MYRModel Year Report

2018 Honda Accord

■ Significantly worse — known issue year
2018 Honda Accord
BUILT 2026-08-02

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.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Honda Accord Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2018 highlighted. 1980: 2 complaints 1980 1981: 7 complaints 1982: 10 complaints 1983: 7 complaints 1984: 22 complaints 1985: 13 complaints 1986: 54 complaints 1986 1987: 111 complaints 1988: 88 complaints 1989: 86 complaints 1990: 192 complaints 1991: 212 complaints 1992: 206 complaints 1992 1993: 186 complaints 1994: 369 complaints 1995: 543 complaints 1996: 472 complaints 1997: 460 complaints 1998: 1200 complaints 1998 1999: 1135 complaints 2000: 1183 complaints 2001: 920 complaints 2002: 1050 complaints 2003: 1987 complaints 2004: 1016 complaints 2004 2005: 656 complaints 2006: 430 complaints 2007: 524 complaints 2008: 1520 complaints 2009: 720 complaints 2010: 579 complaints 2010 2011: 295 complaints 2012: 371 complaints 2013: 1417 complaints 2014: 969 complaints 2015: 593 complaints 2016: 588 complaints 2016 2017: 525 complaints 2018: 1791 complaints 2018 2019: 644 complaints 2020: 334 complaints 2021: 210 complaints 2022: 213 complaints 2022 2023: 79 complaints 2024: 130 complaints 2025: 71 complaints 2026: 4 complaints 2026
2018: 1791 complaints
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YearComplaints
19802
19817
198210
19837
198422
198513
198654
1987111
198888
198986
1990192
1991212
1992206
1993186
1994369
1995543
1996472
1997460
19981200
19991135
20001183
2001920
20021050
20031987
20041016
2005656
2006430
2007524
20081520
2009720
2010579
2011295
2012371
20131417
2014969
2015593
2016588
2017525
20181791
2019644
2020334
2021210
2022213
202379
2024130
202571
20264

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

ENGINE 28%

28% of complaints: engine — 500 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE INJURY
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 16%

16% of complaints: fuel/propulsion system — 288 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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After this car was repaired by the body shop, all the automatic systems in the car started flashing and no one could figure out why.

NHTSA ODI report, 20240202

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 15%

15% of complaints: electrical system — 263 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE INJURY
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I was driving slow to a 4 way st and slowly had a car pass across me so far away and it passed and all of a sudden emergency break and slam on break by itself causing the passenger in my car to hurt them self ...

NHTSA ODI report, 20231106

MAY 13TH, 2018 DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY DOING 50-55 GOING EASTBOUND ON THE BAY BRIDGE IN SAN FRANCISCO -'OUT OF NO WHERE' THE ELECTRIC PARKING BRAKE CAME ON! AND I DIDN'T PUSH NO BUTTONS!

NHTSA ODI report, 20180519

SERVICE BRAKES 14%

14% of complaints: service brakes — 243 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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MAY 13TH, 2018 DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY DOING 50-55 GOING EASTBOUND ON THE BAY BRIDGE IN SAN FRANCISCO -'OUT OF NO WHERE' THE ELECTRIC PARKING BRAKE CAME ON! AND I DIDN'T PUSH NO BUTTONS!

NHTSA ODI report, 20180519

FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE 13%

13% of complaints: forward collision avoidance — 224 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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I was driving slow to a 4 way st and slowly had a car pass across me so far away and it passed and all of a sudden emergency break and slam on break by itself causing the passenger in my car to hurt them self ...

NHTSA ODI report, 20231106

SAFETY TIMELINE

▮ 2018 — complaint volume: 1791
R 20181030 — back over prevention, visibility

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.

Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the display audio unit software, free of charge. The recall began October 30, 2018. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are K2G and V2F.

Campaign 18V629000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20200722 — fuel system, gasoline

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.

Remedy: Honda will notify owners and dealers will replace the fuel pump assembly, free of charge. The recall began July 22, 2020. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138.

Campaign 20V314000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20210222 — back over prevention, electrical system, exterior lighting, visibility, visibility/wiper

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

I 20220221 — PE (closed 20240418)

Inadvertent Automatic Emergency Braking

R 20230418 — seat belts

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

R 20240329 — fuel system, gasoline

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

I 20240415 — EA (open)

Inadvertent Automatic Emergency Braking

R 20260706 — air bags

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 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for engine issues (500 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for fuel/propulsion system issues (288 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (263 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 18V629000 (back over prevention, visibility) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 20V314000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
  • 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.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 1986 ▲ 2025 ▲ 2023

WORST YEARS

■ 2003 ■ 2008 ■ 2013

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FAQ

Is the 2018 Honda Accord reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2018 Honda Accord is rated "significantly worse".

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

The most-reported component is engine, accounting for 28% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2018 Honda Accord have?

6 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.