2018 Honda Accord acceleration & cruise control problems

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What owners say

1. Filed Aug 10, 2026CAElectrical SystemEngineAcceleration & Cruise Control

   While driving, my vehicle began shaking/rough running and the check-engine light came on. Multiple warning lights and system warnings appeared on the dashboard, including the brake system, steering, traction control, and TPMS warnings. The vehicle experienced noticeable shaking and reduced/abnormal performance. I am concerned that this may be a safety-related defect because multiple vehicle systems are being affected.

   NHTSA complaint #11756096 · source
2. Filed May 4, 2026TXEngineAcceleration & Cruise ControlTransmission & Drivetrain

   All lights on head dash are on , all components are not working properly or effected because of this. (Engine light brake light abs light tire light traction control light , sensors out all) while driving vechile reduces power does not operate randomly , have to pull over shut the car off and turn it back on. Has high vibrations lot of shaking, stauling. I have had it looked at with multiple shops and dealer . Everybody is playing a guessing game and can not pin point what…

   NHTSA complaint #11735520 · source
3. Filed Apr 24, 2026CAElectrical SystemEngineAcceleration & Cruise Control

   The gas pedal failed to work on three separate occasions. The car essentially went into “limp” mode where the whole car stop driving out of nowhere. These models of Honda are known for the head gasket prematurely going out which has caused me car to have multiple misfires, warning lights, loss of power. The problem has been confirmed by the dealership and an independent mechanic.

   NHTSA complaint #11733530 · source
4. Filed Apr 12, 2026OHDriver Assistance & Safety TechAcceleration & Cruise ControlSuspension

   When Tpms light comes on, all safety features including cruise control become disabled. Lane assist and collision safety features become disabled. On top of that, I have had Honda look at my rear end after they replaced a rear upper control arm after being in a ditch and at 246,000 current miles, I have replaced my tires 16 times due to the rear tires ripping the tread off between 10-15k. If there was nothing else wrong, why have I spent between $10,000-$15,000 miles on…

   NHTSA complaint #11730610 · source
5. Filed Mar 30, 2026ALEngineFuel, Hybrid & EV PropulsionAcceleration & Cruise Control

   I started driving this vehicle and all of a sudden it started slowing down, and would not go up to speed. I had it fixed, the car started skipping, making a jerking movement while driving. I made an appointment with Tameron Honda of Birmingham on 3/26/26. As soon as I pulled up to Honda dealership the engine light was on. The company was trying to bill me 6100 dollars for fixing the car. I do not have that amount on hand and I need my car. I had to drive my car away from the…

   NHTSA complaint #11728144 · source
6. Filed Mar 15, 2026GAEngineFuel, Hybrid & EV PropulsionAcceleration & Cruise Control

   I took my accord into Snellville GA Honda dealer for fuel pump recall and the day I received it from the service department, it started to sputtter and engine shutdown. I took back 3 times and got a different answer each time. I believe the turbo charger may have been affected from the fuel pump being bad. The latest diagnostic says it has turbo under boost issue.

   NHTSA complaint #11724386 · source
7. Filed Mar 14, 2026KYEngineAcceleration & Cruise ControlTransmission & Drivetrain

   After recent service from local honda dealership vehicle started to drive sluggish. Had all fluids changed and the coolant flushed when serviced at the dealership. The vehicle now displays several different alerts upon start up "Emissions systems failure" Brake system failure" Hill Assist failure" Power Steering failure". Vehicle was returned to dealership and it was determined the head gaskets need to be replaced due to coolant leaking. This vehicle has been maintained…

   NHTSA complaint #11724260 · source
8. Filed Mar 4, 2026AREngineFuel, Hybrid & EV PropulsionAcceleration & Cruise Control

   There are many warming lamps on in the car. My car won't pick up speed it in limp mode once I crank up. I have to turn it off and restart any order for it to go and pick up speed. My number 3 plug keep showing something wrong it has been replaced multiple times but still having the same issue. I had it checked out it's saying the same problem fuel. I have had my fuel pump change and still having problems. 2018 are bad models for honda and there should be multiple recalls…

   NHTSA complaint #11721969 · source
9. Filed Feb 2, 2026CAFuel, Hybrid & EV PropulsionAcceleration & Cruise Control

   Sacramento ca , Car stopped in the middle of the highway couldn’t accelerate, won’t let me advance past 20 mph gas fuel was changed earlier in 2025 but I’m sure it’s the fuel injectors

   NHTSA complaint #11714983 · source
10. Filed Dec 19, 2025CAEngineAcceleration & Cruise Control

    My fiance has a 2018 Honda Accord Sport Touring, this past Sunday he was giving me a ride and about 5 min of driving , after stopping for a red light , the light turned green he pushed the pedal and the car starting moving then all of a sudden warning lights were flashing , the engine light , remote not in car, oil light, air bag , low tire, etc. there was alot at the same time when the warning lights came on as he pushed the gas pedal the car stopped accelerating, and he…

    NHTSA complaint #11706200 · source
11. Filed Dec 1, 2025ILCrashTowedAcceleration & Cruise Control

    I was slowing down to pull into a parking spot at my office and suddenly the car accelerated, jumped the concrete barrier and crashed into the brick wall. The car continued to actively crash into the wall, so I put it in reverse and it accelerated backward with such force that it crashed into the rear of the car on the other side of the parking lot and then spun around 180 degrees and crashed into the side of that same car. My car was terrifyingly out of control. There was a…

    NHTSA complaint #11702246 · source
12. Filed Nov 14, 2025CAOther / UnknownAcceleration & Cruise Control

    On 11/3/25 honda conducted the fuel injection recall fix. Prior to this, no warning lights were displayed on dash. 11/11/25 nine different warnings displayed on dashboard board. 11/13/25 at approximately 35mph the vehicle would not accelerate and the 9 warning notifications continued to flash. Cars had to go around me as I tried to find a safe place to pull to side of the road. I turned off the ignition. I took the vehivle back to the honda dealership maintenance. My vehicle…

    NHTSA complaint #11699319 · 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