2018 Honda Accord engine and engine cooling problems
24 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 2018 Honda Accord — 1% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2018 Honda Accord. The contact stated that while driving approximately 70 MPH, the engine temperature rose, and the vehicle lost automotive power. The contact pulled over to the side of the road, turned off the vehicle, and allowed the engine to cool down before restarting the…”
filed Jul 29, 2026
“The contact owns a 2018 Honda Accord. The contact stated that while driving the vehicle she noticed a power issue with the vehicle, thinking it had to do with the battery, the vehicle was misfiring. The vehicle was towed three times to the dealer, where it was diagnosed with a engine failure. The…”
filed May 26, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Engine and Engine Cooling problems in other Accord years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 Accord | 1 | 0% |
| 2020 Accord | 2 | 1% |
| 2019 Accord | 9 | 1% |
| 2016 Accord | 2 | 0% |
| 2015 Accord | 4 | 1% |
| 2014 Accord | 5 | 1% |
| 2013 Accord | 7 | 0% |
| 2012 Accord | 9 | 2% |
| 2011 Accord | 4 | 1% |
| 2010 Accord | 12 | 2% |
| 2009 Accord | 29 | 4% |
| 2008 Accord | 41 | 3% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2018 Honda Accord
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.