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2018 Honda Accord Structure & Body Problems

NHTSA lists 64 Structure & Body complaints for the 2018 Honda Accord, 3% of its 1,881 total complaints for the year. Reported issues include peeling paint, door seal and weather-stripping failures, loose interior trim, and a hood that vibrates at highway speeds. No related recalls are listed for this component on this model year.

Structure & Body complaints
64
3% of 1,881
Crashes reported
5
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
1
Median mileage
9,000 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical body and structure symptoms owners report

  • Paint peels off the hood, trunk, and roof even on vehicles that are driven infrequently.
  • Door seals and weather stripping loosen over time, letting outside air and noise into the cabin.
  • A piece of the center console trim can become dislodged and trap the driver's foot near the accelerator pedal.
  • The hood vibrates noticeably at highway speeds, and some owners report fit issues after hood replacement.
  • Interior seat construction feels thin, with the metal frame noticeable through the padding while driving.
  • Some owners report a rear wheel or rim failure while driving on the highway.

When 2018 Honda Accord body and structure complaints were filed

First complaint Apr 12, 2018, latest Jul 8, 2026.

2018 Honda Accord structure & body complaints: complaints filed per month6Apr 2018Jan 2019Aug 2019May 2020Dec 2020Nov 2021Jul 2023Mar 2026
64 complaints filed with NHTSA from Apr 2018 to Jul 2026; peak Mar 2023 (6).

Structure & Body recalls for the 2018 Honda Accord

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Structure & Body complaints by Accord model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 201067 (12%)
  2. 201157 (19%)
  3. 201286 (23%)
  4. 201374 (5%)
  5. 201456 (6%)
  6. 201534 (6%)
  7. 201634 (6%)
  8. 201731 (6%)
  9. 201864 (3%)
  10. 201925 (4%)
  11. 202016 (4%)
  12. 20216 (3%)
  13. 20221 (0%)
  14. 20235 (6%)
  15. 20246 (4%)
  16. 20252 (2%)

Frequently asked questions

How many structure and body complaints does the 2018 Honda Accord have?
NHTSA lists 64 Structure & Body complaints for the 2018 Honda Accord, which is 3% of the 1,881 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for structure and body issues on the 2018 Honda Accord?
No. The data shows no related recalls listed for the Structure & Body component on the 2018 Honda Accord.
What mileage do structure and body problems typically show up at on the 2018 Accord?
The median mileage at failure for Structure & Body complaints on the 2018 Accord is 9,000 miles.
Did structure and body complaints on the 2018 Accord lead to crashes?
NHTSA data links 5 crashes and 1 injury to Structure & Body complaints on the 2018 Honda Accord, with no fires reported.
How does the 2018 Accord compare to other model years for structure and body complaints?
The 2018 Accord's 64 complaints (3% share) is lower in share than years like 2011 (19%) and 2012 (23%), based on NHTSA data.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.