2018 Honda Accord · symptom sheet
Loses power when accelerating
- 41owner reports
- 90,012median miles
- $5,000median quote
- 1involved a crash
Newest report Sep 11, 2026 · checked Oct 2, 2026
1130 of the 1,883 complaints on this car are about the engine. 41 of those describe loses power accelerating.
Tick what matches of 41 reports
Loses power accelerating on other Accord years
No other Accord model year has enough reports of loses power accelerating for a sheet of its own. See every Accord year.
What this problem usually is
This group is about the moment you press the pedal and the car doesn't respond. Owners describe no acceleration when merging or climbing a hill, a sudden reduced-power or limp mode, and the check engine light coming on with it. A number say it happened more than once before anyone found a cause, and some mention a throttle body replacement.
What got replaced
Owners who name the part that was replaced mention the fuel pump (9 reports) and the turbo (4 reports).
Recalls and investigations
3 recalls on the engine cover the 2018 model year. A recall on the same system isn't always the same failure, so read the defect text.
The fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
A software error may cause intermittent or continuous disruptions in communication between the Body Control Module (BCM) and other components.
The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
All 6 recalls on the 2018 Honda Accord, with the owner complaints on each recalled system
NHTSA investigations into the engine on the Accord
Ignition shift interlock. Closed oct 14, 2010, led to recall 10V-364.
Ignition park-shift interlock. Closed jan 5, 2009, led to recall 10V-364.
Ignition-park interlock. Closed feb 2, 2005, led to recall 05V-025.
Ignition-park interlock. Closed jan 13, 2005.
Ignition-park interlock. Closed dec 17, 2003, led to recall 03V-423.
Ignition-park interlock system. Closed sep 5, 2003.
Honda high engine speed. Closed may 4, 1987.
None of these investigations covers the 2018 model year.
What owners paid
9 of the 41 reports quote a price. Each dot is one quote. The middle half runs $2,000 to $6,000.
When it happens
The middle half of failures fell between 77,100 and 125,000 miles, from the 22 reports that gave a mileage.
What owners wrote
“While trying to accelerate the car loses power. This has happened many times. The Honda dealership has said the system is on back order and they will call me when itâs available. Itâs been months. The âjerksâa few times then the check engine light comes on then the car loses power. The dashboard lights are brake system, emission system, electric power steering, hill assist and ACC system problem.”
Filed Sep 8, 2025
“Three times, while driving, the car went into limp mode and would not accelerate. Had to pull over, turn car off, and back on to fix the issue. Have had it looked at and they have mentioned engine coils and a new control module. Had it at the dealership in January and they did their full inspection and to fix fuel pump recall and didnât mention any issues regarding this.”
Filed Mar 4, 2025
“All the warning lights turn on and the car loses power when accelerating. It shows the check engine code P0301. The spark plug and coil are fine. Potential issue is the fuel injector leaking.”
Filed Feb 9, 2024
“While in traffic, all system problem lights came on and the vehicle would not accelerate. Dealer diagnosed as fuel pump failure.”
Filed Jul 28, 2023
Should you keep driving it?
This page can't tell you that. 1 of 41 reports involved a crash and 1 people were hurt. Owners who file are the ones who had a bad experience, and nobody checks their reports. If the problem affects steering, braking, power or a fire risk, treat it as a safety fault and have it inspected before a long or high-speed drive.
File your own report with NHTSA. Complaint counts are how a problem gets an investigation. How reports land on this sheet.
Guide Paid for this repair before a recall covered it? How recall reimbursement works
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