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2018 Honda Accord Hybrid Electrical system Problems

Complaints
20about this part
Share
17%of 116 total for the year
Median mileage
4,500miles
Trend
FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 20 complaints about the electrical system of the 2018 Honda Accord Hybrid, 17% of the 116 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 4,500 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“I was slowly pulling into my garage to park. When I pressed on the parking break, the car revved to full speed, slammed into garage and would not respond to the brakes, or any attempt to turn off the ignition or to control the car, including failure of the automatic emergency braking, forward collision or parking collision to function, even though they were all turned on. …”

NHTSA complaint #11376459, filed 2020-11, 15,500 miles

“On my way back to home in san diego ca in late jan 2019 the panel started showing warning signs like brake system light on, adaptive cruise control/road departure mitigation/lane keeping assist system (lkas) lights are all on saying failure. This was the second time for my around 2000 miles Accord Hybrid. The first time it was able to resolve by re-power on the car but second time it was completely failed. …”

NHTSA complaint #11180892, filed 2019-02, 2,100 miles

“Bought 2018 Honda Accord Hybrid new july 2018. Initial tank of gas mpg 56! Ever since mpg in 30s. Gas engine runs car 90% of time! Ev motor rarely comes on! Essentially not a hybrid! Gauge for high voltage battery always at (3) out of (10) bars - never fully charges! Owner's manual says low lithium ion battery charge can shorten life of lithium batteries! Honda dealer service department where purchased says, we don't know much about the hybrids. !!! He says winter gas lowers the gas mileage ! I said its a hybrid, 'winter gas' doesn't affect the electric motor! …”

NHTSA complaint #11170815, filed 2019-01, 600 miles

“I purchased a new 2018 Honda Accord Hybrid on june 30, 2018 from Honda of kirkland for my daughter. On monday, february 25, 2019, when she was driving back from class on a road at 35 MPH, the collision mitigation system brake warning flashed then braked immediately, stopping the car in traffic. No obstacles or cars were in front of her. Fortunately, the cars behind her were far enough away that they were able to stop. In addition, she tried to get out of the way of traffic by pressing the accelerator, but the car would not respond for several moments after the automatic braking occurred. …”

NHTSA complaint #11183779, filed 2019-03, 4,000 miles

“Driving southbound on 101 south on sunny clear day 65 degrees with almost full fuel tank and 2 battery bars (almost empty) and climbing up incline on 7 degree grade and check engine light went on and lost all power and car completely slowed down to a stop (luckily was able to pull over with no problem).”

NHTSA complaint #11399623, filed 2021-03, 66,752 miles

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Electrical system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2025625%
20241519%
20234934%
20221018%
2021817%
20201128%
20191617%
20182017%
2017920%
20151538%
2014417%
2005310%

Other parts of the 2018 Honda Accord Hybrid

Engine
25 complaintsFuel system
24 complaintsOther or unknown
24 complaintsBrakes
13 complaintsForward collision avoidance
13 complaintsSteering
9 complaintsVehicle speed control
9 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
7 complaintsBody and structure
6 complaintsWheels
6 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
4 complaintsElectronic stability control
3 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2018 Honda Accord Hybrid

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology