2018 Honda Accord
The Verdict
Worst problem area
Engine
Engine leads by volume: 597 of 1,984 complaints (30%) mention it. Complaints mentioning Driver Assistance & Speed Control include more reported injuries (19) than those mentioning any other identified area.
Complaints filed rose from 579 in 2017 to 1,984 in 2018.
Data last changed . Sources: NHTSA complaints and recalls, EPA fuel economy data. Methodology
Cost, Fuel Economy & Complaint History
| Category | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | vs. 2018 Large Cars |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual fuel cost ($) | 2,100–2,950 | 1,300–2,950 | 1,350–2,400 | 1,300–2,400 | 1,300–2,400 | |
| Combined MPG | 21–30 | 21–48 | 26–47 | 26–48 | 26–48 | |
| City / Highway MPG | 18–27 / 28–36 | 18–49 / 28–47 | 22–47 / 32–47 | 22–48 / 32–48 | 22–48 / 32–47 | |
| CO₂ tailpipe (g/mi) | 292–414 | 183–414 | 187–345 | 184–345 | 185–345 | |
| Complaints filed | 600 | 579 | 1,984 | 775 | 395 | |
| Recalls issued | 4 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 6 | |
| Crash-involved complaints | 32 | 41 | 38 | 28 | 17 | |
| Fire-involved complaints | 5 | 9 | 5 | 2 | 2 | |
| Injuries reported | 29 | 25 | 41 | 28 | 13 | |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | |
| Configurations compared | 6 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
Not compared: this database has no vehicle sales or registration figures, so a raw count mostly reflects how many were sold, not how safe the vehicle is.
Common questions
How many recalls does the 2018 Honda Accord have?
6 NHTSA recall campaigns as of Sep 16, 2026. Check your VIN with NHTSA to see whether one applies to your car.
What is the most common complaint about the 2018 Honda Accord?
Engine: 597 of 1,984 NHTSA complaints (30%) mention it.
What gas mileage does the 2018 Honda Accord get?
EPA rates it 26–47 MPG combined.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2018 Honda Accord?
EPA estimates $1,350–$2,400 a year in fuel costs, using EPA's assumptions.
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EPA-Rated Configurations (7)
| Configuration | Transmission | Cylinders | Displacement | Drivetrain | Fuel Type | Vehicle Class | City | Highway | Combined | Annual Fuel Cost | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Configuration 1 | Manual 6-spd | 4 | 1.5L | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Large Cars | 26 mpg | 35 mpg | 30 mpg | $2,100 | 298 g/mi |
| Configuration 2 | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 4 | 1.5L | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Large Cars | 30 mpg | 38 mpg | 33 mpg | $1,900 | 266 g/mi |
| Configuration 3 | Automatic (AV-S7) | 4 | 1.5L | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Large Cars | 29 mpg | 35 mpg | 31 mpg | $2,000 | 282 g/mi |
| Configuration 4 | Automatic 10-spd | 4 | 2.0L | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Midsize Cars | 22 mpg (low) | 32 mpg (low) | 26 mpg (low) | $2,400 (high) | 345 g/mi (high) |
| Configuration 5 | Manual 6-spd | 4 | 2.0L | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Large Cars | 22 mpg (low) | 32 mpg (low) | 26 mpg (low) | $2,400 (high) | 344 g/mi |
| Configuration 6 | Automatic 10-spd | 4 | 2.0L | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Large Cars | 23 mpg | 34 mpg | 27 mpg | $2,300 | 330 g/mi |
| Configuration 7 | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 4 | 2.0L | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Large Cars | 47 mpg (high) | 47 mpg (high) | 47 mpg (high) | $1,350 (low) | 187 g/mi (low) |
Complaints by Category
| Category | Complaints | Crash-Involved | Fire-Involved | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 597 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| Transmission & Drivetrain | 143 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel System | 492 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Electrical | 308 | 12 | 3 | 6 | 0 |
| Brakes | 290 | 8 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Steering | 69 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Suspension, Wheels & Tires | 37 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Airbags & Restraints | 76 | 5 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Driver Assistance & Speed Control | 489 | 18 | 1 | 19 | 0 |
| Body, Seats & Latches | 70 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Visibility & Lighting | 61 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Other | 275 | 6 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
A complaint that names more than one category is counted in each, so the rows can add up to more than the total number of complaints.
Recalls (6)
AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER · Campaign 26V332000 · May 22, 2026
Defect: 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 HR-V, 2018-2020 Fit, 2020-2022 CR-V Hybrid, 2017-2022 CR-V, 2017-2018, 2021 Civic Type R, 2017-2021 Civic hatchback, 2016-2020 Civic coupe, 2016-2022 Civic, 2017-2022 Accord Hybrid, and 2016-2022 Accord vehicles. The front passenger seat weight sensor may crack and short circuit, which can cause the air bags to deploy unintentionally during a crash.
Consequence: Air bags that deploy unintentionally during a crash increase the risk of injury.
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. Honda's numbers for this recall are BOL, WO9, OOA, WOM, XOH, NOC, POD, BOE, UOF, POB, EOG, AOI, QO8, TOJ, DO7, and SOK. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 24V064. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning May 29, 2026.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP · Campaign 23V858000 · Dec 19, 2023
Defect: 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 Honda CR-V Hybrid, 2018-2019 Honda Clarity PHEV, Fit, and 2015-2020 Honda Accord Hybrid, Pilot, Acura NSX vehicles. The fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
Consequence: Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
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. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall numbers 21V-215 and 20V-314.
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY · Campaign 23V158000 · Mar 9, 2023
Defect: 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. A manufacturing issue with the front seat belts may cause the seat belt buckle channel to interfere with the release button, preventing the seat belt buckle from latching.
Consequence: An unlatched seat belt cannot properly restrain the seat occupant during a crash, increasing their risk of injury.
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. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are NDA, QDB, BDC, MDD, LD9. TDF, FDG, ODH, YDI, ZDE.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING; VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS; VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM; VISIBILITY/WIPER; BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BODY CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE · Campaign 20V771000 · Dec 11, 2020
Defect: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Accord Sedan, Accord Hybrid, and 2019-2020 Insight vehicles. A software error may cause intermittent or continuous disruptions in communication between the Body Control Module (BCM) and other components. This may result in malfunctions of various systems such as the windshield wipers and defroster, rearview camera, exterior lights, audible warning of a stopped vehicle, and power window operation. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 103, "Windshield Defrosting and Defogging Systems" and number 111, "Rear Visibility" as well as FMVSS numbers 104, 108, 114, 118, and 305.
Consequence: Various system malfunctions such as inoperative windshield wipers, defroster, rearview camera, or exterior lighting can increase the risk of a crash.
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.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP · Campaign 20V314000 · May 29, 2020
Defect: 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. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
Consequence: If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES; BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA · Campaign 18V629000 · Sep 20, 2018
Defect: 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. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rearview Mirrors."
Consequence: If the rearview camera display does not show what is behind the vehicle, it can increase the risk of a crash.
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.