2018 Honda Accord Hybrid Electronic stability control Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 3%of 116 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 7,550miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the electronic stability control of the 2018 Honda Accord Hybrid, 3% of the 116 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 7,550 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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“Vehicle crash avoidance system erroneously applies brakes when no vehicle is in front of the vehicle and causes near rear end collisions while moving on local or interstate roads. This has been occurring since the vehicle was delivered new.”
NHTSA complaint #11271332, filed 2019-10, 13,000 miles“Repeatedly at random intervals during hot & cold weather I hear loud buzzing vibration sound coming from area housing high voltage lithium ion battery!!! Over the past one year. Always while driving at 46 to 52 MPH, now in cold weather is starting at 35 MPH . I fear over heating or fire from high voltage lithium ion battery!!! I had the dealer replace a mic located in the cabin and not problem was corrected, 7 different technicians at Honda had hear this noise but they don t know what it is. This is been happen since the car had 4200 miles now is 28000 and is getting worst . …”
NHTSA complaint #11286971, filed 2019-12Electronic stability control: other model years
Other parts of the 2018 Honda Accord Hybrid
25 complaintsFuel system
24 complaintsOther or unknown
24 complaintsElectrical system
20 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 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.
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