2018 Honda Accord engine problems

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What owners say

1. Filed Oct 7, 2026NJElectrical SystemEngineFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

   The car hesitates upon acceleration and when it “misses” enough it will flash the engine on the dashboard, and not allow any further acceleration, going into “limp mode”. All the safety controls error on the message center and dashboard warnings all come on, even though it’s only the acceleration/transmission that’s affected. Not sure if it’s fuel injectors or a computer issue, but it’s absolutely dangerous upon entering a highway and hoping to not have system failures, that…

   NHTSA complaint #11769767 · source
2. Filed Oct 6, 2026SCEngine

   The car was rough upon idle one day and all the lights came on and systems went down I was bout to drive to a place where the code was read that’s when I first discovered this was a known issue which this model. Head gaket

   NHTSA complaint #11769208 · source
3. Filed Oct 5, 202680,000 miTXEngine

   The contact owns a 2018 Honda Accord. The contact stated that on several occasions at start-up several unknown warning lights remained illuminated. The dealer cleared the warning lights and the contact stated that during the failure the safety features disengaged. The vehicle was taken to the dealer on several occasions to be diagnosed and the contact was informed that the failure was not duplicated, and the warning lights were cleared. However, shortly after leaving the…

   NHTSA complaint #11769157 · source
4. Filed Sep 23, 2026150,000 miCAEngine

   The contact owns a 2018 Honda Accord. The contact stated that on several occasions while driving, the vehicle lost automotive power with several unknown warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed, and the contact was informed that the head gasket was allowing coolant to leak into the cylinders which caused the vehicle to lose automotive power. The contact was informed that the head gasket needed to be replaced. The…

   NHTSA complaint #11766520 · source
5. Filed Sep 22, 2026TNElectrical SystemEngineFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

   My car keeps losing power suddenly! Sometimes it has even started to stall while driving. Also the electrical menu has tons of errors and isn't working. There are several recalls on Honda Accords for the fuel pump and the vehicle assistance module but my vin doesn't show up.

   NHTSA complaint #11766240 · source
6. Filed Sep 18, 2026KYElectrical SystemEngineTransmission & Drivetrain

   this is a known issue with honda. the head gasket is blown causing all the warning lights to come up on the dash. my car has not got hot, it goes up to the H but goes right back down to normal setting. i have had my local honda dealer look at my vehicle and that is what they told me was the issue. since my car has a rebuilt title, honda won't cover the cost for the repair. i bought the car last year from an out of state small dealer with a rebuilt title. honda is being sued…

   NHTSA complaint #11765319 · source
7. Filed Sep 16, 2026GAEngineOther / Unknown

   I am not sure WHAT component failed. My lights on my dash will not go off. I have done everything I was told to do, ever down to a new Battery. & they will not go off. My car will not go over a certain speed. Before this, there were no problems. No warning lights & it was driving perfectly fine. PLEASE HELP. When I researched this issue, I noticed a million others having the SAME problem. There has to be a recall on these Honda’s. Let alone, just a simple answer as to WHY…

   NHTSA complaint #11764632 · source
8. Filed Sep 15, 2026GAEngine

   My car starting shutting off on me suddenly while driving. No warning lights. Eventually had it towed to honda. Honda informed me it was the head gasket that blew with only 109,000 miles on the car at the time. My car had the 1.5 turbo engine that is now currently under investigation for this same issue. Ended up having a used motor put in it that cost me $4,000

   NHTSA complaint #11764530 · source
9. Filed Sep 14, 2026CTDriver Assistance & Safety TechEngine

   I am reporting a recurring safety and mechanical issue with my 2018 Honda Accord 1.5T, which currently has approximately 128,900 miles. My vehicle has been experiencing shaking/rough operation and multiple warning lights while driving. Diagnostic scans have shown P0301 – Cylinder 1 Misfire and U0401-68. The ignition coils were replaced with original/OEM parts in an attempt to correct the issue. After the repair, the warning lights went away temporarily, but within several…

   NHTSA complaint #11764229 · source
10. Filed Sep 11, 2026NCElectrical SystemEngineFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

    1>Engine failure: Around the time vehicle reached 148,000 miles on it, it blew a head gasket on cylinder 2. Coolant was in the cylinders. The vehicle would not accelerate and was misfiring. 2> Safety was affected as this occured on interstate 40 and caused the vehicle to slow to an unsafe speed. 3>Problem was confirmed by Morganton Honda- Morganton NC. 4> Check engine light.

    NHTSA complaint #11763581 · source
11. Filed Sep 9, 2026TXEngine

    Unknown of actual issue. Experiencing persistent hard excessive jerking when accelerating. Extended warranty was placed for most Hondas due to head gasket issue but not for 2.0T

    NHTSA complaint #11763250 · source
12. Filed Sep 8, 2026132,000 miSCEngine

    The contact's sister-in-law owns a 2018 Honda Accord. The contact stated that while driving the vehicle, the vehicle stalled with several warning lights illuminated. The driver pulled over to the side of the road, and the vehicle failed to restart immediately. The vehicle was restarted after a while. The driver continued driving, but the failure reoccurred. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the cylinder head gasket, gasket kit, and…

    NHTSA complaint #11762778 · source

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov Methodology