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Honda Accord

EPA MPG: 33 mpg
Average Retail Price
$14,600 - $20,300

RECALL ALERT:
There are 5 recalls on this vehicle. Learn More.

Reliability

Overall Reliability
/ 100

We expect the 2025 Accord will be more reliable than the average new car. This prediction is based on data from 2023 and 2024 models, and the Honda brand score.

The 2018 Honda Accord has been recalled 5 times by NHTSA. View Recalls
Most Common Trouble Spots
Common Trouble Spot
/ 5
Common Trouble Spot
/ 5

Owner Reported Trouble Spots

The Reliability score is based on our latest subscriber survey of 2018 Honda Accord owners. The owner comments describe problems respondents experienced with this vehicle.

In-car Electronics

Infotainment system (audio, GPS, phone), rear entertainment system, backup or other camera/sensors, head-up display.

/ 5

What Owners Say

Apple CarPlay

"The connection of my apple iPhone is intermittent at best for using the apps (the most important being the navigation). The connection shows that my phone is charging but I still cannot access the apps, it will say unable to connect to iphone"

Anonymous A., OH (2018 Honda Accord Sport 2.0-L 4 Cyl turbo)

"When connected via cable, the iPhone will begin to charge, but data will not display. The unit does not recognize the phone. This happens about 30% of the time, even with new cables and a different iPhone."

Anonymous A., (2018 Honda Accord LX 2.0-L 4 Cyl turbo)

"Random fails to acknowledge phone or not pair despite using cable rather than Bluetooth. Unplugging and replacing sometimes works. Sometimes not fix, then without any action, CarPlay works. No discernible pattern."

Anonymous, TN (2018 Honda Accord EX-L 1.5-L 4 Cyl turbo)
Display screen goes blank

"display screen would go blank and come right back on"

Anonymous, GA (2018 Honda Accord EX-L 2.0-L 4 Cyl turbo)

"This is a random problem that occurs for no discernible reason. It goes out for anywhere between a few seconds and a few minutes."

Anonymous A., OH (2018 Honda Accord Sport 2.0-L 4 Cyl turbo)
External music device interface (e.g., smart phone, MP3 player)

"will not connect some times"

Anonymous, NC (2018 Honda Accord Touring 1.5-L 4 Cyl turbo)
In-dash navigation system (GPS)

"Navigation system would shut down while driving to a black screen and start over. Dealer was never able to resolve the problem and still continues to be an issue. I stopped using the built in navigation."

Anonymous, MA (2018 Honda Accord Touring 1.5-L 4 Cyl turbo)
Other in-car electronics problem

"Low tire pressure warning continues to show on dashboard indicators. I have had it reset several times which doesn't solve anything."

Anonymous, CA (2018 Honda Accord EX 1.5-L 4 Cyl turbo)
Phone pairing (e.g., Bluetooth)

"Seems to be tied to system starting up and use of back of camera if you don't wait long enough. Phone won't pair until bluetooth in car resets itself entirely which takes about 5 minutes from starting car. This stops all bluetooth functions including phone and music from working at all. Have fixed by toggling bluetooth on and off in settings."

Anonymous, ID (2018 Honda Accord Touring 2.0-L 4 Cyl turbo)

Climate System

AC compressor, blower (fan) motor, condenser, evaporator, heater system, automatic climate system, electrical failure, refrigerant leakage.

/ 5

What Owners Say

A/C compressor

"Compressor failed and was covered under special exception warranty"

Anonymous, PA (2018 Honda Accord Sport 2.0-L 4 Cyl turbo)

"Ac fan blows but isnt cold. Apparently its a problem with all 2018-2020"

Anonymous, VA (2018 Honda Accord LX 1.5-L 4 Cyl turbo)
Condenser

"Air conditioner abruptly stopped working."

Anonymous, NY (2018 Honda Accord LX 1.5-L 4 Cyl turbo)

"I had air conditioning problems (reduced cold air) for about a year. An independent repair shop later determined that Honda had a service alert and recommended that I take it to the dealer. I did and Honda repaired it at no cost even though it was well past its warranty."

Anonymous A., WI (2018 Honda Accord EX-L 2.0-L 4 Cyl turbo)

"Cracked and replaced"

Anonymous, AZ (2018 Honda Accord Sport 1.5-L 4 Cyl turbo)

"A/C stopped cooling early September 2023. problem resolved 9/20 after dealer got in a replacement condensor"

Anonymous A., CT (2018 Honda Accord Touring 1.5-L 4 Cyl turbo)
Heater system

"Vehicle can only produce heat in the winter when driven on highway. No amount of idling or stop and go traffic will increase engine temperature. Even once beginning to come up to speed, a stop light can reduce the operating temperature significantly. Dealer told us this is normal because of efficiency but out older Honda Civic has no such issues. In the Northeast, this is a deal breaker for any future purchases and I understand there were lawsuits against Honda and possibly recalls in Canada due to the same issues."

Anonymous, NH (2018 Honda Accord Touring 1.5-L 4 Cyl turbo)
Refrigerant leaks

"Happened summer 2023. Resolved within a week of reporting. Honda covered at no cost."

Anonymous, MO (2018 Honda Accord LX 1.5-L 4 Cyl turbo)

"Had freon recharged at beginning of summer, worked fine all summer. Totally leaked over winter. Can't find leak."

Anonymous, IL (2018 Honda Accord Touring 2.0-L 4 Cyl turbo)

Electrical Accessories

Cruise control, clock, warning lights, body control module, keyless entry, wiper motor or washer, tire pressure monitor, interior or exterior lights, horn, gauges, 12V power plug, USB ports, alarm or security system, remote engine start, heated or cooled seats, heated steering wheel, headlights, automatic headlights, automatic wipers, wireless charging pad.

/ 5

What Owners Say

12V battery

"+Discovered battery to be totally dead one morning. Jumped with another battery I have. Went to a local independent shop nearby. They installed new battery."

Anonymous A., OH (2018 Honda Accord Touring 2.0-L 4 Cyl turbo)
Exterior lights (other than headlights)

"Passenger side fog light is out. Cost of over $800.00 to replace it as is a unit, not a bulb. Fog lights were used very little."

Anonymous A., NS (2018 Honda Accord EX-L 1.5-L 4 Cyl turbo)
Other electrical system problem

"Unfortunately my local dealership could not diagnose an intermittent electrical system fault or fix it so Im left with an unreliable car with just 37,000 miles on it. Im clearly unhappy about it."

Anonymous, RI (2018 Honda Accord EX 1.5-L 4 Cyl turbo)

"Dashboard shows all systems not working . Disconnect battery and car operates normally. Unpredictable when it will occur."

Anonymous, (2018 Honda Accord Touring 1.5-L 4 Cyl turbo)

"The front driver side turn signal went out this last fall. To fix it the whole headlight assembly had to be replaced. To do so basically the front end of the car had to be taken apart, The cost just for the headlight assembly is $1,100 with labor the dealer quoted $1,600. A local mechanic shop quoted $1,800. Hondas' engineering is not what it used to be."

Anonymous A., WI (2018 Honda Accord Touring 1.5-L 4 Cyl turbo)

Exhaust

Muffler, pipes, catalytic converter, exhaust manifold, heat shields, leaks.

/ 5

What Owners Say

Other/unsure

"seat belt fastening issue. Need dealer to modify"

Anonymous A., PA (2018 Honda Accord EX-L 1.5-L 4 Cyl turbo)

"This car was very uncomfortable so was sold after 2 months"

Anonymous A., MI (2018 Honda Accord)

"weather stripping around both front doors have been replaced several times."

Anonymous, NC (2018 Honda Accord Sport)

"Upper Tie rods LHS & RHS"

Anonymous, QC (2018 Honda Accord EX-L 2.0-L 4 Cyl turbo)

Fuel System/Emissions

Sensors (O₂, or oxygen, sensor), emission-control devices (includes EGR), fuel-injection system, fuel gauge/sender, fuel pump, problems filling up the tank.

/ 5

What Owners Say

Fuel injection system

"july 2023. Kept going into limp mode and all the dash warning signs would come on"

Anonymous, FL (2018 Honda Accord LX 1.5-L 4 Cyl turbo)

"Message on instrument cluster indicating "Emissions System Problem. Power May Be Reduced. See Your Dealer." Vehicle continued to run normally. Dealership said injectors were malfunctioning and needed to be replaced. Issue started in October 2023 and repaired within 2 weeks."

Anonymous, LA (2018 Honda Accord EX 1.5-L 4 Cyl turbo)
Fuel pump

"Its a recall issue, and the manufacture currently does not have the part available."

Anonymous, CA (2018 Honda Accord LX 1.5-L 4 Cyl turbo)

"Car cut off after pulling out up a hill. Coasted to side and turned off then on. Operated normally. Did this twice. Honda has issued recall but doesnt expect parts for months. I just accelerate slowly now and no more problems."

Anonymous, TN (2018 Honda Accord EX-L 1.5-L 4 Cyl turbo)

Noises/Leaks

Squeaks, rattles, wind noises, seals and/or weather stripping, air and water leaks.

/ 5

What Owners Say

Squeaks or rattles

"Started as soon as I drove the car off the lot. Coming from front heads up display area. Sounds like a bowl of Rice Krispies. Only occurs as outside weather heats up. First dealer tried to fix it and misaligned dash. Second dealer fixed issue, but it's back."

Anonymous, TX (2018 Honda Accord Touring 2.0-L 4 Cyl turbo)

"Terrible build quality compared to previous vehicles, including other Hondas. 3 years in the rattles began because of cheap plastic. Cold and hot weather both make the noises worse. Even for issues with known Honda TSBs issued, dealership refused to address the problems."

Anonymous, NH (2018 Honda Accord Touring 1.5-L 4 Cyl turbo)

"The interior squeeks and rattles started after they fixed the air conditioning problems. They must have taken off the front dashboard to get to the car part that needed to be replaced/fixed."

Anonymous, CA (2018 Honda Accord Touring 2.0-L 4 Cyl turbo)

Brakes

Premature pad/rotor wear, pulsation or vibration, antilock system, parking brake, master cylinder, calipers, squeaking, brake failure, regenerative braking.

/ 5

What Owners Say

Premature brake wear

"Rear brakes and rotors had to be replaced as badly worn, and only 49,000kms on them."

Anonymous A., NS (2018 Honda Accord EX-L 1.5-L 4 Cyl turbo)
Squeaking

"noisy brakes when it rains"

Anonymous, NY (2018 Honda Accord Unsure)

Engine Major

Engine rebuild or replacement, cylinder head, head gasket, turbocharger or supercharger, timing chain or belt.

/ 5

What Owners Say

Other major engine problem

"Had to replace all of my fuel injectors because some when bad at about 48k miles"

Anonymous, FL (2018 Honda Accord EX-L 1.5-L 4 Cyl turbo)

Transmission Minor

Gear selector and linkage, transmission computer, transmission sensor or solenoid, clutch adjustment, rough shifting, slipping transmission, leaks.

/ 5

What Owners Say

Rough shifting

"Car occasionally shifts roughly from 2nd to 3rd gear. Started as soon as I drove the car out of the showroom. Reported to dealer multiple times, never diagnosed or fixed. Happens when car is warm or cold. All weather. Often when driving downhill."

Anonymous, PA (2018 Honda Accord Touring 2.0-L 4 Cyl turbo)

Body Hardware

Windows, locks and latches, doors or sliding doors, tailgate, trunk or hatch, mirrors, seat controls (power or manual), seat belts, sunroof, convertible top, glass defect.

/ 5

What Owners Say

Seat belts

"Received a recall notice. Took to dealer. My car not affected by defect (but while there other stuff cost $580."

Anonymous A., OH (2018 Honda Accord Touring 2.0-L 4 Cyl turbo)

Paint/Trim

Paint (fading, chalking, peeling, or cracking), loose interior or exterior trim or moldings, rust.

/ 5

What Owners Say

Paint (fading, chalking, cracking, or peeling)

"There are two areas on the hood where the paint shows signs of cracking/ bubbling"

Anonymous, MD (2018 Honda Accord EX-L 1.5-L 4 Cyl turbo)

Transmission Major

Transmission rebuild or replacement, torque converter, premature clutch replacement.

/ 5

What Owners Say

Transmission rebuild or replacement

"Total failure at current mileage--car undrivable. The same exact problem also at 38500 and Honda would not support. I have had other Honda manual models with no problem. I think the 2028 manual transmission is flawed, perhaps too light (a Civic transmission in a bigger, heavier car?) This is my last Honda ever and I have driven them since the 1980's."

Anonymous, MN (2018 Honda Accord Sport 2.0-L 4 Cyl turbo)

Engine Cooling

Radiator, cooling fan, water pump, thermostat, antifreeze leaks, overheating.

/ 5

Engine Minor

Accessory belts and pulleys, engine computer, engine mounts, engine knock or ping, fuel leaks, oil leaks.

/ 5

Suspension/Steering

Shocks or struts, ball joints, tie rods, wheel bearings, alignment, steering linkage (includes rack and pinion), power steering (pumps and hoses, leaks), wheel balance, springs or torsion bars, bushings, electronic or air suspension.

/ 5

Engine Electrical

Alternator, starter, hybrid battery replacement, hybrid battery related systems, regular battery, battery cables, engine harness, coil, ignition switch, electronic ignition, spark plugs and wires failure, auto stop/start.

/ 5

Drive System

Driveshaft or axle, CV joint, differential, transfer case, four-wheel-drive/all-wheel-drive components, driveline vibration, electrical failure, traction control, electronic stability control.

/ 5

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Overall Reliability Verdict

POTENTIAL TROUBLE SPOTS
Powertrain
Engine Major
Engine Minor
Engine Cooling
Engine Electrical
Transmission Major
Transmission Minor
Drive System
Fuel System/Emissions
Exhaust
Suspension/Steering
Brakes
Climate System
Build Quality
Electrical Accessories
Body Hardware
Paint/Trim
Noises/Leaks
In-car Electronics
Reliability indicates how models have performed in the past, providing the basis for predicting how the vehicles will hold up in the year ahead. These charts provide the most comprehensive reliability information available to consumers. Based on information received from our latest subscriber survey for over 300,000 vehicles, our reliability history charts give you a rundown on how 2000 through 2024 vehicles are holding up in 20 potential trouble spots, ranging from the engine, transmission, electric motor, EV charging, and brakes to power equipment and the electrical accessories. NA indicates that we did not receive a large enough sample size to provide data for a specific year. An X indicates that the vehicle was not manufactured for a specific year.
Recalls
PROVIDED BY
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Dec 18, 2023
Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Summary:
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.
What should you do:
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.
For more information:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 23V858000
Potential Number of Units Affected: 2490460
SEAT BELTS
Mar 09, 2023
An unlatched seat belt cannot properly restrain the seat occupant during a crash, increasing their risk of injury.
Summary:
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.
What should you do:
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.
For more information:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 23V158000
Potential Number of Units Affected: 448613
BACK OVER PREVENTION, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, EXTERIOR LIGHTING, VISIBILITY, VISIBILITY/WIPER
Dec 10, 2020
Various system malfunctions such as inoperative windshield wipers, defroster, rearview camera, or exterior lighting can increase the risk of a crash.
Summary:
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.
What should you do:
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.
For more information:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 20V771000
Potential Number of Units Affected: 737233
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