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2018 Honda Accord

Based on reports from 1,000 owners and 5 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints
1,000
Crashes
35
Fires
4
Recalls
5
TSBs
297
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Preliminary Verdict

Red Flag

Based on 1,000 complaints, 35 crashes, 4 fires, and 5 recalls. Complaint rate is 7.2x the class average.

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Top reported problems

1

rattle in dash

32 complaints • Severity 6.4/10

$X,XXX
2

windshield cracked

18 complaints • Severity 7.6/10

$X,XXX
3

gasoline in oil

11 complaints • Severity 8/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the EngineHIGH

145 owners reported engine issues — failures commonly reported around 9K miles.

!Inspect the Fuel SystemMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

333
0–30K
44
30–60K
21
60–90K
28
90–120K
20
120–150K
8
150K+

Peak failure range: 0–30K miles (333 reports) • Median: 9K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Engine (145 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

Questions, test drive checks, walk-away triggers

Negotiation Talking Points

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Buy / Skip Verdict

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Where the complaints fall

Engine145 (14%)
Fuel System123 (12%)
Other110 (11%)
Brakes102 (10%)
Electrical97 (10%)
Drivetrain67 (7%)
Speed Control58 (6%)
Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking52 (5%)

2018 Honda Accord: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Engine Issues

Engine complaints account for 14% of all reports filed for the 2018 Honda Accord, with 145 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 9,333 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 9K-mile mark.

Fuel System Issues

Fuel System complaints account for 12% of all reports filed for the 2018 Honda Accord, with 123 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to fuel system-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Brakes Issues

Brakes complaints account for 10% of all reports filed for the 2018 Honda Accord, with 102 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to brakes-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Electrical Issues

Electrical complaints account for 10% of all reports filed for the 2018 Honda Accord, with 97 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

5
17
192
18
128
19
69
20
46
21
87
22
110
23
159
24
186
25
18
26

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2018 Honda Accord. Recent trend: decreasing.

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Recall History (5 recalls)

18V629000Oct 2018

BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA

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."

20V314000Jul 2020

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

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.

20V771000Feb 2021

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BODY CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE

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.

23V158000Apr 2023

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY

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.

23V858000Mar 2024

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

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.

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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The worst model year for the Honda Accord is the 2003 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is transmission.

2018 Honda Accord vs. Class Average (Large Cars)

This vehicle

1,000

Class avg

138

7.2x the class average — significantly more complaints than typical large cars vehicles.

Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 1,000 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 5 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

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2018 Honda Accord: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2018 Honda Accord?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2018 Honda Accord is related to the engine, with 145 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2018 Honda Accord reliable?
The 2018 Honda Accord has 1,000 complaints, 35 crash reports, and 4 fire reports filed with NHTSA. This is 7.2x the class average — higher than typical for its segment.
How much does it cost to fix 2018 Honda Accord problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2018 Honda Accord have any recalls?
Yes, the 2018 Honda Accord has 5 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Honda Accord problems start?
Based on 454 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 9,333 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 0–30K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
How is this different from free NHTSA data?
NHTSA gives you raw complaint text. BumperScan cross-references 2.1M+ complaints with community repair cost data, EPA fuel data, and recall records — then uses AI to synthesize it into actionable advice with dollar figures.
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