2018 Honda Accord Brakes Problems
NHTSA lists 275 brake complaints for the 2018 Honda Accord, 15% of its 1,881 total complaints for the year. There are no related recalls on file, and median mileage at failure is 12,000 miles.
- Brakes complaints
- 275
- 15% of 1,881
- Crashes reported
- 7
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 13
- Median mileage
- 12,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical brake symptoms owners report
- Owners describe the vehicle braking on its own in stop-and-go traffic with nothing ahead, sometimes causing another car to rear-end them.
- Collision mitigation braking warnings light up alongside brake failure when trying to stop behind a slowing car.
- The brake pedal is described as having a stepped or binary feel instead of smooth, linear travel from the first drive.
- Rear brake pads and rotors are reported wearing out or grinding to metal well before the front brakes, even at moderate mileage.
- The 'brake hold' feature reportedly lets the car creep forward while stopped instead of holding it in place, especially in cold weather.
When 2018 Honda Accord brake complaints were filed
First complaint Dec 29, 2017, latest Aug 31, 2026.
Brakes recalls for the 2018 Honda Accord
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Brakes complaints by Accord model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many brake complaints does the 2018 Honda Accord have?
- NHTSA lists 275 brake-related complaints for the 2018 Honda Accord, which is 15% of all 1,881 complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for 2018 Honda Accord brakes?
- No. The data shows no related recalls filed for brake issues on the 2018 Honda Accord.
- At what mileage do 2018 Accord brake problems usually show up?
- The median mileage at failure for brake complaints on the 2018 Honda Accord is 12,000 miles.
- Were there crashes linked to brake complaints on the 2018 Accord?
- Yes, NHTSA records 7 crashes and 13 injuries tied to complaints in this brake data, with no fires reported.
- How does the 2018 Accord compare to other years for brake complaints?
- The 2018 Accord's 15% share of complaints tied to brakes is higher than most other model years, though 2010 (23%) and 2023 (19%) report higher shares.