved.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2018 Honda Accord?: The engine group has the most complaints at 609^[2], followed by forward collision avoidance at 353^[6] and the fuel/propulsion system at 322^[7].
Does the 2018 Honda Accord have recalls?: Yes, the by-year fact shows 6 recalls for this model year^[3]. See the Recalls section on this page for the full list.
How many complaints are there for the 2018 Honda Accord?: NHTSA has 2,008 owner complaints on file^[1].
What mpg does the 2018 Honda Accord get?: See the fuel economy section on this page for the EPA ratings and yearly fuel cost.
Is the 2018 Honda Accord reliable?: Complaint counts alone cannot answer that. This model year has 2,008 complaints on file^[1], and the by-year section shows how it compares with other years of the Accord.

Keep exploring

Other model years of the Honda Accord

2007 525 complaints, 9 recalls
2008 1,520 complaints, 8 recalls
2010 641 complaints, 13 recalls
2012 381 complaints, 8 recalls
2013 1,437 complaints, 6 recalls
2014 1,012 complaints, 5 recalls
2015 641 complaints, 6 recalls
2016 611 complaints, 4 recalls
2017 584 complaints, 3 recalls
2018 this page

Compare all model years of the Honda Accord

Other Honda models from 2018

2018 Honda Civic 755 complaints, 6 recalls
2018 Honda CR-V 2,160 complaints, 5 recalls
2018 Honda HR-V 159 complaints, 3 recalls
2018 Honda Odyssey 1,005 complaints, 16 recalls

All Honda models

Similar cars from 2018: large cars

2018 Chrysler 300 153 complaints, 4 recalls
2018 Hyundai Elantra 335 complaints, 1 recall
2018 Hyundai Sonata 383 complaints, 2 recalls
2018 Kia Forte 136 complaints, 3 recalls
2018 Kia Optima 243 complaints, 3 recalls
2018 Tesla Model S 170 complaints, 11 recalls

All large cars we cover

Facts and sources

NHTSA has 2,008 owner complaints on file for the 2018 Honda Accord (38 mention a crash, 5 a fire, 41 injuries, 0 deaths reported). NHTSA vehicle records
609 complaints name the engine component group (7 crashes, 3 fires, 1 injuries, median mileage at failure 70,000). NHTSA vehicle records
Owner complaints and recalls for every Honda Accord model year (chart above). NHTSA recall database
EPA rating for Accord Hybrid, 2.0L 4-cyl, Automatic (variable gear ratios), Regular, Front-Wheel Drive: 47 city / 47 highway / 47 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $1,450. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, 4 DR FWD: overall 5 stars, frontal 5 stars, side 5 stars, rollover 5 stars; rollover risk 9.3%. NHTSA vehicle records
353 complaints name the forward collision avoidance component group (7 crashes, 0 fires, 12 injuries, median mileage at failure 37,000). NHTSA vehicle records
322 complaints name the fuel/propulsion system component group (4 crashes, 0 fires, 1 injuries, median mileage at failure 16,650). NHTSA vehicle records
316 complaints name the electrical system component group (12 crashes, 3 fires, 6 injuries, median mileage at failure 10,000). NHTSA vehicle records
275 complaints name the unknown or other component group (6 crashes, 0 fires, 5 injuries, median mileage at failure 12,000). NHTSA vehicle records
272 complaints name the brakes component group (8 crashes, 0 fires, 13 injuries, median mileage at failure 12,041). NHTSA vehicle records
175 complaints name the fuel system, gasoline component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, median mileage at failure 92,000). NHTSA vehicle records
145 complaints name the power train component group (1 crashes, 0 fires, 1 injuries, median mileage at failure 13,000). NHTSA vehicle records
Recall 26V332, filed May 21, 2026: Air Bags › Sensor › Occupant Classification › Front Passenger. NHTSA recall database
Recall 23V858, filed December 18, 2023: Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Fuel Pump. NHTSA recall database
Recall 23V158, filed March 9, 2023: Seat Belts › Front › Buckle Assembly. NHTSA recall database
Recall 20V771, filed December 10, 2020: Electrical System › Body Control Module › Software. NHTSA recall database
Recall 20V314, filed May 28, 2020: Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Fuel Pump. NHTSA recall database
Recall 18V629, filed September 13, 2018: Back Over Prevention › Sensing System › Camera. NHTSA recall database
EPA rating for Accord, 1.5L 4-cyl turbo, Manual 6-spd, Regular, Front-Wheel Drive: 26 city / 35 highway / 30 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $2,250. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
EPA rating for Accord, 1.5L 4-cyl turbo, Automatic (variable gear ratios), Regular, Front-Wheel Drive: 30 city / 38 highway / 33 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $2,050. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
EPA rating for Accord, 1.5L 4-cyl turbo, Automatic (AV-S7), Regular, Front-Wheel Drive: 29 city / 35 highway / 31 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $2,150. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
EPA rating for Accord 2.0T Sport/Touring, 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, Automatic 10-spd, Regular, Front-Wheel Drive: 22 city / 32 highway / 26 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $2,600. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
EPA rating for Accord, 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, Manual 6-spd, Regular, Front-Wheel Drive: 22 city / 32 highway / 26 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $2,600. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
EPA rating for Accord, 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, Automatic 10-spd, Regular, Front-Wheel Drive: 23 city / 34 highway / 27 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $2,500. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, 4 DR FWD: overall 5 stars, frontal 5 stars, side 5 stars, rollover 5 stars; rollover risk 9.3%. NHTSA vehicle records
EPA Test Car List, 2018 Honda Accord with 1.5L 4-cylinder: rated 192 to 193 hp depending on version. www.epa.gov
EPA Test Car List, 2018 Honda Accord with 2.0L 4-cylinder: rated 143 to 252 hp depending on version. www.epa.gov

Complaints submitted to NHTSA by owners; unverified reports, one complaint can name several components. Complaint counts are not normalized by sales; compare years of the same model, not different models. EPA annual fuel cost uses EPA's current fuel price assumptions, not the price when the car was new. Horsepower is the rating listed for EPA test vehicles. Dimensions are Canadian-market specifications and can differ slightly from US models.

2018 Honda Accord: problems, recalls and fuel economy