How many 2018 Honda Accord owners reported transmission or powertrain problems?

NHTSA lists 137 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2018 Honda Accord, which is 7% of the 1,881 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2018 Honda Accord transmission?

No. The data shows no related recalls listed for the Transmission & Powertrain component on the 2018 Honda Accord.

At what mileage do 2018 Accord transmission problems usually appear?

The median mileage at failure for Transmission & Powertrain complaints on the 2018 Accord is 14,110 miles.

What kind of transmission symptoms do 2018 Accord owners describe?

Owners describe violent or jerky shifts at low speed, sudden loss of power on the highway, engine misfires linked to head gasket failure, and the vehicle entering limp mode with warning lights.

Were there any crashes or injuries linked to these complaints?

Among the 137 complaints in this area, NHTSA data lists 1 crash and 1 injury, with no fires reported.

2018 Honda Accord Transmission & Powertrain Problems

Owners filed 137 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2018 Honda Accord, 7% of its 1,881 total complaints, with a median mileage at failure of 14,110 miles. NHTSA lists no related recalls for this component on the 2018 model year.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints: 137; 7% of 1,881
Crashes reported: 1
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 1
Median mileage: 14,110 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical transmission symptoms owners report

Owners describe violent or jerky transmission shifts at low speed, including hard shifts pulling away from a stop or in parking lots.
Several complaints describe sudden loss of power or the vehicle slowing on its own at highway speed without response to the accelerator.
Multiple owners report engine misfires on specific cylinders followed by a diagnosis of blown or failed head gasket with coolant intrusion.
Some drivers report the transmission or drivetrain going into limp mode with dashboard warnings and reduced power, sometimes with no prior warning light.
One owner reported the vehicle rolling backward while in park and striking another vehicle, which was linked to a separate electrical system recall campaign.

When 2018 Honda Accord transmission complaints were filed

First complaint Mar 20, 2018, latest Sep 18, 2026.

137 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2018 Q1 to 2026 Q3; peak 2026 Q1 (16).

Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2018 Honda Accord

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints by Accord model year

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

201045 (8%)
201121 (7%)
201227 (7%)
2013109 (8%)
201464 (7%)
201540 (7%)
201629 (5%)
201733 (6%)
2018137 (7%)
201943 (6%)
202016 (4%)
202113 (6%)
20228 (3%)
20233 (4%)
20246 (4%)
20255 (6%)

Frequently asked questions

How many 2018 Honda Accord owners reported transmission or powertrain problems?: NHTSA lists 137 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2018 Honda Accord, which is 7% of the 1,881 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2018 Honda Accord transmission?: No. The data shows no related recalls listed for the Transmission & Powertrain component on the 2018 Honda Accord.
At what mileage do 2018 Accord transmission problems usually appear?: The median mileage at failure for Transmission & Powertrain complaints on the 2018 Accord is 14,110 miles.
What kind of transmission symptoms do 2018 Accord owners describe?: Owners describe violent or jerky shifts at low speed, sudden loss of power on the highway, engine misfires linked to head gasket failure, and the vehicle entering limp mode with warning lights.
Were there any crashes or injuries linked to these complaints?: Among the 137 complaints in this area, NHTSA data lists 1 crash and 1 injury, with no fires reported.