2018 Honda Accord: Reliability Data
Source: NHTSA — 2638 complaints
2638
Total Complaints
22,000mi
Median Mileage
Engine
Top Issue
66
Crash Reports
When Do Complaints Happen?
Distribution of NHTSA complaints by vehicle mileage at time of report.
6,200
25th Percentile
22,000
Median Mileage
60,500
75th Percentile
What Fails?
Most reported component issues from NHTSA complaints.
Engine
424
Fuel/Propulsion System
263
Electrical System
247
Service Brakes
239
Unknown Or Other
229
Automatic Emergency Braking
216
Fuel System, Gasoline
156
Power Train
120
Vehicle Speed Control
103
Adaptive Cruise Control
100
Severity Assessment
66
Crashes
5
Fires
58
Injuries
0
Deaths
Sample Complaint Reports
"TAKATA RECALL CANNOT GET INTERNET SITES TO ACCEPT MY VIN, LICENSE ENTRIES TO LEARN IF CAR IS DUE FOR RECALL WORK ON AIR BAG"
"THE CAR STUTTERS OR STAMMERS WHEN YOU PRESS THE ACCELERATOR/GAS PEDAL AT TIMES, IT DOES NOT DO IT AT ALL TIMES. IT IS DANGEROUS. IT WAS STATIONARY AT A STOP LIGHT, OR PULLLING OFF FROM A STOPPED POSITION."
"THE CAR STUTTERS OR STAMMERS WHEN YOU PRESS THE ACCELERATOR/GAS PEDAL AT TIMES, IT DOES NOT DO IT AT ALL TIMES. IT IS DANGEROUS. IT WAS STATIONARY AT A STOP LIGHT, OR PULLLING OFF FROM A STOPPED POSITION."
Source: NHTSA ODI Complaints Database. Names and identifying details omitted.
When Were Complaints Filed?
Number of complaints by the year the issue occurred.
When Does Each Component Fail?
Median mileage at complaint for top components.
Engine
424 complaints
25th: 10,500 mi
Median: 54,487 mi
75th: 100,396 mi
Fuel/Propulsion System
263 complaints
25th: 6,600 mi
Median: 15,000 mi
75th: 47,917 mi
Electrical System
247 complaints
25th: 4,000 mi
Median: 9,333 mi
75th: 27,250 mi
Service Brakes
239 complaints
25th: 3,000 mi
Median: 12,000 mi
75th: 25,000 mi
Unknown Or Other
229 complaints
25th: 4,000 mi
Median: 12,550 mi
75th: 26,326 mi
Where Are Complaints Coming From?
Top states by complaint count.
CA: 414
FL: 190
GA: 167
TX: 163
NY: 163
CO: 128
NC: 122
VA: 94
SC: 85
NJ: 82
Who Files Complaints?
0.8%
Original Owners
99.2%
Second+ Owners
Honda Accord — Other Years
See how this model compares across different model years.
| Year | Complaints | Crashes |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 229 | 12 |
| 1991 | 242 | 20 |
| 1992 | 249 | 47 |
| 1993 | 222 | 47 |
| 1994 | 476 | 105 |
| 1995 | 673 | 94 |
| 1996 | 579 | 69 |
| 1997 | 546 | 51 |
| 1998 | 1428 | 133 |
| 1999 | 1345 | 92 |
| 2000 | 1505 | 138 |
| 2001 | 1157 | 199 |
| 2002 | 1267 | 165 |
| 2003 | 2378 | 187 |
| 2004 | 1303 | 127 |
| 2005 | 880 | 141 |
| 2006 | 541 | 72 |
| 2007 | 700 | 128 |
| 2008 | 1850 | 85 |
| 2009 | 855 | 64 |
| 2010 | 700 | 47 |
| 2011 | 357 | 45 |
| 2012 | 504 | 77 |
| 2013 | 1868 | 110 |
| 2014 | 1415 | 75 |
| 2015 | 805 | 51 |
| 2016 | 783 | 50 |
| 2017 | 734 | 59 |
| 2019 | 936 | 48 |
| 2020 | 500 | 25 |
| 2021 | 274 | 25 |
| 2022 | 248 | 4 |
| 2023 | 117 | 11 |
| 2024 | 155 | 7 |
| 2025 | 79 | 9 |
Active Recalls (5)
Federal safety recalls issued for this vehicle.
Fuel Pump
Campaign 20V314000 | 28/05/2020
If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
Software
Campaign 20V771000 | 10/12/2020
Various system malfunctions such as inoperative windshield wipers, defroster, rearview camera, or exterior lighting can increase the risk of a crash.
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.
Camera
Campaign 18V629000 | 13/09/2018
If the rearview camera display does not show what is behind the vehicle, it can increase the risk of a crash.
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.
Buckle Assembly
Campaign 23V158000 | 09/03/2023
An unlatched seat belt cannot properly restrain the seat occupant during a crash, increasing their risk of injury.
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. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are NDA,
Fuel Pump
Campaign 23V858000 | 18/12/2023
Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
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. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall numbers 21V-215 and 20V-314.
Extend Your Engine Life
Based on the most common issues reported for this vehicle.
- Change oil on schedule — this is the single most important thing you can do
- Use the manufacturer-recommended oil weight and type
- Replace the air filter every 15,000-30,000 miles
- Don't ignore the check engine light — small issues become expensive fast
- Let the engine warm up for 30 seconds before driving hard in cold weather
- Address coolant leaks immediately to prevent overheating damage
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Data source: View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov | NHTSA ODI Complaints Database. Public domain.
Methodology: Complaint counts and mileage distributions are computed directly from consumer-reported NHTSA complaints. This data represents reported issues, not failure rates — vehicles without complaints are not represented. Full methodology.
Data through: 2026-03-28