2018 Honda Accord
Common Problems
Ranked from 758 federal NHTSA complaints and 2 recalls. Every problem links to the complaint IDs behind it.
8 Common Problems
Ordered by how often owners reported each one to NHTSA. The bar shows how common a problem is relative to the most-reported on this vehicle. Expand any problem to see the federal complaint IDs.
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Engine Misfires and Stallings
399complaintsSafety riskEngineEngine misfires and stalling issues, often accompanied by warning lights and loss of power, posing a safety risk.
$200–$900est. ignition service (coils/plugs) · 1–4 hrs laborGet local quotes - 2
Blown Head Gasket
174complaintsSafety riskEngineThe head gasket failed, leading to coolant leakage and engine misfires.
$1,400–$2,800est. head gasket replacement · 8–15 hrs laborGet local quotes - 3
Unintended Braking During Highway Driving
134complaintsSafety riskBrakesThe car brakes unexpectedly on the highway without any objects in front of it.
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Fuel System Recall Issues
111complaintsHigh severityFuel systemIssues with the fuel system recall, including unavailable parts and delayed repairs, leading to various warning lights and performance issues.
Related recalls: 20V314000, 23V858000
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Random Emergency Braking Without Obstacles
111complaintsSafety riskBrakesThe car brakes unexpectedly without any objects in front of it.
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Blown Head Gasket Causing Loss of Power and Limp Mode
87complaintsSafety riskEngineThe head gasket blows, leading to a loss of power and the vehicle entering limp mode, posing a safety risk.
$1,400–$2,800est. head gasket replacement · 8–15 hrs laborGet local quotes - 7
Fuel Pump Failure
57complaintsHigh severityFuel systemThe fuel pump failed, causing the car to stall unexpectedly and potentially leading to a loss of power.
$500–$1,100est. fuel pump replacement · 2–5 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recalls: 20V314000, 23V858000
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Violent Shift at Low Speed
55complaintsSafety riskTransmissionThe transmission shifts violently at low speeds, possibly due to turbo lag.
$200–$2,500est. drivetrain diagnosis + repair · 1–8 hrs laborGet local quotes
Other years & sources
Data source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) owner complaints and recalls. Problems are clustered and ranked from the complaint record; occurrence counts reflect corroborating complaints, not total incidence. Vehicle image is illustrative. Repair-cost figures are typical U.S. independent-shop ranges (parts + labor) for the class of repair shown — actual quotes vary by region, engine, and diagnosis; always confirm with a local shop.