2018 Honda Accord vs 2018 Hyundai Elantra GT
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2018 Honda Accord | 2018 Hyundai Elantra GT |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 1,827 | 49 |
| Recall campaigns | 6 | 1 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 300 | 115 |
| Investigations | 2 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 34 | 0 |
| Fire reports | 4 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 26–47 | 25–28 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 24,269 mi | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Honda Accord | Hyundai Elantra GT |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 521 | 28 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 326 | 4 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 296 | 4 |
| Electrical System | 279 | 4 |
| Service Brakes | 247 | 4 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 165 | 0 |
| Power Train | 130 | 5 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 110 | 2 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Loss of power | 169 | 0 |
| Stalling | 166 | 7 |
| Misfire / rough idle | 150 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 133 | 9 |
| Overheating | 79 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 63 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 44 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 21 | 0 |
2018 Honda Accord
2018 Hyundai Elantra GT
Compare all Honda Accord vs Hyundai Elantra GT years →
Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.