Honda Accord Years to Avoid

Why 2018 made the avoid list

2018 Honda Accord

AvoidTop issue: brakes · 28% of complaints · median 10,000 miles

Owners describe the automatic braking engaging on its own with nothing ahead, plus warning lights for collision mitigation, adaptive cruise and lane keeping, stiff or uneven brake pedal feel, and blank cameras, locks, wipers or screens cutting out. Many say dealers couldn't duplicate or permanently fix it.

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Questions owners ask

Which Honda Accord years should you avoid?

Counting complaints owners filed with NHTSA in each year's first five years on the road, per vehicle sold, the 2018 Accord drew the most: each more than twice the rate of a typical Accord year, spread across more than one problem area. The 2008, 2009 and 2013 also ran above average; use caution with them.

What is the best year for a used Honda Accord?

The 2011 Accord drew the fewest complaints for its time on the road and the number sold (0.5× the rate of a typical Accord year), followed by the 2012 and 2015. Years from 2022 on haven't had five years on the road, so they aren't rated yet.

What is the most common problem with the Honda Accord?

Across every year, the problem area owners report most is the brakes (26% of complaints), followed by the electrical system (19%) and the engine (11%). A complaint can name more than one area.

Has the Honda Accord been recalled?

Yes. NHTSA lists 39 recall campaigns covering Accord model years 2008 to 2026, the most recent in June 2026. Enter a vehicle's VIN on NHTSA's recall lookup to see whether its repairs were done.