2018 Honda Accord Hybrid
This year had more than double the complaints of this model's typical year.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
COMPLAINTS PER YEAR
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| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2005 | 30 |
| 2006 | 0 |
| 2007 | 1 |
| 2014 | 24 |
| 2015 | 39 |
| 2016 | 1 |
| 2017 | 45 |
| 2018 | 113 |
| 2019 | 92 |
| 2020 | 38 |
| 2021 | 47 |
| 2022 | 54 |
| 2023 | 139 |
| 2024 | 75 |
| 2025 | 21 |
| 2026 | 0 |
KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS
19% of complaints: engine — 22 distinct reports on file.
17% of complaints: electrical system — 19 distinct reports on file.
CRASH FIREShow complaint excerpts
If the car is not driven for about 5 days, it will not start. I told this to the local Honda dealer and he says I am not alone. All modern Accords do this because the computer performs a self-check every 2-3 hours and this drains the battery.
NHTSA ODI report, 20231120
12% of complaints: service brakes — 13 distinct reports on file.
CRASHShow complaint excerpts
PARKING AT NURSERY SHOP, CAR WENT OUT OF CONTROL SPEEDING AND RUNNING OVER THE CONCRETE STOPER AND NURSERY FENCE. IT WAS A SUDDEN ACCELERATION AND VEHICLE COULD NOT BE STOPPED.
NHTSA ODI report, 20190610
11% of complaints: fuel/propulsion system — 12 distinct reports on file.
11% of complaints: forward collision avoidance — 12 distinct reports on file.
INJURYShow complaint excerpts
Around 7:45am full day light, clear weather, I was driving on a surface street with multiple lanes (3) going in a single direction with a center divide between the vehicles going in the opposite direction.
NHTSA ODI report, 20231114
SAFETY TIMELINE
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Accord Sedan, Accord Hybrid, and 2019-2020 Insight vehicles.
Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will update the BCM software, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin February 22, 2021. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is X95.
Campaign 20V771000 — check if this car was fixed
Inadvertent Automatic Emergency Braking
Pedestrian alert sounds
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.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the driver and front passenger seat belt buckle release buttons or the buckle assemblies as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 18, 2023.
Campaign 23V158000 — check if this car was fixed
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013-2023 Honda Accord, Civic Coupe, Civic Sedan, Civic Hatchback, Civic Type R, CR-V, HR-V, Ridgeline, Odyssey, Acura ILX, MDX, MDX Hybrid, RDX, RLX, TLX, 2019-2022 Honda Insight, Passport, 2020...
Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel pump module, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed September 6, 2024. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are KGC and KGD.
Campaign 23V858000 — check if this car was fixed
Inadvertent Automatic Emergency Braking
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2021, 2023 Acura TLX, 2019-2024 RDX, 2017-2020, 2022-2026 MDX, 2017-2021, 2023, 2025 Honda Ridgeline, 2017-2022 Pilot, 2019-2021 Passport, 2018-2026 Odyssey, 2019-2022 Insight, 2019-2021...
Remedy: Dealers will replace the seat weight sensors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 7, 2026. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138.
Campaign 26V332000 — check if this car was fixed
BUY-SMART CHECKLIST
2018 Honda Accord Hybrid — pre-purchase inspection
- Test/inspect for engine issues (22 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for electrical system issues (19 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for service brakes issues (13 reports on file for this year).
- Verify recall 20V771000 (back over prevention, electrical system, exterior lighting, visibility, visibility/wiper) has been completed.
- Verify recall 23V158000 (seat belts) has been completed.
- Verify recall 23V858000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
- Verify recall 26V332000 (air bags) has been completed.
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FAQ
Is the 2018 Honda Accord Hybrid reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2018 Honda Accord Hybrid is rated "significantly worse".
What are the most common problems with the 2018 Honda Accord Hybrid?
The most-reported component is engine, accounting for 19% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2018 Honda Accord Hybrid have?
4 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.