Honda Accord Engine problems
1,032 of the 4,247 complaints about the Honda Accord (24.3%) concern Engine, making it the model's largest problem area. That share is 1.1× the Engine share across all tracked vehicles.
Analysis
By model year, Engine complaints peak with the 2018 model (592, 30% of that year's complaints) and are lowest for the 2025 model (5). 493 Engine complaints were filed in the last 12 months versus 257 in the 12 months before — the pace is rising.
Owners most often describe: “head gasket”, “blown”, “engine”, “fuel” and “turbo”. 22 of these reports (2.1%) describe a crash or fire, with 6 injuries and 0 deaths mentioned.
No recall campaign addresses Engine for the tracked model years.
By model year
When complaints were filed
Last 12 months: 493 · Previous 12 months: 257
Common terms in reports
- head gasket490
- blown186
- engine568
- fuel264
- turbo121
- lights343
What owners report
Issue 1: Faulty Collision Mitigation Braking System & Subsequent Crash Incident Details: In July of 2025, my vehicle’s automatic braking warning lights randomly activated and triggered an unprompted, emergency stop on [XXX]—despite having no vehicles ahead of…
The car was driving fine and then all of the dashboard lights came on. The car wouldn’t drive faster than 20 MPH. The dealership said it was a head gasket and injector problem. They quoted me $6000
I own a 2018 Honda Accord Sport 2.0T that has been consistently maintained through authorized Honda dealerships. On July 30, 2026, at 135,968 miles, I took my vehicle to Nalley Honda for a Blind Spot Information System warning and maintenance.
I’m having the same mechanical issues as everybody else all dashboard lights on and doesn’t even let me drive the vehicle. It gets stuck
2019 honda accord, the transmission is failing, Slipping Gears, Delayed or Harsh Shifting, Unusual Noises, Warning Lights on, Transmission or check engine light illuminate, signaling potential issues, Fluid Leaks I have a 2019 honda accord, the fuel pump…
Car went into limp mode and was struggling to accelerate, went and got it diagnosed and was notified that my spark plugs needed to be replaced. Car began running fine but a few months went by and the issue came back.
Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA, trimmed for length. The ODI number is NHTSA's record identifier.
Related recalls
No recall campaign addresses Engine for the tracked model years.
Problem areas · Honda Accord
Related reading
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Frequently asked questions
How common are Engine problems on the Honda Accord?
1,032 of the 4,247 complaints about the Honda Accord (24.3%) concern Engine, making it the model's largest problem area. That share is 1.1× the Engine share across all tracked vehicles.
Which Honda Accord model years have the most Engine complaints?
By model year, Engine complaints peak with the 2018 model (592, 30% of that year's complaints) and are lowest for the 2025 model (5).
Is there a recall for Honda Accord Engine problems?
No recall campaign addresses Engine for the tracked model years.