2018 Honda Accord: reliability, problems and cost to own
Think twiceWell below average
It scores 7 out of 100 for reliability compared with other midsize sedans. Over the next 5 years we expect it to cost about $15,273 to own, including $6,287 in repairs.
These are estimates, not guarantees. They come from public NHTSA complaint and recall data and EPA fuel economy, assuming 5 years of ownership and 12,000 miles a year. Change the assumptions or see how it works.
Where repair money is likely to go
Engine & cooling$3,979
Transmission & drivetrain$842
Driver-assist & stability$449
Electrical system$331
Fuel system$223
Brakes$162
Expected over 5 years, by area of the car.
Recalls
Air Bags › Sensor › Occupant Classification › Front PassengerMay 22, 2026 · campaign 26V332000
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.
Electrical System › Body Control Module › SoftwareDec 10, 2020 · 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 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,
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.
Back Over Prevention › Sensing System › CameraSep 13, 2018 · 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 comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rearview Mirrors."
Check whether a specific car still has open recalls with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Yes. It scores 7 out of 100, among the least reliable midsize sedans of 2015–2024. The 2016, 2017 and 2023 Accord scored much better.
Is the 2018 Honda Accord reliable?
It scores 7 out of 100 against other midsize sedans from 2015 to 2024, which is well below average. Based on 1,897 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, we expect about $6,287 in repairs over the next 5 years at 12,000 miles a year.
How much does a 2018 Honda Accord cost to own?
About $15,273 over 5 years: $2,804 in lost value, $6,287 in repairs and $6,182 in fuel at $3.40 a gallon. A typical one sells for about $13,440 today.
What are the best years of the Honda Accord?
Of the years we rate, the 2023 scores best (76/100) and the 2018 worst (7/100).