2018 Honda Accord: common problems and reliability

The 2018 Honda Accord has 1900 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 6 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are engine and forward collision avoidance. Owners most often flag valve cover gasket oil seepage on 4-cylinder models: frequency: very frequent. multiple owners report this as a common issue between 95,000 and 200,000 miles, with oem gaskets recommended over aftermarket.

Safety record for the 2018 model year

1,900
Owner complaints
6
Recalls
36
Crash reports
5
Fire reports

Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2018 Honda Accord vehicles (US, public record).

Is 2018 a good year for the Accord?

Across the 18 Accord model years we track, complaint volume runs from 267 (2022) to 2,013 (2003). With 1,900 complaints, the 2018 Accord sits abovethe model's median of 1,049.

These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.

Where owners report problems

engine
519
forward collision avoidance
338
fuel/propulsion system
300
electrical system
287
service brakes
264

Recalls affecting the 2018 Accord

fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump

Campaign 20V314000

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…

electrical system:body control module:software

Campaign 20V771000

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 …

back over prevention: sensing system: camera

Campaign 18V629000

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 …

seat belts:front:buckle assembly

Campaign 23V158000

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…

What owners report on the 9th generation Accord

Owners generally regard the 9th generation Accord as a reliable, well-built car that can last well beyond 200,000 miles with proper maintenance. The 4-cylinder models are praised for fuel economy and dependability, while the V6 is appreciated for power but cri

  • Valve cover gasket oil seepage on 4-cylinder models: Frequency: very frequent. Multiple owners report this as a common issue between 95,000 and 200,000 miles, with OEM gaskets recommended over aftermarket.
  • VSA/ABS modulator failure: Frequency: recurrent. Owners report internal failure of the ABS/VSA unit on 2013-2017 models, with replacement costs around $2,800 for the part alone. Some owners report successful repairs via module rebuild services.
  • Timing belt overdue on high-mileage V6 models: Frequency: recurrent. Multiple owners warn that neglected timing belts on V6 models are a serious risk, with the service due at 100,000 miles or 8 years.
  • V6 automatic transmission failure at high mileage: Frequency: recurrent. Several owners report V6 transmissions failing around 140,000 miles, often attributed to neglected fluid changes, though other owners dispute this and call the 6-speed automatic stout.
  • Hybrid battery degradation: Frequency: recurrent. Owners report hybrid batteries degrading noticeably between 100,000 and 150,000 miles, with replacement costs being a major concern.

Owner insights for the 9th generation Accord. Read the full 9th generation owner report.

Typical used price

Used Accord listings typically run $14,767–$27,819 across 2007 to 2026 model years.

Other Accord model years

Compare every Accord year side by side to see how 2018 ranks against the rest.

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